 Replacing windshield to dash bottom seal, can I just pull it out and squeeze a new on in?? |
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| Chris Pincetich |
 Mar 15 2011, 10:21 AM
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I am rustoring the interior of my 914. The new dash top (used) looks great, my old vinyl on the dash to the window looks great. That seal in between the dash vinyl and the windshield is all cracked and I want to improve on it.
Can I replace this seal without removing the windshield?? How hard is it to do? Tips and tricks?? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) PS. all my searches on this question result in posts about the upper windshield seal, not this lower one. |
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| dr914@autoatlanta.com |
Mar 15 2011, 10:30 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,820 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None |
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QUOTE(ChrisNPDrider @ Mar 15 2011, 09:21 AM)  I am rustoring the interior of my 914. The new dash top (used) looks great, my old vinyl on the dash to the window looks great. That seal in between the dash vinyl and the windshield is all cracked and I want to improve on it. Can I replace this seal without removing the windshield?? How hard is it to do? Tips and tricks?? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) PS. all my searches on this question result in posts about the upper windshield seal, not this lower one. |
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| Mikey914 |
Mar 15 2011, 10:34 AM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,639 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None 
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Yes and no.
Here's the rub- The OEM part has a metal clip in it. It makes it a pain in the butt to remove. It also makes it a pain to install, as you can't get the angle to press the cip back in place. I supose it you fought with it for hours it could be done, but the OEM is much easier once the windshiled is out. That's why I made mine slightly different, so it could install with the windshield in. It's also the one in my banner ad. This is what I use to get the old one out Attached thumbnail(s) 
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| Mikey914 |
Mar 15 2011, 10:37 AM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,639 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None
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Cut the contour in the ends.
I cut it so it's about 1/4" longer than I think it should be nd install it "overcenter" so the tension helps hold it in. Attached thumbnail(s) 
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| Mikey914 |
Mar 15 2011, 10:41 AM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,639 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None
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Installed
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| 736conver |
Mar 15 2011, 11:08 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,117 Joined: 25-May 03 From: SE Wisconsin Member No.: 736 Region Association: None |
QUOTE That's why I made mine slightly different, so it could install with the windshield in. Good thinkin |
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| McMark |
Mar 15 2011, 11:51 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
Mark, looks like you could use some new windshield chrome trim. I know I guy who is making them NEW! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif)
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| Chris Pincetich |
Mar 15 2011, 01:42 PM
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B-) Group: Members Posts: 2,082 Joined: 3-October 05 From: Point Reyes Station, CA Member No.: 4,907 Region Association: Northern California |
Yo yo Mikey Mark, you da man!
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) I think I should be on your "914 Part O' the Month Club" and just pay a flat fee and get the newest thing mailed to me automatically. I will be ordering this windshield seal and some early inner door fuzzies very soon. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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| Mikey914 |
Mar 16 2011, 01:15 AM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,639 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None
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Thanks guys. I make the parts because I need them, and I figure if I do, there may be a few others in the same boat.
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| dion9146 |
Mar 16 2011, 05:31 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 469 Joined: 16-May 04 From: Buckner, KY Member No.: 2,071 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I installed this trim recently, and it was easy and looks great. Great product!
Dion |
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