 Rear windshield setting blocks?, looking for a source or DIY solution |
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| RazorbackFan78 |
 Mar 24 2015, 06:52 AM
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3 different layers of paint helps protect if from rust  Group: Members Posts: 136 Joined: 29-March 13 From: Bentonville, AR Member No.: 15,709 Region Association: South East States  |
I'm needing to replace the rubber spacers that the rear windshield sits on. Anyone know of a source for these? They show back-ordered on 914rubber.
OR if anyone knows of a good DIY solution, i'd be curious to see your results. LOL - The previous owner used a shoe string on one side and a rubber tile spacer on the other. So I don't even know what the little buggers look like! |
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| falcor75 |
Mar 24 2015, 08:22 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,579 Joined: 22-November 12 From: Sweden Member No.: 15,176 Region Association: Scandinavia 
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I bought a rubber filler spreader and cut two strips from it in the correct thickness.
http://www.johnwall.se/bilder/artiklar/zoom/45000129_1.jpg |
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| CptTripps |
Mar 24 2015, 08:28 AM
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:: Punch and Pie :: Group: Members Posts: 3,584 Joined: 26-December 04 From: Mentor, OH Member No.: 3,342 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Just use a 1/8" dowel rod to lay across to get the spacing. Then remove it when you're done. (Don't quote me on the 1/8" thing....I don't remember what size I used last time.)
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| zambezi |
Mar 24 2015, 07:23 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 711 Joined: 14-April 08 From: Lafayette, LA Member No.: 8,920 Region Association: South East States |
I agree with Doug, and when you are done, put a strip of black tape across the bottom to hide the gap or you will see it once the backpad is back in.
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| ThePaintedMan |
Mar 24 2015, 09:48 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,886 Joined: 6-September 11 From: St. Petersburg, FL Member No.: 13,527 Region Association: South East States
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I wouldn't do that! Don't remove the dowel or whatever spacer you put in. I did that on both my front and rear windshield and they both slid down over the next two weeks. I still need to re-do the front glass because in the process it screwed up the rubber trim that I got from 914 Rubber too.
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| McMark |
Mar 25 2015, 11:14 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 |
Black tape along the bottom edge was done at the factory. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
And I've never used spacers and never had a problem. I use the factory 8mm Butyl. I never use Urethane to install glass on a 914. |
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| Nine_14 |
Mar 25 2015, 12:54 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 311 Joined: 30-August 12 From: Germany Member No.: 14,873 Region Association: Germany |
No sources found in the states.....
In Germany http://sportwagen-eckert.com/product_info....3klkrgbkrmmiej2 |
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| RazorbackFan78 |
Mar 25 2015, 01:35 PM
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3 different layers of paint helps protect if from rust Group: Members Posts: 136 Joined: 29-March 13 From: Bentonville, AR Member No.: 15,709 Region Association: South East States |
after pulling off the old butyl tape I found the spacers actually behind the tape. Odd. So now I have something to model my replacement after. they're pretty dry and brittle otherwise I just reuse them. Thanks for all the feedback guys.
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| Mikey914 |
Mar 25 2015, 05:06 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,668 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None
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Post some pics. I haven't seen these. Is it possible they are the same as the front windshield setting blocks?
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| turk22 |
Mar 25 2015, 06:02 PM
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Treetop Flyer Group: Members Posts: 735 Joined: 27-July 12 From: Cincinnati OH Member No.: 14,725 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
They came in the rear window installation kit I bought from AA last year...
It just an 1/8 thick rubber strip (maybe an inch long) with a small depression running the length of it, that kind of accepts the glass. |
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| RazorbackFan78 |
Mar 26 2015, 10:05 AM
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3 different layers of paint helps protect if from rust Group: Members Posts: 136 Joined: 29-March 13 From: Bentonville, AR Member No.: 15,709 Region Association: South East States |
Here's two pics
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| jmalone |
Mar 26 2015, 10:21 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 119 Joined: 3-July 09 From: reno,NV Member No.: 10,529 Region Association: Northern California
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A glass shop will have rubber spacers that will work well
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| Mikey914 |
Mar 26 2015, 11:01 AM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,668 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None
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Looks a lot like the front setting block.
They are available at the dealership. |
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