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clouseau17961
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GT1 windshield: gasket or glue in? Dec 9, 2013 17:32:43 GMT -5

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Post by clouseau17961 on Dec 9, 2013 17:32:43 GMT -5

Hello,
I've started work on my GT1, and I need advice on the windshield.

The original windshield was held in place with a gasket that leaked.

When it is time to put it back in should I try again with a gasket? Or should I just glue it in and put Corvette trim around it?

I would probably need to make the lip wider to hold the glass in place, but, that's not a problem.

Any advice will be greatly appreciated.
Ed

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GT1 windshield: gasket or glue in? Dec 10, 2013 13:25:37 GMT -5

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Post by Big-birds-ride on Dec 10, 2013 13:25:37 GMT -5

I would go with an old fashioned gasket. Bradleys are not known for being waterproof in any manner, whether its windshields or plexiglass doors. I just hand wash the body and spray by hand the glass and upper framework using soapy water in a spray bottle. I have no idea whether the glue used for windshields these days will adhear to the fiberglass like it does to metal.

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skip20 God Posts: 1,588	GT1 windshield: gasket or glue in? Dec 10, 2013 14:48:13 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by skip20 on Dec 10, 2013 14:48:13 GMT -5 It will stick to fiberglass but NOT GELL COAT. Would have to sand the gell coat off inside the frame sides & lip.
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GT1 windshield: gasket or glue in? Dec 10, 2013 16:52:44 GMT -5

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Post by clouseau17961 on Dec 10, 2013 16:52:44 GMT -5

Thanks for the input.
There's no gelcoat left on this car.
It was brown metalic at one time, when I got it, it looks black.
Everything will need to be painted anyway.

I will post build up and pics as soon as I can.
Ed

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GT1 windshield: gasket or glue in?

Post by clouseau17961 on Dec 9, 2013 17:32:43 GMT -5

Post by Big-birds-ride on Dec 10, 2013 13:25:37 GMT -5

Post by skip20 on Dec 10, 2013 14:48:13 GMT -5

Post by clouseau17961 on Dec 10, 2013 16:52:44 GMT -5

Post by Dan MacMillan on Dec 10, 2013 18:43:55 GMT -5

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