[DeTomaso] Windshield removal

[Will Demelo]

The trim comes out with the windshield and gasket as one. I know this 
because I broke my windshield while trying to remove the trim (poor advice 
from someone who thought they knew).
Remove the interior pieces. You will then be able to see the inner portion 
of the gasket. You windshield is already broken, so I would push on the 
windshield while pulling on the gasket lip.
With a couple of extra hands to pull the gasket back, it will relieve the 
grip and the glass should come out easily.
Will

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From: "Larry Weston" <lplugw at hotmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 19, 2010 7:50 AM
To: <detomaso at realbig.com>
Subject: [DeTomaso] Windshield removal

>
> I am also getting ready to extract my cracked windshield and will replace 
> it with one of Wilkinson's flush mount versions. I would like to save my 
> trim and the gasket to either set aside for future restoration or pass 
> along to someone else.
> So how should I go about it? First, I'll confirm that the trim does not 
> seem to want to come out first. A little gentle picking and pulling tells 
> me it's not coming out without damage. So I guess I remove the interior 
> trim all around the glass, pad things up, position myself accordingly 
> inside the cabin, apply sneakers to glass and push? A quick shove, slow 
> and even pressure, more to the top or bottom? Some sort of lubricant (dish 
> soap?) worked under the gasket flap? Maybe reinforce the glass with some 
> tape
> ?
> My glass is already cracked so I've got nothing to lose, I'd rather not 
> have broken glass all over. Let me know what you think and I'll give it a 
> try and let you all know what happens.
> Larry
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