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BJ Seriously Crusin Dubber

177 posts · joined Nov 2003 ·

#140776
have a 1960 beetle and tried fitting windscreen last night but couldn't get screen to pop in. Novus tried last night as well but also had same drama is there any secrets or easy way to get the screen to fit.

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#140790
If you have never fitted a screen before

1. The rubber is fitted to the glass first and put the seal join at the top.

2. use plenty of soapy water to allow it to be pulled in with a nylon cord.

3. does the glass fit in the screen hole on the car did you try that first
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BJ Seriously Crusin Dubber

177 posts · joined Nov 2003 ·

#140812
yeh screen fits in fine, tried soapy water stills seems rater large. but fits fine maybe problem with non geniune seal. had novus dude stumped

68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --

11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#140821
They usually aren't that hard..
Its definately a screen for a 60s beetle..?
Maybe the screen was incorrectly made!!!
If its identical to the original, there should be no worries... plenty of soapy water and I always use 5mm pvc covered electrical cable... never had a problem...
Where did the windscreen rubber come from?? Had the Novus guy done any Beetles before??? Its NOT a common thing any more.. windscreen rubbers....
You really have to push the screen & rubber upwards so it seats correctly....
I must confess I haven't done one for 20 years.. I have done ovals, 60s beetles & superbugs... and about to do a 68 soon.
Lee
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