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 satori
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| posted on February 5th, 2012 at 11:44 AM |
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fitting pop out seals (inner)
Hey all. I just got my new window seals. Im having trouble getting the chrome surrounds back together after installing the inner seal. They just wont
push together far enough to get the screws back in. Anyone have any experience with this?
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| posted on February 5th, 2012 at 04:19 PM |
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not sure on what they look like...
but usually if things won't bolt together You use longer screws
to clamp them together... say 3 long screws one short one
then another short one etc...
as I don't really know how yours go together only guessing
cheers
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| posted on February 5th, 2012 at 04:41 PM |
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Wish I had the answers. I can't even get my frames apart. The screws seem to be stuck...
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| posted on February 5th, 2012 at 09:34 PM |
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would a couple of F clamps (the adjustable ones the builders use) and a couple of strips of wood on the outer frame serve as a clamping device??
cheers John F.
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satori
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| posted on February 5th, 2012 at 09:39 PM |
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Tried some ratchet straps to pull them togter but still didnt come together. Will probably get them done professionally when I get the rest of the
window seals put in.
Yeah I had to drill out a couple of the screws as they were rusted in, but didnt damage the thread on the frame which I was happy about. Now just have
to get a couple new screws that will fit.
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| posted on February 6th, 2012 at 10:52 PM |
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I remember when I did mine it was difficult but possible.
When fitting any of your rubber, always use plenty of soapy water! Wait till you try to fit your windscreen!
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| posted on February 7th, 2012 at 09:13 PM |
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Yeah I have decided to pay someone to put the window back in. I have enjoyed working on this project but am now losing paitients with it, just cant
wait to get it on the road.
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| posted on February 12th, 2012 at 12:30 PM |
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posted by satori
Yeah I have decided to pay someone to put the window back in. I have enjoyed working on this project but am now losing paitients with it, just cant
wait to get it on the road.
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You're losing your patience with it? Umm.. dude, didnt you just get this about 2 months ago?
Believe me, you don't know what frustration is yet!
Good luck.
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