This week I try to install the front and rear windscreens, or windshields depending on what part of the world you are from.
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Yet you didn’t show us anything .
Didn’t explain how the chromes fit ..!!
Of the rear heater wires into the rubber b4 or after fitting .
yep, I remember the 3512 that season, too heavy, too big, by the time Arrows got Adelaide it was a different car, and the V10 was not much better.
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Thanks, thanks, thanks so much!!!
DEFINITELY A COOL GARAGE, PERSONALLY I AM USING THE SAME METHOD TO INSTALL THE FRONT WINDSHIELD IN, . LOVE THIS SIKAFLEX STUFF, I USE IT A LOT FOR THE SAME TYPE OF REPAIR. BRAVO & KEEP GOING
Over the past two days I have watched 50 episodes of Home Built by Jeff. I have thoroughly enjoyed every part. Hopefully I will get to see the rest over the next few days. Thanks Jeff and Mrs Jeff.
Hey Jeff the channel is excellent just subscribed, I have to do a front windshield too, From what I've read is others use the 964 rubber. But don't think you can reuse the trim which stinks. I do also love the trim on my 77 Targa 911S (JeffS) so I will be waiting to see what you do Thanks, JeffD
Like the Home Built By Jeff T shirt. No doubt this is probably something I should have noticed before. It looks good. I like the graphic. Heidi
wet sand by hand the window trim… first 1000 grit…theb 2000 grit…3000 grit…4000 grit…5000 grit…6000 grit… then use a little polish wheel on a drill and polish with brown/white cutter paste … then polish with alluminium polishing compound like mothers… you'll have a mirror finish that looks like fresh chrome. after that all you do is use a alloy sealer/polish compound… if it starts to fade after some months then just go over it with mothers alloy polish again to bring it back to perfect shape.
I feel your pain regarding the windscreen, I had many an issue back in the day when fitting windscreens to mk2 VW Golf GTi's I owned.
I've just been watching your videos when on holiday in Dubai, where I've visited a showroom tonight where there was not one Porsche 918 Spyder but three, one white and two silver. I'll post pics up on your Facebook page later.
Ultimately the right way is the way that works for you! Just did one last week started at the top, went around one corner about 20 cm then the other 30 cm continued down alternating side to side kept it from popping out. Trim goes in first, also used a lubricant make all the difference in the world went in first try. No matter what this is not an easy job. Good luck mate!!!
Trim goes in last and there's a tool to spread the rubber and feed the trim in.
I always install the trims first front and rear, nothing else fits as well as Porsche rear rubber but an OEM one is fine on the front.
Also apply a double cord loop on either side of the front then get the sides in first, this will stop side to side moment if your light on hands to help.
A thinner cord on the rear also helps, push up from the bottom working up, again the lip at the top of the screen at the top helps to stop it moving.
Top video Jeff as always, keep e'm coming 🙂
Garry
Sorry for you re the windscreen Jeff but not often in the build you've come across a job that you can't find a solution for and this one is well known to be one, if not the, biggest PIA there is, so take heart!
I ended up cracking the right lower corder on mine so be careful. I'm getting a heated one in as a replacement though so I guess that's an upside – having the local specialists fit it this time around. Good luck with it.
When you rope in the window you start at the bottom not the top, the way the seal fits you will need the space, once you get the bottom started it needs to drop into the channel, patience is the word of the day or buy more glass….haha nice work on the car, getting me motivated to finish mine
Hey Jeff. You must be starting to get an itchy right foot. Car is looking really good. If you need an extra set of hands to help some time, p.m me. I can come across from Jervis Bay to give a hand (don't worry, I'm not a stalker lol). Also, I'm about to buy an e30 to do a similar type of build on. Very exciting.
My car is 240z not Porche but I installed the front and rear glasses this guy's method: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4igX1ZO5as Installation itself was one person's 5 minute job.
Start at the lower center. First pull the rubber lip over the edge inside, then pull the cord/rope. If the cord becomes difficult to be pulled easily, push glass toward inside and lower edge as the glass and rubber seated well on the lower edge.
Hey i got a 6.8 liter V10….in my forestry bucket truck! Hahaha! 🙁
You could have cleaned off the defroster lines, then taped out and painted new one's. 😛
Keep up the good work mate! love watching these videos, I can't wait to see it's final form. I might have missed it, but are you having any power upgrades done to the engine?
fantastic video, so stoked for the alfa.
I had to order an OEM seal for the rear because the aftermarket seal wouldn't work. I also installed both without the center trim installed and had to use a lot of soapy water in a spray bottle to help it slip in. I needed the extra hands on the outside pushing as I moved around the seal.
13:14 shop cat approves of your progress jeff. sorry to learn of your window setback but have little doubt you will sort it. another fascinating video you two, thanks.