37 Swing out windshield

[Mark's 37]

For getting the rock hard seal out of the frame groove, etc. I used the knife shown below. I heated the end with a propane torch cherry red and used it carefully to cut through and scrape the seal a few inches each time reheating it. Got to be very careful as the knife will obviously catch and you need to pull on it pretty hard at times so be mindful that it could/will slip and damage the paint. I worked on it for a few hours today and only halfway done.

[banjoQ]

Thanks Mark for the reply. Sounds like you have to commit to this before you start. Your description sounds like the old seal will be destroyed getting it open.As for the bead in the frame, would this be best done with windshield removed altogether? Your explanation sounds like you are removing it while still mounted to the car. Just thinking it through. Thanks again.

[Mark's 37]

I decided to try removing the seal with the windshield still mounted on the car. I would rather not remove it and risk getting it to fit correctly again. Sometimes it is better to leave it as it is if possible. So far it looks like it will be successful. The old seal is totally disintegrated now. It was unusable and removing it destroys it.