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Z51JEFF · 01-11-2013

Yes,Ive done it.Would rather have root canals done in ALL my teeth before I do it again.The trim needs to be removed with lacquer thinner.With a small squirt bottle get some lacquer thinner between the 2 pieces,trim and retainer and gently pull then apart.The dash pad needs to come out of the car,87 might be the same as 84.Theres screws along the top bottom edge in the middle under the radio bezel.There 2 screws at the defroster bezel and a few more I cant remember.The dash pad slides out but the steering wheel is in the way so its going to need to be lowered,Ive been told the dropping the wheel isnt necessary but I dont see how the dash will come out with it in place.Onto the windshield removal.This trim when you could buy it was at least $800 for the 3 pieces.The bad thing here about using a used set of trim,the holes in the a pillar were drilled when the trim was installed so anybody using a used set of trim will end up with extra holes.I have one NOS piece of trim,driver side is anybody needs it.Now,when I pulled the windshield out of this 84 I was really surprised to find rust on the windshield frame in a car thats been in Ca its whole life.The frame in these cars were galvanized from what I understand,nick the coating and you get rust issues.

Scrrem · 01-11-2013

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Originally Posted by Dynomite

If Marc does not do it himself.....I am NOT doing it myself

Absolutely right!! Have the pro's set the windshield and re-install the trim youself. My shop are so concerned that the windshield does not leak, they go crazy with the RTV.

Lee, I'll send you my pics this evening when I get home from work.

Rich

WARP TEN · 01-11-2013

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Originally Posted by LGAFF

..........I do work in ins bob, but in todays day and age if I even work with a vendor who I have a business relationship with ......I can lose my job. So I steer clear of asking for favors, etc...our company is tough on ethics and even perceived improper relationships are grounds for dismissal. I have to sign an agreemnet to that effect once per year.

Sounds like a very good reason not to do it my suggested way!! --Bob

Z51JEFF · 01-11-2013

Even though this job was a challenge if my Z needs a windshield Ill do it myself,just looking forward to it.

01-11-2013	#11
Z51JEFF Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 3,087	Re: Windshield Removal Yes,Ive done it.Would rather have root canals done in ALL my teeth before I do it again.The trim needs to be removed with lacquer thinner.With a small squirt bottle get some lacquer thinner between the 2 pieces,trim and retainer and gently pull then apart.The dash pad needs to come out of the car,87 might be the same as 84.Theres screws along the top bottom edge in the middle under the radio bezel.There 2 screws at the defroster bezel and a few more I cant remember.The dash pad slides out but the steering wheel is in the way so its going to need to be lowered,Ive been told the dropping the wheel isnt necessary but I dont see how the dash will come out with it in place.Onto the windshield removal.This trim when you could buy it was at least $800 for the 3 pieces.The bad thing here about using a used set of trim,the holes in the a pillar were drilled when the trim was installed so anybody using a used set of trim will end up with extra holes.I have one NOS piece of trim,driver side is anybody needs it.Now,when I pulled the windshield out of this 84 I was really surprised to find rust on the windshield frame in a car thats been in Ca its whole life.The frame in these cars were galvanized from what I understand,nick the coating and you get rust issues.

01-11-2013	#14
Z51JEFF Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 3,087	Re: Windshield Removal Even though this job was a challenge if my Z needs a windshield Ill do it myself,just looking forward to it.