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Title: Replacing my Windshield and frame.
Post by: grumpygy on December 12, 2014, 06:32:36 AM
  It took a big rock hit many years ago, and most of the bottom side of the frame had rust all the way thru.   Got the Frame/windshield package from Quadratic.  Taking the Frame to my Powder Coater today.
Title: Re: Replacing my Windshield and frame.
Post by: Jeffy on December 12, 2014, 01:24:07 PM
I recommend unbolting the hinge from the body, then drilling out the top Torx's to get the old hinge off.  Don't try to spin the lower Torx's off.  Put a ratchet on the nut and turn the nut.  There will probably be a lot of body sealer on them so you'll have to dig them out.

Also, because they're behind the instrument panel, you will probably want to unbolt that so you can get back there.  To get the instrument panel off you'll have o lower the windshield and unscrew all of the torx on the top of the instrument panel.  Beware though, there could be a lot of rust there.  Then remove the 3 torx per-side and you can swivel the whole instrument panel out enough to get back there.  Otherwise, you can drill out the lower bolt heads and dig the rest out.

(http://www.abctoolsandfasteners.co.uk/communities/2/004/011/437/162//images/4584537636.jpg)

Then replace them with Allen head screws.  Also keep in mind that there is no paint behind the hinge so there could be rust.
Title: Re: Replacing my Windshield and frame.
Post by: grumpygy on December 12, 2014, 02:34:41 PM
Got lucky they are off.  Will go out on my next day off and pick all the Allen bolts to replace those Torx I took off.

I did leave the lower part of the Hinge on the body and just removed the bolts holding the frame.
Title: Re: Replacing my Windshield and frame.
Post by: Jeffy on December 12, 2014, 05:05:07 PM
Quote from: grumpygy on December 12, 2014, 02:34:41 PM
Got lucky they are off.  Will go out on my next day off and pick all the Allen bolts to replace those Torx I took off.

I did leave the lower part of the Hinge on the body and just removed the bolts holding the frame.
Ah, good deal.  Those upper Torx's can be a PITA and strip easily.  Be sure to put anti-seize on the bolts.
Title: Re: Replacing my Windshield and frame.
Post by: grumpygy on December 12, 2014, 05:42:02 PM
Quote from: Jeffy on December 12, 2014, 05:05:07 PM
Ah, good deal.  Those upper Torx's can be a PITA and strip easily.  Be sure to put anti-seize on the bolts.

Was already thinking that.  Will go thru all the threads with a thread chaser after I get the frame back from the powder coater.