62- Upper Windhshield channel inside of Stainless steel

[Anthony P.]

I removed the trim from my original windshield and looking at the upper channel where the stainless piece wraps around,one side of the channel is under a lip on the stainless, however, on the other side it is not. I do not think that it pulled out when removing it from the windshield.

The AIM does not show enough detail, but I would expect that both sides of the channel be under the stainless lip, correct?

Thanks again,
Tony

[Anthony P.]

Re: 62- Upper Windhshield channel inside of Stainless steel

here is the pic.

[Bruce B.]

Re: 62- Upper Windhshield channel inside of Stainless steel

Check the ST12, it has a few pages on windshield frame assembly.
I believe all parts are assembled from a centerline. So basically you mark the center of each piece and they sort of line up when put together.
Good luck.

[Anthony P.]

Re: 62- Upper Windhshield channel inside of Stainless steel

Hi Bruce,

I did look at the section in the AIM (section B, sheets 3 and 4), as well as ST-12 section 1-4, however, the image does not show enough detail on how the upper frame fits into the Header Molding (stainless piece), nor does the text say anything.

It just looks like the upper channel; should be under both of the lips in the upper header molding.

Regards,

Tony

[Bruce B.]

Re: 62- Upper Windhshield channel inside of Stainless steel

If I remember correctly the upper channel fits into the upper stainless and is held by 4 screws. Then there is a piece of foam (upper frame filler) that goes in the upper channel. Then the upper assembly fits down over the windshield weatherstrip which has been installed on the windshield glass.
It is important to locate the center of the windshield (top and bottom) and the center top and bottom of the weatherstrip. This is so you don't stretch the weatherstrip when you install it on the glass. Also mark the center of the upper and lower metal parts to help in the assembly process.
When assembling the end posts on the upper and lower frames be sure to use soapy water and have a rubber mallet handy to assist in getting the metal parts together.

[Anthony P.]

Re: 62- Upper Windhshield channel inside of Stainless steel

Thanks for the info and the helpful tips......

[Anthony P.]

Re: 62- Upper Windhshield channel inside of Stainless steel

I have looked at all of the diagrams in the AIM, ST-12 and others and nothing shows enough detail on how the upper windshield channel fits into the upper header stainless steel molding.

I realize that it needs to be centered, etc, but it is just not clear if it fits under both of the lips of the header molding. It would make sense to me that the channel fits under both lips, but since when I removed it off of the original glass it was only under one side, I am questioning that.

So my question is: Do both sides/edges of the upper windshield channel fit under the lips of the Header molding lip?

Refer to the attached picture to see exactly what I am talking about.

Thanks,

Tony

[Bruce B.]

Re: 62- Upper Windhshield channel inside of Stainless steel

Tony,
The upper channel fits within the upper windshield trim and is held in place bt the 4 screws that go through the top of the upper trim piece. This assembly is then pushed onto the rubber windshield gasket which has been assembled to the windshield glass. Once installed the rubber seals against the upper trim piece. You can not see the channel when everything is assembled.
Bruce B

[Anthony P.]

Re: 62- Upper Windhshield channel inside of Stainless steel

Bruce,

I see the 4 screws that hold it all together, but do either of the channel edges fit under the header lips?

Thanks again,

Tony

[Bruce B.]

Re: 62- Upper Windhshield channel inside of Stainless steel

Tony,
The whole upper frame, AKA upper channel, fits within the stainless header molding. Although it does extend out of both ends to fit into the windshield posts.
See the attached picture from page 1-3 of the ST12.
Hope this helps.
Burce B

[Dennis C.]

Re: 62- Upper Windhshield channel inside of Stainless steel

Tony,

If I understand your question correctly, yes only one edge of the channel is under the lip of the stainless header molding. Only the front edge of the channel goes under the lip of the stainless header molding.

Regards,

Dennis

[Anthony P.]

Re: 62- Upper Windhshield channel inside of Stainless steel

Dennis,

Yes that clears it up for me. When I removed the header just that one edge ws under there, and I was unsure if that was correct or not.

Thanks, I am all set.
Tony