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kaffine · Joined: 13 Jun 2003 Posts: 644 Location: Las Vegas

How do you remove the windshield. I want to see if I can mount it flush I have 2 parts cars to pratice on. Also does anyone have close up pics of a post 85 44 windsheild so I can see how it looks? Thanks.
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Mikri184 · Joined: 12 Sep 2003 Posts: 746 Location: Ferndale, WA

Well removing the windshield isn't an easy job but can be done by yourself. You will need to get a windshield removal tool I got my at a local car paint store for $18 and it works great, Ask Joe I took the one out I sold him. You'll have to remove all the trim from around the windshiled inside and out. Don't remove the windshield blocks until you have cut the whole seal. And becareful not to rush or force the winshield depending on how old the car is, the seal maybe hard and very difficult. Good Luck

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Magnus K · Posted: Fri Nov 28, 2003 6:42 pm Post subject:

kaffine << Keep us posted about the flush mounting thing (like the 944, right?) 'coz I bet most of us are interested in this.

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kaffine · Joined: 13 Jun 2003 Posts: 644 Location: Las Vegas

The blocks you are talking about are the ones at the base of the windsheild on the outside held on by screws?

Yes I'm trying to get it flush like the newer 944. Hopefully I will be able to get it out over winter break. I'm not sure when I will get it put back together since I have to pay for school hopefully late january or early febuary.
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Magnus K · Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2004 7:07 pm Post subject:

kaffine << Just curious... You been doing anything with this?

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kaffine · Joined: 13 Jun 2003 Posts: 644 Location: Las Vegas

Unforutantly I haven't gotten to it yet. To many problems with my main porsche.
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torro · Joined: 07 Jun 2006 Posts: 61

An old post that I just bump, couse I need a new windshield...

And then I saw this post. Has this been done? What kind of parts are needed for this, and are the windshields the same on 924 and 944?
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PORSCHEV · Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2007 9:51 am Post subject:

Just get a standard 924 windshield and ask your local glass person install it with a generic rubber molding.

I had mine done this way and I am very happy with the results!

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RC · Joined: 25 Mar 2007 Posts: 2637 Location: Australia

That actually looks quite good Porschev.

Eliminates the bugs getting under the trim too!

New windscreens are fairly innexpensive (Au$ 110) if you shop at independent suppliers and fit it yourself.
They are laminated and must be manufactured to appropriate standards. The 924 one I purchased was also listed for 944, so I assume they are identical.

Like most modern windscreens they are bonded in with a polyurethane sealant (sikaflex). Not really difficult but it is messy shit and must be worked quickly.

Porschev proves the alternative works and looks original so that may be the easier option.

Roger

Vince Ponz · Joined: 02 Nov 2002 Posts: 3581 Location: Florida

Everyone do yourself a favor and don't attempt to take out or install a windshield. They are extrememly brittle. The slightest chip will crack it. Ask me how I know.

You have been warned.
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Fifty50Plus · Posted: Tue Dec 08, 2009 3:39 am Post subject:

Hmm.. I've taken out three in the past six months. Once I got the aluminum trim retaining clips out - grrr, I used a guitar string (tied to two wooden handles like a garrotte) and worked it around and cut the glue seal.
I have another to take out soon and I just bought the professional glass installer's removal tool. I'll probably screw that one up.

Chuck
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Vince Ponz · Joined: 02 Nov 2002 Posts: 3581 Location: Florida

You wouldn't.
For all you others be careful and it will come out.
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!tom · Posted: Tue Dec 08, 2009 8:07 am Post subject:

v8carreragts · Joined: 05 Sep 2003 Posts: 665 Location: Tucson, AZ

Probably the same way I know.

Scorpio · Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2011 3:06 pm Post subject:

Porschev- pics have gone can you repost them??
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