[Vwdiesel] Windshield gasket chrome strip

[Tony and Lillie]

You have to install that before the windshield is in the car. What I usually 
do is get a set of saw horses. put teh glass there, install the rubber on 
it. Then, put the lock strip on there. Then, put the rope around the gasket 
in the slot that sits on the pinch weld. Then, put the windshield on the car 
and install it slowly.

Tony

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Craig Osborn" <cosborn at epix.net>
Subject: [Vwdiesel] Windshield gasket chrome strip


>I recently replaced the windshield gasket on my 81 PU and I was able to 
>find
> a gasket with a slot for the plastic- chrome strip that surrounds the
> windshield.  I purchased a new chrome strip and proceeded to install the 
> new
> trim.  After 2 hours of trying, I finally quit as I was not able to get 
> the
> trim into the slot.  Is there a special tool for this installation?  Any
> tips and tricks?
>
> > Craig