windscreen removal

[peetee59]

Would like some advice as to the removal of all the glass in my moggie,is it easy ????????????????
Cheers
Pete

[simmitc]

Very easy, but do you want to be able to re-use it? Also, is it split screen or one piece? The procedures for removal and refit are very different!

[peetee59]

Its a one piece screen,its a 1967 2 door,and i will want to replace the rubbers,cos these are not very good.
Pete

[mogbob]

Pete
A search on " glass removal " will throw up other responses.It will cover the little clips on the rear fixed windows ( 2 door ) ,
hidden under the rubber seals.
If you aren't saving the rubber seals, then cut them out carefully from the outside.Sticky label the windows near side / offside
A second pair of hands / catcher... will help enormously.As will removing the wiper arms for better access.Have a safe place to lay the glass, old blanket, newspapers, etc.
Heated rear window ? disconnect wiring inside the car and label wires.
Treat any bare metal and touch up paint the flanges before replacing the glass.

Bob

[bmcecosse]

I agree - cut away the rubbers if fitting new. Is this a wise idea? Are you respraying the car? Ahh yes -I see you are !!

[redders499]

Hi all,
I am also looking to do the same thing on my '69 2 door saloon. All rubbers will need to be chucked anyway as they are brittle and cracked.
I have seen the posts about the windscreens front and rear I am (relatively!) confident about these, but the rear fixed windows seem a bit more tricky. I have cut away the o/s rear window rubbers on the outside, and revealed the clips. What is the best route from here? I assume the n/s is the same process?

Thanks again

Neil

[mogbob]

Neil
Proceedure for both sides is the same.Have a "catcher" pal, if available or gaffer tape the glass to the bodywork so it doesn't fall to the floor.
Cut / peel away the rubber inside the rear window carfully to reveal the clips on their own.Pushing the front vertical edge outwards ( to avoid the " B " Post upright, slide the glass forwards to the front of the car.Some come out easily, others put up a fight.If the latter, use a pair of large pliers/ pipe slip wrench to grip the spring, easing it outwards, just enough the release the grip on the glass.
Bob

[redders499]

Cheers Bob, I shall give that a go and let you know. Thanks again. Neil

[bmcecosse]

Probably a good idea to grip the glass with a large suction cup.... beware the rear window -it is a nightmare to install.....

[mattyb]

ive just tried to replace the rear window - not the paired side windows on my sons 19712 door and its been a nightmare ! had him helping - fitted the glass into to the new rubber - inserted 12v electrical cable into the channel to pull outer rubber lip to window opening - glass and rubber being held/pressed from inside the car - not enough hours in the day !! had to give up and re fit the very perished and leaky original - window rubber was bought on the dreaded ebay - so may try the"bull" supplier !

any thoughts ?? will have a trawl thru the posts now

cheers

Matt

[ASL642]

A good new rubber seal helps as the older they get they tend to go hard which makes fitting difficult.

We always use a washing line to fit windscreens. The ones with the line encased in a coloured plastic tube. It's a bit thicker and so avoids cutting the rubber which a thinner string/cord does.

To check the screen doesn't leak "water" it with a full watering can with someone watching inside. If you have a leak try Captain Tolley's Creeping Crack Cure (available Ebay/Amazon etc)

[redders499]

Good news all, and thanks for the tips! All glass successfully removed, front and rear easy, one side ok, other very well held in with mastic! Anyway, all removed and no broken glass so thanks again.

Neil

[bmcecosse]

It's the refitting that's difficult....

[Robbiet9999]

Anybody in south Essex fancy giving me a hand with mine as im not too confident need to replace winds screen rubber.

[welshrat]

As already stated the removal is the easy bit, I tried and lost several days of my life trying to refit the front and rear but failed big time, I consider myself quite handy and can do most jobs myself, however soon recognised that this was beyond me. I spent some time ringing around the local independent motor glass fitters, found a chap who was the proprietor who had experience with classics rather than the modern screens that seem to be very different. Any how he done the job, not easy for him, took about 2 hours to fit front and rear, lots of swearing on my drive as well. It did confirm that there is no way I could have done the job, best £75 I ever spent (about 15 years ago).

[Robbiet9999]

Had autoglass out today to replace the rubber on my screen. they refused to do it as it is a toughened screen. So now I've got to replace the whole screen. I've had one quote for 125.00 with budget windscreens is this a good price just wished autograph were up front and i wouldn't have taken a day off work.

[ASL642]

Try here

http://morrisminorspares.co.uk/shop/pro ... 68d28068ee

Modern firms will fit a laminated screen not a toughened one because of the safety factor.

[Robbiet9999]

Phoned a local place and got rubber replaced for £80.00. Much better than paying for a new screen.