Rubber strip windshield/cowl

[Alan Moote]

The rubber strip at the bottom of the windshield frame on TC 7915 needs to be replaced. I have a new Moss replacement but am not sure if it can be installed without taking the frame apart and sliding it in from the end. I would rather leave the old on in place if it is a big project to replace. I'm short on time. Thanks- Alan Moote Oceanside, CA

[Sam Suklis]

I've replaced those on several of our cars over the years, and it was pretty easy to slide the old one out and new one in without disturbing anything. ssuklis

----- Original Message ----- From: "Alan Moote" AlanMoote@cox.net> To: mg-tabc@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Friday, June 14, 2002 7:11 PM Subject: [mg-tabc] Rubber strip windshield/cowl > The rubber strip at the bottom of the windshield frame on TC 7915 needs to > be replaced. I have a new Moss replacement but am not sure if it can be > installed without taking the frame apart and sliding it in from the end. I > would rather leave the old on in place if it is a big project to > replace. I'm short on time. > > Thanks- > > Alan Moote > Oceanside, CA > > > > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > > >

[rmeismer1@aol.com]

I just replaced a strip with Moss strip. No problem, I used some liquid soap and started one edge in and then used a small screwdrive to push the othe side in . Just work your way from one side to the other. From M.G.( Meismer's Garage) Rolland Meismer Burlington,Iowa U.S.A. 1947 TC #3409--1951 TD #5522 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[FIGSMG@cs.com]

Alan, It will slid into the grove via the openings on the bottom of the frame for the two flat headscrews used to hold the frame together. Use some KY Jelly on the rubber for lubrication and it should slid right on, it did for me just the other day on a TD ( the same thing) restoration I have been working on. Good Luck, I hopr this helps you. Cheers Fig

[tonygoodall]

Alan I have referred to this before. There are a number of variations around and some are thicker on the little section at the 'top' of the T making installation difficult. I literally had to grind one down to fit. I explored local rubber suppliers and found this section (it is an industry standard) with a much thinner top. I am in Birmingham UK and obtained it from Allied Rubber 0121 554 6421 at a very modest cost. BTW talcum powder is less messy than lubricants IMO Tony TC9825

> From: Alan Moote AlanMoote@cox.net> > Date: Fri, 14 Jun 2002 19:11:29 -0700 > To: mg-tabc@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [mg-tabc] Rubber strip windshield/cowl > > The rubber strip at the bottom of the windshield frame on TC 7915 needs to > be replaced. I have a new Moss replacement but am not sure if it can be > installed without taking the frame apart and sliding it in from the end. I > would rather leave the old on in place if it is a big project to > replace. I'm short on time. > > Thanks- > > Alan Moote > Oceanside, CA > > > > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > >

[John T. Seim]

I've installed both the Moss Motors Strip (280-290), and the Abingdon Spares (43/002) Strip. Either one can be installed, with the windshield frame on the car. Cut one end into a "V", and insert into one end of the channel. There are two (2) round openings, for the angle bracket screws, at either end of the bottom windshield piece. Insert rubber into outermost round opening, and pull across until exiting through round opening at other end. Cut the rubber strip at an angle, coming from the frame bracket, into the corner of the bottom windshield piece. The Moss rubber cross-section is a little too large for the channel. Apply silicone spray, silicone grease, dish washer liquid soap, or rubber lubricant, to the rubber, before installion. It is a two handed, two person pull, to install the rubber. The length of rubber extending from the windshield to the cowl appears to be the correct length. The Abingdon Spares rubber installs easily, with only one person required to install it. The length of rubber extending from the windshield to the cowl, is a little shorter. I initially installed a Moss strip onto a car. I had it pulled so tight, that it sprung back onto itself by 1/2", after I had trimmed it, and it had set in the channel for a few days. If you install the Moss Strip, wait a few days, before trtimming it to size. John Seim Irvine, CA www.VINTAGEMG.com