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Old 11-15-2014, 05:08 AM
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Originally Posted by mrmustang View Post
Put the top on, don't adjust anything, take it out and sit it in the direct sunlight for a few hours above 48 degrees. It will find it's proper shape again in an hour or two.


Bill S.
I pushed the rear bow up and put a couple strips of Gorrilla tape across the front of the windshield frame and down over the glass to secure the frame for now. I will probably give it a few days to relax and move it outside when we get some warmth as suggested.

The last several days have been in the 30s for daytime highs so not optimal. But my garage is well insulated and around 60 w/o heat. I fitted it last Feb and Mar and it was snug but don't remember any movement at the top of the glass that I noticed. Since I was sweating over every detail I think I would have. It was definately the rear bow pulling it out of position since as soon as I pushed it up to the top the frame top moved back down in position. I also probably need to secure the side clamps before moving the rear bow in position as it transfers tension down the windshield uprights which should relieve some of it off of the header.

Thanks for the input.
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