David B2 Posted May 15, 2019 Report Share Posted May 15, 2019 Good day, Close to fitting the new windscreen. I have the surround off the car. ?? Should I fit the empty surround to the car then fit windscreen or, fit the windscreen to the surround then the whole assembly to the car. 2nd option gives me good access to fit windscreen with surround on my workbench but am worried about possible distortion and screen breakage when I fit the whole assembly. Whats the options chaps?? David B Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jerrytr5 Posted May 15, 2019 Report Share Posted May 15, 2019 I'm not saying it can't be done, but you'd need a substantial jig to hold it in place while wrestling with it - something like a car would be perfect. Fit the frame to the car first - you can adjust it later. Jerry Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David B2 Posted May 15, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2019 Jerry, That’s interesting. Hadn’t thought it would be a such a wrestle. Thought I would just lay the surround on my b&d workmate and work around it. Mmm! Will think about that. Thanks for that. David B Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bobble Posted May 16, 2019 Report Share Posted May 16, 2019 (edited) David I had a similar experience with both the windscreen and the glass for the surrey top. It can be quite a struggle to fit the rubber especially if new. I agree with Jerry - definitely fit the glass with the frames fixed to the car. Tip - choose a warm day and leave the car in the sun for a couple of hours to make the rubber more malleable. Bob Edited May 16, 2019 by Bobble Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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