| Re: Placing windshield
Vaughn, yikes, 3/8ths is quite a gap. Definitely, go easy on the glass, it will crack very, very easily. While automotive glass is fairly resistent to small kinetic impacts (ie rocks) when set well in a frame, it has really no structural integrity of its own - bend/flex it does not.
If there is not enough shaping you can do through filing/grinding then you might consider utilizing some heat and time I have seen this used on several fiberglass bodies to good effect. In other words, block the w/s frame into the shape you need (wood works well) and let it sit for some time. Perhaps use some heat lamps as well to speed the process. Don't fret, patience and gentle persistence will overcome. |