"It's a bitch of a job", putting it in layman's term.  The new seal is not
budging as well as a used one.  It's even easy to break the glass in your
fight.  I have a fixture I use that makes it easy, but it took a long time
to invent it.  I know, it's a long drive to come to Lynnwood from Olympia
but it might be worth it.
It's a good thing to use the calk as a sealant.
Be prepared to find rusty spots that you would need to clean up, treat and
paint it with POR 15, which take time to dry.
I install a windshiel for $180, including the glass of course.  And I have
one ready now.  I work on the weekends too.
Doing it yourself is fun and satisfying, and I encourage everyone on this
list to do the same on all works on their vans.  It's self defence.

Best wishes to all,
Zoltan
425 773 4646

----- Original Message -----
From: "Gregory Smith" <gfs@GREGORYFSMITH.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, November 20, 2010 9:30 AM
Subject: Windshield replacement gotchas?

Due to a "smooth move" involving some 2x6s and a short stop, I'm
replacing my windshield early next week with a new one and a new solid
style gasket.  I've done an early Scirocco before, and other Vanagon
glass, so I'm not without some experience.  Any last minute advice for a
DIYer?  Any gotchas?  The auto glass guys said there may be some of the
"alligator" clips in there, that they usually remove.  I was thinking of
using a black polyurethane as a sealant.

Thanks in advance.

Gregory Smith
'88 Vanagon GL

Smith Design Studio
Small Building Company
Olympia, WA
360-239-0429
gregoryfsmith.com

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