Glass Replacement - Emergency Measures

[jimbo]

Firstly a lesson. Don't look in your boot whilst trying to hold a hammer in your hand.

 

 

Luckily I've got a spare screen (with a heater) that I planned to put in at some point. I got a seal ordered from East Kent Trims. Now lets see what's going on behind here.

 

 

Surprise!! There's some rust. That'll explain the occasional wet boot.

 

Get the scuttle panel out and get all the rust cut and ground out. Then get some fibreglass in there. It's not ideal, but it should last a couple of years 'til it's time for a full resto.

 

 

First coat on...........

 

 

And the second. Hammerite Smooth Red. Not a bad match.

 

 

 

Just need to re-rivet the scuttle back in and book a friendly local screen fitter

 

Overall, I've been quite lucky dodging the rain. And I've ticked a job off my list

[lotusless]

whoops but at least you fixed a leak

[escort new boy]

you dont need a screen fitter piece of string/rope bobs your uncle

[jimbo]

you dont need a screen fitter piece of string/rope bobs your uncle

 

I'd have a bash, but:

 

I need it on the road by Friday.

I have only one screen.

I've never done it before

I'm on my ownsome

I'd like to make sure it's waterproof

 

So for 30 notes, I'll opt for the peace of mind.

[livewire7116]

you dont need a screen fitter piece of string/rope bobs your uncle

 

Obviously you not fitted many rear windows on your own with a new rubber!

 

really it helps to have someone on the outside applying pressure or a sucker on the inside of the window, plus you will need an insert tool to fit the chrome style insert.

 

Trust me £30 for somones time knowledge and skill is well spent

[evil knievel]

Why'd you do that?

[jimbo]

Why'd you do that?

 

'cos I'm a numpty

[Copey]

where abouts are you? anywhere in the north west?

[Vista]

or a sucker on the inside of the window

 

there's always a sucker around somewhere if you look for one

[jimbo]

where abouts are you? anywhere in the north west?

 

North-West Hertfordshire

[Fishtailparka]

£30 for someone else to do it ain't bad, but I did mine recently with a new seal on my own and was very surprised just how easy it was.

I have done Mk1 Escort ones before (and struggled), but the Capri really was a doddle.

[Copey]

where abouts are you? anywhere in the north west?

 

North-West Hertfordshire

 

cant help then, my mate woulda stuck it in for 15-20 if you lived in the north west

[jimbo]

Ah! T'would have been nice to save a bit of cash in the run up to Chrimbo.

 

Bleedin' Home Counties cost of living!

 

Thanks for thinking of me (and my pocket) buddy

[escort new boy]

£30 for someone else to do it ain't bad, but I did mine recently with a new seal on my own and was very surprised just how easy it was.

I have done Mk1 Escort ones before (and struggled), but the Capri really was a doddle.

 

rest my case

[jimbo]

Ta-da!!

 

 

Got it in just before the heavens opened

 

The guy who did it is called Adrian, and his company is Elite Windscreens, based in Hemel Hempstead - 01442 235859.

 

I'd recommend him for any of your glass needs. He was friendly, knew his stuff and very good communication wise

 

Tell him Jimbo sent you

[Andrade]

what about putting the vinyl roof back in place

 

good job btw

[jimbo]

what about putting the vinyl roof back in place

 

good job btw

 

To be honest, it's quite brittle and tatty......I'm just gonna trim it and reglue for now. Then next summer, I'll either get a new one or go with a plain roof. Still thinking on that one.....