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| Jim Gibson (River_rat)
Registered Member Username: River_rat Post Number: 134 Registered: 1-2009 Posted From: 75.95.96.192 Rating: N/A |
I am now officially a member fo the Windshield Changing Society - and proud of it! Did my 4104 this morning and it took about 2 1/2 hours with the help of my Son. As everybody is always nervous, I can tell you it really was not bad. My two tidbits - before you remove the old windshield, put a mark top and bottom where the strut goes so you can line up the new one first time. Second advice - you push the bead tool, you don't pull it! There were no instructions with the tool, and I spent 45 minutes getting in the first 6" of lock bead until I figured out I was using it backwards! Once I turned it around, it took 30 minutes to do the whole windshield. This would make a great you-tube clip to show others step by step how to do it. Had I known I was going to be sucessfull, I would have done it myself. Next time someone does one, consider making one, and make it a bit less stressfull for first-timers. One step closer to earning my official Bus Nut secret decoder ring! Ye Haw! Jim | ||
| macgyver (91flyer)
Registered Member Username: 91flyer Post Number: 443 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 74.193.225.243  Rating: N/A |
I'll be doing my windshields in the coming weeks... I'll video it if I can. ^.^ -Mac | ||
| Gus Causbie (Gusc)
Registered Member Username: Gusc Post Number: 950 Registered: 11-2005 Posted From: 206.40.238.231  Rating: N/A |
Jim, Way to go. I haven't done the front yet but have done the rear two times in two years. don't ask!! | ||
| FAST FRED (Fast_fred)
Registered Member Username: Fast_fred Post Number: 873 Registered: 10-2006 Posted From: 76.216.70.120  Rating: N/A |
Good!! Windshields are like windshield wipers ,replaceable items , the change out should not be feared. Driving at night with new glass is a super delight!!! ENJOY!! FF | ||
| Jim Gibson (River_rat)
Registered Member Username: River_rat Post Number: 136 Registered: 1-2009 Posted From: 75.95.96.192 Rating: N/A |
It really was not bad at all - I was very hesitant, like others, and that's why I though I would let people know it really is pretty easy. Next time, I bet I have it done in under 2 hours. Jim | ||
| marvin pack (Gomer)
Registered Member Username: Gomer Post Number: 545 Registered: 3-2007 Posted From: 71.53.155.14  Rating: N/A |
River Rat LOL I changed two windshields on an mci and it only took about an hour and half. Now you know how to do it. Always remember" handle it like a piece of STEEL and you won't break it. If you handle it like glass, it will always break. My experience. I had a helper that we took the old glass out and then I got the new ones and he ran for cover and did not look until I was done. It was funny!! Gomer | ||
| FloridaCliff (Floridacracker)
Registered Member Username: Floridacracker Post Number: 410 Registered: 7-2004 Posted From: 67.8.98.138 Rating: N/A |
Great Job Jim. I was a little hesitant and asked Jack to give me a hand while he was visiting down the street. It was a lot easier than I thought, AFTER we were completed. And the new glass, as Fred said, I can't wait to drive at night. The Ole scratched glass was a pain. I bet its like when I first got glasses.  Cliff | ||
| macgyver (91flyer)
Registered Member Username: 91flyer Post Number: 444 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 74.193.225.243 Rating: N/A |
The only good to come of my bus being destroyed by the fire is I'm forced to replace the glass... I, too, am looking forward to the first night drive once the new glass is in. The old glass I think was the original glass and let me tell ya... It was like trying to look through bathroom glass at night.. Spiderwebs galore and the glare from the haze was enough to give me a major headache after just a few minutes... Needless to say, I avoided driving at night. Just a few more pieces of glass, some instrumentation, rewiring, lights and she'll be good to go again... Of course, that's the "short list" of what needs doing now... but, it'll come with time. ^.^ When I can get around to doing my glass, I'll video it and upload it... The new seals sure look nice sitting in the box... So does the new windshield glass... I'll be happy when they're on the front of the bus, instead of in a bay. lol... -Mac | ||
| david moody (Buzzincuzzin)
Registered Member Username: Buzzincuzzin Post Number: 11 Registered: 3-2009 Posted From: 68.63.6.49 Rating: N/A |
Where is the best place to order seals? | ||
| Ian Giffin (Admin)
Board Administrator Username: Admin Post Number: 1272 Registered: 7-1997 Posted From: 24.239.12.139  Rating: N/A |
Newfoundland, right after the hunt. :-P Ian www.busnut.com | ||
| John and Barb Tesser (Bigrigger)
Registered Member Username: Bigrigger Post Number: 213 Registered: 9-2007 Posted From: 96.42.7.186  Rating: N/A |
lol @ ian | ||
| macgyver (91flyer)
Registered Member Username: 91flyer Post Number: 446 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 74.193.225.243 Rating: N/A |
Call Luke @ US Coach... 888//262//2434 uscoach(at)att.net I got the windshields and seals both from him for my bus... -Mac |