Episode 40 Rear Glass Installation TVR 2500M

In this episode I will be refitting the rear glass to my 1973 2500M. This project included a new seal and locking strip from Gray’s Motoring Solutions. I have included the website link below. I would like to thank Andrew for the phone call in which he imparted some advice and encouragement regarding this project. For the most part I followed Andrew’s write up that I found on the piston heads forum, but I have also included a modified version of his write-up below. Notes from Andrew Gray's window installation writeup (somewhat modified). Some tips on screen fitting One thing I often notice on the early cars is that where the seals join there is often a gap even when the screen has been fitted by a TVR specialist. When fitting, the seal should be fitted to the body ideally warm after soaking in some hot water. Once fitted to the body cut the seal about 2 inches on fronts, and 3 inches on the rears too long. Make sure your cut is perfectly straight. Then a smear of sealant I prefer Sikaflex on the two ends. Then put the two ends together and then start lifting and refitting the seal. As you go around pressing the seal in and compressing. The seal excess will get less and less as you go round. Then it’s all ready to start fitting the screen. Set the screen into the bottom channel liberally spraying the seal with soapy water. Once the seal is in the lower channel make sure it’s pushed down fully into the seal. Using suction handles makes this easier to move the glass. Then start working up the sides, using a Rubber Gasket Locking Tool takes it easier to do this and allows you to pull the seal up and the glass in. Once the glass is in, I prefer to put some Sikaflex under the flap at the back prior to fitting the locking strip. This not only helps to prevent leaks but prevents movement and lifting and even blowing out as sometimes happens. Make sure you fit the locking strip straight away before it sets then clean off any excess. I found using a Windshield Locking Strip Tool was useful too. https://www.tvrpre80sparts.com/