Re: SER1 replacing windscreen in early 80's

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Ian,
They can be turned but like every other threaded piece that is past 
it's 50th birthday, lots of penetrating oil and a bit of heat to loosen 
them.  You actually only need to loosen one side to slide out the old 
glass
Wayne Perrin
On Saturday, March 5, 2005, at 11:50 AM, Ian Stuart wrote:

> I've a '49, and need to replace the glass in my spare windscreen.
>
> This is the one where the glass sits in an inner frame, which then 
> mounts into a tubular surround, which mounts onto the bulkhead.
>
> I've removed the inner from the outer, and now have 24 slot-headed, 
> copper(?), counter-sunk, bolts to remove to separate the edged of the 
> surround.
>
> They appear to be original, and untouched. They are not for turning.
>
> Before I resort to.... more violent... techniques, does anyone have 
> any tips?
>
> thanks...
>
> --
> Ian
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