Windshield Mounting

[retropt]

I'm mounting the windshield to my FIA build but I can not see how you get you hands and/or tools under the dash and along side of the fuse box to install the bolts, HELP!!!

[slpro1207]

I had to temporarily drop the fuse box out of the way to get in to the bolts. I could not do it without another set of hands holding the windshield in place.

[phileas_fogg]

I brought my hand up behind the dash and over the top of the 2" frame & fuse box. From there I was able to push the bolt through the mounting hole & thread it into the windshield post (I drilled the windshield post holes 27/64” diameter and tap each to accept the 1/2”-13 bolt).

I've got some fairly detailed information in my build log starting at post #423. https://www.ffcars.com/forums/17-factory-five-roadsters/508121-phileas_fogg-s-mk-4-roadster-build.html


John

[Avalanche325]

You have to say just the right words. Most of them have four letters.

Move the fuse box.

If you have multiple spacers you can use spray glue, like you use for the carpet, to hold them together. Remember, ZERO tension on those arms.

[Murd]

I did it with the dash off. Can’t imagine the PIA with it on.

[Cyclotic]

I bought the Windshield quick release mount from Lodestone Billetworks. I think that Mike Forte makes one, too. It makes removing and installing the windshield (after initial installation) a 10 minute job. Initial installation was much simpler than it was with the traditional setup.

[chuckster]

Dropped the fuse box and recruited a friend of my son with small hands. Was still a two man job.

[j.miller]

I use a long set of hemostats to hold the nut till I get it started, then wrench and ratchet…..OH! and the four letter words mentioned by another...da bat

[Norm B]

One more suggestion. Lose the lock nuts. Get some regular nuts that fit and use a little blue loctite. Makes tightening things down in an awkward spot much easier.

Norm

[CraigS]

I really liked the drill and tap technique used phileas but that required the correct drill bit and tap. As Norm says I use plain nuts so I can hand tighten and only use a wrench for the last turn or two. When all is finalized, run another plain nut on there to act as a jam nut.

[Jeff Kleiner]

I really liked the drill and tap technique used phileas but that required the correct drill bit and tap...

Just got the tools out to do another one yesterday; FYI it takes a 27/64" bit and 1/2-13 tap.

Jeff

[jlfernan]

This toolmakes life a lot easier in places a wrench is hard to use.

https://www.harborfreight.com/12v-max-lithium-38-in-cordless-xtreme-torque-ratchet-wrench-kit-63538.html94152