Got the Comet in the garage

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  1. Mavaholic

    Mavaholic Growing older but not up!

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    You have to remove the windshield to remove the cowl. I believe there is a link on Stefans websight to a pretty good article on repairing that.
     
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    Mercurycruizers David (Coop) Cooper

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    Looks pretty straight. That's a start..... Keep us posted.
     
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  4. 73CometGT

    73CometGT aaron

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    thanks for the link... I have alot to learn. Removing windshield might not be something i wantt to tackle. i will read the link and see if i am willing to try to remove it myself. I dont want to break it or destroy the mouldings.
     
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    squeal1 Out To Have Fun

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    good luck on the project man keep the pics rolling we love to see progress:bananaman
     
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    73CometGT aaron

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    :huh: is it possible to remove the dash with out removing windshield? I wanted to remove dash to see how bad the cowl was. I removed the cluster,lower dash, radio glove box, and all the 1/2 bolts i could see and a 7/16 above the steering column. Dash is loose but still caught somewhere. Maybe along the top, but i did not see any bolts there. I looked thru the search on this site and found a site that mentioned screws at the top of the dash. Is this all i missed ?

    Sorry for so many questions. :oops: Thanks again
     
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    The upper bolts are small, and under the windshield gasket. You may be able to lift the gasket, but it will probably tear it or disturb the seal. You can try, but best to remove the windshield, and get a new gasket when replacing it.
     
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    rayzorsharp I "AM" a Maverick!

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    Thee windshield will have to come out but you'll be glad you did after it's all done. I just did the same thing and the cowl was much easier to repair from the bottom in my opinion.
     
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  9. Acornridgeman

    Acornridgeman MCCI Wisconsin State Rep Moderator Supporting Member

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    You absolutely must get the windshield out, cause you may very well have rust under the big rubber gasket. ( I would bet on it looking at the rest of the car) If it is not fixed, your nice body work and paint job will be redone in the future as that rust progresses. And as others have said, working on the dash and cowls will be 50 times easier with it out of the way.

    Windshield is very easy to remove - but harder to get back in. Don't try and save that old windshield gasket seal, as they get old and hard with age and a new one will seal up better. New seals are available from many sources. Once you remove the window trim, (do a search, there are many other 'how-to' threads on trim removal), take a sharp box cutter and carefully cut around the glass and remove the part of the seal that holds the glass in. Once you start cutting at the gasket, you will see what needs to be removed to free up the glass. It is about 3/4" strip all the way around. Once that is removed, slight pressure from the inside will pop the glass forward. DO NOT pry on the glass with anything dull or sharp. Your can break auto glass very easy that way. Just push from the inside. Once the glass is out, just pull the old gasket out of the channel, but be careful not to get that black sealer on anything if you can. It sticks to everything and is quite messy. Now you can see why the window needed to come out, as the window channel will be full of rust, dirt, and rotted old trim clips. For installation, I would highly recomend letting a professional do it as they have all the sealers, suction device, and skill to do it right. One other thing. This whole process is best done on a nice sunny warm day, as it will soften up the gasket and the sealer. If you are doing this in a cold garage. Put a small space heater inside the car and get everything warmed up to a 'summer day with the windows rolled up' inside temp. Carefully! - Don't melt anything or start a fire! [​IMG]

    Good luck with you project! It will be a big challenge and quite a learning experience for you. And keep the pictures coming - we like pictures [​IMG]

    Eric
     
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    73CometGT aaron

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    well I got the windshield out along with the back glass. Did not break either one. Slightly bent on mldg. took the dash out,remove the heater core and ac system from under dash.
    All wheels off car. I thoughtthe 73's came with disc up front? I attempted to drill some of the spot welds,but ran out of time today. I did try to find a HAYNES manual today. Went all over calcutta looking. Do the still publish them????? I posted some new pics today.
    Next question. How do you remove the side qtr window trim and windows,also the roof trim? Thanks again for all the advise.. aaron
     
    73CometGT, Jan 9, 2005
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  11. littleredtoy

    littleredtoy Seth

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    It was '74 before discs were available, if my memory is correct.

    I think '75 and up may have been mandatory disc.

    Good luck with it.

    Seth
     
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