Excellent video - I was searching for one to recommend to a DIYer, and found it on the first click. Years ago when I owned a Brit Car restoration shop, I was replacing two or more roadster windscreens every month, I discovered that 64-67 Chevelle/Monte Carlo fender bolts make for easy windscreen frame installation. The factory GM fasters are phosphate coated, 3/8 x 16 x 1-1/2" long, with a captive but rotatable washer AND a pointed shank end that makes aligning the threads to the windshield frame so much easier than the stock square ended bolts. and - as anyone who has stuffed a socket with paper to get it to push against a bolt knows - the captive bearing style washer makes for easy thread engagement without binding, especially when compressing a new body to frame gasket.
@davidrussellwilks
2 жыл бұрын
Many thanks Mark, those bolts seem like a dream come true and ideal for the job. I will see if I can find some in the UK.
@americanpatriot2422
2 жыл бұрын
Always look forward to seeing each and everyone of your videos. Thank you.
@davidrussellwilks
2 жыл бұрын
Many thanks!
@MGB-learning
Жыл бұрын
I have found that by loosely installing/starting the bottom bolt on each side first it is easier for the installation. I then loosely install/start the two smaller 7/16 bolts. I then pull back on the windshield to insert and loosely install the top bolts on each side. You then use the side door window posts to help align the windshield back into the correct position as I do the final tightening of the all the bolts.
@senk1one
2 жыл бұрын
Perfect timing!
@davidrussellwilks
2 жыл бұрын
Many thanks Aidas, I hope it helps. If you need a video on screen removal there is one here kzitem.info/news/bejne/op-DzKefkZGDm4I
@davidrussellwilks
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you to everyone that joined for me for the premiere, it was the first time I have tried it.
@michaelbyrne709
7 ай бұрын
Well done. The most fiddly job to tackle 😂
@MarianoLu
2 жыл бұрын
Man thanks so much and congrats for the 4K subscribers. I maintain my B thanks to your videos!!!!
@davidrussellwilks
2 жыл бұрын
Many thanks Mariano!
@jdreatexas
2 жыл бұрын
Thank You David!
@windmill1965
2 жыл бұрын
As far as I recall is this the first time that I see you struggling with a job. I wouldn't fancy doing this job on an old MGB if it is already so much trouble on a well-maintained car like yours.
@davidrussellwilks
2 жыл бұрын
It's a job I know a lot of owners dislike, the roll car in my car helps to support the screen when refitting but makes access to the upper bolt very difficult.
@lanceneuman9528
2 жыл бұрын
I enjoy your videos very much, I've heard of the windscreen refit issues but will have to miss out on that particular fun, having GT. Beautiful car, in and under.
@davidrussellwilks
2 жыл бұрын
Many thanks Lance, glad you like them!
@manekdubash5022
2 жыл бұрын
Great to see how this tricky job can be handled. But I was also interested to see a fuse box mounted internally. Is this for the whole car or just the additional race electronics?
@davidrussellwilks
2 жыл бұрын
Many thanks for your message Manek, I made a complete new wiring loom for the car a few years ago, and added 3 internal fuse boxes each with breaker type blade fuses. I wanted all of the car circuits to be fused individually more like a modern vehicle. It does make finding issues very easy and with the breaker type fuses they can just be pushed to be reset rather than needing to be changed.
@bobdefalco
2 жыл бұрын
We yanks love spending time in your "gah-rahge". :)
@davidsmith6212
2 жыл бұрын
Hi David - I hope never to take the windscreen off mine again, but if I do then this will be a great resource! On a different subject, from all your videos the bodywork on yours looks absolutely perfect both topside and underneath - I have just embarked on our second MG, a BGT and I would be interested to know what you did when restoring your body shell - sandblasting / chemical strip, what was replaced, how you got that lovely rear valance made and finishing / paintwork?
@davidrussellwilks
2 жыл бұрын
Many thanks for your very kind message David, I know the windscreen job is one most owners hate, I feel I was quite lucky with mine this time around. With regards to the shell, I bought it as a second hand heritage shell that had been partially built up. There was a lot of underseal/stone chip underneath that all had to come off. I started by hand with a hot air gun but soon got fed up so I had the whole shell dipped and e-coated. I believe this is just about the best way to start, you should have no rust and a very tough undercoat/primer to work with. The rear valance is a custom made aluminium one riveted straight to the body. It took a long time and a fair bit of filler to get it right. The paint is a 2K direct gloss rather than clear over base. I like the direct gloss as I feel it is more similar to the original cellulose finish the car would have, it's also very easy to touch in if it gets stone chips and minor damage. There are more details about the car here www.britishracecar.com/DavidRussellWilks-MG-MGB.htm
@ceunny
2 жыл бұрын
hi david, i am struggling with taking out the meters. Any tips or tricks for us with bigger hands?
@davidrussellwilks
2 жыл бұрын
For the tacho you might be able to turn it to access knurled bolts on either side once one is lose. I don't have a tip for the fuel gauge though.
@ceunny
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, i do have trouble fitting my hand behind the dashboard. Whenever i try and squeeze my hand in, when i pull my hand out i got scratches all over haha
@Massfeller
2 жыл бұрын
If I don’t see you struggling to get that lower gasket on like I did I’m unsubscribing 🤣
@davidrussellwilks
2 жыл бұрын
I hate to say it Ryan, I re-used the one that was on the car already...
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