----[Please read http://ercoupers.com/disclaimer.htm before following any advice in this forum.]---- Smitty; Since you have a new windshield, I am assuming that you have a new rubber seal for the bottom, and "sticky" windshield tape for the top. I would test fit the windshield with the rubber taped in place. Once you get the position of the rubber located, mark it on the Coupe so that you can use adhesive (if you desire) to hold it in place. The steel strap, that holds the windshield in place at the top, does not reach all the way to the side window ledges (angles). That way, when you tighten the bolts, it can move downward to hold the windshield in place. If you desire a neater installation, you can cut two small rubber blocks to go between the steel strap and the window ledges. You need to do this during the trial installation, in order to get the right size. When you have everything in place, you need to mark the hole positions on the side window angles, so you can drill them after you remove the strap. Once you have everything laid out, drill the holes, and again test fit it all together to make sure that the rubber blocks (if you used any) are the correct size. Be careful about over tightening these bolts. That is why you need the "sticky" window tape which holds the windshield in place, but allows it to move when heating and cooling. If you are satisfied with the fit, glue the rubber to the bottom of the windshield and let dry before installing the windshield. 3M black weather-strip adhesive works good for this. When it is dry, and you are ready to install it for the final time, put a small bead of the weather-strip adhesive along the area you marked on the aircraft, put the sticky tape on the top (two layers are better than one) and set the windshield in place. Put the strap over the top, and tighten the bolts to hold it all together. Good Luck Lynn Nelsen PS a caution about the weather-strip adhesive. In order to keep from getting it all over everything, I put masking tape on both sides of the area where you are going to put the adhesive. I do the same thing on the window/windshield. Then after you have put it together, but before the adhesive sets up, you can pull the masking tape off and leave a neat, clean installation.
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