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    Front WIndshield fitment

    Did you sand the hardtop opening or grind the glass? Mine won't go in, and i'm not about to try to force it.

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    I had to do a lot of sanding on the hardtop opening to get the glass to fit in. Most of it was on the A pillars.
    When finished I had between a 1/16” to 1/8” gap everywhere.
    I had to do the same for the back too.
    '33 Hotrod, #1047 Gen 1, delivered on 2/27/18, go cart on 9/24/18.
    LS3 w/Gearstar Level 3 4L65e Tranny, Yank converter, Lokar shifter, Electric PS, Vintage AC/Heat/Def, 8.8" 3.55
    TorqThrust II Wheels w/Toyo Proxy T1 Sport Tires, F 235/45ZR17 R 295/35ZR18
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    Sanded the hard top... MAKE SURE that you're fitting the glass with the hard top mounted on the body. Because the hard top twists when you mount it (actually it's more like it's twisted when it's not mounted), the fit of the glass is different...

    Steve
    Gen 1 '33 Hot Rod #1104
    347 with Holley Sniper & Hyperspark, TKO600, IRS, 245/40R18 & 315/30R18, DRL, Digital Guard Dog keyless Ignition

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    Quote Originally Posted by FF33rod View Post
    Sanded the hard top... MAKE SURE that you're fitting the glass with the hard top mounted on the body. Because the hard top twists when you mount it (actually it's more like it's twisted when it's not mounted), the fit of the glass is different...

    Steve
    No doubt it's twisted. After the rear is bolted tight, Mine needs some encouragement to sit right on the front.

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