windshield frame ?????

[CoolTool]

Well, this is my first time here, and what a great site!!!! I recently acquired my first Porsche and am fixing to attempt a restoration. The car is a 1973 914 1.7 and had been used as a "go cart" before I got it. I have had the car running, but haven't driven it yet. I was wondering if anyone has ever changed the windshield frame on one of these? The actual upper frame is ok, but the part with the louvers is bent beyond repair. If anyone has done this .... how do you get it loose from the fenders? Do the fenders have to come off ? Any help would be greatly appreciated !!!!!

[rich]

You'll need to remove the windsheild trim, cut out the windsheild,remove the blower unit under the louvered panel, as well as the wiper transmission assembly. If I were doing the repair i'd remove the gas tank as well. (it's safer when rewelding the new panel) Remove the plastic filler strips that sit in the gap between the wiper panel and the fender. NEVER start to trim the old part off until you have the replacement part in your possesion! It really bites when the part shows up and it's smaller than you've planned. If I were doing the part change, i'd cut the panel off leaving about 1/2" of the original panel next to the fender. Use a spot weld drill bit (auto body supply store)and drill the spot welds that secure the outer wiper panel skin to the base of the inner frame. Carefully trim the part to replace the one you've removed. Flange the 1/2" original wiper panel you left intact next to the fender and weld the replacement part to the flanged original. If you get stuck consult a local body shop. A good shop doesn't mind a LITTLE free advice. Just don't expect them to fix the car for you for free. Pelican can probably supply you with new fill strips, windshield trim clips, and any thing else you'll need. They may even have a good used wiper panel. If they don't someone member here will. The above is my opinion, others may have a better way.
Good Luck

[CoolTool]

Well, got the car stripped, now just waiting for a wiper panel. Anybody here have one? Hopefully in the next couple of weeks I will have one that I can put on. Thanks for the info Rich !!!