Today I installed the top window and beefed up the top door channels. I made the top window out of .80 Lexan. This is an edition one Z being upgraded to edition three. The windscreen to top window was a challenge as the windscreen is original.

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Comment by Todd Scruton on February 6, 2016 at 3:58pm
I should add that the windscreen was already trimmed and I had to work with what I had. Or pay for a new one with shipping.
Comment by Todd Scruton on February 6, 2016 at 3:57pm
Thanks for the tip! It turned out pretty slick I think. I ended up using hinge material to hold the top of the windscreen down and the leading edge of the top window. I am using a strip of aluminum on the top of the transition. I should just take a picture. . . .
Comment by Joe Harrington on February 4, 2016 at 11:00pm

Todd,

I upgraded from Version 1 to V3 also with the original windshield and, yes, it is a bit of a challenge. I would recommend you fit (trim) the bottom of the windshield to the glare shield before you finish the top transition. I did not glue the rubber strip on the bottom of the windshield before hand and then when I glued it, the windshield sat up a little higher and it did not fit near as well (the holes did not quite line up). I guess the rubber trim bent forward more without the glue. Not sure if this will be the same for you but I thought I would mention it.

Good luck,

Joe

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