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 Posted: Mon May 29, 2006 4:58 pm Post subject: 801: Trimming the Windshield |
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Hello All...
I am finally getting around to installing the
windshield on my 801. The instructions(
http://www.zenithair.com/stolch801/data/windows.pdf )
specify no trimming on the front is necessary.
However, when the front is position behind the
firewall rivet line, the top of the windshield in 1.5"
above the top of the cabin frame. Is this typically
where it starts out at? And by simply trimming around
the forward wind attachment pickup it magicallly falls
into place?
I would be appreciative to any photos other 801
builders might have when they were working on trimming
their windshields.
Thanx...
-Scott
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n801bh(at)netzero.com
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| Posted: Mon May 29, 2006 6:02 pm Post subject: 801: Trimming the Windshield |
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If I remember correctly I had to take off about 13/16" along the bottom =
of the windshield to get it to fit perfectly. I saw where it said no tri=
mming required and I fought that for a day or so till I realized the win=
dshield would never fit right as it came from ZAC without cutting some o=
ff. One thing several us have done too was to fabricate a trim strip out=
of aluminum to fair in the leading edge of the windshield. The way Zeni=
th wanted was to lay a bead of silicone sealant and bed the thing. That=
sounded very bogus to me....
do not archive
Ben Haas
N801BH
www.haaspowerair.com
-- Scott <squiggles(at)yahoo.com> wrote:
Hello All...
I am finally getting around to installing the
windshield on my 801. The instructions(
http://www.zenithair.com/stolch801/data/windows.pdf )
specify no trimming on the front is necessary. =
However, when the front is position behind the
firewall rivet line, the top of the windshield in 1.5"
above the top of the cabin frame. Is this typically
where it starts out at? And by simply trimming around
the forward wind attachment pickup it magicallly falls
into place?
I would be appreciative to any photos other 801
builders might have when they were working on trimming
their windshields.
Thanx...
-Scott
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gary(at)liming.org
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| Posted: Thu Jun 01, 2006 6:44 pm Post subject: 801: Trimming the Windshield |
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Hi Scott,
Some pictures on the way I did my windshield are on
www.liming.org/ch801/final3.html
I took off about 3/4 inch along the bottom and it worked out ok.
Gary Liming
At 07:56 PM 5/29/2006, you wrote:
| Quote: | Hello All...
I am finally getting around to installing the
windshield on my 801.
I would be appreciative to any photos other 801
builders might have when they were working on trimming
their windshields.
-Scott
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squiggles(at)yahoo.com
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| Posted: Sun Jun 04, 2006 4:39 pm Post subject: 801: Trimming the Windshield |
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Thx for the info Ben and Gary...
Well, I carved out by the forward wing mounts. But,
of course I am still 1/8" hanging over the firwall at
the top centerline.
When you trimmed the front of your windshields. How
far left/right of the centerline did you trim? It
looks like 330mm or so left and right of the
centerline will produce the desired results?
Any help is appreciated...
Thx...
-Scott
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n801bh(at)netzero.com
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| Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 5:03 am Post subject: 801: Trimming the Windshield |
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I trimmed the same amount all the way around the bottom. The windshield blends nicely as it lays on the side skin. Also if I remember correctly once you have it fit you will need to trim it along the top where it mates with the top plexiglas. Just go slow and will work work out great. One thing I did to mine was to replace the clear top glass with a tinted one. It costs 30 bucks or so and I stay ALOT cooler in the cockpit. Any glass shop close to ya will have it in stock.
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Ben Haas
N801BH
www.haaspowerair.com
-- Scott <squiggles(at)yahoo.com> wrote:
--> Zenith-List message posted by: Scott <squiggles(at)yahoo.com>
Thx for the info Ben and Gary...
Well, I carved out by the forward wing mounts. But,
of course I am still 1/8" hanging over the firwall at
the top centerline.
When you trimmed the front of your windshields. How
far left/right of the centerline did you trim? It
looks like 330mm or so left and right of the
centerline will produce the desired results?
Any help is appreciated...
Thx...
-Scott
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gary(at)liming.org
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| Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 10:23 am Post subject: 801: Trimming the Windshield |
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Yep, did the same thing - put grey tinted Lexan on the top. Trimmed
a bit off the top so that it would lay down better with the trim
strip in the photo, and the amount trimmed off the bottom was the
same all the way around.
Gary
At 07:57 AM 6/5/2006, you wrote:
| Quote: | I trimmed the same amount all the way around the bottom. The
windshield blends nicely as it lays on the side skin. Also if I
remember correctly once you have it fit you will need to trim it
along the top where it mates with the top plexiglas. Just go slow
and will work work out great. One thing I did to mine was to replace
the clear top glass with a tinted one. It costs 30 bucks or so and I
stay ALOT cooler in the cockpit. Any glass shop close to ya will
have it in stock.
do not archive
Ben Haas
N801BH
www.haaspowerair.com
-- Scott <squiggles(at)yahoo.com> wrote:
Thx for the info Ben and Gary...
Well, I carved out by the forward wing mounts. But,
of course I am still 1/8" hanging over the firwall at
the top centerline.
When you trimmed the front of your windshields. How
far left/right of the centerline did you trim? It
looks like 330mm or so left and right of the
centerline will produce the desired results?
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