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MG TD TF 1500 - Found the windshield issue

I sent my windshield off to Doug at From The Frame Up after having issues installing the glass and having one window break.

Doug called me today to let me know that sometime in the past, or during chroming, the top of the windshield frame got bent. This could account for the installation issues I had.

Doug is going to try and straighten it, but it is possible I will need another early TD top windshield frame.

If anyone has a windshield frame or full windshield for an early TD they want to part with, please PM me.
Bruce Cunha

That is amazing it got bent. Those things seem just about cast they are so thick.
Christopher Couper

I think they are brass extrusions
W A Chasser

The windshield has been on my TD since I got it in 1973. Doug said they see signs of it being welded.

So I think I know what happened. Those of you that have done any metal buffing will understand.

When you buff, you run the part lengthwise verticle to the buffing wheel. If you turn it horizontally, you risk the buffing wheel grabbing the piece and pulling it under the buffer.

I think the chrome shop turned it and it got caught on the buffer. It bent, and they made an attempt to fix it.

They have been a pretty responsible shop, but I obviously would have liked for them to tell me about the damage.

I am sure that once I call them, they will rechrome the new top rail for free.
Bruce Cunha

UPDATE: Doug emailed me today that his crew was able to get the top channel straightened and the glass installed.

Kudos to From The Fram UP.

Now if the shippers can get it to me without breaking it.
Bruce Cunha

Wow. That is great service FTFU. A bit different that repo front splash we see on the other forum.
Christopher Couper

This thread was discussed between 10/01/2023 and 13/01/2023

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