wind shield support

[Jones, Mike]

Hi All



Am starting work on firewall extension to support the windshiled and got a
couple of questions.

1- the manual states to make 33" long and it should only cover one corner
tab on the firewall when centered but on my firewall (stainless) it covers 2
tabs, should i trim it back sides to only cover on tab, i dont have
windshield yet to check the fit so not sure how big (wide) it needs to be
???

2- the extension piece can not be pushed under the dash top since the side
panels have the tops bent in at 90 deg. , should the extension have small
slots cut in it so it fits around the side panels ??

Hope this make sense
regards


mike#007



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[LisaFly99]

In a message dated 6/4/01 7:14:26 AM Central Daylight Time, MJones@hatch.ca
writes:

1- the manual states to make 33" long and it should only cover one corner
tab on the firewall when centered but on my firewall (stainless) it covers 2
tabs, should i trim it back sides to only cover on tab, i dont have
windshield yet to check the fit so not sure how big (wide) it needs to be
???

2- the extension piece can not be pushed under the dash top since the side
panels have the tops bent in at 90 deg. , should the extension have small
slots cut in it so it fits around the side panels ??

Hope this make sense
regards


mike#007

MIKE
#1 I made my extension 31" and it JUST makes it. I have 1/8" coverage between
the flip up hood and the fiberglass windshield retainer. Better make it
longer than 31".
Mine sticks out 5 3/8" from the firewall when done.
#2 Can't remember that far back. Just do what you think is appropriate.
Phil&Lisa Smith #460 N414D

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[LisaFly99]

In a message dated 6/5/01 11:49:43 AM Central Daylight Time,
LisaFly99@aol.com writes:

MIKE
#1 I made my extension 31" and it JUST makes it. I have 1/8" coverage
between
the flip up hood and the fiberglass windshield retainer. Better make it
longer than 31".

I should have made that statement more clear. I have 1/8" coverage where the
end of the extension stops and the fuselage starts just in that corner.
Everywhere else there is plenty of material.
Phil&Lisa Smith #460 N414D

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