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W113 Pagoda SL Group => General Discussion => Topic started by: CJHenderson on May 02, 2025, 22:39:36

Title: Getting ready to install the wood bow
Post by: CJHenderson on May 02, 2025, 22:39:36

Getting ready to install the wood bow. The question that I have, is it better to install the windshield or the bow first?

Title: Re: Getting ready to install the wood bow
Post by: 707dieseldean on May 02, 2025, 22:47:58

Install the wood first. Less chance of damage to dash upholstery with the studs from the wood bows. If you decide to install windshield first, slid a small piece of hose over the stud to pervent damage to dash. Remember "Patience is a virtue"

Title: Re: Getting ready to install the wood bow
Post by: zoegrlh on May 05, 2025, 12:39:38

I agree 100%.  If installed after windshield install, protect the dash, I used cardboard and spare leather scraps.

Title: Re: Getting ready to install the wood bow
Post by: CJHenderson on May 05, 2025, 18:51:49

Thanks, guys, for your input.

Title: Re: Getting ready to install the wood bow
Post by: Pawel66 on May 06, 2025, 08:16:12

The driver's side was a challenge with windshield in. Do not forget the little aligning pad between the bows. Helps a lot...

Title: Re: Getting ready to install the wood bow
Post by: CJHenderson on May 07, 2025, 16:02:14

Are you referring to the three spacers that was between the bow and top of dash?

Title: Re: Getting ready to install the wood bow
Post by: Pawel66 on May 07, 2025, 17:12:03

To the little flat plate between the bows, the one in the middle.

Title: Re: Getting ready to install the wood bow
Post by: zoegrlh on May 10, 2025, 20:15:03

If you don’t have the spacer, you can make it out of felt material