windshield adjustment for soft top

[petescoffee]

So, I go to start the STC soft top install and i did not make it past step one.
The instructions say to measure from the windshield to the rear of the tub and it should be 82 1/8". I am a half inch off in the long way. The windshield knobs are both tight. It says it should be shimmed but where?
How do I adjust the windshield?

Dave

PS Finally bought a silver star. Way over do based on the information I have found on this site.

 

[dd113]

Dont sweat it. It is a bigger deal if it is different side to side. A 1/2 inch long will be OK. Move the windshield frame top roof channel a little bit furthur out. You should be able to get almost a 1/4" there. Usually the distance is too short and you can shim by adding rubber into the space between the WS frame and the firewall. I would go ahead and drop the frame and dbl check there is not any dirt or crap in there keeping it from seating all the way.

Way to go on the star

 

[3_puppies]

being long on the measuement would just make all the vynel tighter, might be harder to strech it??

unless I'm missing something

 

[Texican]

Take the round tube shims out and cut a couple a bit shorter.
Butch

 

[petescoffee]

Thanks for the info. I cut the tubes shorter and cleaned out between the windshield and gasket. I found a knickel in there as well as cigaret buts and leave. At least I made some money today.

 

[petescoffee]

Finished installing the STC top and it is a well made top. The install went fine except for 1 minor problem...The back part doesn't fit because of my Family Style Roll cage. I did not think about it before. So it is off to the upholstery shop for some custom modifications to the top to make it fit right. Seems like everything on the cruiser needs a slight customization.