Hi all,
Still resurrecting the 71 convertible, been off the project for a while. I had a new windshield installed, (did not have one when I got the car). Have the internal windshield wire, only has a small round stacon connector installed. The assembly manual doesn't show detail, but appears to be a boot over it. Can anyone tell me the proper way to connect this? Only a screw?

Thanks,
Tommy23t

 

The windshield should have a wire coming off the bottom with a right angle coax connector. This just presses onto the receptacle sticking out of the cowl. There are no other parts.

 

Thanks, Joe, but no coax on this windshield. Just a single strand wire with small eyelet on end. I was expecting the coax, must be an el- cheapo windshield. Will have to figure a way to attach to that central connector. I know it sounded like a stupid question,....
Tommy23t

 

Just today I removed the windshield from a parts car 70 Vista. Yep just as Joe says the windshield has a coax type connection that comes off it and it connects to a connector held in w/2 screws. This windshield was already cracked so I can take a pic of it if you want. I will send you the connection if you think you need it, going to throw away the windshield anyway. PM me if I can help.

 

From the Cutlass Assembly Manual - hope you can interpret the cross section view.

 

Thanks Allan, I have that in my assy manual as well. I wished it was that easy, sure looks like a plug is as others have stated, but not on this windshield.
Thanks anyway
tommy23t

 

If the windshield does not have the proper plug, then it is defective and the installer needs to come back and install one that's not broken.

- Eric

 

Greg sent me a donor plug, soldered it on and...it is alive!
Radio stations come in loud and clear. Thanks again Greg!

Tommy23t