I'm getting ready for a new windshield and could use a little guidance as it's been several years since I disassembled this car. I have these large clips that I only labeled "windshield" when I tagged & bagged them 11 years ago. I've looked in the assembly manual and the Fisher Body book but can't find any reference to these clips. The Fisher book gives specs for windshield blocks but no mention of the tabs; perhaps this was an Olds only thing. There seem to be two possible places for them to mount on the cowl. I think they fit better toward the middle but there are screw holes farther out by the fenders. I vaguely remember a smaller clip nearer the fender but don't have anything tagged & bagged for this spot. Anybody know the correct location for these clips and is there another clip that I'm missing? Thanks

Rodney


I labeled these clips "windshield" when I removed then 11 years ago.



They seem to fit better in the upper location (nearer the defroster vent). Am I missing a smaller clip that mounts in the lower position (nearer the fender)?

 

They go on the lower holes. two in the middle. The windshield rests on them so it doesn't slide down. I just bought new ones for my 71

 

Got these from inline tube.

 

Am I missing another clip that goes in the outboard holes? I vaguely remember another clip when I tore it apart.
Rodney

 

I do not think so. The other holes are for the trim piece that covers that whole area

 

There are no support clips on the outside by the fender. Only two are used in the center positions

 

This is original pics of clip location

 

Thanks for the pic Scrappie! These are the clips I'm missing, and wouldn't you know, I don't think I can install them without removing the fenders.?

 

Those clips hold the outer edge of the lower windshield reveal moulding. The clips are not really needed as the other screws on that moulding across the bottom will hold it in place. But if you want them in you can get them on/off without removing the fender. Use a right angle screw driver, or even simpler a small Phillips bit and a pair of needle nose Vice grips or small end wrench to turn the bit. Slow going but you will get it. Or if you just installing the clips you could replace the screws with a hex head screw and use an open end wrench. Again slow going but it will work.