Change the windshield

[CECE]

Hi!
I will change the windshield on my Spider -77.
Is it someone who can tell me if I have to take away the daschboard to reach the screwnuts for the frame or is the screwnuts welded to the body ?
Thanks a lot !

[124JOE]

the frame bolts to the body in the door jams

[grittracing]

I suggest 2 people at least

[Exit98]

Hello CECE,

Back in 2009 John Frawley posted this procedure:

http://www.fiatspider.com/f08/viewtopic ... eld#p70455

There are probably more posts about this too. Try the search.

John knows his stuff.

[vandor]

Is it someone who can tell me if I have to take away the daschboard to reach the screwnuts for the frame or is the screwnuts welded to the body ?!

You do not have to remove the dashboard, I have always been able to keep the nuts from turning with it in place.
The nuts are not welded to the body.

[manoa matt]

The upper nut on each side is welded to the body, the lower nuts are not. There is not much room for a wrench or socket so a large flat screwdriver wedged between the sheet metal flange and a flat face of the nut will prevent it from turning while you loosen the bolt.

[vandor]

The upper nut on each side is welded to the body, the lower nuts are not.

I just did this on a '70, and the upper nuts were not welded to the body, but I think later cars are.

[manoa matt]

The uppers are welded on 76, 78 and 81 I know from personal/parts cars. It sure makes it easier.

[124JOE]

first off mark that angle with masking tape for a reinstall point.