Suction Cup Lifter for Windshield Options

[bbrock]

After a year of waiting, I finally have a windshield ready for me to pick up only about 100 miles away. I will swing by Harbor Freight and pick up some suction cup lifters for the install. Call me paranoid, but they have a variety of choices and I want to make sure I get some that work. None are expensive which increases my paranoia. which ones have a proven success record?

[mlindner]

Brent, I bought the red ones from HF. They worked fine, you need to press them pretty firm on glass as you apply the suction so have some foam under the it. Mark

[bbrock]

Brent, I bought the red ones from HF. They worked fine, you need to press them pretty firm on glass as you apply the suction so have some foam under the it. Mark

Did you get the single cup version or dual cup? The dual cup seems like overkill but what do I know?

And thanks all for the great tips. I've actually installed glass in 914s a couple times, but never on a car I was concerned about getting it perfect and those suction cups weren't readily available to non-professionals at the time. In fact, the reason my car is missing a windshield is because I removed it to replace a cracked glass on another one I was driving at the time.

[930cabman]

Brent, I bought the red ones from HF. They worked fine, you need to press them pretty firm on glass as you apply the suction so have some foam under the it. Mark

Did you get the single cup version or dual cup? The dual cup seems like overkill but what do I know?

And thanks all for the great tips. I've actually installed glass in 914s a couple times, but never on a car I was concerned about getting it perfect and those suction cups weren't readily available to non-professionals at the time. In fact, the reason my car is missing a windshield is because I removed it to replace a cracked glass on another one I was driving at the time.

I have never installed a windscreen on a 914, but I assume there are "setting blocks" the dead weight of the glass sits on. If so, I would skip the cups and engage a helper to assist in setting the glass. We are glaziers/ window people and often I prefer to run without cups.

Protect the cowl and take your time. The new glass probably is set in some sort of butyl tape and sealed with a cap bead of silicone. What does the factory say about all this?

[rgalla9146]

Brent, I bought the red ones from HF. They worked fine, you need to press them pretty firm on glass as you apply the suction so have some foam under the it. Mark

Did you get the single cup version or dual cup? The dual cup seems like overkill but what do I know?

And thanks all for the great tips. I've actually installed glass in 914s a couple times, but never on a car I was concerned about getting it perfect and those suction cups weren't readily available to non-professionals at the time. In fact, the reason my car is missing a windshield is because I removed it to replace a cracked glass on another one I was driving at the time.

I have never installed a windscreen on a 914, but I assume there are "setting blocks" the dead weight of the glass sits on. If so, I would skip the cups and engage a helper to assist in setting the glass. We are glaziers/ window people and often I prefer to run without cups.

Protect the cowl and take your time. The new glass probably is set in some sort of butyl tape and sealed with a cap bead of silicone. What does the factory say about all this?

The factory install uses the butyl as the attachment and the sealer.
Yes, setting blocks are suggested but those that come with the 3M butyl are too
big.
I think the factory repair manual provides a dimension. I'll check.
The currently available glass (non-OEM) may not be true to original dimension
making exact centering crucial. If not placed properly trim installation could be
very challenging.