[Geoff Kingston]

An update, used a flexible sealer not a bonding adhesive. Glass was a tight fit,car came with three rear screens and I assumed correctly as it turned out that the one in the middle which had been cleaned was the correct one for the car though it did not fit first time, which was a pity as we ended up with as much sealer on us as the glass and surround. Tried the other two screens no go and checked the screen to frame size on the first one and it seemed very good.
Did a trial fit again but this time instead of locating the base of the glass first we got the top into place and were then able to push and pull the bottom into place.
With the glass supported the sealer was reapplied and we then got the frame in behind the glass to support it and securely screwed in place.
A messy awkward job but will let the sealer set for a few days before cleaning up the excess.
Also took the opportunity to seal round the new front screen rubber which did not sit as well as I would have liked and is slightly shorter that the seal BODA does for these cars. Not worth changing now as will have to come out if the car is ever painted. It wont leak but until cleaned up round the edges looks a bit messy. Not as bad as the carpets though which first saw service in OAE954 when it was sent to Craven and Hedrick in New York in 1951.
This car cosmetically is not going to win any shows but it is developing a character of salvage, make do and mend, I think a lot of fun like a pair of favourite slippers.