Bill- Got it! I did as you recommended and got a little more aggressive with it and managed to spread the frame wider so that the top pin would slip through the hole. I'm a little worried about putting it back together once I have my replacement gasket in place. On disassembly, I didn't have to worry about boogering the gasket up. I won't have that luxury next time.
Jim- Thanks for the link! I'll be using it along with the Stovebolt Tech Tip.
RAK- I lived it. After 4.5 hrs of beating, tugging, repositioning, with ANOTHER Stovebolt member who has gobs of experience, I'm still not 100% satisfied with the fit. We worked out butts off! It wasn't because of lack of effort, that's for sure. Heat from the sun helped, but I'm hoping to take it back to the glass shop on Friday to let them look it over. Maybe they can offer some adjustment suggestions. If you don't mind, please PM me with what your "Boss" offers. Maybe I can apply the same logic to mine.
Tomorrow I'll be going to the glass shop to get the flats cut while I'm waiting on my parts to arrive.
Mucho appreciado,
Bill
