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Topic: Windshield Replacement Questions
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bibbs68
Gearhead Posts: 1588
From: Jackson, TN
Registered: Sep 2000
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posted 04-25-2001 03:09 PM
   
I have a '68 coupe with 2 major scratches in the windshield as well as a rock chip the size of a nickel. I called a local place here in town (Jack Morris Auto Glass) for a replacement cost. They said to replace the glass I would need to buy the aluminum trim that goes around it because it would be damaged when removed. In addition to that, a factory replacemenmt is $1,000+ and a reproduction is $300+. Is there a cheaper place to get glass for my car, would the factory replacement say "Auto-Lite", and would the aluminum trim around the window get damaged if done right?
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fordfan
Gearhead Posts: 3092
From: Walla Walla, Wa, USA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 04-25-2001 03:21 PM
Hmm.... Well the CJ-pony Parts online Catalog shows Windsheilds for $179.95... (but they cannot be shipped ). sounds like the glass shop is trying to rip you  ------------------
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Nos351C
Gearhead Posts: 3000
From: Rohnert Park, CA USA M&M member#591
Registered: Jul 2000
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posted 04-25-2001 04:28 PM
There is a good chance that they will damage the trim when they pull it off, it *is* possible to take off without damaging though.
On the window, the factory replacement should have the correct autolite stampings. For thatp rice it ought to make coffee the next morning too...
I just put a new windshield in my 68, I paid 175 for the window and 75 for the install with new attaching clips for the trim, and gaurantee against leaks. I put the (new) trim back on myself..------------------
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The Buckmaster
Gearhead Posts: 158
From: Summerfield Oh USA
Registered: Nov 99
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posted 04-25-2001 07:33 PM
They are busting your chops.Any pro could remove the moldings with out damage and 300 is way to high.I could understand replacing the windshield seal but the stainless moldings is a crock.Find another place.
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Fastback68
Gearhead Posts: 3053
From: Sucat, Paranaque, Philippines
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 04-25-2001 11:29 PM
This is sort of related ... I remember someone (Alex maybe?) saying how modern glass is so much lighter. I've got a spare windshield waiting for the day something nasty happens to the one in the car, but it sure weighs a lot. What would the weight saving be with modern glass?
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