windshield installation
04-12-2009, 02:27 PM
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windshield installation
how do I install a new windshield in my 74 vette... tried the search thing but didn't find anything.... also a question about the windshield frame top channel , how does water drain from there if it gets pass the chrome trim
Regards Oram
Regards Oram
04-12-2009, 09:47 PM
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Safety Car
Here's new glass for your car for $171.77. I don't know why the price seems low. But I found them today while looking for a new windshield for my 80.
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04-12-2009, 10:49 PM
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I haven't tried them. But that is the pick up/will call price. They charge another $100-$150 to deliver it. I'm either going with them or www.safelite.com. safelite.com gave me the following quote, installed:
Front Windshield, Green Tinted Glass with Blue Shadeband at top, Black Band
Web-Only Price: $233.95
(includes labor, before tax)
Front Windshield, Green Tinted Glass with Blue Shadeband at top, Black Band
Web-Only Price: $233.95
(includes labor, before tax)
04-13-2009, 02:50 AM
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When I got my screen done last year I was advised stay away from the cheap Chinese ones as they are crap quality and a bad fit.
I was told either buy the USA made or the Australian made.
The Australian made one was by far the most expensive ($800) and meant to be the best quality - so I got that. (Insurance was paying for it - so I wanted the best!)
I was told either buy the USA made or the Australian made.
The Australian made one was by far the most expensive ($800) and meant to be the best quality - so I got that. (Insurance was paying for it - so I wanted the best!)
04-13-2009, 12:04 PM
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Safety Car
Yeah, that kinda what I thought. I've heard SafeLite is ok but the newer windshields are thinner and installation is more difficult.
I'm really leaning toward a dated restoration part from Auto City Classic. I know it's more expensive but I have a few friends who've gotten their windshields from them and the fit and finish was exactly like it should be.
cc
I'm really leaning toward a dated restoration part from Auto City Classic. I know it's more expensive but I have a few friends who've gotten their windshields from them and the fit and finish was exactly like it should be.
cc
04-13-2009, 04:42 PM
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I think Auto City Classic is a good place to buy glass. I got dated glass for my 71 from them and was pleased.
Shipping is what really runs the $$ up if you buy from them, since the windshield crate needs to ship 'common carrier'.
Regards,
Alan
Shipping is what really runs the $$ up if you buy from them, since the windshield crate needs to ship 'common carrier'.
Regards,
Alan
