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Title: Windshield replacement
Post by: GMCMedic on January 15, 2017, 05:51:59 pm

Has anyone had luck finding an intact windshield in a junk yard or at local glass shops in the past? Im hoping a glass shop can tack one on to an order, but im not sure that will be any cheaper than paying freight.


Freight shipping is rough.

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Title: Re: Windshield replacement
Post by: hatzie on January 15, 2017, 10:14:15 pm

I'd call around to the local glass shops.  They may be willing to add your windshield to their stock order as long as you're willing to wait.
The green shade band at the top and the embedded antenna are worth having.

Title: Re: Windshield replacement
Post by: GMCMedic on January 16, 2017, 10:10:07 am

First place I called can get a windshield tomorrow for $107 with shade band and antenna.

Cant beat that.

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Title: Re: Windshield replacement
Post by: Sinister.454 on January 17, 2017, 10:15:28 am

Ive never had problems with finding windshields and glass for any of my vehicles,usually get quoted about $200 installed.
Not even worth attempting a self install for that price.

Title: Re: Windshield replacement
Post by: Irish_Alley on January 22, 2017, 09:18:07 pm

i got mine from the junkyard. granted i cracked it loading it into the suburban but still got it from the junkyard lol

Title: Re: Windshield replacement
Post by: hatzie on January 24, 2017, 05:32:01 am

Quote from: Sinister.454 on January 17, 2017, 10:15:28 am

Ive never had problems with finding windshields and glass for any of my vehicles,usually get quoted about $200 installed.
Not even worth attempting a self install for that price.

Yup.  If they break it it's on them to replace it...
Have em install it with a new gasket and locking strips too.  40 years or so will not've been kind to your existing window rubber.

Title: Re: Windshield replacement
Post by: blazer74 on January 24, 2017, 06:06:24 pm

Something's are better left to the professionals, other than breaking one they also usually warranty against leaks.

Title: Re: Windshield replacement
Post by: GMCMedic on January 24, 2017, 06:29:28 pm

I have a full automotive and body shop at my disposal, as well as the employees. I think we will manage.

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Title: Re: Windshield replacement
Post by: Spool on February 23, 2017, 10:03:50 am

Where in the states do you live? Was the $107 windshield American or Chinese?

I had called around here (Los Angeles) and the guy went on and on about Pilkington being strictly American,
but I looked online and the company sold it's manufacturing to China.

Title: Re: Windshield replacement
Post by: GMCMedic on February 23, 2017, 03:36:32 pm

Quote from: Spool on February 23, 2017, 10:03:50 am

Where in the states do you live? Was the $107 windshield American or Chinese?

I had called around here (Los Angeles) and the guy went on and on about Pilkington being strictly American,
but I looked online and the company sold it's manufacturing to China.

Southern Indiana. I really dont know if its American or not. I just called Glass Doctor and they had a windshield at their shop in Louisville Kentucky and they had it here the next day.

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