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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Body, Glass & Paint => Topic started by: the_legend_1981 on June 17, 2008, 02:49:18 pm

Title: windshield replacement
Post by: the_legend_1981 on June 17, 2008, 02:49:18 pm: I"m going to replace my windshield next and repair the little bit of rust that is along the bottom corners...my question is should i use seam sealer when putting the new glass in and how would i do this?
Title: Re: windshield replacement
Post by: VileZambonie on June 17, 2008, 03:19:39 pm: You should use urethane. Honestly if you've never done it you should have a glass guy come out and do it for you. Most places around here will install it for $100 bucks cash.
Title: Re: windshield replacement
Post by: the_legend_1981 on June 17, 2008, 03:57:30 pm: I've done it before...where can I get some urethane around here?
Title: Re: windshield replacement
Post by: Donut on June 17, 2008, 04:11:13 pm: The local windshield shop? that's where I got my last tube from.
Title: Re: windshield replacement
Post by: the_legend_1981 on June 18, 2008, 04:07:52 pm: Do any other stores sell it? Any place like napa?
Title: Re: windshield replacement
Post by: hotrod24 on June 18, 2008, 04:13:42 pm: yea auto zone or napa should sell it
Title: Re: windshield replacement
Post by: werewolfx13 on June 19, 2008, 10:54:53 pm: A local glass shop quoted me $175 installed for a windshield..thats total, for the windshield (w/ antenna) and installation, including connecting the antenna and installation/reinstallation of the rear-view mirror (if I had it).
Title: Re: windshield replacement
Post by: 2502 on June 24, 2008, 08:45:58 am: anyone have a how to on how to take the glass out? i want the windshield outta my 80 it's brand new as to the 79s orignial
Title: Re: windshield replacement
Post by: VileZambonie on June 24, 2008, 01:09:26 pm: If you have the locking strip remove the clip at the bottom and pull out the zipper. Then you need one of these to cut through the urethane.

(http://www.northerntool.com/images/product/images/117357_lg.jpg)

Then say your prayers and try to remove it from the seal.
Title: Re: windshield replacement
Post by: the_legend_1981 on June 25, 2008, 01:30:43 pm: No you really don't need that tool...windshield and rubber usually come right out. Just start pushing the rubber out at one of the top corners and work your way around the top to the sides. It's a piece of cake after that. It really is simple on these trucks. Took 5 min to pull mine out and 10 min to put it in, more time due to installing the rubber strip.
Title: Re: windshield replacement
Post by: Captkaos on June 25, 2008, 02:37:39 pm: If it was factory it won't have urethane, if a glass company has replaced it and they require urethane to be used, you WILL need that tool.
Title: Re: windshield replacement
Post by: VileZambonie on June 25, 2008, 03:02:09 pm: Quote from: the_legend_1981 on June 25, 2008, 01:30:43 pm
No you really don't need that tool...

Yeah he will need that tool if it's a brand new windshield like he said it was, meaning it's a replacement windshield and if it was installed by a glass company will be urethaned in.
Title: Re: windshield replacement
Post by: 2502 on June 25, 2008, 09:36:44 pm: one's still factory, one looks new on the other truck... i just want the new one. the tints not faded, it looks new and not old.. etc.... what about the rear is that the same'?
Title: Re: windshield replacement
Post by: Captkaos on June 26, 2008, 10:55:34 am: Rear isn't urethaned in. You can roll the lip out on the inside and press out to get it out. May want someone on the outside to help catch it, but if you go slow it should stay in there. Just remove the top section and pick it up when done.