Winshield Install Price - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

catch2otwo · 10-04-2018, 11:22 PM

What should it cost me to have a new winshield put in? I've been getting quoted from 115 to 800 and everything in between. I've never had a winshield put in anything so I have nothing to reference. I priced out the front seal and rear seal from brothers and its about 100 bucks worth of seals.

**mongocanfly** · 10-05-2018, 12:07 AM

i think they charged me about 150 for my windshield install....glad I paid it...they broke 5 windshields before they got one in it in 1 piece

cadillac_al · 10-05-2018, 07:21 AM

I got a quote this year for 3 of my vehicles and they were all under $200. even my 03 Caddy.

catch2otwo · 10-05-2018, 08:37 AM

Sre you guys getting it done from mom and pop shops? Safelite wouldnt even quote me, they said they would have to call me back because my truck is so "old."

rideair · 10-05-2018, 08:41 AM

Be sure to tell them the type of windshield gasket you want installed.

Most places will use the "self-locking" style vs. the "channel insert style".

If you have the chrome insert in your current one and wish to keep it, you will have to replace with channel insert style (you may have to supply) since they may not carry it in stock.

Enjoy,

catch2otwo · 10-05-2018, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rideair

Be sure to tell them the type of windshield gasket you want installed.

Most places will use the "self-locking" style vs. the "channel insert style".

If you have the chrome insert in your current one and wish to keep it, you will have to replace with channel insert style (you may have to supply) since they may not carry it in stock.

Enjoy,

I think most of them know about the lock strip because some have asked if mine is chrome or black. Almost toying with the idea of trying it myself

geezer#99 · 10-05-2018, 09:11 AM

Why do you need to replace the windshield?

catch2otwo · 10-05-2018, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by geezer#99

Why do you need to replace the windshield?

Its cracked from top to bottom

geezer#99 · 10-05-2018, 10:03 AM

I’d get someone to do it for you.
You might have a surprise or two hidden under it.
The window channel could be rusty.

100%Chevy · 10-05-2018, 10:14 AM

Just a FYI.
These are about the easiest windshields out there to install!
$100.00 would be a fair price here to install.
Most installers now a days are charging you for their lack of experience.
Find someone who's done them before!
Mike.

sweetk30 · 10-05-2018, 10:52 AM

i do my own .

1 strip install tool around 20bucks .
1 plastic bar tool for little spots under 5 bucks .
1 bottle of dawn dish soap blue under 5 bucks .
1 squirt bottle from dollar store .
1 bottle of blue window washer fluid .

then slow and steady take your time and lots of lube .

lube mix 3/4 squirt bottle of blue washer fluid / 1 heavy squeeze of dawn dish soap . mix and spray .

but as said looks can be deceiving . my 1 truck had no paint signs of problems in the gasket area untill i removed it in prep for paint . half a day later and 5 patches i had the metal fixed .

**rgunlock** · 10-05-2018, 12:10 PM

IIRC, I paid around $145 for a front windshield that included the glass and done at my home. Unless your seal/gasket is torn up, I'd recommend just cleaning it up and using it. My $145 windshield got a crack after a week due to the new gasket being too stiff. Another $145 and a good junkyard gasket and a) the install went 100% easier and b) no problem with the new windshield for over a year.

DieselSJ · 10-05-2018, 01:26 PM

Had mine done about 6 mos ago. Was $135 for the new glass + installation. Had been talking to the big chain places and none seemed to have anyone that knew how to do the older vehicles. Stumbled onto an older independent guy replacing a windshield in a parking lot and he has been doing it for 25 years. He came to my house the next day and it took him about 15 minutes to pop the old one out and put the new one in.

**TKCR** · 10-05-2018, 02:04 PM

If you search: 80's chevy truck windshield replacement on YouTube, you'll get quite a few videos on how to replace the windshield. It seems somewhat easy if you have help.

catch2otwo · 10-07-2018, 12:25 PM

well I ended up pulling a good windshield out of my suburban project. Will be ordering the seals from lmc next week. Going to give it a shot

abig84 · 10-07-2018, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by catch2otwo

well I ended up pulling a good windshield out of my suburban project. Will be ordering the seals from lmc next week. Going to give it a shot

Just have to soap up all the rubber really good and get some plastic wedges. I never had issues installing them but getting them out in one piece I had issues with. I eventually just started cutting the seal of a truck I was just junking anyways

tucsonjwt · 10-07-2018, 06:52 PM

I have owned 3 old squares including my current 83 C20. All of the windshields have leaked. They leak at the top corners and the lower corners where the sheet metal around the opening is pinched together. The pinching is not done very well, so the upper sheet metal does not lie flat against the lower sheet metal and this causes the windshield to leak.

On my 76, I went to Safelite who installed the windshield before I bought it. I asked them to let me see the opening before they reinstalled the windshield. I pointed out the raised sheet metal and they beat it down with a hammer, then used sealant in those areas prior to re-installation of the windshield. That fixed the problem.

So, I would not let anyone install your windshield unless they allow you to inspect the opening prior to installation. You can beat down any raised sheet metal you see before they install it. You may also have rusty sheet metal in this area, especially if it has been leaking.

I am planning on having the best shop in town install my windshield so I make sure that it is done right. They use only Precision brand windshield seals. I will point out the problem to them before they begin as I described above.

On my current 83 I can see the seal raised up maybe 1/32" in the corners, and I ran a hose over the windshield and saw the leaks. I am redoing the interior of my truck due to damage caused by years of unseen windshield leaks. The water runs down the dash under the dash pad and collects along the kick panel/floor board seam, so you don't see it since it is under the carpet. I would do the same test on your truck before getting the windshield replaced. You may have a truck that has no flaws, but I doubt it.

smokehouse · 10-17-2018, 01:50 PM

You are not suppose to use soap on putting windows in. I use to but I found out there is alot of salt in soap which can rust out the channel. A glass place told me to use windex because it will evaporate. I have been using windex and a rope now for several years and works great. oh and always use the best quality rubber don't buy the cheap stuff.

Project86 · 10-17-2018, 08:36 PM

i had someone install my front for $250 glass and seal included.

i did the back window by myself. used the rope trick, and glass cleaner as my lubricant

catch2otwo · 10-18-2018, 10:13 PM

do we have any vendors that carry precision seals? I emailed laidback recreations, are there any others?

HunterRotten · 10-20-2018, 10:50 AM

I got my precision gaskets from gmcpauls.

I provided the gasket and the company I contacted provided the glass and installation. I think I paid $210.00 + precision gasket total.

Pontiac1976 · 10-21-2018, 04:25 PM

When working on the windshield warm it is the better. There pretty easy to do unless some one has glued it in or glued it self to rusted channel. Once you lubed it up well and popped out once they should take about 5-8 min to do a window and 10-16 min in and out with no hold up. Now if it never been worked on and suck it may take up 16-44 min out the first time. two people does help go faster. but take your time till you get the right angles the grove of doing it.

Super_Dave · 10-22-2018, 01:04 AM

Where are some of you guys finding glass and installation for under $200?

Glass alone is going to coast me $199 + $125 shipping and no rubbers or installation? Only reason I haven't replaced mine on my project yet, is the shipping. Waiting for a decent one to land in a pick-n-pull.

**1957 Chief** · 10-22-2018, 09:53 AM

Like a lot of others have said, I paid around 145 bucks for the glass to be installed at my shop.

The installer would only use precision seals.

Bubba

100%Chevy · 10-22-2018, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Super_Dave

Where are some of you guys finding glass and installation for under $200?

Glass alone is going to coast me $199 + $125 shipping and no rubbers or installation? Only reason I haven't replaced mine on my project yet, is the shipping. Waiting for a decent one to land in a pick-n-pull.

I'm lucky!
My family has been in the glass business since the 50's.
My dad and uncle were lifelong glaziers.
My brother still does it.
I get my glass thru him for about $70.00 for the windshield in a 73/up.
That's about wholesale price.
And,some insurance companys will replace it for your deductable,which is also waived by the installer,so it can be done for free!
Miike.

10-04-2018, 11:22 PM	#1
catch2otwo Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: SF Posts: 347	Winshield Install Price What should it cost me to have a new winshield put in? I've been getting quoted from 115 to 800 and everything in between. I've never had a winshield put in anything so I have nothing to reference. I priced out the front seal and rear seal from brothers and its about 100 bucks worth of seals.

10-05-2018, 12:07 AM	#2
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,695	Re: Winshield Install Price i think they charged me about 150 for my windshield install....glad I paid it...they broke 5 windshields before they got one in it in 1 piece __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

10-05-2018, 07:21 AM	#3
cadillac_al Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Maine Posts: 2,400	Re: Winshield Install Price I got a quote this year for 3 of my vehicles and they were all under $200. even my 03 Caddy. __________________ 76 Chevy K20 76 GMC K15 77 Chevy C10 77 Chevy K10

10-05-2018, 08:37 AM	#4
catch2otwo Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: SF Posts: 347	Re: Winshield Install Price Sre you guys getting it done from mom and pop shops? Safelite wouldnt even quote me, they said they would have to call me back because my truck is so "old."

10-05-2018, 08:41 AM	#5
rideair Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Front Royal Virginia Posts: 243	Re: Winshield Install Price Be sure to tell them the type of windshield gasket you want installed. Most places will use the "self-locking" style vs. the "channel insert style". If you have the chrome insert in your current one and wish to keep it, you will have to replace with channel insert style (you may have to supply) since they may not carry it in stock. Enjoy,

10-05-2018, 09:11 AM	#7
geezer#99 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bowser Posts: 13,785	Re: Winshield Install Price Why do you need to replace the windshield?

10-05-2018, 10:03 AM	#9
geezer#99 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bowser Posts: 13,785	Re: Winshield Install Price I’d get someone to do it for you. You might have a surprise or two hidden under it. The window channel could be rusty.

10-05-2018, 10:14 AM	#10
100%Chevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Moss Point,Ms. Posts: 1,439	Re: Winshield Install Price Just a FYI. These are about the easiest windshields out there to install! $100.00 would be a fair price here to install. Most installers now a days are charging you for their lack of experience. Find someone who's done them before! Mike.

10-05-2018, 10:52 AM	#11
sweetk30 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: horseheads,ny rust belt Posts: 2,794	Re: Winshield Install Price i do my own . 1 strip install tool around 20bucks . 1 plastic bar tool for little spots under 5 bucks . 1 bottle of dawn dish soap blue under 5 bucks . 1 squirt bottle from dollar store . 1 bottle of blue window washer fluid . then slow and steady take your time and lots of lube . lube mix 3/4 squirt bottle of blue washer fluid / 1 heavy squeeze of dawn dish soap . mix and spray . but as said looks can be deceiving . my 1 truck had no paint signs of problems in the gasket area untill i removed it in prep for paint . half a day later and 5 patches i had the metal fixed . __________________ 77-k30lb BIG truck build . 87-k30lb budget beater build . 85-k30lb the plow machine build . 85-c10sb summer fun toy . ----------------------------- HOLLEY SNIPER efi = worst case of p.i.t.a i ever had . EDELBROCK pro flo 4 = best deal going so far . love my setup works great.

10-05-2018, 12:10 PM	#12
rgunlock Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tomball, Texas Posts: 1,592	Re: Winshield Install Price IIRC, I paid around $145 for a front windshield that included the glass and done at my home. Unless your seal/gasket is torn up, I'd recommend just cleaning it up and using it. My $145 windshield got a crack after a week due to the new gasket being too stiff. Another $145 and a good junkyard gasket and a) the install went 100% easier and b) no problem with the new windshield for over a year. __________________ Rick 78 GMC K15 SWB, 350/NV4500/NP205/4.10s Project Hazel 71 GMC C25 350/TH400 - Project Angie 59 Chevy SWB Stepside (next in line? Not sure now ) 2001 GMC Sierra K2500

10-05-2018, 01:26 PM	#13
DieselSJ Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 574	Re: Winshield Install Price Had mine done about 6 mos ago. Was $135 for the new glass + installation. Had been talking to the big chain places and none seemed to have anyone that knew how to do the older vehicles. Stumbled onto an older independent guy replacing a windshield in a parking lot and he has been doing it for 25 years. He came to my house the next day and it took him about 15 minutes to pop the old one out and put the new one in. __________________ 87 R30 CC Dually, TBI 454, NV4500, zero rust barn find 87 Jeep Grand Wagoneer, 6.5 turbodiesel, 700R4

10-05-2018, 02:04 PM	#14
TKCR Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 7,006	Re: Winshield Install Price If you search: 80's chevy truck windshield replacement on YouTube, you'll get quite a few videos on how to replace the windshield. It seems somewhat easy if you have help. __________________ FB Page for my Seats Belts https://www.facebook.com/73-87-Chevy...9439407476735/ Restoring Seatbelts: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=809750 SOLD My 86 Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654972 Past Restored Bench Seats:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=715398 PayPal link to pay for your items: https://www.paypal.me/TKCR

10-07-2018, 12:25 PM	#15
catch2otwo Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: SF Posts: 347	Re: Winshield Install Price well I ended up pulling a good windshield out of my suburban project. Will be ordering the seals from lmc next week. Going to give it a shot

10-07-2018, 06:52 PM	#17
tucsonjwt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,198	Re: Winshield Install Price I have owned 3 old squares including my current 83 C20. All of the windshields have leaked. They leak at the top corners and the lower corners where the sheet metal around the opening is pinched together. The pinching is not done very well, so the upper sheet metal does not lie flat against the lower sheet metal and this causes the windshield to leak. On my 76, I went to Safelite who installed the windshield before I bought it. I asked them to let me see the opening before they reinstalled the windshield. I pointed out the raised sheet metal and they beat it down with a hammer, then used sealant in those areas prior to re-installation of the windshield. That fixed the problem. So, I would not let anyone install your windshield unless they allow you to inspect the opening prior to installation. You can beat down any raised sheet metal you see before they install it. You may also have rusty sheet metal in this area, especially if it has been leaking. I am planning on having the best shop in town install my windshield so I make sure that it is done right. They use only Precision brand windshield seals. I will point out the problem to them before they begin as I described above. On my current 83 I can see the seal raised up maybe 1/32" in the corners, and I ran a hose over the windshield and saw the leaks. I am redoing the interior of my truck due to damage caused by years of unseen windshield leaks. The water runs down the dash under the dash pad and collects along the kick panel/floor board seam, so you don't see it since it is under the carpet. I would do the same test on your truck before getting the windshield replaced. You may have a truck that has no flaws, but I doubt it.

10-17-2018, 01:50 PM	#18
smokehouse Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: bowling green, ky Posts: 62	Re: Winshield Install Price You are not suppose to use soap on putting windows in. I use to but I found out there is alot of salt in soap which can rust out the channel. A glass place told me to use windex because it will evaporate. I have been using windex and a rope now for several years and works great. oh and always use the best quality rubber don't buy the cheap stuff.



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10-17-2018, 08:36 PM	#19
Project86 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Biloxi MS Posts: 259	Re: Winshield Install Price i had someone install my front for $250 glass and seal included. i did the back window by myself. used the rope trick, and glass cleaner as my lubricant

10-18-2018, 10:13 PM	#20
catch2otwo Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: SF Posts: 347	Re: Winshield Install Price do we have any vendors that carry precision seals? I emailed laidback recreations, are there any others?

10-20-2018, 10:50 AM	#21
HunterRotten Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Kentucky Posts: 385	Re: Winshield Install Price I got my precision gaskets from gmcpauls. I provided the gasket and the company I contacted provided the glass and installation. I think I paid $210.00 + precision gasket total. __________________ 1978 Hawaiian Blue GMC 454/Tremec TKO 500 BUILD THREAD

10-21-2018, 04:25 PM	#22
Pontiac1976 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 780	Re: Winshield Install Price When working on the windshield warm it is the better. There pretty easy to do unless some one has glued it in or glued it self to rusted channel. Once you lubed it up well and popped out once they should take about 5-8 min to do a window and 10-16 min in and out with no hold up. Now if it never been worked on and suck it may take up 16-44 min out the first time. two people does help go faster. but take your time till you get the right angles the grove of doing it. __________________ 1977 REG cab Long Bed with a 1984 Front Clip, 82 305 .60 over 9.0.1 flat top pistons, 4bbl, TH350, w/84 SS-intake & cam , w/ 1977 big block rad, 1975 gear box, 1984 master w/ metric fittings top & SAE fitting @ portion block, 1975 3.42 gear open diff. Duel 77-87 Factory air cleaner, duel inlet from rad support . Down sized 9' to new 8' Steel flat bed Was a 77 454 w/308 gear. Taken out 550 lbs. up front with motor clip change.

10-22-2018, 01:04 AM	#23
Super_Dave Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Sherwood, Oregon Posts: 974	Re: Winshield Install Price Where are some of you guys finding glass and installation for under $200? Glass alone is going to coast me $199 + $125 shipping and no rubbers or installation? Only reason I haven't replaced mine on my project yet, is the shipping. Waiting for a decent one to land in a pick-n-pull. __________________ --Project BABA YAGA!... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=655783 --Project BABA YAGA!... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ghlight=Belair "Life is tough - wear a cup!" "Old Enough to Know Better - Too Young to Resist" "Junk is something you will need three weeks after you throw it away."

10-22-2018, 09:53 AM	#24
1957 Chief Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Beebe, AR Posts: 462	Re: Winshield Install Price Like a lot of others have said, I paid around 145 bucks for the glass to be installed at my shop. The installer would only use precision seals. Bubba

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