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CrazyJesster · 08-20-2010, 09:48 PM

so is it hard to actiauly replace the windshiled in thease type trucks. ive got an 82 an the windshiled is very badly cracked. and i can get a new one from lmc wit hthe built in antenna for 129$. i seen the people replace the one on my 01 z71. took him about 15 mins but were talking diff generation trucks here

so whould it be hard for an 82 or something i could do my self with some suction cups an silicone?

oops i chose wrong forums im very tired could this be moved to the 87 section please

**scotts62** · 08-20-2010, 10:29 PM

I have never tried it but they do have special adhesive for that, and the guys that do them all the time are quick and good but if they break it going in its on them not you just fyi..

**N2TRUX** · 08-20-2010, 10:35 PM

I would shop around locally to see what it costs. It's not "that" hard, but if you break it you bought it.

CrazyJesster · 08-20-2010, 10:38 PM

i whould probily use the people who replaced the one in my 01 man he did it quick

probwith in six months she will be back on the road i got to put the ol motor back in

RandyP · 08-20-2010, 11:30 PM

I'd be very surprised if it cost you more than $125 to have a real glass guy sell and install you a windshield.

CrazyJesster · 08-20-2010, 11:40 PM

that guy told me when i had the one done for the 01 they whould have to specail order it. and it be around 200$ he said be best to order the windshiled an have someone do it. its not something they cary and it whould be special order

ch2000 · 08-20-2010, 11:47 PM

Just had one replaced in my 84 and it cost me $160.00 - called several companies and the prices ranged from $160.00 - $350.00... I have tried removing and installing one just once which I ended up cracking it. I personally will let the professionals handle it..

von guido · 08-21-2010, 12:08 AM

my windsheild had a antenae and the factory tint and the people came to my house and replaced it for 199

CrazyJesster · 08-21-2010, 12:13 AM

who did yours von?

oh an n2trux im still waiting on that ramjet 350 lol it whould go good in my 82

**N2TRUX** · 08-21-2010, 12:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrazyJesster

who did yours von?

oh an n2trux im still waiting on that ramjet 350 lol it whould go good in my 82

Come and get when your ready. Bring cash...

cor86 · 08-21-2010, 12:23 AM

I replaced mine, and I can say it was a lot easier than the back window. Get the windsheild stick tool from LMC, as it will make it much easier. No suction cups are needed, just a friend/helper to set it in place after installing the gasket. The real PITA is the bead moulding, especially in the middle. Scaffolding or go-go gadget arms will come in handy for that. Check local yards first! Just make sure to look for 81-87, since the 73-80 glass was thicker. If you find one, cut it out with a utility knife, or you will end up cracking it. I paid $20 for mine, and it is in perfect shape. If you can't find one, get the LMC one. Either way, get a new gasket/bead moulding kit from them. If it turns out to be to big of a chore for you, just call a glass installer and they will install it for you. The best quote I got was $350 total, or $150 labor.

Chevy350V8 · 08-21-2010, 11:59 AM

I looked on safelite and they only go to the years 99 and up

, im trying to find some one that can do it for my 89

Zoerb · 08-21-2010, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chevy350V8

I looked on safelite and they only go to the years 99 and up

, im trying to find some one that can do it for my 89

On Safelites website, go to the model pull down and select pickup c10. It allows 81-87.

texasfunk · 08-21-2010, 12:11 PM

i bought mine from a local glass guy, the windshield ran me about 108 and they were going to install, but i didnt feel like hauling the truck there and just installed it myself.

OleBlue79 · 08-22-2010, 11:33 AM

One of the local glass guys down quoted me at 197 bucks for the windshield and installation. As stated above if they break it, or it leaks it's on them.

08-20-2010, 09:48 PM	#1
CrazyJesster Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Abilene Texas Posts: 557	windshield replacement so is it hard to actiauly replace the windshiled in thease type trucks. ive got an 82 an the windshiled is very badly cracked. and i can get a new one from lmc wit hthe built in antenna for 129$. i seen the people replace the one on my 01 z71. took him about 15 mins but were talking diff generation trucks here so whould it be hard for an 82 or something i could do my self with some suction cups an silicone? oops i chose wrong forums im very tired could this be moved to the 87 section please __________________ Project 82 ReBoRn http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=441842 Last edited by CrazyJesster; 08-20-2010 at 09:49 PM.

08-20-2010, 10:29 PM	#2
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,243	Re: windshiled replacement I have never tried it but they do have special adhesive for that, and the guys that do them all the time are quick and good but if they break it going in its on them not you just fyi.. __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62 Last edited by scotts62; 08-20-2010 at 10:31 PM. Reason: typo

08-20-2010, 10:35 PM	#3
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: windshiled replacement I would shop around locally to see what it costs. It's not "that" hard, but if you break it you bought it. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

08-20-2010, 10:38 PM	#4
CrazyJesster Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Abilene Texas Posts: 557	Re: windshiled replacement i whould probily use the people who replaced the one in my 01 man he did it quick probwith in six months she will be back on the road i got to put the ol motor back in __________________ Project 82 ReBoRn http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=441842

08-20-2010, 11:30 PM	#5
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Re: windshiled replacement I'd be very surprised if it cost you more than $125 to have a real glass guy sell and install you a windshield. __________________ *Why is every used 350 sbc out of a corvette?* There's only two things that excite a man, expensive toys and real expensive toys. *VEGETARIAN: That's an old Indian word meaning "I don't hunt so good."* When the going gets tough, switch to power tools.

08-20-2010, 11:40 PM	#6
CrazyJesster Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Abilene Texas Posts: 557	Re: windshiled replacement that guy told me when i had the one done for the 01 they whould have to specail order it. and it be around 200$ he said be best to order the windshiled an have someone do it. its not something they cary and it whould be special order __________________ Project 82 ReBoRn http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=441842

08-20-2010, 11:47 PM	#7
ch2000 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 40	Re: windshiled replacement Just had one replaced in my 84 and it cost me $160.00 - called several companies and the prices ranged from $160.00 - $350.00... I have tried removing and installing one just once which I ended up cracking it. I personally will let the professionals handle it.. __________________ http://gamelstreetrods.com Last edited by ch2000; 08-20-2010 at 11:48 PM.

08-21-2010, 12:08 AM	#8
von guido Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: outside atlanta Posts: 156	Re: windshiled replacement my windsheild had a antenae and the factory tint and the people came to my house and replaced it for 199

08-21-2010, 12:13 AM	#9
CrazyJesster Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Abilene Texas Posts: 557	Re: windshiled replacement who did yours von? oh an n2trux im still waiting on that ramjet 350 lol it whould go good in my 82 __________________ Project 82 ReBoRn http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=441842

08-21-2010, 12:23 AM	#11
cor86 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Warsaw, IN Posts: 93	Re: windshiled replacement I replaced mine, and I can say it was a lot easier than the back window. Get the windsheild stick tool from LMC, as it will make it much easier. No suction cups are needed, just a friend/helper to set it in place after installing the gasket. The real PITA is the bead moulding, especially in the middle. Scaffolding or go-go gadget arms will come in handy for that. Check local yards first! Just make sure to look for 81-87, since the 73-80 glass was thicker. If you find one, cut it out with a utility knife, or you will end up cracking it. I paid $20 for mine, and it is in perfect shape. If you can't find one, get the LMC one. Either way, get a new gasket/bead moulding kit from them. If it turns out to be to big of a chore for you, just call a glass installer and they will install it for you. The best quote I got was $350 total, or $150 labor.

08-21-2010, 11:59 AM	#12
Chevy350V8 Semper Fi!!! Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Sherrills Ford, North Carolina Posts: 971	Re: windshiled replacement I looked on safelite and they only go to the years 99 and up , im trying to find some one that can do it for my 89 __________________ Brandon... "IT ONLY TAKES EVERYTHING YOU GOT!!" Semper Fi

08-21-2010, 12:11 PM	#14
texasfunk Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 1,671	Re: windshiled replacement i bought mine from a local glass guy, the windshield ran me about 108 and they were going to install, but i didnt feel like hauling the truck there and just installed it myself. __________________ 2006 GMC Sierra CCSB, 6.0 swap 2000 Chevy C3500 Crew Cab shortbed dually 1999 Chevy c2500 Crew Cab shortbed 1982 El Camino 350/350 1979 K5 2wd blazer bagged/bodied 1986 Monte Carlo SS 1991 Chevy CK SWB-67 clip and tailgate, bagged 350/700r4 1955 Chevy Bel Air 2014 Chevy Silverado ccsb

08-22-2010, 11:33 AM	#15
OleBlue79 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Louisiana Posts: 127	Re: windshield replacement One of the local glass guys down quoted me at 197 bucks for the windshield and installation. As stated above if they break it, or it leaks it's on them.



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