windshield install - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**tjc** · 05-19-2022, 02:48 PM

Well I hired a local glass company to install my new windshield, and gasket and new stainless in 68 c10. It did not go well they used a hammer on the the stainless and left 4 dents in it. Who is responsible for replacing it. They just left and said have a nice day.

**Grumpy old man** · 05-19-2022, 03:36 PM

Whoever had the hammer in their hand , Call them up and start Bit@!n .

toolboxchev · 05-28-2022, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Grumpy old man

Whoever had the hammer in their hand , Call them up and start Bit@!n .

I would go talk to the guy with the hammer and ask to borrow it as the job is not yet done.

This stuff never ends sometimes.

indymachinist · 05-19-2022, 10:00 PM

They are responsible for that.

If you ask them nicely to remedy the situation and they decline…. bad reviews online seem to change attitudes quickly.

**truckster** · 05-19-2022, 10:03 PM

And if that doesn't work there's always small claims court.

**ThreeQuarter** · 05-23-2022, 10:54 PM

Tom, I would definitely lean into that business owner to make it right. If they can’t do it right they should know when to quit or be ready to pay for damage they caused. Hammering the trim doesn’t achieve anything, anyway.

Did they at least get the windshield seated correctly and sealed? Do you have the option of taking some $$ for the damages (if you choose) and driving it as-is, or will the whole thing need to be re-installed to be done right?

**FleetsidePaul** · 05-24-2022, 02:15 AM

They are totally responsible for repairing the damage that they caused. But here's the catch. They sound like they are going to blow you off and stonewall you. If you took them to court you would most likely win but it's a PITA. Ask me how I know. Trash them online and see if that wakes them up. I'm sorry for your troubles. Someone in business should stand behind their work.

Peanut74 · 05-24-2022, 10:19 AM

Definitely the installers on the hook to fix it.
My questions are how big are the dents and are you shooting for a show truck or daily driver. As stated above if you can live with the dents go for partial refund.

Sounds like the trim popped up some and that is why they used a hammer. My installer had the same issue but said it would pop in once everything relaxed. If it didn't pop in just call him and he would come out and fix it. Me being OCD it drove me crazy after a couple days so I fixed myself. No big deal used a trim tool to keep the gasket from moving and used a rubber mallet to get the trim below the glass and grab.

Good luck and keep us posted

diggerbob · 05-25-2022, 08:59 PM

Must've been a gun control glass installer... beat the trim in with a hammer and then blame it on the hammer.

**Smitty** · 05-25-2022, 10:46 PM

In my opinion Remarks like this don’t belong on this site!

rockyrivermark · 05-26-2022, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by diggerbob

Must've been a gun control glass installer... beat the trim in with a hammer and then blame it on the hammer.

My lord that’s in bad taste after the last 2 weeks events.
Moderator please delete this garbage asap.

**Ironangel** · 05-28-2022, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by diggerbob

Must've been a gun control glass installer... beat the trim in with a hammer and then blame it on the hammer.

What an awful thing to say! This forum is better than comments like that!

**FleetsidePaul** · 05-28-2022, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Ironangel

What an awful thing to say! This forum is better than comments like that!

It wasn't that bad. Come on. Give the guy a break. Words cant hurt you unless you let them.

05-19-2022, 02:48 PM	#1
tjc Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: burlington,iowa Posts: 439	windshield install Well I hired a local glass company to install my new windshield, and gasket and new stainless in 68 c10. It did not go well they used a hammer on the the stainless and left 4 dents in it. Who is responsible for replacing it. They just left and said have a nice day. __________________ Tom in Iowa 68 L88 C10 68 4x4 C10 soon

05-19-2022, 03:36 PM	#2
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: windshield install Whoever had the hammer in their hand , Call them up and start Bit@!n . __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop

05-19-2022, 10:00 PM	#4
indymachinist Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Indanapolis, IN Posts: 603	Re: windshield install They are responsible for that. If you ask them nicely to remedy the situation and they decline…. bad reviews online seem to change attitudes quickly. __________________ -Curt My 1968 Chevy shortbed stepside build

05-19-2022, 10:03 PM	#5
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,976	Re: windshield install And if that doesn't work there's always small claims court. __________________ I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man. - Thomas Jefferson

05-23-2022, 10:54 PM	#6
ThreeQuarter Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Texan in Iowa Posts: 2,522	Re: windshield install Tom, I would definitely lean into that business owner to make it right. If they can’t do it right they should know when to quit or be ready to pay for damage they caused. Hammering the trim doesn’t achieve anything, anyway. Did they at least get the windshield seated correctly and sealed? Do you have the option of taking some $$ for the damages (if you choose) and driving it as-is, or will the whole thing need to be re-installed to be done right? __________________ Ben '68 Chevy C10 Custom LWB 327/TH400 2nd owner '16 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE Dblcab 4wd 5.3

05-24-2022, 02:15 AM	#7
FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,418	Re: windshield install They are totally responsible for repairing the damage that they caused. But here's the catch. They sound like they are going to blow you off and stonewall you. If you took them to court you would most likely win but it's a PITA. Ask me how I know. Trash them online and see if that wakes them up. I'm sorry for your troubles. Someone in business should stand behind their work. __________________ 1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God.

05-24-2022, 10:19 AM	#8
Peanut74 Registered User Join Date: May 2018 Location: Prattville, AL Posts: 611	Re: windshield install Definitely the installers on the hook to fix it. My questions are how big are the dents and are you shooting for a show truck or daily driver. As stated above if you can live with the dents go for partial refund. Sounds like the trim popped up some and that is why they used a hammer. My installer had the same issue but said it would pop in once everything relaxed. If it didn't pop in just call him and he would come out and fix it. Me being OCD it drove me crazy after a couple days so I fixed myself. No big deal used a trim tool to keep the gasket from moving and used a rubber mallet to get the trim below the glass and grab. Good luck and keep us posted __________________ -------------------------------------------------------- 1967 C10 "Snowball" (Currently in a thousand pieces down from a bazillion) 1989 Toyota DLX pickup "The Hulk"

05-25-2022, 08:59 PM	#9
diggerbob Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bartlett, TN (near Memphis) Posts: 202	Re: windshield install Must've been a gun control glass installer... beat the trim in with a hammer and then blame it on the hammer.

05-25-2022, 10:46 PM	#10
Smitty Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Spring Valley, Ca. Posts: 1,136	Re: windshield install In my opinion Remarks like this don’t belong on this site! __________________ Smitty '71 Short Fleetside Spring Valley, Ca.



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