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04-28-2015, 08:21 PM
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New windshield installed :-)
I wanted to replace my original foggy windshield since I got this truck almost 2 years ago. I was hesitant because I thought I was going to find rot behind it. Well today I picked up a new windshield at a local shop for $125. I got a Precision seal from Classic Parts for $25. So I removed the old windshield and was pleasantly surprised that it was a little rusty here and there but not bad at all! It's SO nice having a CLEAR windshield finally. I managed to remove the original one, clean up the pinch weld area, paint my dash, put in new defrost vents and install the new windshield in 3 1/2 hours by myself. Not too bad.
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04-28-2015, 08:22 PM
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Re: New windshield installed :-)
This is how foggy the original one was...
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04-28-2015, 08:34 PM
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Re: New windshield installed :-)
Drastic change for the better. Looks nice.
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MyToys: Goldilocks the "Ol School Survivor" 1968 C10, SWB Stepside, 08/15 TOTM, 250 CI 6 cylinder, 3 on the tree, 3.73 rear, 3/5 static drop, 23,500 original miles. Samson the 1970 CST10, LWB, 462Ci, Turbo 350 tranny, 3.08 rear gear, PB, PS, A/C, AM/FM, 2/4 Drop. Brutus the 1998 Camaro Z28, 33,500 original miles, LS1, 519 RWHP/497 RWTQ. Member of the Louisiana Classic Truck Club, LCTC Member of the Louisiana C10 Club Member of the Baton Rouge Drifters Car Club |
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04-28-2015, 09:00 PM
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Re: New windshield installed :-)
Looks good. Impressive doing by yourself . I paid $200 and spent 2 hrs helping the meathead who showed alone to install mine.
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04-28-2015, 09:14 PM
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Re: New windshield installed :-)
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04-28-2015, 09:17 PM
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Re: New windshield installed :-)
Nice work!
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04-28-2015, 09:36 PM
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Re: New windshield installed :-)
nice work. your old foggy one looks like mine. not a bad price on the new one either.
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04-28-2015, 09:47 PM
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Re: New windshield installed :-)
Looks good and a big improvement. Nice job on doing it yourself.
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Tony Nicholas @ Midwest Metal Masters 1953 Chevy 3100 392 Hemi w/727 & 9 Ford 1985 Chevy C/10 6.0L 4L80 373 locker |
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04-28-2015, 10:17 PM
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Re: New windshield installed :-)
Apparently you were happy with the seal. Whether or not I use an NOS is pending.
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Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly kit for restoring the (a) truck from the ground up. My build thread, and more on the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025 |
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04-28-2015, 10:37 PM
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Re: New windshield installed :-)
Good job on the installing.
71CHEVYSHORTBED402, Using a NOS rubber gasket may sound like a good idea but in the long run it maybe as bad as a poor aftermarket one. You are looking at a 40 year old gasket to perform as it would have back then is questionable. I wouldn't look any further than a good aftermarket one. They all will work if you take your time and use the correct tools to install it with. I have used several and they all went well. 
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1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs. |
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04-28-2015, 10:52 PM
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Re: New windshield installed :-)
I don't know, I kind of like the old windshield. It gave you that classic frosted-glass frame look.
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04-28-2015, 11:33 PM
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All about them Ks
 
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Re: New windshield installed :-)
 Looks to me like the defroster just wasn't working! Nice job and big improvement!
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04-29-2015, 12:12 AM
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Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires
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Re: New windshield installed :-)
Holy crap that was bad! Props for doing that by yourself!
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04-29-2015, 06:43 AM
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Re: New windshield installed :-)
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