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Location: Ca
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LOF windshield and the C10 Gremlins
My 52 year old or factory replaced windshield was attacked by the c10 Gremlins last night. I removed my windshield in January. It has sat in the same position on a stack of tires since. This past month I have on and off worked the gasket and trim. There is another tread on that subject. The trim and gasket have been in place for a week. This morning I come out to see a crack. The windshield has not been touched since trim install last week. I blame on Gremlins but reality is obviously my fault. The only thing I can think of is that I must of put a chip on the edge of the glass while fighting with the crappy aftermarket trim. Present heat wave must of been enough to run a crack. What a shame to loose a LOF windshield.
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Location: Tucson, AZ USA
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Re: LOF windshield and the C10 Gremlins
Them Gremlins will getcha if ya don't watch out.
They've been having all kinds of fun hiding my tools when I get back to a project...
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Location: Old Bridge,NJ
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Re: LOF windshield and the C10 Gremlins
I'm just guessing I'm not really sure just a crazy thought. Maybe the tire pressure changed with the temperature causing some stress to
the windshield, like just enough inflate then deflate to cause a slight squeeze and or expansion. What I'm thinking the weight of the windshield on the tire had a good grip. Just a crazy thought. I'd give this message caution, It is coming from out of my brain 😬 |
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Location: Ca
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Re: LOF windshield and the C10 Gremlins
Given it happened on it's own, I can't be sure, but I really think that I likely chipped the edge of the glass with a ball tip tool creating a stress point. It took a few heat cycles and pop. The wheel tire was actually a very good table. The sidewall was even but glass shorter than wheel so the gasket lip on one side was resting on tire. Not a full sidewall to glass contact so that could have stressed as well. We will never know for sure. I am just a bit sad and actually feel a bit of guilt for not being more careful and killing a 52 year old original windshield. I now realize the old glass may be more hard/brittle and requires a bit more attention than I gave it. On a more happy note. The side windows are complete, and I didn't chip the paint putting in the scraper and felt trim.
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