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John Pasinski · 08-09-2009, 04:52 AM

FYI...........When I bought my '72, the windshield had (3) bee bee holes, and several long cracks out from the holes. Of course my insurance was not gonna pay for "a pre-existing condition". I DID NOT want to attempt replacement myself due to the intimidation factor, not to mention trying to locate a windshield. Where I work, we have SAFELGHT Autoglass replace our windshields. I went on their website, in 5 minutes I had an appointment scheduled for Saturday morning, AND they had the correct style windshield IN STOCK! The tech was great, and was out of here in about an hour. Yes, I was able to re-use my windshield seal as it was not cracked or dry or rotted. He also "peeled back" the seal above the windshield and applied some type of liquidy (?) rubbery sealent. He didn't damage the chrome strip around the seal either. The cost....$175.00 tax incl. (I also tipped him $10.00) . I hope this helps. ~John~

Curly86 · 08-09-2009, 08:02 AM

I had Safelite replace the windshield in my 86 last year and he had it changed in less than an hour. They r great and helpful people

**old Rusty C10** · 08-09-2009, 10:49 AM

safelite is on the high end here as compared to some mom and pop glass places but hey they do come to you as opposed to you having to drive there

08-09-2009, 04:52 AM	#1
John Pasinski Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: orlando Posts: 456	Replacement windshield FYI...........When I bought my '72, the windshield had (3) bee bee holes, and several long cracks out from the holes. Of course my insurance was not gonna pay for "a pre-existing condition". I DID NOT want to attempt replacement myself due to the intimidation factor, not to mention trying to locate a windshield. Where I work, we have SAFELGHT Autoglass replace our windshields. I went on their website, in 5 minutes I had an appointment scheduled for Saturday morning, AND they had the correct style windshield IN STOCK! The tech was great, and was out of here in about an hour. Yes, I was able to re-use my windshield seal as it was not cracked or dry or rotted. He also "peeled back" the seal above the windshield and applied some type of liquidy (?) rubbery sealent. He didn't damage the chrome strip around the seal either. The cost....$175.00 tax incl. (I also tipped him $10.00) . I hope this helps. ~John~

08-09-2009, 08:02 AM	#2
Curly86 You want it there when??? Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lewisburg Ky Posts: 393	Re: Replacement windshield I had Safelite replace the windshield in my 86 last year and he had it changed in less than an hour. They r great and helpful people __________________ 1986 Silverado Flatbed 400 SB with 350 turbo 1997 Ford Explorer with 302 mydrive to work ride 1978 Gmc Midas RV 21ft with 46,000 actual miles 2003 Chevy Avalanche 5.3 327 and Tweety Bird Yellow Big Sandy Survivor 09 Trucks in the Blue Grass Survivor 09 TNCTC Streetcruzin

08-09-2009, 10:49 AM	#3
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,313	Re: Replacement windshield safelite is on the high end here as compared to some mom and pop glass places but hey they do come to you as opposed to you having to drive there __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!



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