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Seke69 · 03-12-2003, 06:31 AM

Do theses old trucks scream out, "please shoot all of my windows with your pellet gun"? just when I thought I had narrowed it down to a bazillion dollars to get new parts...

some neighborhhood kids shot out my windshield and rear window (backlight), wtf... anybody else have this problem?

and since I'm on the market for new glass...any suggestions? I am broke. a friend suggested that I have a specialty glass place do the whole install which would make them responsible for any mishaps, but I don't think I can afford it now... I don't think I can afford to screw up if I undertake this task myself, and I have never installed glass. Is it a huge task? or fairly simple and straight-forward? and for those of you that have done it, any advice? and what do I need to buy aside from glass and the seal?

any help, advice or instruction, would be totally cool.

much thanks in advance,

Steve.

69 Short Fleet · 03-12-2003, 07:53 AM

Very uncool kids you have for neibours! I think the first thing I'd do is ask around the neibourhood and see if anyone saw anything? (eye witnesses in this case are a good thing) Then I'd go and have a chat with their mom and or dad and try and work it out. As far as your glass replacement goes there is a wire type rope tool available that slides between the rubber and glass (If I remember correctly) and you slide it back and forth around the entire windshield until it is completely "seated" into place. Some factors to consider are a heated garage, a slippery type solution in a spray bottle (to spray on the rubber), and your paint job as you sure as heck don't want to drop your new windshield on it!! I think I'd only tackle this problem with a buddy thats done it at least a few times, best of luck Doug

bobs409 · 03-12-2003, 08:23 AM

First off...MOVE!

I'd go with used glass for the side and rear window. Check the junkyards around you. Don't be afraid to do these yourself as they are next to impossible to break.

On the windshield, I'd go new if you can and have it installed. (unless your good at installing these) Windshields break very easily so leave that to the pro's. You can get a used one but finding someone that will install it can be tough. And if you do, they won't take responsiblility if it breaks so it's a gamble.

Stout72 · 03-12-2003, 03:14 PM

Got insurance? I have Comp on mine, and I believe it covers glass w/a $50 deductable. No collision, tho, I'd have to go to a classic car policy... too many restrctions, and it's not ready for that yet.

03-12-2003, 06:31 AM	#1
Seke69 Space Cadet Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 132	The wallet vacuum is now officially on full suck mode. Do theses old trucks scream out, "please shoot all of my windows with your pellet gun"? just when I thought I had narrowed it down to a bazillion dollars to get new parts... some neighborhhood kids shot out my windshield and rear window (backlight), wtf... anybody else have this problem? and since I'm on the market for new glass...any suggestions? I am broke. a friend suggested that I have a specialty glass place do the whole install which would make them responsible for any mishaps, but I don't think I can afford it now... I don't think I can afford to screw up if I undertake this task myself, and I have never installed glass. Is it a huge task? or fairly simple and straight-forward? and for those of you that have done it, any advice? and what do I need to buy aside from glass and the seal? any help, advice or instruction, would be totally cool. much thanks in advance, Steve.

03-12-2003, 08:23 AM	#3
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	First off...MOVE! I'd go with used glass for the side and rear window. Check the junkyards around you. Don't be afraid to do these yourself as they are next to impossible to break. On the windshield, I'd go new if you can and have it installed. (unless your good at installing these) Windshields break very easily so leave that to the pro's. You can get a used one but finding someone that will install it can be tough. And if you do, they won't take responsiblility if it breaks so it's a gamble. __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

03-12-2003, 03:14 PM	#4
Stout72 Not my good side. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Fairfield, California Posts: 222	Got insurance? I have Comp on mine, and I believe it covers glass w/a $50 deductable. No collision, tho, I'd have to go to a classic car policy... too many restrctions, and it's not ready for that yet. __________________ 72 Chevy K20 Custom Camper, 350/350, 4" lift, dual shock suspension front & rear. Daily driver and a work in progress. 00 Suburban LT 90 Camaro RS 79 Yamaha XS1100 Special (Ol' Reliable)

03-12-2003, 07:53 AM	#2
69 Short Fleet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 1,086	Very uncool kids you have for neibours! I think the first thing I'd do is ask around the neibourhood and see if anyone saw anything? (eye witnesses in this case are a good thing) Then I'd go and have a chat with their mom and or dad and try and work it out. As far as your glass replacement goes there is a wire type rope tool available that slides between the rubber and glass (If I remember correctly) and you slide it back and forth around the entire windshield until it is completely "seated" into place. Some factors to consider are a heated garage, a slippery type solution in a spray bottle (to spray on the rubber), and your paint job as you sure as heck don't want to drop your new windshield on it!! I think I'd only tackle this problem with a buddy thats done it at least a few times, best of luck Doug



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