1961 windshield replacement
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1961 windshield replacement
Well its gotta be replaced - the 'on-site' quick fix windshield guy said fixing the crack was out of the question; he wouldn't even consider it.
I'm going to have Burke's Corvette in Maitland, FL replace it. The owner came out and went all over the car and really knew his way around my old C1.
However, I find I have a nice (but now cracked) LOF windshield which can't be had anymore I'm told (they sold out to somebody). What is the closest to a date code correct/period correct replacement ? Who sells them ?
Frank
I'm going to have Burke's Corvette in Maitland, FL replace it. The owner came out and went all over the car and really knew his way around my old C1.
However, I find I have a nice (but now cracked) LOF windshield which can't be had anymore I'm told (they sold out to somebody). What is the closest to a date code correct/period correct replacement ? Who sells them ?
Frank
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Bought one from these folks 10 years ago but the price has risen quite a bit.
http://www.autocityclassic.com/scrip...idCategory=285
http://www.autocityclassic.com/scrip...idCategory=285
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Bought one from these folks 10 years ago but the price has risen quite a bit.
http://www.autocityclassic.com/scrip...idCategory=285
http://www.autocityclassic.com/scrip...idCategory=285
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Well its gotta be replaced - the 'on-site' quick fix windshield guy said fixing the crack was out of the question; he wouldn't even consider it.
I'm going to have Burke's Corvette in Maitland, FL replace it. The owner came out and went all over the car and really knew his way around my old C1.
However, I find I have a nice (but now cracked) LOF windshield which can't be had anymore I'm told (they sold out to somebody). What is the closest to a date code correct/period correct replacement ? Who sells them ?
Frank
I'm going to have Burke's Corvette in Maitland, FL replace it. The owner came out and went all over the car and really knew his way around my old C1.
However, I find I have a nice (but now cracked) LOF windshield which can't be had anymore I'm told (they sold out to somebody). What is the closest to a date code correct/period correct replacement ? Who sells them ?
Frank
http://www.oemglass.net/
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Yup - my installer just told me he is talking to OEM glass as well..so now he has two good sources - thanks folks..
The good news is that he is replacing all my cracked, messed up molding -- both around the windshield and the piece that the windshield sits on....a job I was dreading !!
Frank
The good news is that he is replacing all my cracked, messed up molding -- both around the windshield and the piece that the windshield sits on....a job I was dreading !!
Frank
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i believe you mean weatherstrip....
if you can get him to replace the moldings for the price of a windshield, give me his name.....
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i might reconsider OEM glass. They really stuck it to a forum member a few months back. I believe the title of his thread was "OEM Glass Sucks!" I bought a tinted windshield from PS AUTO GLASS. They specialize in classic cars. They also were the cheapest at the time. I think I paid 135 for a C2,plus 75 dollars for date coding,if you want it. Very nice people,and great service.
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i might reconsider OEM glass. They really stuck it to a forum member a few months back. I believe the title of his thread was "OEM Glass Sucks!" I bought a tinted windshield from PS AUTO GLASS. They specialize in classic cars. They also were the cheapest at the time. I think I paid 135 for a C2,plus 75 dollars for date coding,if you want it. Very nice people,and great service.
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We have the weatherstrips if you need them. They are CRC brand.
http://willcoxcorvette.com/advanced_...rds=windshield
http://willcoxcorvette.com/advanced_...rds=windshield
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We have the weatherstrips if you need them. They are CRC brand.
http://willcoxcorvette.com/advanced_...rds=windshield
http://willcoxcorvette.com/advanced_...rds=windshield
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Make sure your windshield guy removes the entire windshield from the car. Actually make sure your windshield guy knows how to do a solid Axle Corvette windshield, they are in a class of their own. I learned how to fit and install because everyone in the business where I am did not know what to do. Out of all the jobs on an early Corvette it has to be the worst.
oWEN
PS there is a gasket under the frame to the body you may want to replace as well.
oWEN
PS there is a gasket under the frame to the body you may want to replace as well.
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Make sure your windshield guy removes the entire windshield from the car. Actually make sure your windshield guy knows how to do a solid Axle Corvette windshield, they are in a class of their own. I learned how to fit and install because everyone in the business where I am did not know what to do. Out of all the jobs on an early Corvette it has to be the worst.
oWEN
PS there is a gasket under the frame to the body you may want to replace as well.
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PS there is a gasket under the frame to the body you may want to replace as well.
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Well now I'm totally PO'ed. Evidently the same truck that got my windshield sprayed rocks across my front hood surround!
I don't even know if my faded Honduras Maroon can be matched and blended to repair this. I am NOT ready for a while paint job over these chips. Anybody care to offer an opinion if this can be made to look decent ?
I don't even know if my faded Honduras Maroon can be matched and blended to repair this. I am NOT ready for a while paint job over these chips. Anybody care to offer an opinion if this can be made to look decent ?
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Well now I'm totally PO'ed. Evidently the same truck that got my windshield sprayed rocks across my front hood surround!
I don't even know if my faded Honduras Maroon can be matched and blended to repair this. I am NOT ready for a while paint job over these chips. Anybody care to offer an opinion if this can be made to look decent ?
I don't even know if my faded Honduras Maroon can be matched and blended to repair this. I am NOT ready for a while paint job over these chips. Anybody care to offer an opinion if this can be made to look decent ?
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My windshield guy is also a body man/painter and had an impressive shop so I'll get his advice...he said he could "...send a sample off" of my paint to get an exact match (not sure what that means)...it'll work out I'm sure.
Just a real PITA to now have to deal with these issues after finally getting out of 'engine hell' over the past months...
Just a real PITA to now have to deal with these issues after finally getting out of 'engine hell' over the past months...
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I just use touch up paint on my chips, it works pretty well, make sure you use a slightly darker color than your paint if you can't match exactly and they won't be as noticable as if you use a slightly lighter color.
I actually use black, as my candy paint has a black base coat and the balck fades into the paint pretty well, attempts at using darker red metallics showed up more pronounced on my paint
You are going to get rock chips if you drive your car, having the front repainted evertime you get a chip is going to get expensive, get your insurnace cancelled, or is a sign of OCD.
Doug
I actually use black, as my candy paint has a black base coat and the balck fades into the paint pretty well, attempts at using darker red metallics showed up more pronounced on my paint
You are going to get rock chips if you drive your car, having the front repainted evertime you get a chip is going to get expensive, get your insurnace cancelled, or is a sign of OCD.
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I've touched up a bunch of stuff already Doug (don't all vette owners have OCD?)....even chips on the front; but this one is really bad...I'll see what my windshield/body guy says...if its a big deal then I'll touch it up. I have used this little kit with great success:
http://www.langka.com/complete-paint...pair-p-30.html. If you can get a close color match this setup really can make a repair d@mn near invisible.
I have been through several shades of Maroon to try to match the paint and darker actually looks pretty bad on this particular car....that's what's got me so annoyed.
http://www.langka.com/complete-paint...pair-p-30.html. If you can get a close color match this setup really can make a repair d@mn near invisible.
I have been through several shades of Maroon to try to match the paint and darker actually looks pretty bad on this particular car....that's what's got me so annoyed.
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