Windshield
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Drifting
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From: N.Y
Windshield
Who makes the best windshield for a 78? Is gm available? anyway got tired of looking at the crack in the windshield so I popped it out today. Bird cage is in very good shape so a little painting and I'm back in business.
Safety Car
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From: Carbondale Pa.
I dont really know which brand ,but I do know that you get what you pay for, dont go with a bargain price one because they are often cheaply made and have lots of distortion which will wind up being very annoying. Othe then that there aint nothing like a clear windshield to make driving more enjoyable,,,,,,other then a Corvette. Peace,,,Moosie
Safety Car
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From: Raleigh NC
A new windshield is one of the few parts your insurance company will pay for too. My thanks also to the dump truck driver that went off the road in front of me and tossed a rock directly through the center of the old windshield--you have caused my great joy (the new windshield) even though it wasn't your intention.
Team Owner
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It's not likely GM would have any, unless your parts man was able to find a cache of NOS somewhere. An automotive glass installer should be able to obtain one for you. Any Corvette salvage yards in your area?
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From: I can walk to MA
Only paid for in some states. My NH insurance has a deductible ($250).
Guess how much a windshield costs ... yup right around $250.
There are only a few brands of glass .... mine was PPG.
Ask the shop when getting a quote and they should tell you what they will use.
OEM glass was LOF brand ... Libby Owens Ford.
Guess how much a windshield costs ... yup right around $250.
There are only a few brands of glass .... mine was PPG.
Ask the shop when getting a quote and they should tell you what they will use.
OEM glass was LOF brand ... Libby Owens Ford.
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Drifting
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From: N.Y
Originally Posted by moosie982
I dont really know which brand ,but I do know that you get what you pay for, dont go with a bargain price one because they are often cheaply made and have lots of distortion which will wind up being very annoying. Othe then that there aint nothing like a clear windshield to make driving more enjoyable,,,,,,other then a Corvette. Peace,,,Moosie
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Drifting
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From: N.Y
Originally Posted by NHvette
Only paid for in some states. My NH insurance has a deductible ($250).
Guess how much a windshield costs ... yup right around $250.
There are only a few brands of glass .... mine was PPG.
Ask the shop when getting a quote and they should tell you what they will use.
OEM glass was LOF brand ... Libby Owens Ford.
Guess how much a windshield costs ... yup right around $250.
There are only a few brands of glass .... mine was PPG.
Ask the shop when getting a quote and they should tell you what they will use.
OEM glass was LOF brand ... Libby Owens Ford.
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Burning Brakes
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From: San Angelo TX
I prefer doing a w/s myself. Pro installers will cut corners sometimes. I cleaned up my w/s channel and used epoxy primer on it.
I went to a local glass shop here in Austin and got a PPG windshield for my '69. Got a 3/8 inch butyl tape kit and a tube of moisture-cured urethane w/s sealant. All this together with tax it was $160.
I went to a local glass shop here in Austin and got a PPG windshield for my '69. Got a 3/8 inch butyl tape kit and a tube of moisture-cured urethane w/s sealant. All this together with tax it was $160.
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Drifting
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From: N.Y
I'm doing the same thing. Getting ready to go outside and paint the frame right know. Looks like two votes for a PPG. Tomorrow I will go to a local shop and order a PPG. Thanks for all the input guy's Its back to sanding and painting for me.