I messed up big time
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Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2001
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From: Dyersburg TN
I messed up big time
I was trying to install the retainer clips for the small stainless trim at the top of the windshield , (the end clips on both sides were not holding the trim down) anyways these clips are probably installed before the windshield is installed ,well I cracked my windshield :banghead: top corner , crap! i'm hoping a glass company can use some epoxy and fix it.
Race Director
Joined: Mar 2001
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From: Living in the Hartland
Re: I messed up big time (Todbo)
The first corvette part I didn't feel sore after buying :eek: new windshield $180 installed , I kind of feel lucky on that one
Melting Slicks
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From: May help you? You can sure as hell try!
Re: I messed up big time (Todbo)
I just did the same. I managed to leave the window in during my entire restoration against the advice of friends who suggested I take it out. I knicked the edge of the glass backing out that same clip you mention. I didn't think anything of it until I noticed a crack in the window that started right where I knicked it.
check out http://www.windshields.net
This website does a search in your area to find who will sell at the lowest price.
I was able to find a replacement at a much more reasonable price this way than by calling around cold. Saved myself about $40.
check out http://www.windshields.net
This website does a search in your area to find who will sell at the lowest price.
I was able to find a replacement at a much more reasonable price this way than by calling around cold. Saved myself about $40.
Melting Slicks
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From: May help you? You can sure as hell try!
Re: I messed up big time (LemansBlue68)
Melting Slicks
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From: Eastern Connecticut
Re: I messed up big time (LemansBlue68)
When I had a new windshield installed on my 68 firebird ($150), they told me the clips go in before the windshield or risk chipping/cracking it. Joe
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2003
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From: Tempe AZ
Re: I messed up big time (Todbo)
I was trying to install the retainer clips for the small stainless trim at the top of the windshield , (the end clips on both sides were not holding the trim down)
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