Windshield
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 9,036
Likes: 13
From: Edmonton AB
Have a look at some past threads.
There is a post in 2003 that itemizes parts and gives price
estimates as of '03.
There is a post here that itemizes parts and gives the current
price as per gmpartsdirect.com two months ago.
I didn't reread all the posts but I expect there were suggestions
that you can get new glass installed for less than $200, out the
door. Well, perhaps you can.
This thread has a compelling post at the end as to why it is better
to have the job done properly
These are just a taste of the threads on windshields that are out
there.
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There is a post in 2003 that itemizes parts and gives price
estimates as of '03.
There is a post here that itemizes parts and gives the current
price as per gmpartsdirect.com two months ago.
I didn't reread all the posts but I expect there were suggestions
that you can get new glass installed for less than $200, out the
door. Well, perhaps you can.
This thread has a compelling post at the end as to why it is better
to have the job done properly
These are just a taste of the threads on windshields that are out
there.
.
Race Director
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 11,608
Likes: 780
From: Eustis ( Area 51 Bat Cave ) Fl
On my 86 when the windshield was replaced they didnt remove and replace the windshield weatherstrip retainers correctly and water leaks into the floor, you know that leak that drips off the dash cornor into the floor well, yea, in most cases this is where it comes from,
If u get your windshield done be sure the shop knows vettes, lots of trim and weather seals should be replaced if the job is done right.
Cheers,
P.
If u get your windshield done be sure the shop knows vettes, lots of trim and weather seals should be replaced if the job is done right.
Cheers,
P.
Team Owner
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 20,290
Likes: 239
From: Summerland B.C. Canada
Originally Posted by HOOBS
Is it true that you need the new molding when they replace the windshield? And is it really 400 bucks?
A day after i got the car back, i get a call from Speedy saying that my insurance company says the trim is not a required item and that i owe them something like $600.
I talked to the manager the next day and told him it's their fault, not mine, and he can take the trim off and put my old stuff back on. I also warned him that if he fu***d up the new weatherstrip in any way, i will make him replace it. He came to the conclusion that he better just leave things be and that he would deal with the matter.
Is an insurance company covering the replacement ??
Race Director
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 14,115
Likes: 932
From: Fremont Ca
2022 C4 of the Year Finalist - Modified
The trim can be damaged if some hack removes it not knowing how its done and a little advise,if the glass shop nicks,scratches the windshield frame,it can become a source of rust.The best glass is OEM,Safelite is junk from what I hear.I did mine about 6 months ago,not a fun job and I did find rust in the windshield frame and I live in Ca.
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 2,699
Likes: 2
From: The Black Hole LA
I just had mine done yesterday. They tried to save the weather stripping, and I was watching the guy and he was being very careful, but it did tear. I wasn't upset, it was starting to dryrot and crack anyway. So he is coming back to the house today with the weatherstriping to put it on. Total price on the windshield and weatherstriping is going to be ~$325 installed. $175 for glass and $125 for seal, + tax ect.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 6,130
Likes: 2
From: seattle WA
When I had my windshield replaced-first they cleaned the trim-didn't need to be replaced, it's just easier for them to replace it than clean it.
Second, they put in an after market gasket-it was real firm and leaked, they agreed to replace it with an OEM gasket-at their expense, the OEM is about $250.-sounds like their ripping you.The windshield, gasket and labor was around $500.
Second, they put in an after market gasket-it was real firm and leaked, they agreed to replace it with an OEM gasket-at their expense, the OEM is about $250.-sounds like their ripping you.The windshield, gasket and labor was around $500.