'86 windshield
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From: audubon pa
'86 windshield
Has anyone ever had the windshield replaced on a '86 coupe? I inadvertently left a tool at the base of the windshield while working on the car and when I closed the hood, it cracked the windshield. I contacted my local mobile windshield company and was told they would install the windshield for $288 + $200 for a moulding. I asked which moulding and it sounded like the windshield/A pillar weather strip. Is it required to remove the weather strip to replace the windshield? I understand from Corvette Central that the windshield is just layed in a sealed as any other unit.
Any comments will be greatly appreciated!!!
Any comments will be greatly appreciated!!!
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From: Summerland B.C. Canada
"the moulding" could be the black metal trim on the outside or the weatherstrip. They were both an arm and a leg when i had my windshield replaced.
My glass installers book said that the weatherstrip and trim are to be replaced with the windshield. I have read here that some have got away with reusing one or both.
Glad i had good insurance
My glass installers book said that the weatherstrip and trim are to be replaced with the windshield. I have read here that some have got away with reusing one or both.
Glad i had good insurance
