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Jul 10, 2003 | 12:56 AM

insanegt1

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called to have my windshield replaced today. He said it is going to be $195.00 for the windshield. Then $50.00 inter molding. Then there is a foam seal on the inside of the windshield. Two of them at $200.00 apiece. $645.00 to replace the windshield. Where can a person buy the inter soft foam seals instead of the glass shop. Is there anything on these Vetts that doesn't take my paycheck every week??? :rant:

Jul 10, 2003 | 01:12 AM

Glasman66

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Re: windshield (insanegt1)

Relax

Call another shop.

I replace windshields ever day, if this guy is worth a grain of salt he can replace the shield without having to mess with the foam.

Jul 10, 2003 | 02:11 AM

speedracer1996

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Re: windshield (insanegt1)

:iagree:
The total bill on my 96 windsheild replacement came to 220.00. Try calling a large local corvette dealership. I called Corvette's of Houston and they gave me the number to the shop that did mine. That way you get an experienced guy who has a good rep with other corvette people.

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Jul 10, 2003 | 05:53 PM

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Re: windshield (insanegt1)

If you do the trim and/or the weatherstrip yourself, check out my installation guide w/photos at http://www.c4restore.com/frontws.htm

Jul 10, 2003 | 07:07 PM

oldace84

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Re: windshield (insanegt1)

Guess thats what they mean when they say "Corvette Tax".......
anyway seems fair enough.......but I would check out other places to do this ...
Just my simple thoughts......
Up to now nothing has been simple....and or cheap on my vette.....
But.................it sure has been fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Good Luck
tony
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Jul 10, 2003 | 11:45 PM

insanegt1

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Well calling the GM dealer and finding out who does there work payed off big time. So the advice was right on guys. $294.50 compleat out the door. Half what a glass shop wanted. And most of them had only done one or two Vetts in there life. and being a GM subcontractor gives me a good warrenty. :iagree: