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Nov 20, 2011 | 07:15 PM

mytbtruck

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From: Sandy Run SC

Windshield Replaced

I finally got me a new windshield. Insurance paid for labor and the part. Probably more scared to drive it now.

Nov 20, 2011 | 08:50 PM

carnut122

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Wow, that looks great. It makes me wish I put in a new one instead of recycling mine.

Nov 20, 2011 | 11:21 PM

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I've always loved the look of new glass. That looks great! Enjoy!

Nov 20, 2011 | 11:50 PM

51PanelMan

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Such a beautiful truck, but no stainless trim around the windshield?

Nov 21, 2011 | 12:18 AM

ALBUQ F-1

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Did one of the major glass shops actually carry the glass, or did you order it? I'm in dire need of a new windshield but waiting til after I try out my wipers, don't want scratches on new glass.

Nov 21, 2011 | 06:17 AM

HILLBILLY BOB

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What a nice truck.what are the seats out of? what did you do with the gas tank ?

Nov 21, 2011 | 08:46 AM

mytbtruck

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From: Sandy Run SC

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Originally Posted by ALBUQ F-1

Did one of the major glass shops actually carry the glass, or did you order it? I'm in dire need of a new windshield but waiting til after I try out my wipers, don't want scratches on new glass.

I checked with a local glass shop and they could cut me one if I had a pattern. I ordered one from LMC Truck and kept the old one for a pattern if I ever need one again. The way windshields get damaged I feel sure I will need one again.

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Nov 21, 2011 | 05:36 PM

rhopper

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From: peyton, colorado

When I bought my glass a few months ago, none of the local shops seemed to want my business. LMC was cheap, and it was here in a sturdy box a few days later.

Nov 21, 2011 | 07:15 PM

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bobj49f2

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Quite a few years ago I broke my glass on a Friday night, I was planning on going to a show on Sunday. I called around on Saturday and none of the auto glass wanted anything to do with me. All they wanted to sell was packaged glass for newer cars. I ended up going to a shower door company and they had no problem cutting a windshield out of the proper safety glass. I had it by 12 noon on that Saturday. The auto glass places, at least in my area, just want to pull and install new glass. I suppose there's a lot less labor involved in pulling a piece of pre-made glass out of a box and gluing into place.

BTW, nice windshield. You said insurance handled it, what happened?

Nov 22, 2011 | 05:20 PM

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mytbtruck

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Thanks, It was just a small rock knocked a chip out of it. It was the second time it happened. Second time I was on my way to a car show, bad luck. It was directly in front of the driver as they always are. I have full coverage with Haicock, I think that is how it is spelled, and they had no problem sending me the check. Only thing they asked was the mileage and where and when it happened. I wanted a tinted one but it was not legal here. I did check with a glass co. and they said if I had a pattern they could cut one. I did not get a price. I will have a pattern next time.