Busted windshield
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Busted windshield
I tried to repair a small chip in my whindshield last night with disasterous results. It shattered. Now I need a new windshield, but I'm not sure were to start looking. the normal auto glas places say it's too old. Where would I look, and what is involved in installing one?
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I just bought a brand new LOF brand glass for mine last year. They are available new. Tell your glass guy to look it up. The number on mine says DW 602, I'm not sure if that is an engineering number or the actual part number.
In my opinion, the old glass is better. My 63 had a Carlite windshield and my 62 had a FoMoCo glass. This new LOF brand chips very easily. I had the original glass in my truck for the 25 years that I've owned it and when I painted the dash, I figured I'd replace the old sandblasted glass. It only took two days to aquire a big chip right in the driver's view.
I don't like this new glass, you could chip it with a dirty look.
In my opinion, the old glass is better. My 63 had a Carlite windshield and my 62 had a FoMoCo glass. This new LOF brand chips very easily. I had the original glass in my truck for the 25 years that I've owned it and when I painted the dash, I figured I'd replace the old sandblasted glass. It only took two days to aquire a big chip right in the driver's view.
I don't like this new glass, you could chip it with a dirty look.
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From: tujunga, calif
I just got a new one last year for my 1960, and got it for free, don't know what the laws are in Texas, but in Calif they have to replace it with no deductible..its some safety law, if possible tell them it happened on the hiway, something hit it......LOL
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From: Boulder Creek, Ca
About year ago had to replace windshield in 65. Shop initially said they were finding it difficult locating but eventually came up with one. In meantime, searched around, seems majority of Ford parts suppliers have discontinued them. Did find John's F100, out of Anaheim, Ca. had them, not sure if still carry them. May want to give them a call if having difficulty. (714)563-3100. Also wanted to replace rear window at same time but neither of us were able to locate. Cleaned the old one and installed. Found one recently in Pic n Pull salvage yard $20, now have a spare. Good luck
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I recently bought a new one from a Portland area glass shop for less than $100. I just made a few phone calls to different companies and walla!
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The front is still currently available in the LOF brand. The rear is not available new from anyone that I could find. If you come across a good non-scratched rear glass, grab it. Sooner or later, somebody is going to want one.
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From: Sun River St. George
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