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Mar 8, 2008 | 04:11 AM

icrman

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Windshields

In any thing newer than 1990. I've seen the so called professionals doing it.
And of course they don't care if they scratch or gouge the heck outa the body.
How many have done it?

Mar 9, 2008 | 05:32 AM

TexasGuy001

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I have never had an issue with having the local glass shop replace a windshield. We have probably had that done about 5 times over the last 20 years.

Mar 9, 2008 | 05:34 AM

pacrewchief

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Had one replaced about 5 years ago, the guy was a pro no scratches and cleaned up his mess.

Mar 9, 2008 | 03:36 PM

chipper

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17 years doing body work, have replaced more than I can count. Its not a big deal. Just take your time and be careful. The "professionals" will never get near one of my trucks.

Mar 9, 2008 | 06:45 PM

dan91ford150

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How would the average person do it? Most people are afraid to do such a job, is it in the scope of the average "driveway mechanic"?
What kind of tools do you need?
How do I remove a good one from the junk yard? What do I need to look for, and such...
This will help some of us out there, and I know it would help me (cracked too)
Thanks for any advice - Dan

Mar 9, 2008 | 10:14 PM

icrman

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Most never have an issue because they aren't watching, and just don't care. Personally I don't want it gouged or scratched. And that professional really only cares if it leaks or not, he knows that a gouge won't hurt a thing. I'm not talking about the outside that you can see getting hurt. Its the part inside you don't see.

Mar 9, 2008 | 11:39 PM

Animalistic

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Quote:

Originally Posted by icrman

I had a '67 T-bird for about 7 years before I sold it 2 years ago and got my first Ford truck. This was a show car; 428 engine and perfect inside and out (zero to trafic court in about six seconds).

Anyway, I got a chip in the windshield. I talked to other people at the car shows and found a local shop that could replace the window with an original N.O.S. (New Old Stock). My insurance covered it (full coverage) and the shop covered the deductable.

When I went to pick up the car, the rear view mirror was laying in the seat. The "Technician" told me it was bad and he could not put it back on. It was now broken in half in the glass. I went and talked to the manager and she said she would replace it.

Needless to say, parts for this car are not easy to come by. I found a stock mirror for $175.00. She ordered it and put it in.

The moral of the story is: If you need work done on your rig and you have to farm it out, go to a car show and ask around. They have more money in their cars then you do in your house.