<VV> Windshields

[Roger Gault]

Stephen,

https://www.safelite.com

Just replaced the windshield on my '65 Convert last year.  Nice windshield,
blue band on top.  I love it.  My old one had 280,000 miles of sand pits in
it.  Driving into the sun was a nightmare.  Darn the bad luck, a passing
truck rocked it and it split.  ;-)

If the used windshield is not now cracked, it's likely it can be installed
without cracking it.  However, they CAN take a set (warp) sitting wrong in
the heat for years.  If it has, it'll probably crack either immediately or
after a few months.  Also, it's unlikely to be as nice looking as a new one.
Depends on your budget, but I'd recommend a new one.

Roger



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Stephen Upham" <contactsmu at sbcglobal.net>
To: "Virtual Vairs" <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Monday, October 01, 2007 10:13 PM
Subject: <VV> Windshields


> I got a windshield out of a '67 Monza coupe to use to replace my
> original which is cracked ( and the crack is growing).  The
> windshield was stored in the back seat area of an early '70s model
> Buick at the body shop after being extracted by the yard employees.
> When the body man opened the door to show me the windshield, I could
> swear that the tint at the top looked yellow or golden.  Was this the
> way they were made, or have the elements damaged it somehow?
> Also, are the used windshields prone to cracking to a greater degree
> than the new replacement windshields?  Are '65 windshields available
> as an after market accessory, or do I have to use a used replacement
> windshield?  Sorry for so many questions lately, but I want to get as
> close to right as possible on this body work, and the body work is
> progressing quickly.
>   Lastly, I can have the windshield installed for $65, but no
> guarantees that the glass won't break during the install.  They will
> only guarantee a new replacement windshield ($ ??): will need to talk
> to them (window installers) to see if they could locate a new
> replacement or if I would have to come up with it.
>
> Stephen Upham
> Dallas, Texas
> Corvaireum //
>
> Mid prod. #18732 -1965 Monza Hardtop 110
> Sierra Tan, originally (currently Copper, perhaps soon to return to
> original) - Saddle,
> PG, A/C, original AM/FM, clock, tint, oil bath air filter, vertical
> bumper guards,
> day/night mirror, rust free, w/ 77K
>
>
>
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