<VV> Windshields

[Mark Corbin]

I had an NOS GM factory windshield in the box for many years before I got
it installed in my '67 convertable. That was was in the early 90's and
didn't have a bit of trouble with installation or since.

Just one piece of advice. Don't store windshields in any position but
upright. I once stored a used windshield horizontally, and it cracked in
half.

-Mark

> [Original Message]
> From: Frank DuVal <corvairduval at cox.net>
> Subject: Re: <VV> Windshields
>
> No ones guarentees a used glass not to break. OK, you caught me, I 
> haven't asked everyone! :-)  gggg
>
> New glass for lates is commonly available in the glass warehouse 
> distribution system.
>
> Used glass can be chipped along the edge when it was removed, and a 
> crack can run for these chips. This is why it is not guarenteed.
>
> New glass has not been sandblasted for 100,000 miles, therfore the view 
> is GREAT!
>
> Frank DuVal
>
> Stephen Upham wrote:
>
> >     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
> >
>