What windshield should choose?
#1
What windshield should choose?
Hi guys.
I have to change the front windshield on my '71 olds 442.
I'm going to start the process with the insurance, but I would like to know which of the ones you indicate the car came from the factory with, since they give me 3 options, green, somewhat darkened with the gray bezel, and clear.
I'll tell you where I've seen them: https://www.opgi.com/window/glass/wi...t-ch27021.html
These would be to send to Miami and from there to Spain.
If you know of any other website where the price and quality improves, tell me, since I don't know many websites of this type.
I was reading, and for the trim to fit correctly it would be important to buy a glass with the thickness as close as possible to the original so that the trims fit perfectly.
Thanks.
Regards
I have to change the front windshield on my '71 olds 442.
I'm going to start the process with the insurance, but I would like to know which of the ones you indicate the car came from the factory with, since they give me 3 options, green, somewhat darkened with the gray bezel, and clear.
I'll tell you where I've seen them: https://www.opgi.com/window/glass/wi...t-ch27021.html
These would be to send to Miami and from there to Spain.
If you know of any other website where the price and quality improves, tell me, since I don't know many websites of this type.
I was reading, and for the trim to fit correctly it would be important to buy a glass with the thickness as close as possible to the original so that the trims fit perfectly.
Thanks.
Regards
#2
None of the repro glass is the same thickness as OEM. If you install it with urethane as per the OEM process (as opposed to butyl tape) then you can vary the height of the glass in the pinchweld using glass setting blocks to ensure the trim fits correctly. Also, I would suggest getting glass from Auto City Classic.
#3
https://www.pilkington.com/en/us/aut...automotive-agr
Color is your choice.
If its a factory A/C car the green with blue shade was mandatory, part of the A02 glass package
Otherwise a tinted windshield by its self would be an option (A01).
Base equipment was clear. Dont think smoke was a 71 option.
What color is the windshield now?
As Joe mentioned make sure which ever installation method is used the overall height stacks up correctly so the trim installs at the correct height.
Measure the height now before you remove the windshield.
Once the windshield is removed carefully inspect the the windshield channel and cowl under the wiper arm stainless trim.
Fix any rust before re-installation of the new windshield.If not it will leak.Do not rely on the glass shop to fix rust holes.They will just fill it with calk....not correct.
Purchase a trim clip kit. Nice to have on hand as some will be broken or already missing.
https://www.fusickautomotiveproducts...?number=WMC682
Color is your choice.
If its a factory A/C car the green with blue shade was mandatory, part of the A02 glass package
Otherwise a tinted windshield by its self would be an option (A01).
Base equipment was clear. Dont think smoke was a 71 option.
What color is the windshield now?
As Joe mentioned make sure which ever installation method is used the overall height stacks up correctly so the trim installs at the correct height.
Measure the height now before you remove the windshield.
Once the windshield is removed carefully inspect the the windshield channel and cowl under the wiper arm stainless trim.
Fix any rust before re-installation of the new windshield.If not it will leak.Do not rely on the glass shop to fix rust holes.They will just fill it with calk....not correct.
Purchase a trim clip kit. Nice to have on hand as some will be broken or already missing.
https://www.fusickautomotiveproducts...?number=WMC682
#4
None of the repro glass is the same thickness as OEM. If you install it with urethane as per the OEM process (as opposed to butyl tape) then you can vary the height of the glass in the pinchweld using glass setting blocks to ensure the trim fits correctly. Also, I would suggest getting glass from Auto City Classic.
Thanks for your comment Joe. I'm looking at the website you recommend, it seems that the windshield comes with the integrated antenna, which is what I'm looking for.
Do you think that the windshields that this page has are better than the one I have checked on opgi?
Thanks in advance.
Regards
#5
https://www.pilkington.com/en/us/aut...automotive-agr
Color is your choice.
If its a factory A/C car the green with blue shade was mandatory, part of the A02 glass package
Otherwise a tinted windshield by its self would be an option (A01).
Base equipment was clear. Dont think smoke was a 71 option.
What color is the windshield now?
As Joe mentioned make sure which ever installation method is used the overall height stacks up correctly so the trim installs at the correct height.
Measure the height now before you remove the windshield.
Once the windshield is removed carefully inspect the the windshield channel and cowl under the wiper arm stainless trim.
Fix any rust before re-installation of the new windshield.If not it will leak.Do not rely on the glass shop to fix rust holes.They will just fill it with calk....not correct.
Purchase a trim clip kit. Nice to have on hand as some will be broken or already missing.
https://www.fusickautomotiveproducts...?number=WMC682
Color is your choice.
If its a factory A/C car the green with blue shade was mandatory, part of the A02 glass package
Otherwise a tinted windshield by its self would be an option (A01).
Base equipment was clear. Dont think smoke was a 71 option.
What color is the windshield now?
As Joe mentioned make sure which ever installation method is used the overall height stacks up correctly so the trim installs at the correct height.
Measure the height now before you remove the windshield.
Once the windshield is removed carefully inspect the the windshield channel and cowl under the wiper arm stainless trim.
Fix any rust before re-installation of the new windshield.If not it will leak.Do not rely on the glass shop to fix rust holes.They will just fill it with calk....not correct.
Purchase a trim clip kit. Nice to have on hand as some will be broken or already missing.
https://www.fusickautomotiveproducts...?number=WMC682
I couldn't tell you what color it is, the top bezel seems brown but it may have lost color over the years, I'll leave you some photos to see what you think.
Regards
#6
Why are you replacing it? I dont see cracks. I do see wiper scratches. A good glass shop can buff those out if not too deep.
Eastwood makes a glass polish kit.
The browning is normal aging. It was once a shade of blue. Likely the OEM windshield. Can you see the DOT date code?
Eastwood makes a glass polish kit.
The browning is normal aging. It was once a shade of blue. Likely the OEM windshield. Can you see the DOT date code?
#7
Hello.
Thanks for your comment Joe. I'm looking at the website you recommend, it seems that the windshield comes with the integrated antenna, which is what I'm looking for.
Do you think that the windshields that this page has are better than the one I have checked on opgi?
Thanks in advance.
Regards
Thanks for your comment Joe. I'm looking at the website you recommend, it seems that the windshield comes with the integrated antenna, which is what I'm looking for.
Do you think that the windshields that this page has are better than the one I have checked on opgi?
Thanks in advance.
Regards
#9
After a foolish attempt to buff out scratches in my door glass (which resulted in damage far worse than the original scratches) I bought new door and quarter glass from Auto City Classic. I was very satisfied with the quality of the glass and everything seems to fit well. For my windshield I decided to let my local glass installer source the glass and install it. I too have the tinted band with in-glass antenna; the part number for the windshield they provided is DW00752GBNNCOM, i'm not sure of the manufacturer name.
Rodney
Rodney
#10
Why are you replacing it? I dont see cracks. I do see wiper scratches. A good glass shop can buff those out if not too deep.
Eastwood makes a glass polish kit.
The browning is normal aging. It was once a shade of blue. Likely the OEM windshield. Can you see the DOT date code?
Eastwood makes a glass polish kit.
The browning is normal aging. It was once a shade of blue. Likely the OEM windshield. Can you see the DOT date code?
I tell you.
I was going to clean up some areas under the windshield, and I also wanted to polish it because it has a lot of pits. When I took it to a workshop specialized in glass, they told me that those pits are very deep and could not be removed with polishing, so they recommended replacing it.
Honestly, when I have the sun in front of me it is difficult for me to see correctly because of those peaks.
I'll add a photo of the only silkscreen I've seen. What you see in the image is not dust, it is the pitting that I have mentioned, the entire windshield is practically the same.
Regards
#11
#12
#13
Después de un tonto intento de pulir los rayones en el vidrio de mi puerta (lo que resultó en daños mucho peores que los rayones originales), compré puertas y cuartos de vidrio nuevos en Auto City Classic. Quedé muy satisfecho con la calidad del vidrio y todo parece encajar bien. Para mi parabrisas, decidí dejar que mi instalador de vidrio local obtuviera el vidrio y lo instalara. Yo también tengo la banda teñida con antena de cristal; El número de pieza del parabrisas que proporcionaron es DW00752GBNNCOM, no estoy seguro del nombre del fabricante.
Rodney
Rodney
As I mentioned, I may have bought it at Auto City Classic, if it has worked well for you it should work well for me.
I will tell you as soon as I place the order and receive the windshield, I hope there are no problems on the way
Thanks
#15
That windshield is SHOT. Does the car warrant a “authentic” repo printed windshield? More importantly, does it matter to you? Unless I had a car that was “show quality,” nut & bolt resto, I would just have a glass guy come & remove the windshield & inspect the channels. If they’re good, have him install the new glass, if channels need work, leave it at calling him back when you’re ready for install.
I have seen so many broken windshields when boxes get opened it’s sickening. Glass guy simply goes to local warehouse, opens the box before he loads it in his van & neither of you have to deal with “SUPPLIZE(!)” when the box is opened. No damage claims, no returns, no repeats in the second round of the process.
Just my $.02.
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I have seen so many broken windshields when boxes get opened it’s sickening. Glass guy simply goes to local warehouse, opens the box before he loads it in his van & neither of you have to deal with “SUPPLIZE(!)” when the box is opened. No damage claims, no returns, no repeats in the second round of the process.
Just my $.02.
….
#16
That windshield is SHOT. Does the car warrant a “authentic” repo printed windshield? More importantly, does it matter to you? Unless I had a car that was “show quality,” nut & bolt resto, I would just have a glass guy come & remove the windshield & inspect the channels. If they’re good, have him install the new glass, if channels need work, leave it at calling him back when you’re ready for install.
I have seen so many broken windshields when boxes get opened it’s sickening. Glass guy simply goes to local warehouse, opens the box before he loads it in his van & neither of you have to deal with “SUPPLIZE(!)” when the box is opened. No damage claims, no returns, no repeats in the second round of the process.
Just my $.02.
….
I have seen so many broken windshields when boxes get opened it’s sickening. Glass guy simply goes to local warehouse, opens the box before he loads it in his van & neither of you have to deal with “SUPPLIZE(!)” when the box is opened. No damage claims, no returns, no repeats in the second round of the process.
Just my $.02.
….
#18
#19
Normally, companies that supply windshield do so only to the US, maybe Canada too, to send it to Europe I have spoken with a company to have it mounted in a maritime container, it is more tedious and there is a greater chance of having some mishap, but it is the only thing I can do.
Under the windshield I have to clean up the sheet metal, so I will surely have to remove it to get to the affected area. At the same time, since the windshield is uninstalled, we will clean up the dashboard so that it is in good shape for another 50 years.
Under the windshield I have to clean up the sheet metal, so I will surely have to remove it to get to the affected area. At the same time, since the windshield is uninstalled, we will clean up the dashboard so that it is in good shape for another 50 years.
#20
Hi guys.
I have been looking and it is possible that I will also add the rear windshield, I am not sure if I will need it or not, but since I am going to check the condition of the sheet metal under the front one I am also going to do it on the rear one.
I'm going to show you the two links for both products, let's see if you give me the ok, since I'm not sure if the rear is correct, the photo looks like the hardtop and not the windshield of the coupe, my 442 is a holiday coupe 1971.
Forward: https://www.autocityclassic.com/1968...tiac-2-door-ha
Rear: https://www.autocityclassic.com/1970...k-glass-b3998/
Thanks.
Regards
I have been looking and it is possible that I will also add the rear windshield, I am not sure if I will need it or not, but since I am going to check the condition of the sheet metal under the front one I am also going to do it on the rear one.
I'm going to show you the two links for both products, let's see if you give me the ok, since I'm not sure if the rear is correct, the photo looks like the hardtop and not the windshield of the coupe, my 442 is a holiday coupe 1971.
Forward: https://www.autocityclassic.com/1968...tiac-2-door-ha
Rear: https://www.autocityclassic.com/1970...k-glass-b3998/
Thanks.
Regards
#21
Hi guys.
I have just placed the order for the front and rear windshield, I will receive them in approximately a couple of months in Spain since the rear windshield is not in stock for another month, so I will have to mount it in the container in a month and approximately half.
I'll let you know when I receive it.
Regards
I have just placed the order for the front and rear windshield, I will receive them in approximately a couple of months in Spain since the rear windshield is not in stock for another month, so I will have to mount it in the container in a month and approximately half.
I'll let you know when I receive it.
Regards
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