Re: IML: 69 Windshield Replacement

["Frederick Joslin" <fljoslin@xxxxxxxx>]

Brand new from Harmon Autoglass http://www.harmonautoglassmn.com/ in Spokane.

I assume that the windshield is correct. I have not yet installed it. It certainly looks big enough and has the blue tint across the top..

I was aware of some rust on the front of the roof just back from the windshield. Repairing this rust was my goal when I started the project. The rust on the A pillars was a complete surprise to me as was the rust all the way across the rear deck under the fiberglass window insert. I have just about completed the body work including three patches in the rear deck, the rust on the roof, the holes around the frame and in the A pillars and replacing the filler in the seams on the top of the C-pillars.    

This was much more work than I expected and only allowed me to drive the car once this year and that was with no front or rear windshield and during that 4 mile drive to get gas one of the oil senders failed and I lost 4.5 quarts of oil.

The joys of old cars! I still love them though.  

----- Original Message -----
From: "john sadowski"
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Subject: Re: IML: 69 Windshield Replacement
Date: Sat, 16 Sep 2006 22:58:16 -0700

I know what you mean. Mine has quite a bit of rust along the top. Not sure about the tops of the pillars.

 

   Was that a new windshield for that price?. If I can get out of this anywhere near $300, I'd be more then happy.

John

----- Original Message -----

From: Frederick Joslin

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Sent: Saturday, September 16, 2006 9:10 AM

Subject: Re: IML: 69 Windshield Replacement

I purchased a windshield for my 69 2 door LeBaron from a local shop for $100.I have not put it in yet. I was quoted $179 installed.

Lots of rust under the vinyl roof that I had no idea about. The top of both A pillars was rusted out at the vinyl seam and there were rust holes all across the top of the window frame. Expect the worst and hope for the best. At least the windshield was not expensive.

Good luck

----- Original Message -----
From: "john sadowski"
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Subject: IML: 69 Windshield Replacement
Date: Fri, 15 Sep 2006 20:18:43 -0700

I drove my 69 to work a while back & got hit by a rock in the center of the windshield Since its been so hot here, I put it aside to fix later. Well now it has cracked all the way up & down.

   Has anyone replaced one of these recently? Did you run into any complications due to rust under the vinyl? Were you able to locate a windshield easily?

John

Fred Joslin

Fred Joslin