Windshield Replacement

[John C.]

Looking for a glass shop that could replace my windshield and door glass in my 59 I live in the sacamento ca area not really looking for acme glass company looking for a company that can do classic cars. Thank You John Clemens

[Peter C.]

Re: Windshield Replacement

I was going to ask the same question as I have a 67 coupe and would like to replace the rubber around the front windshield. I live in the bay area and have not found a shop that I feel comfortable with. Hopefully someone in our area will have a suggestion for us.

Peter Chase

[Dale S.]

Re: Windshield Replacement

Be careful, I got my 67 coupe windshield replaced in 1979. When I got it back the upper stainless moulding had been beat on with what they claimed a rubber mallet. It looked like a ball peen hammer to me. I went to the dealer and they had a original in stock. I installed it myself. I did get them to pay for it. Be careful. Dale

[Joe R.]

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John-Peter,

The C-1 replacement is a job for a professional in replacing C-1 windshields. They must have experience as it is no piece of cake. Wait and get a recommendation for a person in your area. Somebody will respond eventually.

The C-2 replacement is a piece of cake compared to the C-1. Most Corvette shops can do this without any problem. I would suggest that you get a new set of moulding clips from Paragon and supply them to the installer. Don't use anybody else for the clips. They are the ONLY supplier of correct clips for the C-2's.

JR

[Peter B.]

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John / Peter

I live in the Bay Area and have also had difficulty in finding a qualified restoration shop. After expanding my search to outlying areas I found a shop in Roseville, just north of Sacramento, Gearhead Garage, http://www.gearheadcars.com/

Pete

[Peter C.]

Re: Windshield Replacement

Dale, Joe, and Peter

Great advice and thanks. I have a good friend in Roseville and I will ask him to check our Gearhead garage.

Peter

[Peter B.]

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John,

I'm also going to be replacing my 67 windshield. I found this shop in Illinois that can provide correct, date coded glass for a large range of collector cars, including Corvettes, O.E.M. Glass, INC. http://www.oemglass.net/ . I haven't used them yet, just developing a list of resources before I get started. Gearhead Garage may have another source, just thought I'd pass this along if nothing else than to give you a source for price comparison.

Pete

[John C.]

Re: Windshield Replacement

Great info thanks

[Joe R.]

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John,

I'm also going to be replacing my 67 windshield. I found this shop in Illinois that can provide correct, date coded glass for a large range of collector cars, including Corvettes, O.E.M. Glass, INC. http://www.oemglass.net/ . I haven't used them yet, just developing a list of resources before I get started. Gearhead Garage may have another source, just thought I'd pass this along if nothing else than to give you a source for price comparison.

Pete

Pete,

OEM Glass is owned by Dale Smith, one of the original founders of Bloomington Gold. You can depend on Dale to deliver a great product and he will stand behind his work.

JR

[Peter B.]

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Joe Ray,

Thanks for the insight...I don't believe they mention that on their web site. I'll certainly be talking with them when the time comes.

Pete