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Does anyone know of a source for replacemet windshields? Need one for my 66 W300.

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martin1953 wrote:Does anyone know of a source for replacemet windshields? Need one for my 66 W300.

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Check with your local auto glass supplier. They should be
able to set you up. :2cents
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I just had mine replaced. Unfortunately all that was available was an XYG glass which isn't the best but is better than a cracked one. If you can try to get a PGW or Pilkington they are a better glass. If all else fails there are several sellers on eBay.

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Search up top. XYG does suck. Pilkington should still be available. PPG is probably scarce at this point.

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wally426ci wrote:Search up top. XYG does suck. Pilkington should still be available. PPG is probably scarce at this point.
Why isn't XYG any good? What is the problem with them? I saved a windshield out of one of my parts trucks for a spare... but I HOPE I never need it!
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Hey Jim, they are a lot thinner than the factory glass. :salut

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wally426ci wrote:Hey Jim, they are a lot thinner than the factory glass. :salut
Thanks, I didn't know that! so.... stay away from snowflakes? HAHA!! :lol:

I don't know how true this is, but I've heard that OLDER glass gets brittle with age. So, just how "strong" are original windshields I wonder. :thinking
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i just had mine replaced by safelite. it is a pgw. mine was completely covered by insurance, but i believe the total price was $253 with rubber and installation.

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Key word insurance they work for next to free for them and usually give a 50% discount on the glass! Call as just a regular guy looking to have it replaced and see what the quote is. I'm sure you'll be surprised!

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I got ahold of a few shops today and 3 wouldn't do one for my '68. 2 shops will. I ordered gaskets from Clester's (front and back), they should be here next week ($137 shipped to my house). Both my windows leak badly. The shop is gonna charge me $300 for new windshield and install front and back.

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