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Posted by: Trevorg7 Jul 12 2005, 09:40 AM

Ok, beautiful day here in the SF bay area so I drive my car to work and on 280 north at El Monte...Blam, a rock in the windshield. Crack is the size of a quarter and in the middle top near the rear view mirror. Picture is from my phone so my apologies for the quality.

So now I need a windshield for a '72, if that matters. Any leads or suggestions?

Thanks

Trevor

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Posted by: larryp Jul 12 2005, 09:48 AM

Good time to replace that rear view mirror with one that replaces the center visor mounts.

Posted by: markb Jul 12 2005, 09:52 AM

Also a good time to replace the rubber seal that goes between the dash & windshield. The only time you can get to it is when the windshield is out.

Posted by: Trevorg7 Jul 12 2005, 09:55 AM

larryp - I have not heard of that type of mirror. Do you have a picture and/or a link of where to buy?

Thanks

T

Posted by: Travis Neff Jul 12 2005, 10:04 AM

That can be repaired. Unless that rock chip is in your direct view of the road I would probably fix it vs. replacing it.

Posted by: larryp Jul 12 2005, 11:35 AM

Yes, you can get your mirror (see the "Resources" page) from our very own Dr. http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?act=ST&f=4&t=24383

I got mine from eBay from another, but it was more money and seemingly identical.

You can, by the way, replace that dash seal with the windshield in place but it is going to take you the better part of an afternoon.

Posted by: thomasotten Jul 12 2005, 01:05 PM

I just recieved my windshield yesterday. $260 plus shipping from AA (took them forever to ship, however). But it looks like a nice one. Solid, light grean tint, not banded. They are not PPG anymore, apparently they can't get them from PPG anymore. Made in Africa. I will be doing the upper dash and the rubber seal the same time. The rubber seal is pricy, if you want OEM.

Posted by: Jeroen Jul 12 2005, 02:09 PM

I'd see if they can just fix it first, before going for a new one