My windshield exploded today! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

sigshooter · 02-26-2012, 07:54 PM

So, my windshield was busted in my and I took today to change it out. I cut the rubber and got the old one out, I had a GM rubber that I bought some time back and went to install the new glass.... It was fighting me all the way ( I have put these in before, but it has been 25 years ago so I am no expert but have done it ) I gave it a lil bump with the palm of my hand while seating the bottom of it in and CRACK right up the middle. Then the darnest thing happened, I took it back out and it just exploded!!!! As soon as the thing left my hands and slammed onto the concrete driveway it just exploded, LOL!

Guess I will try another new windshield. Hope this one is more shatter proof he he

markeb01 · 02-26-2012, 09:01 PM

What a strange property. Who knew they would blow up when dropped on concrete!

sigshooter · 02-26-2012, 09:08 PM

I know right..... I figured it was junk anyways with the several cracks right up the middle, so when it came back out I just decided what the #@&# and let it go...... made me feel a lil better about breaking it.

Turkey · 02-26-2012, 09:31 PM

jeez. must've been japanese glass

1963c-10 · 02-27-2012, 09:42 AM

As thick as the glass is...your lucky it didnt crack the concrete...haha

neto · 02-27-2012, 09:49 AM

That is funny stuff. Made my day.

61_FL_Apache · 02-27-2012, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Turkey

jeez. must've been japanese glass

Chinese I bet!! Japanese make great optics.. well, at least for cameras.

LostMy65 · 02-27-2012, 12:08 PM

Make sure the new glass you buy has a lifetime warranty.
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C-10cutty · 02-28-2012, 07:22 AM

This is one of the reasons I haven't replaced the cracked windshield in my '62, along with the cost of a wrap-around and finding someone to put it in. I'll put up with the comments I'm sure to recieve.

scottofksu · 02-28-2012, 09:23 AM

Heck with it, just buy some goggles and go without...

02-26-2012, 07:54 PM	#1
sigshooter Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tahlequah, Ok Posts: 1,235	My windshield exploded today! So, my windshield was busted in my and I took today to change it out. I cut the rubber and got the old one out, I had a GM rubber that I bought some time back and went to install the new glass.... It was fighting me all the way ( I have put these in before, but it has been 25 years ago so I am no expert but have done it ) I gave it a lil bump with the palm of my hand while seating the bottom of it in and CRACK right up the middle. Then the darnest thing happened, I took it back out and it just exploded!!!! As soon as the thing left my hands and slammed onto the concrete driveway it just exploded, LOL! Guess I will try another new windshield. Hope this one is more shatter proof he he Attached Images __________________ 1965 long bed ( grandpas old truck ) 1964 long bed BBW Custom Cab 1966 Short stepside 1964 long bed 1965 long bed Custom Cab, factory air, V-8, powerglide

02-26-2012, 09:01 PM	#2
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: My windshield exploded today! What a strange property. Who knew they would blow up when dropped on concrete! __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

02-26-2012, 09:08 PM	#3
sigshooter Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tahlequah, Ok Posts: 1,235	Re: My windshield exploded today! I know right..... I figured it was junk anyways with the several cracks right up the middle, so when it came back out I just decided what the #@&# and let it go...... made me feel a lil better about breaking it. __________________ 1965 long bed ( grandpas old truck ) 1964 long bed BBW Custom Cab 1966 Short stepside 1964 long bed 1965 long bed Custom Cab, factory air, V-8, powerglide

02-26-2012, 09:31 PM	#4
Turkey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 427	Re: My windshield exploded today! jeez. must've been japanese glass __________________

02-27-2012, 09:42 AM	#5
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: My windshield exploded today! As thick as the glass is...your lucky it didnt crack the concrete...haha __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer

02-27-2012, 09:49 AM	#6
neto Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Madera, California Posts: 291	Re: My windshield exploded today! That is funny stuff. Made my day.

02-27-2012, 12:08 PM	#8
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,530	Re: My windshield exploded today! Make sure the new glass you buy has a lifetime warranty. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

02-28-2012, 07:22 AM	#9
C-10cutty Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Galesburg, Kansas Posts: 174	Re: My windshield exploded today! This is one of the reasons I haven't replaced the cracked windshield in my '62, along with the cost of a wrap-around and finding someone to put it in. I'll put up with the comments I'm sure to recieve.

02-28-2012, 09:23 AM	#10
scottofksu Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Omaha, Nebraska Posts: 437	Re: My windshield exploded today! Heck with it, just buy some goggles and go without... __________________ Travis' Tribute Truck - 65 C10 Frame Up Restoration http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=495073



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