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sixbangr · 05-10-2010, 04:39 PM

I have a '63 and have been looking up prices from venders and on ebay. Pretty much at least double compared to a '64. I just checked Safelite auto glass. The '63 is only $274 installed, the '64 is $224 installed. Guess it is no big deal after all.

Tx Firefighter · 05-10-2010, 05:03 PM

Just beware if you try and save money by doing the labor yourself that the 60-63 ones are pretty nerve wracking to install. I can do a 64 and newer windshield while eating a pizza and sending a text on my cell phone, but the wrap around ones make me need to drink.

frmula505 · 05-10-2010, 05:23 PM

What he said. I had them install the one on my 60 after reading the horror stories here, and from my brother (he runs a body shop, and was gonna install it for me). They are so expensive from most the vendors, that the price I got was pretty close to what just the windshield would have costed me. I got it installed for $230.

mbgmike · 05-10-2010, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

Just beware if you try and save money by doing the labor yourself that the 60-63 ones are pretty nerve wracking to install. I can do a 64 and newer windshield while eating a pizza and sending a text on my cell phone, but the wrap around ones make me need to drink.

Try a 1960 t-bird

they wrap around and curve to a flat horizontally on the top.

mbgmike · 05-10-2010, 05:40 PM

Last time we had one done ( I don't do them anymore) we had Benswangers do it. $160.00, $30.install

**slepysal** · 05-10-2010, 09:43 PM

'Round here 250.00 is the avrg going rate. Shops moan when they hear wrap around winshield!!

LostMy65 · 07-09-2011, 03:32 AM

what's it costing now for the 64-66 ?
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Rich 5150 69 · 07-09-2011, 03:36 AM

Safelight for me was $260, in my driveway.

1964c-10 · 07-09-2011, 04:30 AM

just put glass in my '64 last week.
front glass- $100
seal- $30
me and dad screwing w/ it for 2hrs- Priceless

lol!

Indian113 · 07-09-2011, 07:22 AM

you had to do it 1 handed didn't you?

LostMy65 · 07-09-2011, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Rich 5150 69

Safelight for me was $260, in my driveway.

60-63 or 64-66?
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1964c-10 · 07-09-2011, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Indian113

you had to do it 1 handed didn't you?

yup! we did it with 3 hands

(my right hand is broken)

**nbrfd007** · 07-09-2011, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Rich 5150 69

Safelight for me was $260, in my driveway.

Hows the quality of the Safelight Windshield?
Thanks,
Tim

wlevick · 07-13-2011, 07:10 PM

I wouldn't put it in myself for twice that! Just watching the guys put the windshield in my ''65 was bad enough!!!

05-10-2010, 04:39 PM	#1
sixbangr Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Texarkana, Texas Posts: 261	windshield replacement I have a '63 and have been looking up prices from venders and on ebay. Pretty much at least double compared to a '64. I just checked Safelite auto glass. The '63 is only $274 installed, the '64 is $224 installed. Guess it is no big deal after all. __________________ 1961 Apache short step. Last edited by sixbangr; 05-10-2010 at 04:39 PM.

05-10-2010, 05:03 PM	#2
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: windshield replacement Just beware if you try and save money by doing the labor yourself that the 60-63 ones are pretty nerve wracking to install. I can do a 64 and newer windshield while eating a pizza and sending a text on my cell phone, but the wrap around ones make me need to drink. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

05-10-2010, 05:23 PM	#3
frmula505 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico Posts: 456	Re: windshield replacement What he said. I had them install the one on my 60 after reading the horror stories here, and from my brother (he runs a body shop, and was gonna install it for me). They are so expensive from most the vendors, that the price I got was pretty close to what just the windshield would have costed me. I got it installed for $230. __________________ 1961 GMC Suburban Custom 1969 Short wide project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=535479 (SOLD) 1959 Apache fleetside (frame off in progress) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=348746 1960 Apache short/narrow shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=350780 (SOLD) 1951 Plymouth leadsled project 2005 Corvette conv. Procharged 1969 Corvette stingray 2006 Cadillac XLR-V 1950 Oldsmobile 98 custom project

05-10-2010, 05:40 PM	#5
mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	Re: windshield replacement Last time we had one done ( I don't do them anymore) we had Benswangers do it. $160.00, $30.install

05-10-2010, 09:43 PM	#6
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: windshield replacement 'Round here 250.00 is the avrg going rate. Shops moan when they hear wrap around winshield!! __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

07-09-2011, 03:32 AM	#7
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,530	Re: windshield replacement what's it costing now for the 64-66 ? 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

07-09-2011, 03:36 AM	#8
Rich 5150 69 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Galt, Calif Posts: 2,437	Re: windshield replacement Safelight for me was $260, in my driveway. __________________ `64 C10 vortec 350/350/373 posi `69 RS/SS 350/350/308 `37 Ford 406/350/324 traclock `68 Dart 370/904/323 suregrip

07-09-2011, 04:30 AM	#9
1964c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: State Center, IA Posts: 212	Re: windshield replacement just put glass in my '64 last week. front glass- $100 seal- $30 me and dad screwing w/ it for 2hrs- Priceless lol! __________________ 2003 Serria K1500 1998 Camaro 1964 C10 long fleetside bed, small back window, 3 on the tree 1964 C20 custom cab, long fleetside bed, big back window, 4 on the floor Disclaimer- anything posted is only based on my personal experience, opinions, and advice given by others. There are no implied or written warranties or guarantees with anything posted on this website.

07-09-2011, 07:22 AM	#10
Indian113 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Monroe,Iowa Posts: 4,370	Re: windshield replacement you had to do it 1 handed didn't you?

07-13-2011, 07:10 PM	#14
wlevick Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Saint Petersburg, Florida Posts: 117	Re: windshield replacement I wouldn't put it in myself for twice that! Just watching the guys put the windshield in my ''65 was bad enough!!!



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