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Does anyone know where I might find a replacement front windshield for my 86 M1008 . Because today children we learned that screwdrivers bounce.
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Any auto glass place can get them. Don' thow tools, just cuss like a sailer.
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HAHA! That sucks, by the way, its DU-mass(sounds french).
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Let's hear the story, now...
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Must have been a BIG screwdriver. LOL
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#$%^&*()_#$%
!@#$#@!#$%^&^%$#$%^ where can I throw this ??? oh how about the metal right under the windshield . Because everything in my cucv is killing me . AAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH$%^&*&^%$#$%^&*#@!@@$*((*
I think that's how it went. This is how I learned that screwdrivers bounce off metal and... make broken glass
It's really out to get me......
Why is it that everything I touch today either breaks or seems to stop working properly? Of course right before the end of the year when Im supposed to have it inspected by, and my buddies that said I could count on them have not been there except to make things worse when they were there. and me not being a mechanic. UGH !!!!! ARGH !!!
!@#$#@!#$%^&^%$#$%^ where can I throw this ??? oh how about the metal right under the windshield . Because everything in my cucv is killing me . AAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH$%^&*&^%$#$%^&*#@!@@$*((*I think that's how it went. This is how I learned that screwdrivers bounce off metal and... make broken glass
It's really out to get me......
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F@#$% #$@$% right LOLAt least we are known for something.
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I think I paid $65 for the last 80's Chevy windshield , I bought. It was a blem(antenna wire sags). Call a local wholesaler for a blem, if you are going to install it yourself.
I think I paid $65 for the last 80's Chevy windshield , I bought. It was a blem(antenna wire sags). Call a local wholesaler for a blem, if you are going to install it yourself.
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Windshield glass is covered under comprehensive on your insurance policy. They have trucks come out and replace it for free all you have to do is sign the replacement form. 
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Problem being I don't have, can't afford comprehensive insurance. Basic Haggerty. $111 per yearWindshield glass is covered under comprehensive on your insurance policy. They have trucks come out and replace it for free all you have to do is sign the replacement form.
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thats what i was going to say......Windshield glass is covered under comprehensive on your insurance policy. They have trucks come out and replace it for free all you have to do is sign the replacement form.
accidents happen........
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I've been there right with you!! The last time, the screw driver stuck perfectly in my tool box lid. I've never been so glad that something I threw didn't bounce!!!
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Watch shutting your doors. I broke about 7 driver door windows, even when I was not mad at something. I never had to replace my windshield, but I do now the ones with the antennas in them are pricey, if you want that.
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Luckily for you, that is the cheapest new windshield known to man. I don't think you would ever find a cheaper truck to replace the windshield on.
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Yep, shop around--get your own glass and install it yourself.The Chevy's of that era are one of the easiest to put in.The glass place should be able to get you the tools you need-they are cheap.
Start by pulling out the center "lock" strip out of the gasket(rubber). Then use the plastic stick(tool #1) and slide it around the opening, both between the rubber and the glass and the rubber and the metal to get everthing loose. Then put on some GOOD safety GOGGLES. Climb in the cab sit down ,put feet up to the w/s and push GENTLY. Keep in mind when glass breaks, even safety glass (laminate) will shed small flakes and particles. These are SHARP and not good when popped into yer eyeball!!!!! The W/S will crack a little as you push it out usually.
Get some help to grab the W/S so it won't flop out of the opening and dent the hood! Don't drag it across your hood and scratch the paint.
Lay the old glass and rubber on your padded saw horses. Pull the rubber off the old glass. Take what ever time it takes to clean the channel in the rubber where the glass goes PERFECTLY.You leave a chunk of ANY glass bits in there you WILL get to do the job again as the new glass will crack from the debris stressing the edge. Watch out for finger sticking bits of glass while cleaning.
Put the rubber around the new W/S. Use masking tape to hold the gasket on the glass till you get the goodies placed in the opening. Take some thin rope/heavy string(about like clothesline) and wrap it around the outside edge of the W/S IN the groove. The loose ends of the rope should be at the bottom of the W/S and enough extra hanging out so you can grab them. Place the assy.in the bottom of the opening-push it down firmly and then start to push the glass into the opening .Pull the rope( both sides EQUALLY) while pushing the glass in GENTLY--do not get in a hurry use your plastic stick to help things along if needed. DO NOT use ANYTHING metal (screwdriver etc) with/on glass!!!!!!
Keep working the glass into position by pushing gently and evenly from bottom to top and pulling the rope to get the inside edge of the rubber into the inside of the cab. Once the works is in the hole --install the center lock strip back into the gasket with tool #2. Use the plastic stick to make sure the gasket is not caught or hung up someplace/somehow. Put tools away and go have a beer!
It helps if done on a warm day outside or inside a warm shop in winter. The rubber is softer and easier to work with. The hand cleaner GOOP works very well to help slick things up also.
Hope this helps, Jim
Start by pulling out the center "lock" strip out of the gasket(rubber). Then use the plastic stick(tool #1) and slide it around the opening, both between the rubber and the glass and the rubber and the metal to get everthing loose. Then put on some GOOD safety GOGGLES. Climb in the cab sit down ,put feet up to the w/s and push GENTLY. Keep in mind when glass breaks, even safety glass (laminate) will shed small flakes and particles. These are SHARP and not good when popped into yer eyeball!!!!! The W/S will crack a little as you push it out usually.
Get some help to grab the W/S so it won't flop out of the opening and dent the hood! Don't drag it across your hood and scratch the paint.
Lay the old glass and rubber on your padded saw horses. Pull the rubber off the old glass. Take what ever time it takes to clean the channel in the rubber where the glass goes PERFECTLY.You leave a chunk of ANY glass bits in there you WILL get to do the job again as the new glass will crack from the debris stressing the edge. Watch out for finger sticking bits of glass while cleaning.Put the rubber around the new W/S. Use masking tape to hold the gasket on the glass till you get the goodies placed in the opening. Take some thin rope/heavy string(about like clothesline) and wrap it around the outside edge of the W/S IN the groove. The loose ends of the rope should be at the bottom of the W/S and enough extra hanging out so you can grab them. Place the assy.in the bottom of the opening-push it down firmly and then start to push the glass into the opening .Pull the rope( both sides EQUALLY) while pushing the glass in GENTLY--do not get in a hurry use your plastic stick to help things along if needed. DO NOT use ANYTHING metal (screwdriver etc) with/on glass!!!!!!
Keep working the glass into position by pushing gently and evenly from bottom to top and pulling the rope to get the inside edge of the rubber into the inside of the cab. Once the works is in the hole --install the center lock strip back into the gasket with tool #2. Use the plastic stick to make sure the gasket is not caught or hung up someplace/somehow. Put tools away and go have a beer!
It helps if done on a warm day outside or inside a warm shop in winter. The rubber is softer and easier to work with. The hand cleaner GOOP works very well to help slick things up also.
Hope this helps, Jim
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Don't feel too bad, I broke my windshield off roading a couple of years ago. The road was blocked by a fallen tree and I THOUGHT I could fit between two trees next to the road. I didn't see that stubby little branch about five and a half feet up.
The cracking sound told me that I had also made a dumbass move.
The cracking sound told me that I had also made a dumbass move.
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