Hi Folks. I'm trying to get a windshield installed for my 1958 3200. I had two originals.
One was pretty clean but it had some delamination in the corners. I tried to install it, but it wasn't going in quite right. I left if for the night, and when I came back, driver side went foggy in the top and bottom delamination area, due to soapy water lubricant wicking up. So out it comes. The second one had a lot of wiper scratches (why couldn't someone just buy new wiper rubbers!). Installation was going better, but then I cracked it. My fault.
So I called the local auto glass supplier and they ordered me a new replacement. Professional installer could not get the windshield in, despite two attempts.
We compared the original windshield to the new one, and it's 1/8" taller in the center, and 3/8" wider at the corners than my original. He's going to try and order in another new windshield from a different supplier, and try to get a gasket from Premier, who he says makes the best gaskets. (mine came from Classic or LMC, not sure).
So does anyone have any original windshields that can be measured as a comparison to my originals? Mine is 58 3/8" bottom corner to corner, and 18" tall.
Anyone else have problems getting a windshield installed ?
John.
When God gives any man wealth and possessions, and enables him to enjoy them, to accept his lot and be happy in his work�this is a gift of God. He seldom reflects on the days of his life, because God keeps him occupied with gladness of heart. Ecclesiastes 5:19-20
My windshield supplier (Novus Auto Glass in Sarnia, ON) really had a hard time getting a good new windshield. They went through 5 different windshields and all were defective in one way or another. Off spec dimensions, scratches, nicks, etc. Each was sent back one after another. Finally they found a different supplier, which had a different manufacturers windshield. Still from China though. This one was just fine. Went in quick and easy, and fits fine. Overall, took 3 months to finally get a windshield. I was getting very worried that I had really warped the windshield opening when I replaced the GMC dash with my Chevrolet dash. But it looks like that was not my problem. Now I just need to scrap my old delaminating windshield.
When God gives any man wealth and possessions, and enables him to enjoy them, to accept his lot and be happy in his work�this is a gift of God. He seldom reflects on the days of his life, because God keeps him occupied with gladness of heart. Ecclesiastes 5:19-20
