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I am looking for a new windshield for my '72. LMC charges almost as much to ship as one costs (going to be over $300). Local shops can't find one.

Does anyone know of a good source? Thanks
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I would find a local shop that Can find one , then pay them to put it in.
Because if they break their windshield they wont charge you for a second one. :2cents:
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WarEagle » Sun Jan 08, 2017 10:33 pm

I am looking for a new windshield for my '72. LMC charges almost as much to ship as one costs (going to be over $300). Local shops can't find one.

Does anyone know of a good source? Thanks
You are surrounded by sources there in Alabama in the form of boneyards! Keep in mind that any windshield from 1967 to 1979 F-100 / F-150 /F-250 / F-350 will fit your truck. Can probably be bought for less than $50-use a new gasket with lots of soapy water and a 1/4" rope to install and you'll be fine. :thup:
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Yep - what Basketcase said. Find a good one at the wrecking yard, and take a sharp knife and cut around the gasket between the glass and body. If you don't want to put it in yourself, buy a new gasket and find a shop that will.
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Thanks, I appreciate the tips. I have not been able to find any used glass here in Montgomery. I'll have to expand my search. I have the old one out and have a new gasket, but I still may have someone else install it when I find one. The back glass is out also and it sure is a tight fit getting it back in. Might have to pay for that install also.

I'll keep calling around, maybe I'll get lucky.
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Back glass can be roped in safely because it's tempered .
The windshield is a laminated glass and can crack easy.
If you have a new gasket , especially with chrome , leave it to the pros.
Even the pros won't guarantee a used glass.
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cep62 wrote:Back glass can be roped in safely because it's tempered .
The windshield is a laminated glass and can crack easy.
If you have a new gasket , especially with chrome , leave it to the pros.
Even the pros won't guarantee a used glass.

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http://Www.safelite.com or just do a Internet search for your truck glass. There are many places that can get them. I wouldn't pay for that shipping.

The back window is very easy. I think I did one with my fingers and then at the end I used screwdrivers to get the rest of the rubber in.
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