I had my glass replaced for free due to the glass coverage I had on my auto
insurance policy years ago, and I didn't inquire about the quality options
available to me (figuring glass is glass). Well, with the 'new' glass installed,
the view was worse than with the big crack that the original glass had in it.
The replacement glass had little bubbles or inclusions in it EVERYwhere! It was
like it was pulled from a car in a windy, coastal locale, but the glass place
said it was new. I wanted to throw a rock through it for another replacement,
but replaced the whole car instead. INSIST on the best glass you can get. It's
worth the added cost.
Tom Volpe
'55-2
Monroe, Ct.
"Rob J." wrote:
> For what it is worth...the glass I got from Chevy Duty is starting to cloud
> already at the 3 year mark. My one side with the original glass is still
> clear as a bell. Apparently there ARE differing qualities.
>
> Rob
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Bill Broadway" <bcubed@vanhalen-irc.com>
> To: "Oletrucks" <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
> Cc: <mark.self@verizon.net>
> Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2001 6:58 AM
> Subject: RE: [oletrucks] Windshields
>
> > > I'm getting ready to replace my windshield. I called all the auto glass
> > > shops in town to get quotes. They ranged from $186.00 to $330.00
> > > (installed with new gasket using my existing chrome lock bead). When I
> > > mentioned this wide range of prices to a friend, he said to be careful,
> > that I might be
> > > getting poor quality glass for the lower price. I was surprised.
> > > I thought glass was glass. Should I know something to check for in
> > buying my
> > > windshield? This is a pretty big investment for me, so I don't want to
> be
> > > "Penny wise and pound foolish".
> >
> > My mom works for a glass company, she said there are cheaper glass .. she
> > said ask for PPG glass (if available) and you'll know you're getting a
> good
> > windshield.
> >
> > Bill
> > oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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