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So, I finally pulled the trigger on a new windshield for my 66. I was tired of having 'white out' at night when headlights shine my way and in sunlight while driving. I have an order in through Safelite and they are scheduled to come do the installation in 7 days.
So....Has anyone else purchased a new windshield from them and had it installed? If so, do you have any feedback on your experience? I am slightly worried about my trim pieces and all being removed and being put back on correctly. Hope they will send someone very experienced out to do the job.
I found this excellent set of instructions over on the FE engine forum.
332-428 Ford FE Engine Forum: OT:1965/66 Galaxie Windshield Information
Pretty much straight forward except for the second picture when it says remove 'upper roof rail gasket and strip of stainless to get access to the rivets'. That part is kind of confusing to me. And also I am wondering if I need to purchase a rivet gun and some 'pop rivets' to put my trim pieces back on or if the glass people will take care of that. Do I need to have the hood removed for the glass people when they get there or will they take care of that? In the price they quoted, it was the total cost for parts and labor.
So....Has anyone else purchased a new windshield from them and had it installed? If so, do you have any feedback on your experience? I am slightly worried about my trim pieces and all being removed and being put back on correctly. Hope they will send someone very experienced out to do the job.
I found this excellent set of instructions over on the FE engine forum.
332-428 Ford FE Engine Forum: OT:1965/66 Galaxie Windshield Information
Pretty much straight forward except for the second picture when it says remove 'upper roof rail gasket and strip of stainless to get access to the rivets'. That part is kind of confusing to me. And also I am wondering if I need to purchase a rivet gun and some 'pop rivets' to put my trim pieces back on or if the glass people will take care of that. Do I need to have the hood removed for the glass people when they get there or will they take care of that? In the price they quoted, it was the total cost for parts and labor.