Windshield

[John Boothby]

The delam has reached a point on my windshield that I want to change it. I know I will not get a NOS or replica, so I am looking at a standard C4 windshield. Safelite will install a new windshield with molding for around $350. I hav'nt priced one through the chevy dealer as yet. Anyone out there have any suggestions?

Thanks

John

[Paul Workman]

Marc uses Safelite, and I followed his recommendation. But, I purchased my own rubber, and I ended up re-using the subframe OE; the ones they had provided were not correct (for some reason).

I went to their shop as they had a guy there familiar with the C4 windshield replacement. Took about an hour or so. and I'm very happy with the glass.

[Dynomite]

Originally Posted by Paul Workman

Marc uses Safelite, and I followed his recommendation. But, I purchased my own rubber, and I ended up re-using the subframe OE; the ones they had provided were not correct (for some reason).

I went to their shop as they had a guy there familiar with the C4 windshield replacement. Took about an hour or so. and I'm very happy with the glass.

Did you provide your own windshield or buy a windshield from Safelite?
What rubber did you purchase and what was the source?
What is the subframe OE......is this the molding John mentions that he reused?

Does Marc have Safelite install windshields he obtains from other sources?

[5ABI VT]

on my to-do list for sure. A new windshield makes a massive difference. its the pitting/age that concerns me more than the delam because it makes the car look and feel brand new... Ok the delam sucks too but I definitely need one.

Anyone know of any experienced C4 glass installers around Buffalo/NY or Michigan near Detroit?

[Paul Workman]

Originally Posted by Dynomite

Did you provide your own windshield or buy a windshield from Safelite?
What rubber did you purchase and what was the source?
What is the subframe OE......is this the molding John mentions that he reused?

Does Marc have Safelite install windshields he obtains from other sources?

Sorry it took so long to respond, Cliff.

Windshield provided by Safelite - a non-ZR-1

I bought the rubber from Corvette Rubber, per Robert DeMarco's suggestion.

Yes, the metal strips/moldings.

Safelite was ready to supply their own rubber and molding strips. The rubber was very hard, and the molding strips didn't fit right at all; the reason I cleaned the old ones up and reinstalled them.

Its been over a year now since it was installed. And, FWIW, I have since been through one of the worst rain downpours I've ever driven through - plus several other heavy rains too: No runs! No drips! No errors! (read: distortion) (as they say).

I like it...a lot!. No, it isn't a ZR-1 glass. But, the tinting is very nice and it has that 3 or maybe 4-inch darker tint region across the top edge to block sun. After looking through the delamination for 4 years (talk about distortion?), my undistorted view is a welcome sight!

[HAWAIIZR-1]

Originally Posted by Paul Workman

Sorry it took so long to respond, Cliff.

Windshield provided by Safelite - a non-ZR-1

I bought the rubber from Corvette Rubber, per Robert DeMarco's suggestion.

Yes, the metal strips/moldings.

Safelite was ready to supply their own rubber and molding strips. The rubber was very hard, and the molding strips didn't fit right at all; the reason I cleaned the old ones up and reinstalled them.

Its been over a year now since it was installed. And, FWIW, I have since been through one of the worst rain downpours I've ever driven through - plus several other heavy rains too: No runs! No drips! No errors! (read: distortion) (as they say).

I like it...a lot!. No, it isn't a ZR-1 glass. But, the tinting is very nice and it has that 3 or maybe 4-inch darker tint region across the top edge to block sun. After looking through the delamination for 4 years (talk about distortion?), my undistorted view is a welcome sight!

Too bad we couldn't get Chevrolet or the General to replace these for us a safety hazard. My memory is foggy from over 10 years ago, but I remember a bunch of folks trying to write letters and calling Chevrolet to file complaints of this defect that should have been taken care of by Chevrolet. Not enough of us did or had issues to warrant it I guess. Some kind of class action suit would have been good.

[Corvettes White]

Class action is not the correct legal term here.

It would have been a GLASS action.

[Dynomite]

Originally Posted by Paul Workman

Marc uses Safelite, and I followed his recommendation. But, I purchased my own rubber, and I ended up re-using the subframe OE; the ones they had provided were not correct (for some reason).

I went to their shop as they had a guy there familiar with the C4 windshield replacement. Took about an hour or so. and I'm very happy with the glass.

I have an appointment with Safelite on Monday to get rid of this windshield

This is number 72 one of the first 1990s built
I also have the last one sold to public (#3032) and it has no windshield issues.

This will be BEFORE and AFTER photos Monday

[HAWAIIZR-1]

Originally Posted by Dynomite

I have an appointment with Safelite on Monday to get rid of this windshield

This is number 72 one of the first 1990s built
I also have the last one sold to public (#3032) and it has no windshield issues.

This will be BEFORE and AFTER photos Monday

Hey Cliff,

That one does look pretty bad or it might just be the angle. Did you find a good replacement?

Did you see this: http://www.zr1windshield.com/

I convinced my insurance that it was a safety hazard and they are covering the replacement. I got really lucky.

[John Boothby]

Safelite pay myself quick quote was $314.95. Includes all moldings and install in-store.

Paul, what was your source for the molding?

Thanks

John