Windshield

[WVZR-1]

Originally Posted by WARP TEN

Bob, that's normally covered under your Comprehensive insurance (usually low deductible) and my experience (with Met) is that they will send an expert out to look at it and, if not directly in your field of view or causing a big crack already, they will fill it with epoxy for no charge. They use a vacuum device that essentially sucks the epoxy into the chip. If directly in your field of vision or a large crack it will have to be replaced. I had one on my BMW that was to right of center and they filled it and it has been fine. I can still see it from inside but it is not in my normal field of vision driving. --Bob

If you explain the construction/fabrication of the windshield some vendors/installers might decline the "repair" and I'd be sure to ask the installer/technician that was assigned the job if he understood the construction/fabrication and if it's a certified/warrantable repair.

[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

[edram454]

i just had my windshield replaced due to a crack developed under someones care and I must say it is much easier to see out of it. I had a very good original windshield but the little nicks over time accumulate and make a difference. there are two companies that de practically all the glass work down south, one is safelite and the other one is charlies auto glass. the key is the technician and his experience doing many cars especially c4 corvettes. my tech was a pro and i cant even tell the windshield area was apart. the new windshield has a nice shaded tint and is crystal clear. I am sad to lose my original windshield through no fault of mine but I am happy at the cleaner look of my car.

ed ramos #3028

[Dynomite]

Have to replace windshield and was going with Safelite. They just called me and said they have to replace the rubber or molding. I guess they get it from GM or dealer. Do you guys provide your own molding or rubber? Where do you get it?
Which is it exactly that has to be replaced?

I just sent an e-mail to Marc to see how he does it as he has experience with Safelite. The Safelite local guy seemed to know what he is talking about and has replaced windshields on corvettes before.

[secondchance]

Originally Posted by Dynomite

Have to replace windshield and was going with Safelite. They just called me and said they have to replace the rubber or molding. I guess they get it from GM or dealer. Do you guys provide your own molding or rubber? Where do you get it?
Which is it exactly that has to be replaced?

I just sent an e-mail to Marc to see how he does it as he has experience with Safelite. The Safelite local guy seemed to know what he is talking about and has replaced windshields on corvettes before.

Cliff,

Weatherstrip has to be removed first. 90% chance the weatherstrip will break apart as you are removing. Although there may be good quality aftermarket weatherstrip, I have not yet seen one - stay with OEM. Call Chevrolet dealer. You might still get lucky.

Once weatherstrip has been removed, driver side and passenger side powder coated aluminum mouldings have to be removed. These are two pieces (each side) sheet metal screwed with double sided tape in between. I don't trust anyone to remove these pieces without destroying them. I use a long retractable razor (box cutter) to separate top moulding ("L" section visiable from the outside ) from the bottom piece. Once removed, another set of screws attaching the inner piece to the "A" pillar is exposed. Removal of these screws allows removal of the inner piece. Once side mouldings are removed, you can un-screw and remove the top piece.
These are delicate procedure and recommend that you take your time and remove unless the window installer has experience working on C4 window.
These aluminum trim/mouldings were very expensive even when C4 Corvettes were in production. I am not sure if they are still available.

[Dynomite]

Originally Posted by secondchance

Cliff,

Weatherstrip has to be removed first. 90% chance the weatherstrip will break apart as you are removing. Although there may be good quality aftermarket weatherstrip, I have not yet seen one - stay with OEM. Call Chevrolet dealer. You might still get lucky.

Once weatherstrip has been removed, driver side and passenger side powder coated aluminum mouldings have to be removed. These are two pieces (each side) sheet metal screwed with double sided tape in between. I don't trust anyone to remove these pieces without destroying them. I use a long retractable razor (box cutter) to separate top moulding ("L" section visiable from the outside ) from the bottom piece. Once removed, another set of screws attaching the inner piece to the "A" pillar is exposed. Removal of these screws allows removal of the inner piece. Once side mouldings are removed, you can un-screw and remove the top piece.
These are delicate procedure and recommend that you take your time and remove unless the window installer has experience working on C4 window.
These aluminum trim/mouldings were very expensive even when C4 Corvettes were in production. I am not sure if they are still available.

Thank you for the information

[RussMcB]

Originally Posted by Dynomite

Thank you for the information

Agreed! Great stuff.

[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.

[HAWAIIZR-1]

Originally Posted by secondchance

Cliff,

Weatherstrip has to be removed first. 90% chance the weatherstrip will break apart as you are removing. Although there may be good quality aftermarket weatherstrip, I have not yet seen one - stay with OEM. Call Chevrolet dealer. You might still get lucky.

Once weatherstrip has been removed, driver side and passenger side powder coated aluminum mouldings have to be removed. These are two pieces (each side) sheet metal screwed with double sided tape in between. I don't trust anyone to remove these pieces without destroying them. I use a long retractable razor (box cutter) to separate top moulding ("L" section visiable from the outside ) from the bottom piece. Once removed, another set of screws attaching the inner piece to the "A" pillar is exposed. Removal of these screws allows removal of the inner piece. Once side mouldings are removed, you can un-screw and remove the top piece.
These are delicate procedure and recommend that you take your time and remove unless the window installer has experience working on C4 window.
These aluminum trim/mouldings were very expensive even when C4 Corvettes were in production. I am not sure if they are still available.

Yun,

Thanks for the details. I'm printing this info and taking it to the installer that I'm using. Better if they know up front and I'll be there to ensure. Yeah, the original, good OEM weatherstrip is like finding a Unicorn. I paid through my nose, but lucked out with some help to find one.

[Dynomite]

Originally Posted by HAWAIIZR-1

Yun,

Thanks for the details. I'm printing this info and taking it to the installer that I'm using. Better if they know up front and I'll be there to ensure. Yeah, the original, good OEM weatherstrip is like finding a Unicorn. I paid through my nose, but lucked out with some help to find one.

My windshield is really that bad. Did you find an original windshield or a standard C4 replacement like they install at Safelite?
I am assuming the Safelite standard windshield is tinted but without the radar box opening.

The guys at Safelite here say they will not warranty if I provide the weatherstrip so I am waiting on an estimate for the rubber they are trying to get from a dealer.

Yep...I copied the details provided by secondchance onto my IPhone for the installer to see before he does the job. If the installer is familiar with that information I will go for it. That is great information and linked that post in -Solutions- (7th post under EXTERIOR).
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