WTB: Windshield and/or install kit

[Sgreg]

Originally Posted by SillyB

Yes, I am clear on the logo differences and it not being OEM. But thanks for checking, cause you never know

I did some digging and a search here lead me to that "other" forum and I found some older info there. I guess the ones that were not broken were of good quality and with the understanding that they don't have the correct logo they were otherwise nice. There were a few guys who posted that they were happy with them.

So since the insurance will cover it is there a reason why I wouldn't want the repro vs. a C4 windshield?

Go for it !

[GOLDCYLON]

Originally Posted by SillyB

So since the insurance will cover it is there a reason why I wouldn't want the repro vs. a C4 windshield?

No

[jrd1990zr1]

If it were my car I would go for the reproduction and explain to the insurance company the differences between OEM and the reproduction. If you are in a diminished value state they may offer up additional $$$

A thought anyway!

[phrogs]

windshield molding part numbers these are the black ones you can see.

upper includes weatherstriping retainer 14049033

left 14049031

right 14049032


weatherstriping retainers

left 14049243

right 14049244

[ZZZZZR1]

Originally Posted by phrogs

windshield molding part numbers these are the black ones you can see.

upper includes weatherstriping retainer 14049033

left 14049031

right 14049032


weatherstriping retainers

left 14049243

right 14049244

Are these parts available?

[SillyB]

Thanks phrogs for the part numbers. GM parts direct shows all of them except the 14049033 are in stock, and it says that isn't available because of size or fragility? I guess I'll call a local dealer (the one I always used just closed up after decades - what's this world coming to?), but it looks like all the parts are around.

I have a deal pending with a local member for his crated repro. Hopefully it'll all be back in and settled by the end of next week so I can get back on the road.

P.S. jrd1990zr1 thanks for the suggestion, not a bad idea. I'll push a little and see what I can get!

[phrogs]

Originally Posted by ZZZZZR1

Are these parts available?

Some of them show up but I did call my local dealer on a few of them as well as partszone online and was told that some are now discontinued so it might be time to remove carefully bead blast and repaint-recoat these parts.

They come off pretty easy but most of them the sun has beat them up and as for the retainers you need to remove all the old weatherstriping sealant so a quick blasting would take care of that better than scraping it out.

[SillyB]

My body shop was able to get all the moldings and weatherstripping with the exception of the upper molding, which is out of production. That is the piece that was damaged and that I needed the most. By some miracle my glass guy was able to find one hiding in a parts house that didn't even show on their computers. They made him pay $550 for it, but since it's the insurance's dime I'm just glad he found OEM.

Also, I did make a deal with a member here for his repro that he had purchased through Kurt a year or so ago that was still sitting in the crate. He let me have it for the $1300 + $200 for shipping that he paid for it. That is what I would have paid if I got one in the next batch that is coming, but he had it today, not 6+ weeks from now so I am happy. The glass looks good with the few minor differences from the LOF that have been mentioned before. My glass guy says it is good quality, and worth the money for such a rare design. He's going to install it in the next few days, so maybe I'll post some pictures when it's in.

Thanks to all who replied and offered help and advice.

[WB9MCW]

Now that is a beautiful ending to a long saga.

It is what the brotherhood and the ZOO (our forum) is all about.

[phrogs]

Hey what you going to do with all the old moldings and retainers?

I may be interested in them for a project let me know!