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| Drew Sears (Drooby)
Registered Member Username: Drooby Post Number: 1 Registered: 10-2007 Posted From: 72.188.174.201 Rating: N/A |
I need to replace both windshields on my 1960 4104. Am I better off taking to a shop or is it easy enough to replace them on my own. I have heard of a NJ site that sells and ships them but I have not found a contact there. I appreciate any help. | ||
| Luvrbus (Luvrbus)
Registered Member Username: Luvrbus Post Number: 558 Registered: 8-2006 Posted From: 74.33.57.23 Rating: N/A |
Try this Drew www.curvedglassdist.com they are located in Derby CT. 1-800-243-6546 they charge the same shipping for 2 windshields as they do for one.Luke my have them also and he is in NJ someone will have a contact for him I don't good luck | ||
| Keith Wood (Ft6)
Registered Member Username: Ft6 Post Number: 50 Registered: 8-2008 Posted From: 71.198.253.223 Rating: N/A |
Think about this. You're dealing with a large, heavy item which breaks easily. No way you're doing it alone unless you have experience and plenty of upper-body strength. Do you have the tools? What are you going to do with the old one? These are all arguments in favor of using the "folding toolbox" (your wallet). Also, if you pay a shop to do it, you pay when it's done. If they break it, they have to replace it and do it right. If you break it, you broke it and you get to buy another and try again. Call around, you may find a truck shop that will do the job at a good price, and it's worth it. | ||
| marvin pack (Gomer)
Registered Member Username: Gomer Post Number: 310 Registered: 3-2007 Posted From: 71.55.193.233 Rating: N/A |
I bought mine from curved glass and picked them up at the terminal and brought them home,backed up to the coach, removed the old glass and gasket,got the soap in a spray bottle put the moulding in place,got my 2-suction cup[Harbor Freight 4.95 special] uncrated the glass and one was run thru with a fork lift, got on the phone and was shipped another overnight, continued the next day and after all was said and done I spent 2-3 hours total in installation. Not hard to do just remember treat it like it is a piece of metal and you won't break it. Just watch the pros do it. Gee what a frightning site. If you are in GOOD OLE FLORIDA come on by and I'll help you anytime. I also had the tool to put it in with from snap on tool co. and that helps bunches. | ||
| Drew Sears (Drooby)
Registered Member Username: Drooby Post Number: 2 Registered: 10-2007 Posted From: 72.188.174.201  Rating: N/A |
Thanks for the help, I do have auto experience replacing windshields but I think I will have a shop replace them. Thanks for the link to purchase also.I am taking the bus from OK to FL in January so we can tool down to the Keys in the spring. | ||
| Gus Causbie (Gusc)
Registered Member Username: Gusc Post Number: 750 Registered: 11-2005 Posted From: 208.54.200.90 Rating: N/A |
Drew, Same as Gomer. I haven't replaced the fronts yet but did all three rears on mu 4104 which are probably more difficult because they are much higher off the ground. I had help for one minute getting the large center glass into the bottom of the gasket. Did all the rest alone and I'm a wimpy old guy. I have to do my two soon also but have no hesitation about doing them alone. I would say they are at least as easy as auto windshields, probably much easier than the newer glued in ones. Be sure to get a new gasket unless yours is almost new, prevents any leaks. Let us know what you finally do and where you get the glass. |