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Camaro Research Group Discussion => Restoration => Topic started by: 67L48 on August 11, 2022, 03:25:14 PM

Title: 1967 Front Windshield Replacement -- Tips, Advice, Best Parts, Etc.
Post by: 67L48 on August 11, 2022, 03:25:14 PM

I have a cracked front windshield.  It's the original glass on the car, so it's sad to see it go.  I'd like to stay as close to factory-correct as possible.  The original markings read:
Shaded
Soft-Ray
SAFETY [shield with LOF diagonally down-right) PLATE
AS1             YA
LAMINATED
M4

I have the A02 tinted windshield option ([1] W on the cowl tag).

So, I have a couple of questions about replacement:

1)  Where should I get new glass?  Best places? Part numbers?  Sources to avoid?

2)  I've never replaced glass before and have no glass-handling tools.  Is this a DIY job or should I be taking it to a shop?

3)  What else should I order?  Seals, gaskets, trim, felt. lubricant, silicone, etc.?

4)  What else am I missing?  What are the the things that fit the "I don't know what I don't know" part of this job?

Thanks.

[BTW, I am familiar with the CRG report on windshield.  So, I don't need the reference or help decoding the YA date code.  Thanks.]

Title: Re: 1967 Front Windshield Replacement -- Tips, Advice, Best Parts, Etc.
Post by: Chuck-68-Cam on August 11, 2022, 11:43:58 PM

Not sure if this will help you (Location) but I saw this on eBay today and thought of your post.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/125269604070?hash=item1d2aa676e6:g:WFgAAOSwzUViX3Ow

Title: Re: 1967 Front Windshield Replacement -- Tips, Advice, Best Parts, Etc.
Post by: 169INDY on August 11, 2022, 11:56:32 PM

Link

https://ecs-automotive-concepts.myshopify.com/collections/gm-glass

Title: Re: 1967 Front Windshield Replacement -- Tips, Advice, Best Parts, Etc.
Post by: 67L48 on August 12, 2022, 02:18:03 PM

Quote from: 169INDY on August 11, 2022, 11:56:32 PM

Link

https://ecs-automotive-concepts.myshopify.com/collections/gm-glass

Thanks, Jim.  Do you have personal experience working with ECS?

Also, is this glass tinted (soft ray) or just clear glass?  I couldn't tell.  I'll reach out to them, either way, but was just wondering if you had any more insight on the vendor and products they sold.

Thanks for the tip.

Title: Re: 1967 Front Windshield Replacement -- Tips, Advice, Best Parts, Etc.
Post by: x66 714 on August 12, 2022, 03:02:30 PM

Quote from: 67L48 on August 12, 2022, 02:18:03 PM

Quote from: 169INDY on August 11, 2022, 11:56:32 PM

Link

https://ecs-automotive-concepts.myshopify.com/collections/gm-glass

Thanks, Jim.  Do you have personal experience working with ECS?

Quote from: 67L48 on August 12, 2022, 02:18:03 PM

Quote from: 169INDY on August 11, 2022, 11:56:32 PM

Link

https://ecs-automotive-concepts.myshopify.com/collections/gm-glass

Thanks, Jim.  Do you have personal experience working with ECS?

Also, is this glass tinted (soft ray) or just clear glass?  I couldn't tell.  I'll reach out to them, either way, but was just wondering if you had any more insight on the vendor and products they sold.

Thanks for the tip.

Also, is this glass tinted (soft ray) or just clear glass?  I couldn't tell.  I'll reach out to them, either way, but was just wondering if you had any more insight on the vendor and products they sold.

Thanks for the tip.

My windshield came from them. I'm happy with it although it's off shore. It is thinner which required extra when setting it so the molding would sit where they should be. I send them a picture of the LOF logo with what I needed for a date code & they did all that. It comes boxed real well. I'm still working off all the bubble wrap that it was shipped in :)
Joe