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Old Jun 6, 2013 | 06:11 PM
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Best place for a replacement windsheild?

What is a good source for a windshield for my 72 cutlass convertible? Can you still get one with the antenna in the glass?

Thanks for the advice!
Old Jun 6, 2013 | 07:05 PM
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I think you can get exact repro'd for big money with correct logo and date code. I just went to local glass shop as I wanted to install myself( I had nightmare visions of the young kid coming out to install and schmearing urethane all over). Local glass shop could order original type green tint which I got with antenna. You could also get modern bronze tint. I got Pilkington brand but they also had ppg. Pilkington bought out LOF- the original supplier to Gm. Other than Pilkington logo which is very small, it looks original. Note that newer windshields are thinner so I went with a slightly thicker butyl tape seal so it would sit right for the chrome trim. It is also about a $100 to ship a windshield. Getting it from my local glass shop, the shipping was free and total price was $170 or so.

Easy to install yourself with a friend. But measure and check 10 times before you set it, as it will not come off. I went with original butyl tape seal. Some people love urethane and say it seals better and others say it squeezes out and windshield sits too low. Your choice.......

Note my car is 70 sx Conv. the hardtop and conv windshields are different. I have part# DW752.
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