I haven't seen any postings on windshields. I have a 73 Olds Ninety Eight that has several pretty significant cracks in the windshield. Are there sources for new replacement glass or repairs for bigger cracks?

Thanks for your responses

 

Probably no repair for cracks at all, just pinholes. Have you tried contacting your local auto glass shop? They might very well be able to get you a new windshield. It's certainly worth a call.

I just now went to the Safelite website and plugged in all the info for a '73 98 two-door. It came back with a price of $255, and they were all ready to set me up for an appointment at the nearest shop for installation, which they could do tomorrow, or come to wherever my car is parked and do the installation for an extra $25, which they would set up for four days from now.

I think you're much better off getting a new piece of glass rather than something off of another '73 that will likely have small pits or fading or scratches. Then you'd still have to pay someone to put it in. There's nothing like a brand new piece of glass to look through.

https://www.safelite.com/

 

You should be able to get new glass i would make sure have someone who knows what there doin since your windshild is prob held in with butal tape and they prob would put it back in with urethane. Make sure they take the propper steps to prevent rust. I have seen lots of windshields put in that you can tell were put in by hacks. No primer in the pinchwelds over the scratches and it will lead to a big rust prob.

Fun fact at the windshield certification class i was just at they said oldsmobile was the first to start installing windshields with urethane.

 

Try this link: http://www.windshields.com/Oldsmobil...upe/index.html

 

Gbodyfan - guess you're not aware that PRIMER ABSORBS MOISTURE!!
If nothing else, scratches should be touched up with paint, to seal the surface.

 

I was wondering if anyone ever tackled this job themselves , and what would you all need to do or know in order to do this right if that is possible.

 

I have replaced a windshield, when building the 1966 "Rund" Olds re-creation. I used a new windshield. If you use a used one, be sure there aren't any chips around the edges; they can become cracks. You can get a 3M butyl ribbon "kit" that is easy to use and cheap from your local auto paint supply store.

 

Good question about windshields. Next spring I am planning on having my rear window removed from my 64 88. The window leaks and I can't replace the package tray until it is repaired. The problem I am having is finding a glass company who will remove it...they are all afraid of breaking it and not having another one to replace it with.
Do most auto body shops have the capacity to remove old glass... I have not had any takers

 

I have removed rear glass on 66-7 A bodies which should be even more difficult. Get a length of pinao wire, or the kit from an auto paint company. First dig an opening through the sealer in one spot, thread the wire through it, and using handles on both ends [vise grips work, but if one slams against the glass, you get to start over ] saw the wire back and forth to cut the sealer.

 

I've done this too and only have one thing to add. Use WD40 on the sealer to lube/soften it when you're 'sawing' with the piano wire. The only thing you have to be uber careful about is digging that hole for the wire to thread through. Take your time, don't rush. If you have a line up tool with a nice pointy end or a small pointed hook to get it there, it works really well. The dissolved sealant and WD40 does make a bit of mess on the glass. Just make sure you don't drop it when you take it out.

 

Just a note........sometimes a windshield is cheaper if you cross over into the Chevy version of your car ie a 72 chevelle is the same as a 72 Cutlass........I have saved myself some $$$$ on the couple of ones I had done..........

 

Hey Jerr
Problem is it's for a 64 88. Do you have any crossover numbers from chev that would help navvet. Rear glass, not front.

 

62-64 B-body backlights are the same for each body style; e.g. Impala rear glass fits 88, Catalina, LeSabre of the same body style.

Navvet, what you have to worry about is that 64 glass is set in a rubber channel instead of a bead of sealer. It's actually simpler to deal with in some ways, and new rubber channel is available, but "modern" glass shops' help is often unfamiliar with older, simpler ways of doing things.

 

rocketraider, dumb question time - does the rubber seal have that rubber spline on top that they used to 'tighten' up the fit? That would probably help a lot if it's there. Would you suggest just cutting the seal away on 2 sides and simply removing the glass from the other 2?

 

I had a window replaced on my olds 2000 siloette and while the dude was in my driveway he looked at my 64. and he noted the rubber channel as being the biggest issue "few guys around who have any history with rubber" Piano wire seems to be the best. I am going to look for window kits and spend sometime finding resto shops who will take the gamble.
Thanks for the advice and ideas