windshield removal/install

Post by **jstables** » Sun Oct 31, 2010 6:15 pm

I need to replace the windshield in my red s10 blazer. And I was wondering if anyone has some good advice on what tools to use? Or the general procedure of pulling out a junkyard windshield and installing it on my blazer?

I was looking at something like this.
http://www.amazon.com/AES-Industries-76 ... B0025C94JO

Post by **BadAssEddie** » Sun Oct 31, 2010 7:46 pm

it can be tough to remove a windshield on an old vehicle without damaging it. I can explain how ive done it successfully this weekend because I really don't feel like typing much right now. But basically you just remove the weatherstripping and any retainers and then cut out the seal well, and be really careful when prying the windshield out.

Post by **jstables** » Sun Oct 31, 2010 9:31 pm

yeh i know it will be tough but at least there are plenty of s10's to practice on.

Post by **BadAssEddie** » Sun Oct 31, 2010 9:34 pm

jstables wrote:yeh i know it will be tough but at least there are plenty of s10's to practice on.

Good luck finding a nice windshield at a pick and pull. Everybody seems to enjoy breaking them and everything else that could be of use to others.

Post by **MtnToys** » Sun Oct 31, 2010 10:03 pm

It was only $160 to have someone install a new windshield on my 4runner in my driveway.

Post by **BadnewsCJ** » Sun Oct 31, 2010 10:07 pm

MtnToys wrote:It was only $160 to have someone install a new windshield on my 4runner in my driveway.

Yup...200 for my Tacoma and came with a warranty

Worthy idea to consider based on how long it takes you to find good donor windshield, how many good donor windshields you ruin because its your first time pulling one, how many you ruin cause its your first time installing one, and how much a bone yard will charge you.

Post by **willhf1011** » Sun Oct 31, 2010 10:23 pm

I was going to suggest a safelite style place as well, they are awesome to work with generally, and for what you get, pretty reasonable.

Post by **jstables** » Mon Nov 01, 2010 12:15 am

BadAssEddie wrote:
Good luck finding a nice windshield at a pick and pull. Everybody seems to enjoy breaking them and everything else that could be of use to others.

I enjoy doing this when i'm having a bad day.

but to shitty neons and old cop cars.

And i probably see three or four nice ones every time I go to chesterfield auto parts and they are like forty bucks. I would just like to try to get one before paying to have one put into a vehicle where in all likely hood it will be broken again.

thanks for all the replies though. i'll look into finding a place that replaces them too just to compare prices of everything.

Post by **Ctrow** » Mon Nov 01, 2010 6:50 pm

jstables wrote:
BadAssEddie wrote:
Good luck finding a nice windshield at a pick and pull. Everybody seems to enjoy breaking them and everything else that could be of use to others.
I enjoy doing this when i'm having a bad day. but to shitty neons and old cop cars.

And i probably see three or four nice ones every time I go to chesterfield auto parts and they are like forty bucks. I would just like to try to get one before paying to have one put into a vehicle where in all likely hood it will be broken again.

thanks for all the replies though. i'll look into finding a place that replaces them too just to compare prices of everything.

Many pick and pulls require you to pay for the windshield before you attempt to pull it. Just something to think about.