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| Author: | '68signet [ Mon May 14, 2007 1:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Where to find a rear windshield for a 1968 Valiant? |
Some idiot decided it would be fun to chuck a big concrete chunk through the back window of my Valiant this weekend  . After two "sorry, we can't get one" responses from my local glass shops, where do I go about finding a replacement (and maybe a seal too)? It's my driver and the wife wont give up the garage for very long so I need to get it fixed PRONTO!Any ideas and/or advice would be a great help. Thanks! |
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| Author: | SlantSixDan [ Mon May 14, 2007 2:13 pm ] |
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www.car-part.com , searchable used auto parts clear across North America. Pretty wide interchange on that glass ('67-'73 Valiant 4-door sedan + 2-door sedan), so you shouldn't have too much trouble. |
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| Author: | '68signet [ Mon May 14, 2007 5:21 pm ] |
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Thanks! I will give them a look-see. |
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| Author: | Doc [ Mon May 14, 2007 5:28 pm ] |
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I think I have one sitting on top of the storage shed... DD |
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| Author: | '68signet [ Tue May 15, 2007 3:35 pm ] |
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Would you be interested in selling it? How would it make the journey to Nebraska? |
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| Author: | Ron Parker [ Tue May 15, 2007 7:58 pm ] |
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That sucks. I got the hood on my Barracuda keyed at a cruse in doint know why. But when I bought the 65 Cuda My local glass shop had no problem getting a new windshield for it. Might check around.. I do buseness with people who will help me might not be the cheapest but I do business with the dealers who help me. Thanks Ron Parker  Bagels On Juice Im On Boost |
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| Author: | '68signet [ Fri May 18, 2007 4:00 pm ] |
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Okay, still working on a windshield. Might have to bite the bullet and buy from Laysons. Question #2, should I get a new window seal or re-use the old window seal? |
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| Author: | Nino [ Wed May 23, 2007 4:20 pm ] |
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I've got that back glass for you and I live in Omaha. Nino |
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| Author: | slantfin [ Wed May 23, 2007 4:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | rear window |
I reused a seal on my A-body fastback, and no amount of silicone could keep it from leaking. I plan to use a new one next time. 
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| Author: | SlantSixDan [ Wed May 23, 2007 5:05 pm ] |
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Quote: Okay, still working on a windshield. Might have to bite the bullet and buy from Laysons.
This is never, ever a good idea. Almost all of his stuff is bought elsewhere and marked up. Umm...why would this even be necessary to consider? Several people have offered to sell you the glass you need, and I provided a search source offering lots of examples of the glass you need, too.Quote: Question #2, should I get a new window seal or re-use the old window seal?
Get a new seal if at all possible.
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| Author: | 65 dartman [ Wed May 23, 2007 6:10 pm ] |
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Quote: This is never, ever a good idea. Almost all of his stuff is bought elsewhere and marked up.
If you absolutely, no other choice, have to buy from Layson's, I'd do it only at a swap meet where I could actually hold the item I was buying in my hands.
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| Author: | '68signet [ Thu May 24, 2007 3:19 pm ] |
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Okay, so no buying from Laysons! Thanks for the tip. Been away from the computer for a while so now I see I have some other options. Yes, I will be getting a new window seal, better to do it right the first time. Again, thanks everyone! I hope this will be wrapped up soon. |
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| Author: | '68signet [ Thu May 24, 2007 3:28 pm ] |
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Also, Nino I sent you a PM about the rear windshield. Great to see another slanter in O-town! |
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| Author: | Slanted66 [ Thu May 24, 2007 3:55 pm ] |
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I am not sure if you have Elite Auto Glass there, but I called them about one for my Dart. They have them, or can get them. |
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| Author: | '68signet [ Tue Jun 05, 2007 7:55 pm ] |
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Thought I would update anyone who was interested. I found a rear window for the Valiant right here in Omaha from fellow slanter Nino (thanks Nino!). Talk about being lucky, the closest window I could find besides this one was in Illinois (1000 mi round trip!!) I just got the Val back from the glass shop today and it looks great. No leakage so far and everything fits right. Nino is in the process parting out his '68 200 4 door so I was able to get some much needed interior stuff too. BTW, If anyone needs anything drop him a PM. He won't have the car for much longer and has some good parts still left. I must say that if it wasn't for this great site I wouldn't be a Valiant owner anymore. So many tips, resources and helpful people right at our fingertips. Thanks guys! |
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