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RipMeyer · 04-08-2002, 03:41 AM

My gage reads a tad bit on the warm side. I think its the sending unit. Gonna try a different one. How much did the windshield cost ya?

keep up the good work.

**chevy71super** · 04-09-2002, 11:06 PM

Finally, the glass shop got the windshield installed. I watched them struggle a couple of weeks ago using a $30.00 aftermarket gasket. They ordered one from GM and the difference was amazing. The chrome trim fit right in, did not need to be taped to make is stay like the other gasket. The rubber was much softer and fit the windshield better. The whole thing installed beautifully. I installed the inner front fenders today also. Its about ready to roll. I am still having problems with it running hot. At least that is what the guage is saying. I have a few more things to try (I've tried 3 different thermostats) to get it to run cooler. Two more weeks and its back on the road - for the first time since June 2000.

bobs409 · 04-10-2002, 12:29 PM

Did they get it right from a dealer? Sounds like a headache I'd like to avoid when the time comes. Do you know how much it was?

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wrathchild · 04-10-2002, 03:22 PM

I'd like to know what the dealer price was also...glad to know I shouldnt waste my money on an aftermarket gasket.Thanks for the tip!!

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**chevy71super** · 04-10-2002, 10:49 PM

Actually the windshield had a crack in it so I turned it into my insurance company so the whole thing cost me a $100.00 deductible - windshield and gasket. The glass shop ordered it right from the local Chevy dealer. Some dealers will give you a price break if you ask.

chevymad · 04-10-2002, 11:16 PM

I bought the cheap gasket a couple of years ago. Broke 1 windshield myself. Took the pros 3 tries and 2 weeks to get the next in. That taiwan gasket is very hard. At that time the gm gasket was $80.

Ed ke6bnl · 04-11-2002, 02:42 AM

My boy and I put in our first windshield last week. We bought a new gasket LMC and our only other experience was the rear window. I did take three tries to get a feel for it but it is in fine lots of wd40 to lube and nylon string and all is fine. The gasket was 35 dollars the glass was $75.00. Good luck Ed ke6bnl

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04-09-2002, 11:06 PM	#2
chevy71super Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: So Cal Posts: 658	The Windshield is in!!! Finally, the glass shop got the windshield installed. I watched them struggle a couple of weeks ago using a $30.00 aftermarket gasket. They ordered one from GM and the difference was amazing. The chrome trim fit right in, did not need to be taped to make is stay like the other gasket. The rubber was much softer and fit the windshield better. The whole thing installed beautifully. I installed the inner front fenders today also. Its about ready to roll. I am still having problems with it running hot. At least that is what the guage is saying. I have a few more things to try (I've tried 3 different thermostats) to get it to run cooler. Two more weeks and its back on the road - for the first time since June 2000. __________________ 71 Cheyenne Super 4X4 SB 72 Cheyenne Super 4X4 SB 72 Cheyenne 4X4 SB

04-10-2002, 12:29 PM	#3
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	Did they get it right from a dealer? Sounds like a headache I'd like to avoid when the time comes. Do you know how much it was? ------------------ 63 Impala66 Chevelle SS69 Chevelle69 C10 Stepside71 Cheyenne 20*72 Chevelle Parts for sale: http://www.angelfire.com/trek/mr409/items4sale.html __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

04-10-2002, 10:49 PM	#5
chevy71super Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: So Cal Posts: 658	Actually the windshield had a crack in it so I turned it into my insurance company so the whole thing cost me a $100.00 deductible - windshield and gasket. The glass shop ordered it right from the local Chevy dealer. Some dealers will give you a price break if you ask. __________________ 71 Cheyenne Super 4X4 SB 72 Cheyenne Super 4X4 SB 72 Cheyenne 4X4 SB

04-10-2002, 11:16 PM	#6
chevymad Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: skamokawa, WA, USA Posts: 527	I bought the cheap gasket a couple of years ago. Broke 1 windshield myself. Took the pros 3 tries and 2 weeks to get the next in. That taiwan gasket is very hard. At that time the gm gasket was $80. __________________ 70 C10 long fleet, 355/200 4r, 6 lug disc conversion, 3" drop 70 gmc changed to 67/8 chevy, 454 with voodoo cam, th400, all 74 running gear.. in progress

04-11-2002, 02:42 AM	#7
Ed ke6bnl Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Agua Dulce, Ca. usa Posts: 179	My boy and I put in our first windshield last week. We bought a new gasket LMC and our only other experience was the rear window. I did take three tries to get a feel for it but it is in fine lots of wd40 to lube and nylon string and all is fine. The gasket was 35 dollars the glass was $75.00. Good luck Ed ke6bnl ------------------ Ed ke6bnl Agua Dulce 70 S.E. Los Angeles 70 Chevy short bed Sorry 50 F1 pu Sorry 63 Ford Econoline pu __________________ Ed ke6bnl Agua Dulce 70 S.E. Los Angeles 70 Chevy short bed 1948 F3 ford pu 1949 F1 stock V8 flathead 3 on floor 1950 F1 pu street rod 1948 F6 Ford Dually/350sbc no bed stock trans&rear 1972 El Camino 4" chop 1953 Chevy 3100 2b daily driver 1970 SB 4X4 400ci 6in lift

04-08-2002, 03:41 AM	#1
RipMeyer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Southern New Mexico Posts: 649	My gage reads a tad bit on the warm side. I think its the sending unit. Gonna try a different one. How much did the windshield cost ya? keep up the good work.

04-10-2002, 03:22 PM	#4
wrathchild LIKE 'EM BIG AND TOPLESS Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Frederic,Michigan Posts: 596	I'd like to know what the dealer price was also...glad to know I shouldnt waste my money on an aftermarket gasket.Thanks for the tip!! ------------------ LIKE 'EM BIG AND TOPLESS !! <A HREF="http://communities.msn.com/OurMudToys I" TARGET=_blank>http://communities.msn.com/OurMudToys </A> Check out my '70K5Blazer 350/205 (project 35"BOGGERS)4"suspension/3"body installed,starting bodywork&paint 86K5BLAZER 454ci.350/205 case 4" susp.,3"body 3/4ton4.10s 38"Swamper sx 83CJ-7 304ci.edelbrock 600 and performer intake ,headers 31"Swamper sx '86 GMC plowtruck (BOSS V-PLOW) "Welcome to where time stands still No one leaves and no one will Moon is full,never seems to change Just labeled MENTALLY DERANGED..." "THE INTIMIDATOR" gone but never forgotten !!!



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