GaryP65 Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 (edited) I know this topic has been covered but I can't seem to find anything on it. I need to replace all the glass but especially the front windshield for obvious safety reasons. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Edited April 9, 2016 by GaryP65 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 Tempered, flat glass should be available at your local auto-glass shop/installer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryP65 Posted April 9, 2016 Author Share Posted April 9, 2016 Is there anything I need to be aware of taking it out and reinstalling? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cahartley Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 Take it to an auto glass shop and let them do it. I needed to replace the glass in a rear window in mine. I took in the window frame and $80 later got it back......all done and perfect....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Bohlig Posted April 10, 2016 Share Posted April 10, 2016 Mark each window frame at bottom of window with drivers front, rear etc. Also label, inside and outside of window . Take pics. When I had mine done they reversed several windows in the metal bottom riser and had to redo. Let them do it as they have the tools to remove the old rubber and replace with new. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimy Posted April 10, 2016 Share Posted April 10, 2016 Recommend you measure the thickness of your original plate (non-safety) glass BEFORE removal, and be sure you can get the same thickness in modern safety glass. Sometimes the new stuff readily available is 1/32 or more thinner and you may have to scratch for the correct thickness. By measuring before you take the car out of service, you will minimize downtime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machinist_Bill Posted April 10, 2016 Share Posted April 10, 2016 I think your upper glass is DB part #15266 and measures 37-3/4" x 12" x 7/32" thick. The lower is DB part #15256 and measures 37-3/4" x 6" x 7/32" thick. Let me know if this is correct and I can post the original DB drawings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryP65 Posted April 10, 2016 Author Share Posted April 10, 2016 For the upper glass: Outside width frame to frame is 39 3/4". Frame is 1". Height is 14 3/8" (top of Fram to bottom of exposed edge of glass. Lower glass: Same width ad upper. Height is 43/8" In the attached photos, it looks like it sits in the frame quite a bit. Also looks like a gasket on the ends. Having trouble loading some photos on my phone. I will send them from my computer tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machinist_Bill Posted April 10, 2016 Share Posted April 10, 2016 Okay, I looked in the A & B sedan listing and it matches your measurements. Darn parts book reads like computer instructions! Correction to previous post: Top Glass - DB part #19051 - 38" x 13-5/8" x 7/32" Lower Glass - DB part #19063 - 38" x 3-21/32" x 7/32" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryP65 Posted April 10, 2016 Author Share Posted April 10, 2016 This is awesome Bill, thank you so much. Does it happen to say anything about gaskets? I assume there has to be. With a lack of modern shock absorption it must take a beating. It looks like disassembly is straight forward. (I jinxed myself, didn't I?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryP65 Posted April 11, 2016 Author Share Posted April 11, 2016 Here is a shot of the edging on the windshield. Is this a gasket that I need to replace? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryP65 Posted April 11, 2016 Author Share Posted April 11, 2016 UPDATE; Doing a quick search online and found these guys. http://www.streetrodglass.com/ Looks like they have patterns for EVERY car! I asked for a quote thru their on line system and got one back in 5 mins! Front windshield is $125. I have asked further questions (gaskets, shipping, etc..) Let you know what I get back. Sounds like a good price if I don't have to leave my house. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimy Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 Don't know about these guys, but be sure to ask about what "bug" (etched identifier) they place on their glass. One outfit in Northern California insists on a very obvious and obnoxious-looking maker's bug that looks terrible on any restored-for-judging car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryP65 Posted April 11, 2016 Author Share Posted April 11, 2016 Seriously?!! That's like have anther guys name tattooed on your wife's ass! After you're already married to her!. WTF! Thanks for the heads up. I'll ask that one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryP65 Posted April 11, 2016 Author Share Posted April 11, 2016 OK. No bug on their glass but you add in shipping ($75 to the northeast), now it's over what I understand to be a $100 item if done locally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 Most good glass shops have access to the NAGS patterns. (national auto glass something) That is how that rod shop has them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryP65 Posted April 24, 2016 Author Share Posted April 24, 2016 (edited) On 4/9/2016 at 3:46 PM, keiser31 said: Tempered, flat glass should be available at your local auto-glass shop/installer. Isn't auto glass suppose to be laminated? I know there is a difference between tempered and laminated. I believe tempered shatters into little pieces but violently, whereas laminated shatters in a more 'controlled' fashion. I may be wrong on this so what are everyone's thoughts? Edited April 24, 2016 by GaryP65 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwollam Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 Laminated is required by law for windshields, either is ok for side and rear windows. Why bother having tempered glass cut then sent off to be tempered when laminated is fine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 (edited) Quote I use laminated for my flat needs. My only concern would be if I were trapped inside and I needed to break a window. Tempered would let me out easier than laminated. Edited April 25, 2016 by JACK M (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryP65 Posted August 5, 2016 Author Share Posted August 5, 2016 On 4/10/2016 at 11:19 AM, Machinist_Bill said: Okay, I looked in the A & B sedan listing and it matches your measurements. Darn parts book reads like computer instructions! Correction to previous post: Top Glass - DB part #19051 - 38" x 13-5/8" x 7/32" Lower Glass - DB part #19063 - 38" x 3-21/32" x 7/32" Hey Bill, Where did you get this info? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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