Guest Harbinger Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 Hi everyone. Just found 3 cars (2 90'S AND 1 88) in a local salvage yard. After hearing how expensive the windshields are on these things I thought maybe I should check around locally in case I need one for my 90. After talking with the parts guy he stated he has one without damage for $175.00 but it is out of a 1988 and might not fit. My question is: these windshields are the same for all year Reattas, correct? Thanks for any help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mc_Reatta Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 Both front and rear glass will fit all years, however the shading is different on the front windshield due to VIN Plate changes in 90s, and the 88 rear windshield doesn't have an antenna for the keyless entry built in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gotitright Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 Yep, all good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgett Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 Essential part is to not cut the rubber surround - it is part of the windshield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BJM Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 Essential part is to not cut the rubber surround - it is part of the windshield.Padgett, That kind of information is what this FORUM is all about. I would have mucked it up for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handmedownreatta Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 ive never found a reatta in a junkyard and ive looked....alot.sometimes rivs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Harbinger Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 I will probably pick up the windshield and maybe the deck lid. This yard will not allow you in the yard itself and pull the parts themselves to sell. He did say the cars had been there for quite some time and did not sound familiar with them. After I am done cannibalizing them for what I need I would be happy to post the phone # up for whoever is interested. Luckily my car does not need a lot and am just being proactive on parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Welcome to the forum Harbinger! You are wise to stock up on some of the harder to find parts. Especially instrument panels, CRTs and headlight switches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Harbinger Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 And thanks for the replies. Helps to have knowledgeable people to help with the unfamiliar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Harbinger Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Welcome to the forum Harbinger! You are wise to stock up on some of the harder to find parts. Especially instrument panels, CRTs and headlight switches.What is a CRT? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handmedownreatta Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Welcome to the forum Harbinger! You are wise to stock up on some of the harder to find parts. Especially instrument panels, CRTs and headlight switches.and good sunroof panels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) It's the small touch screen used to control most functions on '88 & '89 models. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDirk Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 If getting glass, may I also suggest getting the vent windows from the front doors. Even if you never need them, they can be resold to a Reatta owner who does. Get the side mirrors as well if at all possible. The CRT is useful if you own an 88 or 89. If it works (of course, no way to test it if you don't have an 88 or 89) it can be sold to an owner in need. If you have a 88 or 89, or plan on getting one, I can almost guarantee you will need one at some point. The instrument cluster (digital speedo) on the 90/91 cars is a known point of failure, and having a spare on of these is definitely a good idea. Window, mirror and seat switches are not bad things to have spare of either.Obviously, this can get costly and consume a lot of space to store stuff. So, you need to prioritize what you really htink you need and what you can get a good deal on price-wise. Also consider whether you plan on keeping the Reatta long term. I have two, and plan on keeping them as long as they can be kept running and reliable. So, I stockpile a LOT of parts. Probably more than I need. Of course, this also gives me goodies to sell/trade/bargain with if need be. KDirk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wws944 Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 The two things you really want to get are the two '90 headlight switches - assuming they seem to work ok. They are a one year, Reatta only, part. Even if they don't work perfectly, Jim Finn may be able to fix them up.If either of the '90s has a CD player, get the black CD player bezel(s). The wiring harness between the radio and the CD player is also a good, tradeable, thing to have. But it is a PITA to extract intact. The CD players themselves are iffy - because few of them actually work anymore. If they don't, they need to be sent off to a place like M&R to be repaired ($180). If your '90 doesn't have the factory CD player, it is a nice upgrade.A spare instrument panel cluster (IPC), HVAC controller, window/lock switches, and horn buttons are also good to have.Take a good look around your car for interior trim items that might be marginal or bad. See if the other cars might have the same part in better condition.Note that a lot of mechanical items in the drive train are common GM parts that are better bought new. Don't bother with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheba65 Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 I am interested in a light grey drivers side door panel. I will be in Wisconsin this Spring and would be interested in visiting the yard you described.Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVES89 Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 I'll bet it is Cousineau's in Antigo. They have a number of yards and for some reason like Reattas... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest panor Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 I will probably pick up the windshield and maybe the deck lid. This yard will not allow you in the yard itself and pull the parts themselves to sell. He did say the cars had been there for quite some time and did not sound familiar with them. After I am done cannibalizing them for what I need I would be happy to post the phone # up for whoever is interested. Luckily my car does not need a lot and am just being proactive on parts.Harbinger.....I sure wouldn't mind having the phone number/name to follow up for personal needs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Harbinger Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 The phone # is 866-330-3730. Cousineaus in Antigo. Have at it everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVES89 Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Guessed right! It was Cousineau's I also got their '90 Headlight switches. Sent them to Jim for reconditioning. He did a great job. Bought the switches before I had a '90. I guess in a way I am the "Great Karnak".[Johnny Carson] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Harbinger Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Good guess Dave. I talked to (Dave?) in parts and told him I needed the passenger door rod from the outer handle down to the mechanism inside the door. Flat out told me it wasn't worth his time to go out in the snow to get it for me. Guess it wasn't a big enough money item to justify the retrieval. So if anyone has a rod they want to sell I am your guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BJM Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 HarbingerYou've actually sen the cars? I need tan interior parts. Specifically a standard driver's seat-especially the bottom and a nice tan drivers door panel. Do you remember the interior colors? Thanks Bryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Harbinger Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 Sorry for not responding right away. I don't frequent the boards much during my work cycles. I have not seen the cars but did post the # if you want to give them a call. Wasn't happy with them my last conversation but the yard itself has a good reputation (so I have heard).HarbingerYou've actually sen the cars? I need tan interior parts. Specifically a standard driver's seat-especially the bottom and a nice tan drivers door panel. Do you remember the interior colors? Thanks Bryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 A person has to be fast sometimes.On Thursday March 28th I got to a U Pull It in Indianapolis about 15 minutes before quitting time, found a complete Reatta, and got the floor mats, two center caps the RH mirror and one or two other small parts. I came back one week later hoping to get more parts but they had already crushed the car. The woman behind the counter said they change about two hundred cars per week. If a car is in a row that is being removed regardless of the condition of an individual car in that row, the whole row gets crushed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machiner 55 Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 The counter guy at a local u-pull it, will occasionally call out... " Get your parts now, we're crushing cars daily." For some reason , he's got a big grin on his face when he says this.John F. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 If is nice that some of the U Pull It types have their inventory on line but this one did not. While I was in Charlotte the U pull it there listed a Reatta that had been there since February and I knew it would be pretty picked over but was still able to get a very nice air dam from under the car, the heater programmer and the blower control module and a couple of other items.This car still has a good windshield in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest steveskyhawk Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 Jim is correct on the short timeframe cars are available "on the blocks" at the larger self serve wrecking yards. Years ago I felt bad stripping some pretty nice cars in these yards but those feelings have faded away with the reality. These cars get crushed between 3-4 weeks after bening put out for salvage. Get it while you can. I too have come back for a part and found the car gone. Scrap prices are up apparantly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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