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Cost and where to find windshield glass for 56 CJ5

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by CT, Jun 21, 2004.

  1. CT

    CT Member

    Hello again wise forum. 8)

    Making progress on my summer Willy’s CJ5 project. Next week I am going to be replacing the glass in the windshield. I removed the old cracked glass from the frame, and just painted it glossy black this weekend. I was surprised to realize how light the windshield frame was without the glass in it!

    Looks like I will go to the local auto glass shop and have the glass cut to fit this frame. Then I was wondering how some of you got your replacement glass . Oh yes, I have ordered a rubber windshield gasket. That is one of the things I am waiting on before going to glass shop.


    And do any of you have any internet sources that would ship me some glass for less than $100.00 ? What is the going rate for the glass ? ;)
     
    CT, Jun 21, 2004
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  2. sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

    I just called the local autoglass place, they quoted me $75 if I dropped the frame off and $100 if they came to the Jeep.
     
    sparky, Jun 21, 2004
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  3. termin8ed

    termin8ed I didn't do it Staff Member

    I just paid $129 friday for a piece of slightly tinted glass. Just the glass.

    Your probably better off just getting the glass locally because of shipping costs/breakage issues. ;)
     
    termin8ed, Jun 21, 2004
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  4. SandhillMike

    SandhillMike Moderator

    Any auto glass shop can do it. $80-$110 installed around here, if the gasket is reuseable. Add about $25 for new rubber if you need it.
     
    SandhillMike, Jun 21, 2004
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  5. Boyink

    Boyink Super Moderator Staff Member

    OK - related question/pop survey time.

    Regarding the w/s gasket. Is it supposed to be installed with the "locking strip" on the inside or outside?

    Dutch's was originally on the inside, but when I had the glass replaced they put it in with the strip on the outside. It didn't look right - the more "finished" side of the gasket was now inside the Jeep. It also seemed to offset the glass to the inside - I had to put a small bend in the hand-crank wiper arm to clear it. Always seemed to seep water at highway speed too.

    The glass shop said it was right....but is your w/s strip installed?
     
    Boyink, Jun 21, 2004
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  6. michigan_pinstripes

    michigan_pinstripes I'm not lost, I'm wandering

    The w/s glass I pulled out of the '71 had the locking cord on the outside. It was also white -- Is this stock?
     
    michigan_pinstripes, Jun 21, 2004
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  7. SandhillMike

    SandhillMike Moderator

    The one's I have that have the locking strip are on the outside.
     
    SandhillMike, Jun 21, 2004
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  8. timgr

    timgr We stand on the shoulders of giants. 2022 Sponsor

    Outside IIRC.
     
    timgr, Jun 21, 2004
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  9. Mcruff

    Mcruff Earlycj5 Machinist

    My 71 has it on the outside, its still original!
    Won't be for long though, the glass is frosting real bad and needs to be replaced.
     
    Mcruff, Jun 21, 2004
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  10. termin8ed

    termin8ed I didn't do it Staff Member

    I would think when that little cord gets placed in the groove it presses the 2 halves out and into the glass and frame. It would make a better seal against the glass and frame.

    Just a thought. ;)
     
    termin8ed, Jun 21, 2004
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  11. CT

    CT Member

    Thanks guys, looks like $75 to $125 is the going range.

    By the way my locking cord was on the outside of my old windshield.

    What a great place to find some help on our everday questions about some great vehicles.

    Thanks Again to all!

    Cliff
     
    CT, Jun 21, 2004
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  12. Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

    Locking strip goes outside. It's a safety factor. If the locking strip was inside you could possibly end up wearing the windshield. All windows should eject to the outside of the vehicle, hence all locking strips should go outside.
     
    Glenn, Jun 22, 2004
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