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Ubermich
08-22-2002, 02:59 PM
Does anyone know what year wagoneers had the same windshield? IE: would an '83 windshiled fit in my '82?

Also, with a buddy, and the "string trick," how is it really all that difficult to get the windshield in?

Just tryin to save a few bucks smile.gif
Tad
08-22-2002, 03:26 PM
All are the same to the best of my knowledge, and

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Damage, Inc.
08-22-2002, 03:34 PM
They're not tough at all; just use the exact size rope with LOTS and LOTS of lube. If you've seen it or done it before it's no problem. If you've never done it, be *VERY* careful. Cracks are common.
Simply applying light pressure as you pull the rope should (wiht enough lube) slip the windshield right in...in theory...happens every now and then...if you're lucky...it's a full moon in the third quarter and the Cleveland Browns win the SuperBowl... :D
Ubermich
08-22-2002, 04:12 PM
haha, I've never done it. Only seen it. Was kinda rootin for the browns this year anyway... :D

My plan was to be extremely careful, maybe backing out and doing it over several times, if need be.

Heh, would kinda suck to try to save $100 and wind up spending $100 more after breaking 2 windshields. But at least I could say I did it myself :D
Bluesky4x4
08-22-2002, 04:18 PM
Im in need of a windshield for my 82, do the windshield guys still have them or do you have to pull from the yard?
joe
08-22-2002, 06:09 PM
New ones are still available.
Marvin Gates
08-22-2002, 07:30 PM
I know that the windshield from a 91 GW will fit a 74 J10, they are all the same. MG :D smile.gif :D
OBX-AUTOMOTIVE
08-22-2002, 11:39 PM
STRING + OIL WORKS EVERYTIME...I'VE DID IT MANY,MANY, TIMES!!!...WATCH THE EDGE...CRACKS START FROM THE EDGE!!!!...HOW DO I KNOW!!! I'M A SMART Great Googley MoogleyGreat Googley MoogleyGreat Googley MoogleyGreat Googley MoogleyGreat Googley Moogley,THAT'S HOW!!! :D :D :D
Ubermich
08-23-2002, 03:13 AM
lol

I could get one from my local windshield place for $200, but if I can get it in for $100 less I'll be a happy guy.
smile.gif

Edit: Just like that.
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[ August 23, 2002, 09:14 AM: Message edited by: Ubermich ]
Damage, Inc.
08-23-2002, 04:43 AM
Glass for my 74 Chero is $274 last time I checked, which was some time ago. Did the price go down?!?!
joe
08-23-2002, 04:56 AM
I think it's a geographic thing. When I checked on FSJ prices a couple months ago(while my XJ windshield was getting replaced) it was $200 installed at my house.
Ubermich
08-23-2002, 11:48 AM
The actual price was $230-260. Somewhere in there. After I heard the "2" I pretty much stopped paying attention.
Sitting Bull
08-23-2002, 12:09 PM
Wow, here in Atlanta I can get a new one + installation for $165. They'll even come over to my house and change it, and a three year replacement warranty to boot...
Ubermich
08-23-2002, 12:11 PM
I resent thee. :(