Windshield

Mad Jack · 06-24-08, 07:19 AM

Found out that my windshield will not pass inspection as its too foggy (au windshield). Anyone got a decent one they want to sell? 1979 40 series.

Sporin · 06-24-08, 07:22 AM

too foggy??

Mad Jack · 06-24-08, 07:44 AM

The inner part of the windshield, whatever it is, is hazzy/foggy and not 100% clear. No idea why. Its especially bad near the bottom part of the windshield. It like having frost on your windshield you can't scrape. There is also a crack in the glass so that is not helping my cause, so its time to seek a replacement. Might just be better off getting a new one but they are pricey!

Spud · 06-24-08, 07:56 AM

I have heard on tech, that cause' it is flat glass, most any window glass place will cut a piece and install it for ya. They say it is $100-150.

Search tech for the lowdown.

I know what you mean by the fog. Mine is foggy around the edges.

Sporin · 06-24-08, 07:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mad Jack

The inner part of the windshield, whatever it is, is hazzy/foggy and not 100% clear. No idea why. Its especially bad near the bottom part of the windshield. It like having frost on your windshield you can't scrape. There is also a crack in the glass so that is not helping my cause, so its time to seek a replacement. Might just be better off getting a new one but they are pricey!

I see now, I have a lower corner like that, pretty out of the way though. Wondered what it was from.

fogblanket · 06-24-08, 08:38 AM

I think I paid $130 for each of my flat glass peices (windshield and 2 side windows) they should be able to turn it around in half a day. I have never tried them but here them on the radio during sox games. they say they will come to your car. no affiliation 1-800 54 giant

Mad Jack · 06-25-08, 11:27 AM

OK, based on what you guys said, thanks for the input by the way, I'm visiting a glass place in the next couple of days. Looks like the best and cheapest way to go. The other way might be to try to get OEM from toyota. Looking in the tech area the price others talk of is much more reasonable for the toyota windshield. I got quoted 880.00 installed from one of those "come to your car" places....after I got done laughing, I hung up.

John Smith · 06-25-08, 12:47 PM

You can get the windshield at your local Toyota dealer for less than $100 and install it yourself. It is the early smaller windshield glass that is no longer available and needs to be custom cut.

Mad Jack · 06-25-08, 04:59 PM

I will do just about anything when it comes to cars/motors/boats/cycles/etc, but me and glass don't mix. I must have done something to piss off the glass gods in a former life....

Spud · 06-27-08, 02:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mad Jack

I will do just about anything when it comes to cars/motors/boats/cycles/etc, but me and glass don't mix. I must have done something to piss off the glass gods in a former life....

I'm laughing cause I polish glass for a livin...

Mad Jack · 07-03-08, 11:45 AM

Just an update...Ended up ordering it from toyota. Went to 4 different auto glass places in the area. Only one would cut it and he was more expensive than the OEM piece from toyota. Having it done Monday.

green40 · 07-03-08, 01:35 PM

How much do they want for it?
I'm going to have to replace mine next month also.

Mad Jack · 07-03-08, 03:26 PM

Clear listed at $170 and tint was just under $200, (gasket, if you need it, was $41 and is still available through toyota). I know I could have gone to one of the dealers that gives us a discount but after spending gas to get there it was no different. They had tint in boston but no clear anywhere close. I am kind of under a time line as we are moving the next 2 weeks and have to have the troopie driveable by next week...

My wife said no FJ! · 07-08-08, 08:45 AM

I was going to say your local dealer...I just got one of the older windshields for my '64, and paid it $80...it actually says FJ25 on the sticker.

How much they want to install it? I have to do mine, but I hear that you need two, maybe three pairs of hands to work properly, so I may eventually bring mine in as well...anyone try doing theirs alone?

Mad Jack · 07-13-08, 03:37 PM

update....couple pics of the new frame and windshield

Oh and of course, following a few others lead with the "rattlecan" paint

Mad Jack · 07-13-08, 03:51 PM

Oh sorry there FJ, late reply. I didn't have the dealership do the install as Falmouth Toyota doesn't have its own body shop. Went to a windshield place, Acme in Plymouth. Charged me an hour's labor ...75.00 for me worth every penny as I would have been ordering another windshield if I had done it.....Spud, you gotta put in the good word with the glass gods for me, they still hate me...

My wife said no FJ! · 07-14-08, 07:01 AM

Thanks for the info

landcru79 · 07-15-08, 07:34 AM

FYI, if you live in Mass and pay the comprehensive insruance (the lower part of the insurance form) yuo get glass coverage. Go to Giant/JN PHillips/etc and hvae them replace it.....

I've done it twice already. First time was for the restoration of the windshield. I asked if I took the windshield out and it broke, will insurance cover it. I got a yes and the windshield was replaced for no cost to me.
Just FYI.

06-24-08, 07:19 AM	#1
Mad Jack IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MA TLCA# 15629 Posts: 193	Windshield Found out that my windshield will not pass inspection as its too foggy (au windshield). Anyone got a decent one they want to sell? 1979 40 series. __________________ John 04 4Runner 79 HJ45 Troopy

06-24-08, 07:22 AM	#2
Sporin Yankee Toys Prez Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Windsor, VT USA Posts: 1,656	too foggy?? __________________ Dave Windsor, Vermont 1974 FJ55—V8, 33's, etc. Buy my FJ55! Yankee Toys ~ My Blog

06-24-08, 07:44 AM	#3
Mad Jack IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MA TLCA# 15629 Posts: 193	The inner part of the windshield, whatever it is, is hazzy/foggy and not 100% clear. No idea why. Its especially bad near the bottom part of the windshield. It like having frost on your windshield you can't scrape. There is also a crack in the glass so that is not helping my cause, so its time to seek a replacement. Might just be better off getting a new one but they are pricey! __________________ John 04 4Runner 79 HJ45 Troopy

06-24-08, 07:56 AM	#4
Spud the guy you ignore Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In a van, down by the river TLCA# 8675309 Posts: 1,093	I have heard on tech, that cause' it is flat glass, most any window glass place will cut a piece and install it for ya. They say it is $100-150. Search tech for the lowdown. I know what you mean by the fog. Mine is foggy around the edges. __________________ Keep going, Sam "Is it being prepared to do the right thing, whatever the cost. Isn't that what makes a man?" "Sure, that and a pair of testicles." 84' 4runner (work truck) Nov / 76' FJ40 (work/fun truck) 80' Jeep J-20 Dump and Boom

06-24-08, 08:38 AM	#6
fogblanket lv junky Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: newport RI TLCA# 6204 Posts: 1,167	I think I paid $130 for each of my flat glass peices (windshield and 2 side windows) they should be able to turn it around in half a day. I have never tried them but here them on the radio during sox games. they say they will come to your car. no affiliation 1-800 54 giant __________________ 88'fj62 for sale http://forum.ih8mud.com/vehicles-tra...ml#post3719889 64'fj45lv http://forum.ih8mud.com/fj45-owners-club/44501-wilmas-buildup-thread-fj45lv.html M101 trailer build http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.p...89#post2076689 http://www.yankeetoys.org/


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06-25-08, 11:27 AM	#7
Mad Jack IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MA TLCA# 15629 Posts: 193	OK, based on what you guys said, thanks for the input by the way, I'm visiting a glass place in the next couple of days. Looks like the best and cheapest way to go. The other way might be to try to get OEM from toyota. Looking in the tech area the price others talk of is much more reasonable for the toyota windshield. I got quoted 880.00 installed from one of those "come to your car" places....after I got done laughing, I hung up. __________________ John 04 4Runner 79 HJ45 Troopy

06-25-08, 12:47 PM	#8
John Smith In the garage Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Maryland TLCA# 9074 Posts: 1,714	You can get the windshield at your local Toyota dealer for less than $100 and install it yourself. It is the early smaller windshield glass that is no longer available and needs to be custom cut. __________________ 79 FJ40 & 78 FJ55 http://users.starpower.net/johnsmith <- Detailed ToyBox install instructions Please help save the Upper Tellico OHV area, Donate to the Rescue Tellico Fund http://www.sfwda.org/trails/tellico/donate.html

06-25-08, 04:59 PM	#9
Mad Jack IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MA TLCA# 15629 Posts: 193	I will do just about anything when it comes to cars/motors/boats/cycles/etc, but me and glass don't mix. I must have done something to piss off the glass gods in a former life.... __________________ John 04 4Runner 79 HJ45 Troopy

07-03-08, 11:45 AM	#11
Mad Jack IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MA TLCA# 15629 Posts: 193	Just an update...Ended up ordering it from toyota. Went to 4 different auto glass places in the area. Only one would cut it and he was more expensive than the OEM piece from toyota. Having it done Monday. __________________ John 04 4Runner 79 HJ45 Troopy

07-03-08, 01:35 PM	#12
green40 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Swanzey NH TLCA# 10518 Posts: 1,153	How much do they want for it? I'm going to have to replace mine next month also. __________________ 74FJ40 4-BDS Lockright Mini power steering, 4 wheel disc brakes, 34 Swampers 85 4Runner, wife says this one stays stock!

07-03-08, 03:26 PM	#13
Mad Jack IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MA TLCA# 15629 Posts: 193	Clear listed at $170 and tint was just under $200, (gasket, if you need it, was $41 and is still available through toyota). I know I could have gone to one of the dealers that gives us a discount but after spending gas to get there it was no different. They had tint in boston but no clear anywhere close. I am kind of under a time line as we are moving the next 2 weeks and have to have the troopie driveable by next week... __________________ John 04 4Runner 79 HJ45 Troopy

07-08-08, 08:45 AM	#14
My wife said no FJ! IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Montreal Posts: 690	I was going to say your local dealer...I just got one of the older windshields for my '64, and paid it $80...it actually says FJ25 on the sticker. How much they want to install it? I have to do mine, but I hear that you need two, maybe three pairs of hands to work properly, so I may eventually bring mine in as well...anyone try doing theirs alone? __________________ Dean 1964 FJ40 Hard Top...resto, going back to original stock!

07-13-08, 03:37 PM	#15
Mad Jack IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MA TLCA# 15629 Posts: 193	update....couple pics of the new frame and windshield Oh and of course, following a few others lead with the "rattlecan" paint __________________ John 04 4Runner 79 HJ45 Troopy

07-13-08, 03:51 PM	#16
Mad Jack IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MA TLCA# 15629 Posts: 193	Oh sorry there FJ, late reply. I didn't have the dealership do the install as Falmouth Toyota doesn't have its own body shop. Went to a windshield place, Acme in Plymouth. Charged me an hour's labor ...75.00 for me worth every penny as I would have been ordering another windshield if I had done it.....Spud, you gotta put in the good word with the glass gods for me, they still hate me... __________________ John 04 4Runner 79 HJ45 Troopy

07-14-08, 07:01 AM	#17
My wife said no FJ! IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Montreal Posts: 690	Thanks for the info __________________ Dean 1964 FJ40 Hard Top...resto, going back to original stock!

07-15-08, 07:34 AM	#18
landcru79 IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Medway, MA TLCA# 7844 Posts: 26	FYI, if you live in Mass and pay the comprehensive insruance (the lower part of the insurance form) yuo get glass coverage. Go to Giant/JN PHillips/etc and hvae them replace it..... I've done it twice already. First time was for the restoration of the windshield. I asked if I took the windshield out and it broke, will insurance cover it. I got a yes and the windshield was replaced for no cost to me. Just FYI.

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