Guys..installed the glass, seal, and seal lock from Cruiser Corps last night and it fit like a glove.
Replacement Winshield Glass $800??
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I bought a new 40 windshield for my '82 from the local stealership in mid-2007. Cost was $54 and change.
Early last year I needed another windshield, went to the same stealership and was told there had been a "slight" price increase from Toyota. New price was almost $300. My price was something like $275 IIRC. I got the hell out of there and had a new windshield cut at the local glass shop--$80.
Makes me wonder WTF Toyota is thinking with an almost 4-fold price increase.
I bought a new 40 windshield for my '82 from the local stealership in mid-2007. Cost was $54 and change.
Early last year I needed another windshield, went to the same stealership and was told there had been a "slight" price increase from Toyota. New price was almost $300. My price was something like $275 IIRC. I got the hell out of there and had a new windshield cut at the local glass shop--$80.
Makes me wonder WTF Toyota is thinking with an almost 4-fold price increase.
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Sea Knight which shop did you use?? I need 1 also. I live in georgetown.
Second question what is the seal lock for? I have 73 so I need a new rubber and seal lock?
I bought a new 40 windshield for my '82 from the local stealership in mid-2007. Cost was $54 and change.
Early last year I needed another windshield, went to the same stealership and was told there had been a "slight" price increase from Toyota. New price was almost $300. My price was something like $275 IIRC. I got the hell out of there and had a new windshield cut at the local glass shop--$80.
Makes me wonder WTF Toyota is thinking with an almost 4-fold price increase.
Sea Knight which shop did you use?? I need 1 also. I live in georgetown.
Second question what is the seal lock for? I have 73 so I need a new rubber and seal lock?
I've had several windshields replaced in the past few years. Pretty sure the $80 40 windshield came from Floyd's Glass in Taylor.
Custom Glass - Commercial Window Glazing, Car Window Detailing Tint, Residential Replacement Glass, Auto Body Repair - Taylor Texas
In Austin, the cheapest I've found is Ace Discount Glass
Ace Discount Glass - Austin, TX- Fast Glass, Windshield & Window Repair, Austin TX
You might also consider buying a windshield from Cruisercorps. I think they're on sale now. Install it yourself--soap and rope procedure.
Can't help you with the rubber seal and lock question. '73 uses a different weatherstrip than 78+ models.
Just ordered one from Cruiser Corps....$150.00 to the door (but I only live a couple hours away) When I called them earlier this week I think he mentioned it was the last one in stock. They're great to deal with and will probabbly let you know when they're getting more.
Roberto,
I was thinking of replacing all of my w/s and have a quick question. If I do the rope trick, do I still need to buy that "key" that they sell to you at the same time when you buy the w/s?
The rope trick has nothing to do with the key. If your windshield frame is a 71 you need the key to lock in the weatherstrip. And you need the smaller early windshield glass.
