Windhield Glass

[cajunqueen]

Where do I get a replacement windshield for a '63 FJ40? Also, if I can find a used glass, are there some years that won't fit my '63? What does new glass run? Thanks in advance.

 

[rdublt1]

I went through this fiasco a few months ago with my 73 FJ40. I called the Toyota dealer and they said they had one in stock. I had a glass company come out to install it and it was larger than the original. The dealer then tried to tell me I had a later model widshield frame. Iknew it was an early style due to the wipers on top. They ordered me the other part anyway at it was the same size as the first one they gave me. I called Specter and they told me that Toyota no longer makes the early windshield. Thanks for the info Specter.
I went to Diamond glass. They custom cut me one and installed it for a tick over $100. Man I wish i would have done that in the first place! BTW they did an excellent job. It sure is nice to not be looking through 30 year old glass anymore. i think that is why I had to start wearing eye glasses!

 

[DieselFJ]

I have worked at a glass shop for about 8 years, and have cut quite a few windshields for Land Cruisers. If you install the windshield yourself you can save quite a bit of money. The way to do it is to take your old windshield into the shop and have them cut a pattern cut, don't tell them it is a windshield. This way they will only charge for the glass and the cut rather than charge you the price of a windshield which is quite a bit higher. You can also get tinted glass, laminated comes in clear, green tint, and grey tint. Green is probably the best. Just thought I would pass on some info.

Scott

 

[atoyot]

Have you tried this?

http://www.ih8mud.com/reviews/fj40-polycarb.php

 

[nuclearlemon]

pm'd you with the part number for the early w/s glass. i got two brand new ones through the dealer about 3 years ago.

 

[hammerhead]

No city around here big enough to have laminated sheet glass so my neighbor the auto glass dude cuts LC windshields from an international truck windshield that is larger than LC.

 

[Jetboy]

I just had one cut and installed from the local glass shop for $90. As long as you have the old one it shouldn't be to expensive. also make sure you don't damage the rubber seal if you take it our yourself. let them do it.