In article <5MidnYVzxODs6FPfRVn-jw@sedona.net> "Michael Pardee"
<michaeltnull@cybertrails.com> writes:

>"jerry250d" <gcs566@aol.com> wrote in message
>news:ae0038bca02f23058dd8627753b0fe63@localhost.t alkaboutautos.com...
>> my so got mad at his car when it wouldn't start that he punched his
>> windshield. it is cracked so much that it needs to be replaced. if i get
>> one at a junk yard what else do I need (like weatherstripping) and how do
>> I replace it without breaking it? Is it easy enough to do myself or do I
>> need a pro to do it?

>I'm with the others - hire it done. In the old days when windshields were
>held in place by a window gasket it was a fairly simple job - not any more.
>(I also don't do my own window tinting. Sometimes the secret to keeping cars
>affordable is knowing what to pay others to do.)

I agree.
I've seen this job and trust me, you don't want it. Let the pro do it, no
matter what it costs. Note however that a pro will not put in a "used"
windshield for you. If you don't have insurance to cover the job, let the
guy know it. They'll cut you a deal that'll save you at least $100
possibly more.

 

In article <5MidnYVzxODs6FPfRVn-jw@sedona.net> "Michael Pardee"
<michaeltnull@cybertrails.com> writes:

>"jerry250d" <gcs566@aol.com> wrote in message
>news:ae0038bca02f23058dd8627753b0fe63@localhost.t alkaboutautos.com...
>> my so got mad at his car when it wouldn't start that he punched his
>> windshield. it is cracked so much that it needs to be replaced. if i get
>> one at a junk yard what else do I need (like weatherstripping) and how do
>> I replace it without breaking it? Is it easy enough to do myself or do I
>> need a pro to do it?

>I'm with the others - hire it done. In the old days when windshields were
>held in place by a window gasket it was a fairly simple job - not any more.
>(I also don't do my own window tinting. Sometimes the secret to keeping cars
>affordable is knowing what to pay others to do.)

I agree.
I've seen this job and trust me, you don't want it. Let the pro do it, no
matter what it costs. Note however that a pro will not put in a "used"
windshield for you. If you don't have insurance to cover the job, let the
guy know it. They'll cut you a deal that'll save you at least $100
possibly more.