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Old 08-20-2023, 04:46 PM   #1
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Default Windshield /glass replacement??1 size fits all?

Unfortunately I had to learn a hard lesson with the swingarms and the windshield. Don't let the windshield slam back or the swingarm with slam against the glass and break it. Luckily this was on the woody so I could slide the frame out took 5 minutes. now to get all the metal and frame off but is the glass the same for all 31 sedans, deliveries or will I need the glass to survive or should I find a glass shop that can do the repair reasonably?
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Old 08-20-2023, 05:58 PM   #2
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Default Re: Windshield /glass replacement??1 size fits all?

Two styles on closed car
Straight windshield and slant windshield
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Old 08-20-2023, 08:14 PM   #3
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This windshield is out of a 31 panel/delivery . How do you tell the difference between slant and straight? Where there any slants made for these?
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Old 08-20-2023, 08:22 PM   #4
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They straight windshield cars. Slants are about 1 1/2” shorter (from memory)
Service bulletins have dimensions I think
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Old 08-21-2023, 08:05 AM   #5
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This should shed some light on the subject. There is a difference between straight windshield and slant windshield glass sizes.
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