Split window repair

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Split window repair

Post by wardo74 » Tue Nov 20, 2012 3:05 pm

So I'm planning on replacing my windshield on my 52 M38A1. The windshield that's currently on there is a solid piece (with a crack). When I bought the Jeep it came with a (I believe) unused NOS split windshield that had a cracked pane. While removing the rubber seal I managed to scallop the good pane. It's not a big scallop (about the size of a fingernail). The window shop that I'm taking the windshield frame & good pane to is quoting me $119 per pane. Plus $70 for installation This seems high, but they said it takes a long time to custom cut the glass. Does this seem to high? I'm guessing I should replace both panes now but am not sure. Also I was going to order the new seal from Kaiser Willys. Any recommendations for new seals or glass?

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Re: Split window repair

Post by Bretto » Wed Nov 21, 2012 10:59 am

Seems a bit steep. I don't know what the rate would be but I'd shop around, if you haven't, and get an idea. I wonder if just a glass shop (not autoglass) would be able to help you out. Its just flat safety glass.

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Re: Split window repair

Post by Junormaneureka » Thu Nov 22, 2012 3:30 am

It's easy to install the glass. The seal is very similar to seals used on window screens.

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Re: Split window repair

Post by Joe Gopan » Thu Nov 22, 2012 3:50 am

Do you have an original Jeep PN 680430 Seal made for the split windshield? It is slightly different than the one used on the one piece CJ-5 Windshield.
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Re: Split window repair

Post by gpw6335 » Sun Jun 23, 2013 8:37 am

I am in the process of replacing the glass in my M 38, Bingswanger glass quoted me 160.00 and a 20 day wait. I found out that most glass companys don't want to mess with it or they charge a high rate. High quote was 220.00. That's with me already having the gasket. So I am waiting on it now. Did get the gasket from Kaiser Willys.
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Re: Split window repair

Post by timjuhl » Wed Jul 03, 2013 3:53 pm

I took a one piece CJ5 windshield and a NOS split glass rubber seal to a local glass shop. They trimmed the panes and installed the whole thing for $60... took two days.

You might do better finding a small shop that depends upon keeping customers happy... they tend to be more accommodating.

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