Windshield replacement - Land Rovers Only

mod4b · 03-07-2008, 10:31 AM

Hey guys, my 95 classic has a cracked windshield, wheres the best place to find a replacement?

Thanks!

TrentE · 03-07-2008, 12:32 PM

Just before I bought my DII the used car lot had the windshield replaced at a local shop. It was a disaster because they obviously didn't know what they were doing with a LR. They didn't get the seal right, broke off the clips for the A-pillars, just poor work all around. Once I got it I took it to the dealer and they went to a specialy glass shop that did all the dealer work, it was night and day. No leaks and it was put back together right.

While I know most of us try to avoid the dealers, in this case they were using a 3rd party anyways but they knew who to use. Maybe just ask them who they use and go direct but don't trust just any glass shop unless they have done this before.....but maybe it was just my experience.

lindzmk2 · 03-10-2008, 04:31 PM

I got hosed by my dealer who probably cost me an engine in my "new" '95 LWB, but they did install the new windshield and the 4 fittings very well for me.

Windshield came from Rovers North. Plus the 4 fittings, it was like $900 plus ground shipping. And I'm in NYC. Not sure what it would cost to get one to San Francisco.

I would definitely get it installed by a dealer or by an independent Rover shop. Good luck!

roverthen · 03-10-2008, 04:58 PM

I searched for auto glass online. I found a few companies come out and replace it fairly inexpensive. I paid $236 (non-heated). They sent an installer to my place and replaced the glass in 20 minutes. My wife was very impressed. I didn't have to miss work or drive it anywhere.

spy_kid · 07-10-2008, 01:24 PM

when doing repair what are the safety measures?
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Paul Grant · 07-10-2008, 04:30 PM

Just keep in mind that the glass for a '95 RRC is not the same as it is for all other RRC's. Changing the windshield on the older ones is a breeze compared to the '95 RRC of DI.

57loboy · 07-14-2008, 06:59 AM

Paul - I am curious - What are the differences - other than whether it is heated or not? I thought they were all the same...

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mod4b Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: San Francisco Posts: 5 Gallery: 0	Windshield replacement Hey guys, my 95 classic has a cracked windshield, wheres the best place to find a replacement? Thanks!

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roverthen Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 463 Gallery: 0	I searched for auto glass online. I found a few companies come out and replace it fairly inexpensive. I paid $236 (non-heated). They sent an installer to my place and replaced the glass in 20 minutes. My wife was very impressed. I didn't have to miss work or drive it anywhere. __________________ Abraham 1993 RRC LWB 1995 RRC LWB I run, play, fix and live Rovers because I choose to.

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Paul Grant Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: CT Posts: 941 Gallery: 0	Just keep in mind that the glass for a '95 RRC is not the same as it is for all other RRC's. Changing the windshield on the older ones is a breeze compared to the '95 RRC of DI. __________________ Paul Grant paulgrant@mac.com http://stores.ebay.com/Classic-Rovers 203-770-1699

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57loboy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Newtown, CT Posts: 139 Gallery: 0	Paul - I am curious - What are the differences - other than whether it is heated or not? I thought they were all the same... __________________ '95 RRC LWB, '05 Suburban Z71 (not stock), '94 F350 (only the cab shell & rear bumper is original), '62 International 404 tractor (red & white) & many other project cars in the past!

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03-07-2008, 12:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
TrentE Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Posts: 33 Gallery: 0	Just before I bought my DII the used car lot had the windshield replaced at a local shop. It was a disaster because they obviously didn't know what they were doing with a LR. They didn't get the seal right, broke off the clips for the A-pillars, just poor work all around. Once I got it I took it to the dealer and they went to a specialy glass shop that did all the dealer work, it was night and day. No leaks and it was put back together right. While I know most of us try to avoid the dealers, in this case they were using a 3rd party anyways but they knew who to use. Maybe just ask them who they use and go direct but don't trust just any glass shop unless they have done this before.....but maybe it was just my experience.

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lindzmk2 Lindzmk2 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New York, NY Posts: 26 Gallery: 0	I got hosed by my dealer who probably cost me an engine in my "new" '95 LWB, but they did install the new windshield and the 4 fittings very well for me. Windshield came from Rovers North. Plus the 4 fittings, it was like $900 plus ground shipping. And I'm in NYC. Not sure what it would cost to get one to San Francisco. I would definitely get it installed by a dealer or by an independent Rover shop. Good luck!

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