Deltic
Member
Not many people hold the above models in high esteem, but if you do, or you just happen to own one out of poverty, getting a new windshield for them can be quite the chore. I searched wrecking yards and Pick-A-Parts across the nation looking for a used one for my 74 Satellite Custom 4 door to no avail. Nearby my home is a glass installer, so I went by his shop. He checked with his suppliers but had no luck. He confirmed the scarcity of the windshield as compared to the coupe version of the car.
Eventually I stumblled upon http://vintageglass.com/who had one for $245.00 not including shipping (which ended up costing almost as much). Reluctantly I ponied up and had it trucked across the country to Long Beach CA. When it arrived I went back to the glass installer.... Now here's the fun part - when his guy looked at my new windshield he recognised the part number. "Hang on a minute" he said, scurrying out back. Upon his return he informed me that they had TWO unblemished identical used windshields sitting on a rack which had been there for years...and the best bit of all...they would have sold and installed one for $98.00! If you need one, ask for Chino at Low Price Auto Glass, Wilmington, CA 90744 (next to Pick Your Part) 310 522 9463.
Eventually I stumblled upon http://vintageglass.com/who had one for $245.00 not including shipping (which ended up costing almost as much). Reluctantly I ponied up and had it trucked across the country to Long Beach CA. When it arrived I went back to the glass installer.... Now here's the fun part - when his guy looked at my new windshield he recognised the part number. "Hang on a minute" he said, scurrying out back. Upon his return he informed me that they had TWO unblemished identical used windshields sitting on a rack which had been there for years...and the best bit of all...they would have sold and installed one for $98.00! If you need one, ask for Chino at Low Price Auto Glass, Wilmington, CA 90744 (next to Pick Your Part) 310 522 9463.
