Re: old windshields vs. new, pulling old...

["gremlin_ken" <gremlin_ken@xxxx>]

I agree about pulling used windshields. Many years ago, I needed one 
for my hornet and proceeded to bust every single Gremlin and Hornet 
windshield at the local wreckers! @#$%&*! ....ken

--- In gremlintime@xxxx, Gremlingts@xxxx wrote:
> Well, I'd let the yard do it...but , are you going to install 
it? If you 
> aren't, a new windshield installed is about $140 around Virginia, 
and you'll 
> pay about 40-70 bucks for someone to install yours, and if they 
break it 
> while installing it, they won't guarantee it or replace it ( it's a 
used, 
> brittle windshield, and they DO age ). Personally, I'd get a new 
one, they 
> are available, I believe they're the same as Eagles, we went thru 
this thread 
> on the main AMC list awhile back. Besides, the rock chips on it will 
cause 
> annoying glare, so unless it's a low mileage car in premo shape, or 
you just 
> can't find a new 'shield locally, I'd opt to pay more and get a new 
one. 
> Some things aren't worth the hassle of saving a few bucks over. 
> Say, what other parts are on that Gremlin? is it an early 71-72 
model? I 
> need a new grill for my '71. You mention a '72 Hornet as 
well...fenders are 
> the same as early Gremlins. Are they in good shape? I need those 
too. You're 
> probably in Alaska or something , too far for me to go ( I'm in 
Virginia ) . 
> If you ever run across those pop-out rear 1/4 windows on a Gremlin, 
let me 
> know, that's a cool option, I've never seen it live. 
> Good luck on the windshield. Later,
> 
> Jerry
> seven Gremlin owner, in Woodbridge, VA