928 winshield interchange

aluminum · 12-12-2013, 12:00 PM

Hello Forum
What Windshield well fit my 1980 928 US Model ?
if anyone knows ?
Also what's involved with the instillation of that Windshield
is it a Glue in type or has a Snap on type Rubber Gasket Type Perhaps
Thanks if anyone knows

MPDano · MPDano's Garage

Aluminum! Long time no see here.

I've never removed mine but if you remove the metal strips that surround the windshield, it looks like it was just 80's type siliconed. Permatex makes some Black RTV that is used specifically for windshields. Had my Ford Expedition Windshield just replaced that what he used (black rtv, not sure of brand). He has a caulking tube of it and applied it with a battery operated caulk tube tool.

stepson · 03:05 PM

All the windshields will fit.

I paid $165 for a professional to install mine in the Stepson with the Black RTV that Leo speaks of in the previous post. That included the new windshield, the RTV and reinstalling the metal trim.

I gave the guy a 20 for a tip. (big spender, right?)

In my estimation, this CAN be done yourself, but why? If you buy the glass from the installer, if he breaks it, he gets another and installs it. If you buy the glass and break it, you get to buy another glass.

Pete R · Pete R's Garage

They all fit. I got to chose between green or brown stripe at the top of the windshield. Also some may have antenna's in them so keep that in mind. I don't know if they are RTV'd though. I think they use some type of epoxy.

MPDano · MPDano's Garage

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Originally Posted by stepson

All the windshields will fit.

I paid $165 for a professional to install mine in the Stepson with the Black RTV that Leo speaks of in the previous post. That included the new windshield, the RTV and reinstalling the metal trim.

I gave the guy a 20 for a tip. (big spender, right?)

In my estimation, this CAN be done yourself, but why? If you buy the glass from the installer, if he breaks it, he gets another and installs it. If you buy the glass and break it, you get to buy another glass.

Exactly. Cost me $200 installed for my Expedition and that's a monster windshield. Just get a couple quotes from your local single man windshield guy. I found mine when he was installing for a local collision shop. Watch out for the franchises.

aluminum · 12-14-2013, 09:32 AM

Thanks Everyone
So " Pete " they all fit Humm that's good so anyone I find should work.
Darn I was hoping they had the sort of Molded sort of what I call snap on Rubber Windshield Seal
( Humm why do I want to use Windscreen rather then Windshield ? )
thanks for the Instal Tips everyone .
I managed to Crack mine trying to hold down a Dash Pad as the Locktight Tube cement dried around the Defroster Vents holes . Had a Piece of wood holding the Pad from top of windshield to Dash,
I Expect I well cut a Used Windshield / Windscreen from some wrecking / Salvage yard unless I see one on the net First .

Fixer · 12-14-2013, 11:05 AM

Use a non hardening sealant as the WSM advises otherwise when it gets cracked again it's not more of a PITA to remove all the little pieces of glass.

But If you are paying someone to do it don't worry about it

Danglerb · 12-15-2013, 10:11 AM

I've got a decent windshield in my parts car, and a cracked one on my 85. I've got a reasonable set of removal tools, and give myself about a 50/50 chance at getting the windshield out without breaking it.

Be sparing on the goop, my 85 is currently a bit of a mess because the sunscreens stick in the goo at both top and bottom, then spread goo each time they go in and out. Goo gone works pretty well, but not great, and wetter gooey stuff is still a mess to clean off.

My plan is to pull both windshields myself, no harm if I mess up the cracked one even more and it needs SERIOUS goo removal prior to new goo, plus its practice at getting out the good one. If I still mess up the good one fair chance so would a pro, and at least I'm not out his time trying to remove it, plus I can approach the removal as slowly as I want since I don't get paid by the hour.

If "all" goes well I might go ahead and try the install myself. OTOH I know who the two best local installers are, and they don't charge all that much.

**** There are clips I think for the trim that may be painted over (glued by paint) and easily broken. No idea if replacements exist.

stepson · 12-16-2013, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Danglerb

My plan is to pull both windshields myself, no harm if I mess up the cracked one even more and it needs SERIOUS goo removal prior to new goo, plus its practice at getting out the good one. If I still mess up the good one fair chance so would a pro, and at least I'm not out his time trying to remove it, plus I can approach the removal as slowly as I want since I don't get paid by the hour.

My thoughts are that these are "independent events" and that the knowledge learned from one "event" may not necessarily translate to the next "event" which may have a whole different set of problems. That being said, you will still have the knowledge of experience that someone who has not done it will not have. In addition, you're not getting paid by the hour.

uBoat Commander · 12-16-2013, 09:45 AM

For whatever reason, I have NEVER been able to remove a glued-in windshild without breaking it. Ever.

When I was younger, I purchsed 4 windshilds from a salvage yard (for a 914). I only wanted to purchase one, but I broke, and paid for, one after the other.

Best money spent on a glued-in windshield is having someone else do it.

aluminum · 12-16-2013, 10:37 AM

Humm Windshield Interchange is getting a bit of Attention . I posted just because I knew their were experts on the 928 here Thanks Much
However in General
: I have removed quite a lot of windshield's in fact as I worked in my Youth at wrecking / Salvage Yard's before and during High School
Windshield removing tips : if Your in a Cold Area ( bitter winter this year ) if the Glass is Cold warm the glass before Cutting any Sealant / Rubber . How ? Hot water or warm water ( Not Boiling water )
Use 2 people for a sealant Type : Poke a Small Hole through the sealant near a corner and push a Wire about 2 feet long inside to your assistant and wrap / attach it to a round wood Handle / Perhaps a Round handle with a hole in the middle to pass the wire through then wrap it around a bit and tie it . Use a strong quality wire perhaps stainless then working it back and forth as both people move along the glass Sealant Cut the Seal . After going all the way around then go around again because it well stick back together somewhat . Begin Lifting the Glass along the edge at the Top and pulling Upwards very slowly and just work slow a 3 rd person can also be very helpful as one person pulls the glass other can re-cut the seal . Trick is to GO SLOW and re-cut the seal until it just Lifts out . A Very Cold Glass well Crack easy .
Reinstalling : Cover the Dash to protect from sealant spills
I recommend to have a Expert instal the Glass as Its very inexpensive and only takes a few Min's
Make sure they Offer a NO LEAK WARRANTY on your receipt before going forward $20 to $40 sounds right to me . Personally I would pull the broken glass myself so that the area can be cleaned and the Dash perhaps worked on when the Glass is out . Do Not paint the Edge to be Sealed but ask the Installer about this
I don't know if this well be of any help to anyone But what the heck it can't hurt to try to help
Merry Xmas to all the Forum Users

Danglerb · 12-16-2013, 11:44 AM

Harbor Freight has a couple tools, one is like what you mention. I'll be doing mine inside the garage, so hot water not much of an option, thinking about using a heat gun a couple feet away. If I can (sneak it past the association) then I will put the car out in the sun for awhile since its middle 70's in SoCal.

Thanks for the tips Al.