D1 Windshield

[paulbrapp]

I have a big crack down the center of my windshield. Went to a junk yard, you pull it, the other day and they have 2 d1's in there with good windshields. Anyone ever pull one from and junk yard then have it installed? If so is there anything I need to know before I cut out the new, used, one?

Thanks in advance
Paul

 

[varova87]

cutting out old windows is a pain in the neck(or wrist). thats all the decent info i have on this subject, and even it wasnt helpful.

 

[paulbrapp]

haha its cool. It does seem like it will be a pain in the @#%

 

[Ron]

Have them pull it and have a professional install it.

 

[MUSKYMAN]

Have them pull it and have a professional install it.

I have had a windsheild guy meet me at the pic and pull and do all the work...they charged about $25 extra to pull the window out.

the guy had the window out of the benz in about 2 min.

and 40 min later had it in mine...well worth the extra cost IMHO

call around and talk to the window guys in your area.

 

[atholmotorcar]

A D1 window is glued in. Even a good glass guy will not guarantee it does not break coming out.

 

[d1driver]

What does a new window cost these days?

 

[Paul Grant]

If you don't have the specialized tools for removing the windshield forget about doing it yourself. Even most specialists won't guarantee that they can remove the glass without it breaking.

I didn't think a new DI windshield cost that much. I know the heated glass for RRC's is a lot of money and that pulling them from pre-95 trucks is easy. The '95 RRC windshield is interchangeable with the DI if you deel ambitious and want heated glass.

 

[nosivad_bor]

200-250 installed brand new glass

 

[p m]

Rob - is it stock glass or aftermarket glass?
IIRC, stock D1/RRC windshield is thicker than most cars' triplex.

 

[sven]

The '95 RRC windshield is interchangeable with the DI if you deel ambitious and want heated glass.

Paul, are you absolutely 100% sure about this?

 

[d1driver]

For $200, not worth the hassle going with a used windshield. Most yards I know of will expect you to pay for it even if you do break it.

 

[Paul Grant]

Yes this question had been addressed more than a few times here on Dweb. The Land Rover part numbers are not the same because one is heated while the other is not. However, I know of at least on person who actually swapped windshields wth no difficulty.

 

[sven]

Thats good to know, Paul. Thanks

 

[Mudy_ovl]

If you want to replace your windshield with an OEM part, find an installer that uses Pilkington products. Pilkington bought Triplex many years ago. I had a new windshield quoted for my DI including all new molding strips for about $340. Turnaround was two days. One for delivery of windshield and molding and one day for installation.

Regards,
Chris D.
Mudy_Ovl, '95 DI

 

[paulbrapp]

Thanks for everyone input. I think I am going to go with a new one.

 

[podio]

I went online Sunday with Safelite.com, quote was $270. They came Monday @ 1:00 PM, took one hour and did a great job.

 

[sven]

Nothin beats a new windshield.

 

[d1driver]

Go ahead and draw a bullseye on it now! Rocks like new shields!

 

[nosivad_bor]

Rob - is it stock glass or aftermarket glass?
IIRC, stock D1/RRC windshield is thicker than most cars' triplex.

im not sure pete. this is the local guy i'm betting he is using ppg from all the signs on the building.

i tried to buy a heated discc windshield , brand new from RN and they were hesitant to ship it to me as it had to come direct from england. They suggested i order it just before their container leaves dock each quarter. Luckily I didn't buy it since I totaled the disco.