Windshield and VIRUS

["George W. Selby, III" <IsuzuG@prodigy.net>]

First the Virus, it came through to me attached to my digest list.

Now to the windshield.  I missed whether this was a 4-k or 5-k.  On my 
former CGT, a log fell thru the windshield.  I got one out of a 4K in about 
15 mins.  Just pushed out on the windshield a litttle, and pried out edge 
with screwdriver (Without messing up seal).  Sadly though a 4k windshield 
will not fit a CGT.  So I returned the windshield to where I got it from 
($25, can't beat the price with a stick)  I shopped around and got prices 
from $275 to $800.  Be sure to mention it is out-of-pocket and not an 
insurance job (and we wonder why insurance is so expensive)  Went with the 
$275, install wasn't perfect, they used the old seal, and it was not 
smoothed down correctly, but it didn't leak.  I think the mechanically 
inclined owner could replace the windshield in a 4K or CGT.  If the window 
is held in by a rubber seal (like back windows in most cars) just get one 
person to press against the outside (evenly) while the person inside uses a 
rope wrapped around the inside lip of the seal to pull the edge of the seal 
to the inside of the car.  Go slow around the corners.  Works like a charm 
every time.

BTW there is a 4k windshield in the yard up the street from me.  Eastern 
North Carolina.

George Selby
78 F-150 400M, 4 on floor, 4x4
86 Audi 4000CS Quattro
IsuzuG@prodigy.net