Joe Flanagan Posted September 23, 2011 Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 I need to replace all the door windows in my Plymouth and was wondering if anyone can give me an idea of what it cost to have a window cut. I'll be going to the glass place this weekend to talk with them about it but in the meantime I just wanted to get an idea of what an individual piece is going for. As you know, there's nothing fancy about these. Flat glass with maybe one rounded corner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Ed Posted September 23, 2011 Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 The last few pieces I had cut were $50 each. That was a side window on my coupe and 1/2 the windshield. However that place used to be a lot cheaper and I was shocked it had gone up that much so I'm planning to shop around next time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamfordsgarage Posted September 23, 2011 Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 Hi Joe — in our area, a "friendly" price for safety glass cut to shape is $5-6/ft2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-12 Tommy Posted September 23, 2011 Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 I had a few made at "The Glass Doctor" if you have one in your area. 60 bucks each for the side glass. The windshields I don't know. A back window you see once in a while on E-bay. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Flanagan Posted September 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 Thank you, all. I managed to get my curved back window out without breaking it. Broke one half of the windshield so likely will have to get two new halves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Ed Posted September 23, 2011 Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 Joe for the price you'll want new windshields. They get pitted chipped etc from driving. The side ones survive a lot better and are also easier to replace later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Flanagan Posted September 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 That's what I figured. I think it would look weird to have half the windshield new glass and half old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
49 Dodge Dude Posted September 24, 2011 Report Share Posted September 24, 2011 My front windshield halves have a parculiar white 'frosting' around the edges. Annoying as heck. I wonder what windshield pieces would cost? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Flanagan Posted September 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2011 I'll let you know as soon as I find out. The vent windows on my car have the same thing, but I figured I'd just leave them be. I can see how it would be more of an issue with the windshield. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenbomb Posted September 24, 2011 Report Share Posted September 24, 2011 I replaced both windshield pieces for $85 on my '50 coupe. That was tinted glass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yourpc48 Posted September 24, 2011 Report Share Posted September 24, 2011 I got all my flat glass from Bobs Classic auto glass. He sells on eBay but you can order direct from him as well. He even makes a 1 piece windshield for our cars. http://www.bobsclassicautoglass.com He has the one piece custom made. Heres Bob cutting one of my windows... He aslo got me a deal on my front and rear gaskets from Steele. Wherever you get your new glass I wish you good luck.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Flanagan Posted September 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2011 What's with the flames? Was he burning off the old seal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merle Coggins Posted September 24, 2011 Report Share Posted September 24, 2011 I've seen out local glass guys cut glass in our shop occasionally. They use a flame on the glass to soften the laminate that's between the glass panes. This allows the glass to brake on the score line, then they use a razor blade to cut the laminate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Coatney Posted September 24, 2011 Report Share Posted September 24, 2011 Here is an interesting link on how auto glass is made. http://www.answers.com/topic/automobile-windshield Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertKB Posted September 24, 2011 Report Share Posted September 24, 2011 Don, thanks for posting that link. I learned a lot! This forum is great if you want to increase your knowledge. I like to try and learn something everyday and this sure qualified for today. Joe, good luck with your glass project. Your car is getting closer to being on the road! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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