Front windshield seal replacement + body work

Fox Body · 10-02-2002, 09:21 PM

About how much should it cost to redo a front windshield. I'm getting leakage in the front under the dashboard and I can't see any other place it'd be leaking from. I have taken off some of the trim on the Mustang from the front windshield and I saw some places that looked not so good.

I need to basically have the windshield removed, body work around the windshield (windshield frame, I guess you could say) to get rid of any rust and then bondo (or whatever) it (Just fix it), then put the windshield back in with a new seal so it never leaks ever never ever again. $300? $400, $500???? I need a clue and any advice you can give me. THis is stopping me from putting in my carpet and I would like to get this crap out of the way.

THANKS.

Harry · 10-03-2002, 11:36 AM

Fox Body,

I would say that it's hard to estimate how much a repair would cost if we can't see the damage first hand. I would suggest taking it to a couple of body shops in your area and have them check out the damage and give you an estimate for repair.

Harry

Fox Body · 10-03-2002, 04:27 PM

Thanks, yeah, that's what I'm gonna do tomorrow. Gonna go to a few places and let them give me some estimates on it. Thanks again.

10-02-2002, 09:21 PM	#1
Fox Body Mustang Maniac Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: GA, U.S.A Posts: 2,266	Front windshield seal replacement + body work About how much should it cost to redo a front windshield. I'm getting leakage in the front under the dashboard and I can't see any other place it'd be leaking from. I have taken off some of the trim on the Mustang from the front windshield and I saw some places that looked not so good. I need to basically have the windshield removed, body work around the windshield (windshield frame, I guess you could say) to get rid of any rust and then bondo (or whatever) it (Just fix it), then put the windshield back in with a new seal so it never leaks ever never ever again. $300? $400, $500???? I need a clue and any advice you can give me. THis is stopping me from putting in my carpet and I would like to get this crap out of the way. THANKS. __________________ 351W-powered 1979 Ford Mustang Ghia notchback '79 Video @ Idle Stock 5.8L under 4" cowl 'glass hood, C4 w/ Transgo shift kit, Holley 750 cfm, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake; Fluidyne Al radiator, Flexalite 175 electric fan, 1 5/8" MAC shorty headers, FRPP Al driveshaft; S&W 6-point cage; 2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters, 8.8" Rear w/ 3.55s; Weld wheels (15x6;15x8), Front: 225/60/15, Rear: 275/50/15 Nitto NT 555R Drag Radials; 14 x 4” K&N X-stream air filter. '92 GT (5-speed) Small In Car Video Stock 5.0L, 2-chamber Flowmasters, MAC CAI, Tri-Ax, Al pedals... "Red, thou art my companion. Hasten now your quickened metamorphosis to Green that I may conquer all who dare abide there beside me. May they be left thither behind burnt black." ---Fox Body

10-03-2002, 11:36 AM	#2
Harry Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Dayton, OH USA Posts: 678	Fox Body, I would say that it's hard to estimate how much a repair would cost if we can't see the damage first hand. I would suggest taking it to a couple of body shops in your area and have them check out the damage and give you an estimate for repair. Harry __________________ 1985 Mustang GT 2002 F-150

10-03-2002, 04:27 PM	#3
Fox Body Mustang Maniac Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: GA, U.S.A Posts: 2,266	Thanks, yeah, that's what I'm gonna do tomorrow. Gonna go to a few places and let them give me some estimates on it. Thanks again. __________________ 351W-powered 1979 Ford Mustang Ghia notchback '79 Video @ Idle Stock 5.8L under 4" cowl 'glass hood, C4 w/ Transgo shift kit, Holley 750 cfm, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake; Fluidyne Al radiator, Flexalite 175 electric fan, 1 5/8" MAC shorty headers, FRPP Al driveshaft; S&W 6-point cage; 2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters, 8.8" Rear w/ 3.55s; Weld wheels (15x6;15x8), Front: 225/60/15, Rear: 275/50/15 Nitto NT 555R Drag Radials; 14 x 4” K&N X-stream air filter. '92 GT (5-speed) Small In Car Video Stock 5.0L, 2-chamber Flowmasters, MAC CAI, Tri-Ax, Al pedals... "Red, thou art my companion. Hasten now your quickened metamorphosis to Green that I may conquer all who dare abide there beside me. May they be left thither behind burnt black." ---Fox Body

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