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Old 01-21-2008, 07:58 PM
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Dave

There are threads on this site about SPF windshield replacements, but the short of it is that you will have to go to your local SPF dealer for a replacement, the SPF glass is not the same shape as the other manufactures. After car # 1300 or so the body cowl was changed a bit, so the windshield frame and glass followed that shape. The newer glass is 1 inch shorter in the middle from top to bottom then the older version. Your is about 13 inches. Also the support rod was discontinued after about car number 2000, at that point the glass was bonded to the frame only in the middle on the top and bottom. The older glass pre 1300 was bonded all around. The glass with the support rod was not bonded at all. If you change your own windshield...seek proper advice from a dealer as to the correct way to rebond the the glass/gasket and frame. Sorry I can't help you with that as I have the support rod and never changed the newer glass.

Tony
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