240: windshield replacement and tirm options

[quaylude]

Posted via Mobile Device Somewhere I have read that when it comes time to replace your windshield that one can use 93 trim / install kit on older models in order to reduce wind noise, turbulence, drag ect. Where do you obtain the pieces, kit, whatever? My roomate works at a glass and mirror shop and they do windshields for everything, but she has no idea what I'm talking about. Got caught in downpour today and had a leak at the top just left of center, really want to do the 93 trick, just not sure if I'm asking the right question to the right people.

[Cheezmo]

What year/model are you buying for, and whereabouts are you located?

[quaylude]

Originally Posted by Cheezmo

What year/model are you buying for, and whereabouts are you located?

Posted via Mobile DeviceI am in south central Ar. 71730 I have an 81 but I am buying an 83 with a perfect windshield in it and I plan on doing the swap myself but need the info regarding 93 trim ... PS they are 244's

[towerymt]

91+ windshield has flush rubber trim bonded to the windshield. Don't think you can easily change that w/o replacing the windshield.

[quaylude]

Posted via Mobile Device So in order to get the trim I want I have to buy a NEW windshield for a 91-93! Going to have to back up and punt ...

[psychoelf]

My PPG windshield cost 225 installed. I pushed out my 88 windshield due to a leaky gasket, repaired the rust and had a 93 windshield installed. Much nicer seal. The old chrome looked nice, but I'd rather have a windshield that doesn't leak.

[coonmanx]

The windshield shop where I got mine put in used a universal type black rubber trim for the install. It looks nice. The old metal trim was kaput.

[Lando]

There is this local company perkins auto glass (highly recommend to anyone in the salt lake area) that changed mine out for $170. The windshield is safelite brand and the guy managed to not break any of the brittle plastic trim on my 780 when installing.

Pulling a windshield from another volvo is not worth the trouble when you think about how cheap you can get a new one installed.

[quaylude]

Originally Posted by coonmanx

The windshield shop where I got mine put in used a universal type black rubber trim for the install. It looks nice. The old metal trim was kaput.

Posted via Mobile Device That sounds like what I'm looking for, I am aware of what I am getting into as far as labor is concerned and materials will cost me at least $50, but am paying $200 for the car and the windshield is perfect ...