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    As a big truck went by me in the opposite direction I heard a loud bang on my windshield. Didn't see anything bad right away. The next day when I backed out of the garage I saw a crack in my windshield from the top of the glass to the mirror. Got out of the car and there was a little chip in the crack where something hit it. I can't believe it. I just had a windshield replaced in my Subaru. I hope there are no problems with getting this one replaced.

  • #2
    There is a small Thunderbird emblem on the factory windshield right above the alarm light on the dash. If that kind of thing is important to you, you might ask about it. The glass supplier I used wanted 100 bucks more for it.

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    • #3
      Originally posted by Tbear View Post
      There is a small Thunderbird emblem on the factory windshield right above the alarm light on the dash. If that kind of thing is important to you, you might ask about it. The glass supplier I used wanted 100 bucks more for it.
      So did you pay?

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      • #4
        My installer is asking for $60 more for a Ford windshield, that does have the bird.
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        • #5
          Go with the factory one. It is 1mm thicker and a lot stronger so my glass man told me.

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          • #6
            Originally posted by BLACK BEAUTY View Post

            So did you pay?
            Yes I paid.

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            • #7
              I paid $100.00 more when I had my windshield replaced to get the one with the bird.
              The Pen Maker
              2003 Evening Black Premium Thunderbird with Performance White hard top with standard interior- 1 of 13 built

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              • #8
                Mine is the original pitted model with heat and bird. My question ... how's the remaining supply of the originals? And of course I'd pay

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by BLACK BEAUTY View Post
                  Mine is the original pitted model with heat and bird. My question ... how's the remaining supply of the originals? And of course I'd pay
                  Heat ? Are there windshield heaters ? Never noticed that...mine is pretty pitted and I'm tempted to replace it...good to know these things guys.

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by Fuchsaudio View Post

                    Heat ? Are there windshield heaters ? Never noticed that...mine is pretty pitted and I'm tempted to replace it...good to know these things guys.
                    There are wires (2003 for sure) that heat up where the wipers rest. Supposedly turn on automatically at a certain temperature or turn on with the rear window defroster. Don't know if they work; never drove it in snow or freezing rain.
                    T-Birding it's the only way to fly!
                    Richard & Gordon

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