Do any other windshields fit?

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  1. steelflex

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    I have a 1972 Comet that needs a windshield. I have not been able to find one and I'm curious if any other vehicle uses the same windshield as the Comet. Maverick probably does, but is there any other vehicle? Or does anyone know of a place that makes reproductions?
     
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    Any glass place can get a new windshield - just specify Maverick. You will also need the gasket which is still being produced too.

    There are no other cars listed in Hollander that would cross over.

    :)
     
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    One from a mav or comet are the only ones that will fit. I think you can get a new one from a glass company like safelite.
     
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    Also, if you call a glass company and they tell you they cannot get it or it is unavailable... tell them when searching their computer to search for Maverick and not Mavrick ...(spell it for them)
     
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    told me they don't have glass for 77 or older...:yup:
     
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    MaverickDan I wanna go fast!!!

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    Well guess they'll need to call a real glass company.
     
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    I was told that '69 Mustang is the same. I have not verified it though...
     
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    :rofl: ........... you guys.............:)


    I looked into that 69-70 Mustang rumor awhile back when it came up. There are 2 windshields for Mustangs - hardtop /convertible and fastback - neither one is the same as a Maverick.

    Mustang uses W739 and W738
    Maverick uses W727 or W771

    Did you know the W727 (70-71) Maverick windshield is 1/32" thicker than the later W771 (72-77) ?
    You can really feel the difference between the 2 when you have them side by side.

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    Well that dispels that rumor.
     
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    Deep Ellum Glass in Dallas has them in stock. They even take them to swap meets. $125.00
     
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    That is a smoking hot deal................. :thumbs2:
     
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    I have had a new one sitting here for a couple of years and it does seem thin.. I put the seal on it once and it seemed kinda loose.
     
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    I just ran a quote for a 1972 here with Safelite - $318 installed - in stock and ready to go

    Maybe a regional thing when they told you no for the older cars ...... :hmmm:
     
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