windshelid swap

Discussion in 'Parts Interchange' started by Dilly4Chilly, Aug 29, 2010.

  1. Dilly4Chilly

    Dilly4Chilly Member

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    i've heard that 4-door mavericks are 6-inches wider in the cabin then 2-doors is that true? if not i know of a 4-door with a good windsheild cuz mine is cracked
     
    Dilly4Chilly, Aug 29, 2010
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  2. Dave B

    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    All Mavericks & Comets use the same windshield.
     
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  3. Mavman72

    Mavman72 Gone backwards but lookin' forward

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    4 doors are longer not wider...Like Dave said man...:yup:
     
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  4. Dilly4Chilly

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    ok thanks guys that saved me some money
     
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    so the dash and stuff would work to right?
     
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  6. Mavaholic

    Mavaholic Growing older but not up!

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    yup...........
     
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  7. lynhrt210

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    ive heard that you can use windshields off of vegas too
     
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  8. Craig Selvey

    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    Well....you heard wrong. :D

    O.K. Maybe you didn't HEAR wrong....but whoever SAID that was wrong.
     
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    If you are the one to remove the windshield, don't try it without cutting the weatherstripping. Use a utility knife to cut a piece of the weatherstripping about 3/8" wide all the way around and the glass will lift out. Try to remove the windshield without cutting and you might break it. :oops:
     
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