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Old 01-04-2006, 02:01 PM
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'83 Hatch Glass

Hey Guys,

Do any of you know a resource for obtaining a new hatchback glass with defroster? Mine works, but only about 6 lines across the bottom actually clear the frost/condensation away.. Just curious..

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Old 01-04-2006, 02:04 PM
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They make repair kits for the defogger.
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Old 01-04-2006, 02:20 PM
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I think the Haynes repair manual talks about using a lead / copper pen & a ruler to repair any damaged lines. I've never tried it tho.
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Old 01-04-2006, 02:29 PM
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if you want new glass its gonan be close to $500 for a new rear hatch glass. and if you got a 2+2 is like $300
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Old 01-04-2006, 02:54 PM
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Originally Posted by icice9
if you want new glass its gonan be close to $500 for a new rear hatch glass. and if you got a 2+2 is like $300
ah! the one part that costs less on a 2+2 !
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Old 01-04-2006, 03:10 PM
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Or you can go to a wrecking yard and get the whole hatch with glass in it for about 35-50 bucks...

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Old 01-04-2006, 09:13 PM
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i sware, That is the First part i have seen that is cheaper for a 2+2 then a 2+0, I have all these Z part's, including all glass from a 2+0 with t-top's. and no one that nlives near me with a 2+0 T-Top to give it to. Sad. Some new guy should pop up close to here. I feel Lonely,
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Old 01-04-2006, 11:13 PM
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Or you could move back to civilization

Like I should talk I live in Windsor, VA which is pretty much a lost cause itself
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Old 01-05-2006, 10:53 AM
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a Defrogger is an easy fix, get some coper wire, a solder iron, your good to go
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Old 01-05-2006, 05:03 PM
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Thanks for the suggestions guys. I don't know where I would look for that lead/copper pen. You ever seen them sold anywhere?
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Old 01-05-2006, 05:15 PM
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Originally Posted by colin_barnes
Thanks for the suggestions guys. I don't know where I would look for that lead/copper pen. You ever seen them sold anywhere?
I know of a local book / craft store that sells them... I'd check into those types of businesses.
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You can get a repair kit for the defogger at any parts store. I know Autozone sells them for a fact though cause I got one there. Have yet to use it though. Z doesn't see enough road time to warrant the time.
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Old 01-05-2006, 10:33 PM
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What's a defogger for????
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Old 01-06-2006, 09:51 AM
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I have an 83 coupe rear hatch for sale over here in Washington... cheap!
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Old 01-06-2006, 09:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Lost Vegaz
What's a defogger for????

yeah... you Vegas people! At least it's not 115 every day in the summer here.
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