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Old Oct 15, 2013 | 11:07 PM
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Long story short, my Camaro was broken into, need to find a replacement drivers side window for it. Anyone know of any good places to buy? I've found maybe 2 so far on ebay with no other luck. Thinking of checking the dealership but just want to see if there are any other sources first.

Also, how hard is this to install yourself, I can imagine getting cut up by all the glass that fell into the door but anyone have any experience? Thanks in advance
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Old Oct 16, 2013 | 05:29 AM
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Any local auto glass shop can get you the right stuff. The replacement requires special rivets and an oversize riveter, so it might be best to have the glass shop do everything.
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Any local auto glass shop can get you the right stuff. The replacement requires special rivets and an oversize riveter, so it might be best to have the glass shop do everything.
This would be my suggestion as well. If you know a good local GM dealer with a body shop, that might also be a good option. Definitely make sure that the correct rivets are used, otherwise the internal door structure will require some creative repairs in the future.

Glass is the sort of thing that I'd rather let a shop worry about getting transported. I doubt I would ever buy it and have it shipped to me directly.
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Old Oct 16, 2013 | 02:52 PM
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Ok cool, glad I didn't jump the gun and buy a new window, didn't know it was that involved. I made an appointment to get it replaced at a local Safelite on Saturday, thanks guys
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