Suntzuzuki Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 I have this haze on my windshield and it's making me crazy. I'm pretty sure its the material between the two layers of glass and the only solution is to replace the windshield. Any tips on this? The windshield is also cracked so I'm thinking it might be time to replace it if possible. Are there good windshields and new gaskets readily available? Thanks in advance, Nick Quote Link to comment
Eagle_Adam Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 im on my phone so i cant see your car list, whats this on? 510's and 620's can be found new Quote Link to comment
Suntzuzuki Posted January 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 It's a '71 521 Quote Link to comment
datson4life Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 Ouch, i hear bad stories about finding 521 windshields, i hope im wrong Quote Link to comment
kelowg Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 yea hard to find and expensive. but if u find one DO NOT BUY GASKET OFF EBAY. they split during install. 8yrs ago my glass guy had no problem getting new gasket. also be sure when installed, to use some extra sealant around the corners. mine leaked a bit. Quote Link to comment
Lostcause521 Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 Will a 620 windshield fit a 521? I see a lot of good 620 glass in the local junk yards. Quote Link to comment
MicroMachinery Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 I've had the same issue for the past 10 years. I think your user title defines your situation.. :( Quote Link to comment
Suntzuzuki Posted January 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 Hahaha, so newbs are bothered by this and old-timers have learned to not give a damn! I guess I'll just deal. Yeah I have noticed some leaking as well, traced it from the floorboards to the corners of the windshield. I was just going to run some gasket sealer along the windshield if replacing it was not really an option. Which it sounds like it isn't. Quote Link to comment
mrbigtanker Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 So stunt man i have the so called haze on my green over priced truck as well,it is the plastic lining in the windsheild,now as for getting another one i have heard of shops cutting down other windsheilds from i think it was dodge caravan of all things,Wayno can chime in anytime and help us out,Just so you know its not impossible to get a new one but it will cost you more then a 2 dollar bill thats for sure. Quote Link to comment
DanielC Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 Wayno, on the Ratsun forum has a few 521 windshield gaskets. But not many. I have one of his gaskets, in one of my project trucks. It workss good, and does not seem to leak, but I park my Datsun 521 under cover, and it has been a really dry winter in Oregon so far. My glass guy noticed the winsdshield is hazy, like yours, and he put the windshield in withouit any sealer, so when I get as better windshield, we can reuse the gasket. Before you put a new windshield, or gasket in a truck, or car, you need to take the new or new to that vehicle windshield, and set it in the opening, and center it, by setting it on small pieces of broken popsicle sticks. Center it top and bottom, side to side, and then work around the windshield flange in the cab, to get it at the same even height all the way around, paying attention especially to the corners. The better this fit, the better the gasket will seal. The better this fit, the easier it will be to get the gasket and glass in. Also go around the windshield opening flange, and sand down any sharp edges. This will also help the gasket slip in. 1 Quote Link to comment
wayno Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 Yea I have a few gaskets left(PM me if you want one), sadly there was someone selling 520/521 windshields a while back on ebay, it auction is gone now, maybe it will come back. They are not cheap, I had a bunch of 320 windshields cut a while back, and since I was heading down there I had the guy cut one for my 520 also, which is the same as the 521, it still cost me $400.00, but there is nothing like a new windshield. Something to keep in mind here, you might find a new one for $250.00 on ebay, but it still is going to cost money to have it shipped, so me paying that much for a windshield is not out of line when it is handed to me in one piece. 2 Quote Link to comment
Tucson620 Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 Key thing is planning routes so you're never driving into the sun. This can involve a lot of extra mileage and time. For example - you need to go west as sunset approaches, but glare is impossible: Turn and drive south for 1 hour or until sun sets, then turn back and complete journey. Genius. Wayno - When you approach a glass place to cut a windshield, how do you specify it? Do they already have specs on file or something? 1 Quote Link to comment
uberkevin Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 I see that your in Seattle, well if you find your self out in the trishitties area I can get you a 521 windshield. Not the gasket however. Quote Link to comment
wayno Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 Key thing is planning routes so you're never driving into the sun. This can involve a lot of extra mileage and time. For example - you need to go west as sunset approaches, but glare is impossible: Turn and drive south for 1 hour or until sun sets, then turn back and complete journey. Genius. Wayno - When you approach a glass place to cut a windshield, how do you specify it? Do they already have specs on file or something? You have to find someone that is willing to cut curved glass in the first place, and if they do cut it, they likely know what they need, or they will search their warehouse till they find one with the correct curve. There is a guy in CA that already knows what is needed for the 320/520/521, but he is not cheap. Quote Link to comment
banzai510(hainz) Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 I got mine from a guy in kent Blackdiamnond.Worked out of his van. I called and he found one was madie in austrailia. 200 bucks but this was over 7 years agoo or longer. Might have used the same seal Quote Link to comment
ggzilla Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 Does pilkington have any left? http://garagebluebird.com/ggzilla/nwde/archive/4155.htm Quote Link to comment
TENDRIL Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 I see that your in Seattle, well if you find your self out in the trishitties area I can get you a 521 windshield. Not the gasket however. well if he doesn't take you up on it, i might, if you could ship it Quote Link to comment
uberkevin Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 Ha! Shit shipping a window seems it might be a lot . Well I know of two of them. Would need to take it from the junkyard truck. Im pretty damn sure they aren't beat up. I'll try to get some pictures and ask the guy what he wants for it.. Quote Link to comment
wayno Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 Ha! Shit shipping a window seems it might be a lot . Well I know of two of them. Would need to take it from the junkyard truck. Im pretty damn sure they aren't beat up. I'll try to get some pictures and ask the guy what he wants for it.. It cost me about $150.00 in packaging and shipping to ship 320 windows via UPS, and none of them got damaged, I shipped 10-12 of them. 521 windshields are bigger and heavier, so they will cost even more to ship. Quote Link to comment
merlin Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 Ross and SportsImports.ca is getting a batch of 320 windshields and another Datsun model made... He has a Blaine washington Warehouse, i asked him to find me a 521 windshield as well. Quote Link to comment
gene knight Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 merlin: let me know if he can get you a 521 windshield cuz I need 3 of them Quote Link to comment
merlin Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 So I will be taking an old 521 windshield down to Ross this week as a sample... Ross has a producer who will be doing a small run of Roadster, 320, and now 521 windshields... Ross has had roadster glass produced before and is very confident in the standards and quality ... 6 or 7 mm glass checked for flaws. And the prices in the past have been fair, and he operates out of BC and Washington state. Ross will be doing a minimum run on the 521 glass. so if you want one or two, i suggest you email him... info@sportsimports.ca he has no idea of the need out there, so pipe up If you want in. Quote Link to comment
banzai510(hainz) Posted February 6, 2014 Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 Ross will be doing a minimum run on the 521 glass. so if you want one or two, i suggest you email him... info@sportsimports.ca he has no idea of the need out there, so pipe up If you want in. why dont he make a batch of ten then see who fast it goes??????????put on internet ect..... Like I said mine was made in Australia and I dont think they have 521s there Quote Link to comment
mrbigtanker Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Ross will be doing a minimum run on the 521 glass. so if you want one or two, i suggest you email him... info@sportsimports.ca he has no idea of the need out there, so pipe up If you want in. why dont he make a batch of ten then see who fast it goes??????????put on internet ect..... Like I said mine was made in Australia and I dont think they have 521s there they dont have 521's there.your kidding right. 1 Quote Link to comment
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