Q: Need to Locate windshield gasket 1987 Dodge B150 van Safelite tech threw away tried classic car shops with no luck

asked by on August 20, 2017

I just did-need to locate a windshield gasket-VIN 2B6GB13T5HK209723 Safeliite tech threw it away the third time he broke the windshield. I told him the first windshield was fine it just had a small crack upper driver's side not interfering with anything but he tried to change it again when I wasn't home and broke another one. This went on for months leaving me with no windshield, no gasket. He broke the wipers off and when he finally decided he was finished destroying what parts of my van the hail missed, he refunded payment without saying a word. I have tried classic shops and the dealer. I've tried to get satisfaction out of Safelite but they want to sell a $100 gasket that might not fit. The van has antique plates but I have a cop who likes to harrass me because he considers no windows to be "obviously inoperable: even though it has current tags and insurance. He says that doesn't matter. If I can locate the proper gasket getting a windshield put in wouldn't be difficult

My car has 225000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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