The Windshield & Rearview Mirror Saga

You mean the new windshield didn't come with a rear-view mirror thingy built into the glass? Every time I've replaced the front glass, I've begged them to raise the mirror up, they say they can't because the adapter is built into the glass..... But seems if the problem is getting glass off the mounting bracket, you should be able to remove the swivle bracket at the bottom away from the mirror, then fix something up to hold it in place and all, beat the crap out of the mount with a hammer, and all glass should be destroyed.... Then, lightly sand the bottom to remove any excess adheisive....

You don't - you replace the windshield.

Sorry for misleading you... This is not a new windshield; as a matter of fact, it is the original 1993 windshield. I think you and I are talking oranges and apples. In any case, thanks for try to help! Joe

Thanks for the advice!

Seriously - not to be sarcastic... once there's any crack started, especially on an older vehicle (who's body isn't as rigid, and will flex more), vibrations and heat/cold cycles will cause those cracks to spread, usually all the way across the glass.

Tom,

Sorry for my response. Your advice had my best interests at heart and is appreciated.

Joe