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Posted by: ventedrib Mar 7 2013, 02:01 PM

I need a windshield for my 73. I have an old high school buddy that owns a auto glass company, so I went to him thinking I might get a good deal. He qouted me a price of like $568.00 for a PPG windshield, I know PPG makes real good stuff but I thought that was a little steep. Is there any other brands that make a good windshield for less money than that.

Posted by: rgalla9146 Mar 7 2013, 02:13 PM

Try the dealer, you might be surprised.
I got a new one about 4 years ago for $310. but that was with a discount through my friends shop. In years past the big challenge with non- German windshields was getting the trim to fit after the shield was glued in.
As for brands, Sigla, Securit and more recently Pilkington.
Good luck

Posted by: ventedrib Mar 7 2013, 02:30 PM

Thats not to bad but 120 miles to dealer for me

Posted by: chads74 Mar 7 2013, 03:13 PM

I just had my windshield professionally replaced. I didn't have to worry about the chrome trim cause I had them put on the rubber replacement from 914rubber. Turned out looking great!

Below is the info in the bottom corner of the windshield. Good luck I know they can be expensive! I was lucky and have full glass coverage and got it replaced for $0 out of pocket.

Lamisafe Teck
AS1
DOT563
43R-001853
M848

Posted by: Cairo94507 Mar 7 2013, 05:12 PM

If you could get an NOS glass from POrsche, that is the way to go. The drive would be worth it IMO. Good luck.

Posted by: LotusJoe Mar 7 2013, 08:53 PM

I replaced the windshield last March here in Southern California. $220.00 installed. It sounds like your guy is a bit high.

Posted by: CMONNETT Mar 8 2013, 08:06 PM

They are still available from Porsche, I've ordered two for customers in the last couple of months. They weren't that expensive so I ordered one for my car as well.

Posted by: euro911 Mar 10 2013, 02:34 AM

Where, Joe?

Posted by: KENNY Mar 10 2013, 06:09 AM

My windshield was around 220 to 230.

Posted by: 02loftsmoor Mar 10 2013, 01:17 PM

Looks good clean fit

Posted by: 396 Mar 10 2013, 01:37 PM

Yes...where in SoCal.
Thanks

Posted by: rpmmaxxed Mar 10 2013, 09:50 PM

Not sure where in Southern California your located, but I got mine in Carlsbad(bout 3o minutes north of San Diego), for $160. I installed it myself, but I beleive the guy I got mine through installs for only around $30-$40. North Coast Auto Glass in Carlsbad. Fernando @ 760-716-6778. I'm pretty sure their site is www.northcoastautoglass.com

Posted by: boogie_man Mar 11 2013, 11:22 AM

Freddie did his Fred's Auto Glass 714 809 8500

Posted by: jrrhdmust Mar 11 2013, 04:54 PM

Underneath the windsheild where there is a layer between the frame and the windsheild, is that glue? It almost looks like a seal.