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Posted by: 76-914 Jun 16 2022, 08:41 PM

Any windshield suppliers other than Porsche in SoCal?

Posted by: ndfrigi Jun 16 2022, 09:08 PM

Kent, Rufino our 914 windshield guy here in SoCal. Text me if you want his number.

Posted by: 76-914 Jun 16 2022, 09:17 PM

Noel, Does Rufino sell them outright? I can install the windshield.

Posted by: ndfrigi Jun 16 2022, 10:41 PM

oh not sure if he can just sell the windshield. You can ask if you want.

Posted by: sb914 Jun 16 2022, 10:47 PM

I think @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=453 has a good source.

Posted by: 914werke Jun 16 2022, 11:23 PM

PM'ed

Posted by: swood Jun 16 2022, 11:34 PM

When i recently had my truck windshield replaced, the supplier said they had one reasonably priced but wouldn’t install it. I’d love to find someone to do both.

Posted by: VaccaRabite Jun 17 2022, 07:16 AM

Generally speaking I've had good luck calling an auto-glass installer like Safelite. They are who I'm planning to use when its time to get a windshield for the bus. Plus, if it breaks on install, they replace and try again.

Zach

Posted by: Thunderchief Jun 17 2022, 10:59 AM

I got mine from Sierra Madre Collection in Eagle Rock recently

Posted by: friethmiller Jun 17 2022, 11:23 AM

Hey Rich ( @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=453 ),

Can you PM me, as well? Looking for a good quality replacement for this old, worn out, original windshield on my 74. Thanks.

Fred

Posted by: 914werke Jun 17 2022, 04:31 PM

Posted by: jim_hoyland Jun 17 2022, 04:46 PM

Sierra Madre sell them

Posted by: jim_hoyland Jun 17 2022, 04:47 PM

Sierra Madre sell them
(888) 986-4466

Posted by: 914werke Jun 17 2022, 05:18 PM

If your after OE glass the dealer will typically be cheaper than SM

Posted by: 76-914 Jun 17 2022, 05:29 PM

We connected this morning; thx Eddy.Zach, I used one of those big companies for the 1st install 13 years ago. Unfortunately I had the exact opposite result. After that experience I learned to install them myself. I believe the east coast has a more experienced talent pool than we have. Lots of people here will tell you anything to get your $$$. They're about $100 more than Rich. Thanks for the referral anyway.

Posted by: jim_hoyland Jun 17 2022, 06:34 PM

@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=251
Steve, Rufino is our local guy. He’ll come to you and does a great job..
714-292-5811
He done a lots of 914s

Posted by: mgphoto Jun 18 2022, 12:45 AM

Sierra Madre Collection sale + Rufino install is the so cal way to go.

Posted by: rgalla9146 Jun 18 2022, 08:12 AM

Windshields present a few things to consider.

Is OEM supplier important ? Some aftermarket windshields are too flat and some
may interfere with trim install.
Is method of install important ? original butyl or caulk gun ? original butyl is cleaner
and is less likely to interfere with trim install.
Is your trim reusable ?
Do you want tinted or clear ?
Ask before commiting to any part or installer.
I'm sure there are other things that can be a surprise.
Price may not be the biggest consideration.

Posted by: dr914@autoatlanta.com Jun 18 2022, 10:26 AM

the problem is the shipping, very expensive and hard to deliver in one piece that is why you are best to have your dealer order and go and pick up

Posted by: Montreal914 Jun 18 2022, 10:32 AM

That ^^^
I would like a rounded top one like the original. Not sure if the Dealer, SM, or Rufino can get this.

Posted by: 76-914 Jun 18 2022, 03:05 PM

I bought a couple of Seikrut windshields from ProSource and they shipped them when Richard Tankel was still with them. Must have been $200 worth of plywood/lumber. That was 2 years ago so I'm hoping they're still available. I've installed a couple of Chinese windshields too and they fit fine albeit a small flat area. I picked up the Chinese ones at a warehouse in Riverside IIRC. I did pay ProSource for those also then picked them up the next day.

Posted by: bkrantz Jun 18 2022, 09:36 PM

Yes, talk to Rich. He was able to sell one to me to pick up at a local auto glass distributor warehouse.

Posted by: lbubba42614 Jun 18 2022, 09:57 PM

https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipOwRbOv9wFa54xcxJCNuV5hbWPQvVL4TUBoialE[/img]
Had my windshield done by them, they are located in Whitter.

Posted by: Montreal914 Jun 19 2022, 09:36 AM

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