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Posted by: Dr Evil Aug 17 2008, 08:43 PM

Recently I have started looking for a new windshield for my roller. My buddy, who deals in 914s, used to be able to get windshields installed for about $200 until just recently. I called a few glass places and all of them said that only their classic glass vendor has them and that they are about $600.... My buddy called his source and found the same. Does anyone know where to get them for less? In contrast, I am picking up a new windshield for the bus on Tues for $100 from a glass vendor.

Posted by: Dr Evil Aug 17 2008, 08:51 PM

I see AA has them for $295. I used to be able to get them locally in San Diego for $200 installed down by the boarder It still beats $600.

Posted by: ws91420 Aug 17 2008, 08:55 PM

I got a quote from a local glass shop about a year ago IIRC about 300 to 400 installed.

Posted by: Dr Evil Aug 17 2008, 09:03 PM

Any info on the shop? If I can pick it up somewhere it will save me shipping and my car is near you.

Posted by: ws91420 Aug 17 2008, 09:39 PM

Glass Doctor®
10817 Courthouse Road
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
540-834-4560
They would have to order the glass I think they said a couple days.

Posted by: type11969 Aug 17 2008, 10:00 PM

Where are you getting that new windshield for your bus? $100 is a good deal from what I have read. And I need a new windshield for mine when I finally attack the rust under there . . .

-Chris

Posted by: Dr Evil Aug 17 2008, 10:08 PM

I am getting the bus glass at National Auto Glass in Newark, DE. I can order another one if you want and pick it up with mine on Tues.

Welby, thanks for the info. I'll call them tomorrow and let everyone know. Since they are close enough to Scotty, I can pick it up in a few days since I will be working down there for 6 days.

Posted by: type11969 Aug 17 2008, 10:16 PM

Do you know if it is tinted along the top of the windshield? If not, definitely in. If so, hmmm. $100 is a deal, I'm in.

If you are going to come through Philly on your way back up from that joint then yeah, order me one. If not, it is definitely easier for me to head to Newark than to go to Hershey. Not sure I am going to make the ECC either.

-Chris

Posted by: Dr Evil Aug 17 2008, 10:26 PM

Right on. I will post the info here. They have them the same day.

Posted by: Dr Evil Aug 17 2008, 10:50 PM

Sorry, its Union Auto Glass, not National.
888-882-7225 in Newark, DE.

Posted by: type11969 Aug 18 2008, 06:36 AM

Thanks

Posted by: r_towle Aug 18 2008, 08:45 AM

Doc,
I recall there is a guy up here in Andover MA that was the supplier.
Search here and Club and see of you can find him.

He was the main importer for the 914 glass....just cant recall his name.

Rich

Posted by: r_towle Aug 18 2008, 08:47 AM

QUOTE(r_towle @ Aug 18 2008, 10:45 AM)

Posted by: Dr Evil Aug 18 2008, 08:57 AM

Thanks man

Posted by: dr914@autoatlanta.com Aug 18 2008, 09:09 AM

we have a good relationship with Richard the main importer and have them drop shipped from his warehouse carefully packed and soundly delivered. We also have the windshield installation kits so your installer will take no shortcuts!

Posted by: Dr Evil Aug 18 2008, 09:37 AM

Glass doctor is $297, but it needs to be shipped from the West for a total of $415.86

Eek.

I have an email into Richard to see what he has.

Posted by: Dr Evil Aug 18 2008, 10:12 AM

I got a reply and it is looking good. I am going to buy his last two, though. More details soon.

Posted by: Dr Evil Aug 18 2008, 10:34 AM

So, for Richards last two in stock until late 08, with crating and shipping is $530.50 (they are $195 ea). I am getting the last two because Scotty needs a windshield and the freight is the same for one as it is for two. Gotta take care of my buddy

Thanks for the link, Rich.

Posted by: r_towle Aug 6 2009, 08:03 PM

Bumped up front for Joe....

See post number 13.

Rich

Posted by: jt914-6 Aug 6 2009, 09:22 PM

Ten years ago I got this PPG ws for my car. It has the blue shade at the top and it was a great fit. Maybe one of the numbers is a part number. I really like it.......There should be a glass shop that can get a PPG. Can't remember what I paid for it though.....

Posted by: JRust Aug 6 2009, 09:30 PM

I got an NOS OE windshield from Sunset Porsche for $395. I also have a used one I pulled off a car intact & in great shape. I wouldn't have sprung for the OE windshield but it is for my LE creamsicle resto

Posted by: RiqueMar Aug 7 2009, 12:52 AM

I'm trying to get rid of one if anyone is interested!

Posted by: 7TPorsh Aug 7 2009, 10:38 AM

I bot one from the ebay guy and looks great...for $175. He has them across the country. I picked mine up 10 miles away.