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Posted by: ericread Nov 9 2008, 05:49 PM

OK, sorry for repeating the thread, but I badly cracked my windshield this weekend. Now I need a new windshield installed in the LA/Orange County area.

Your suggesstions/recomendations are appreciated.

Eric Read

Posted by: 7TPorsh Nov 9 2008, 06:12 PM

There is a guy named Ruffino out in the Costa Mesa area that has a lot of 914 experience; I spoke to him awhile ago but never had him come out.

I too need a WS installed now and need to recontact him. He was recommended through the forum here. group install?

Hopefully someone can post or PM his number...I have to dig for it, but i need him too...good price too. Install pics anyone??
He'll come out to me and I am in the north LA area.

Posted by: jim_hoyland Nov 9 2008, 07:32 PM

Eric,

Ruffino's number is 714-292-5811. He will come to you and can do the rubber trim if you want to switch. Price is really reasonable. He has done 3 for me plus in/outs for painting.

Good Guy


Jim

Posted by: ericread Nov 9 2008, 08:42 PM

Thanks Jim - I'll give him a call on Monday.

Eric

Posted by: jim_hoyland Nov 9 2008, 08:58 PM

One other thing, he can re-seal rear windows too.

Posted by: mojorisen914 Nov 9 2008, 09:38 PM

Not trying to hijack the thread but does anyone know of someone who can do this in the KC area? I need to have my windshield replaced too.
Thanks.

Posted by: Elliot Cannon Nov 9 2008, 10:41 PM

Sorry, no. You're going to have to come to So. California for that.

Posted by: mojorisen914 Nov 9 2008, 10:46 PM

Ok..give me your address; I'll need a place to stay...

Posted by: Elliot Cannon Nov 9 2008, 10:49 PM

Oh! I moved out of that rat-hole. I'm about 4 hours north of there. Drop in some time. We'll drink some wine (they got lots of it here) and talk about your windshield.

Posted by: mojorisen914 Nov 10 2008, 03:36 AM

Wine? Wine is fine but whiskeys' quicker....
What you need is some good Kentucky spirits...

Posted by: ericread Nov 10 2008, 10:27 AM

Jim;

I spoke to Ruffino - You're right. His pricing is very reasonable. I am arranging for him to replace my window immediately after my new paint has dried.

My thanks.

And as for mojorison914 - Maker's Mark is still the best sipping whiskey I have ever experienced. I have a barrel in storage with my name on it in Loretto, KY. It's another year or so before they tap it.

And yes, I am a Kentucky Colonel (but you can call me Eric).

Eric Read

Posted by: 7TPorsh Nov 18 2008, 10:29 AM

Does anyone have pictures of his install? i spoke to him and described that I want the universal seal with the chrome strip in it and I wanted the black paint on the perimeter done.

He seemed to understand perfectly, but I get reluctant when i hear "yeah, yeah, no problem...".

Posted by: jim_hoyland Nov 18 2008, 10:33 AM

He really knows his stuff. I have the all black outer seal with the inside edge painted; Dan, Proto 31, had the rubber with the stainless strip installed. The guy is a pro with a ton of 914 experience on both front and rear glass.

Posted by: 7TPorsh Nov 18 2008, 10:42 AM

So he supplied the seal with the stainless strip, painted the glass and installed it?

I am ready to pull the trigger and do it!

Posted by: jim_hoyland Nov 18 2008, 10:44 AM

Yes.

When you have him do it, take pictures and post them.