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| Steve Thacker |
 Jan 6 2004, 03:08 PM
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UMMMPH Yea Baby Yea ! UMMMPH  Group: Members Posts: 1,089 Joined: 8-January 03 From: Pickerington, Ohio Member No.: 113 Region Association: Upper MidWest  |
Hey all I'm looking at purchasing a windshield that is in good used shape. How much do they usually go for and what is the best way to ship...greyhound?
Thanks!!!!! |
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| redshift |
Jan 6 2004, 03:12 PM
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Bless the Hell out of you! Group: Members Posts: 10,926 Joined: 29-June 03 Member No.: 869 |
I don't know about shipping a windshield on a bus. I have seen people buying NEW glass for between 160-250.
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| Bleyseng |
Jan 6 2004, 03:39 PM
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Aircooled Baby! Group: Members Posts: 13,035 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Seattle, Washington (for now) Member No.: 24 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I would buy a new windshield locally and install it. Trying to find a good used oem unit that isn't all scratched is tough. Then shipping it...hmmm that will be even harder.
Maybe AA has a few laying around...... Geoff |
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| boxstr |
Jan 6 2004, 03:53 PM
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MEMBER:PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGION Group: Members Posts: 7,522 Joined: 25-December 02 From: OREGON Member No.: 12 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I sold one that came out of a parts car. Looked perfect. Buyer came over, out it in his car and drove to the glass installer. Took it out of the car and it cracked.
Call a local glass shop and get a new one. You will be money ahead. Also, if you are installing the factory chrome trim, you MUST rplace the 19 plastic clips that go around the windshield frame. Do not try to use the old ones. You end up with a loose and fly off chrome strip. PP sells them. CCLINAUTOGLASSHEAVEN |
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| GaroldShaffer |
Jan 6 2004, 03:57 PM
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You bought another 914? Group: Benefactors Posts: 7,624 Joined: 27-June 03 From: Portage, IN Member No.: 865 Region Association: None 
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Oh, I would say about $5,000 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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| scottb |
Jan 6 2004, 04:03 PM
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who wants a PEZ?! Group: Members Posts: 1,993 Joined: 27-December 02 From: south-(not north)-wick, MA Member No.: 32 Region Association: North East States |
i looked for a used windshield and was found a couple for around $400. i then found a shop in town that will install a new one for $285. a quick cost/benefit analysis and i went new and local....
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| Pnambic |
Jan 6 2004, 04:03 PM
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Honk if you like obscene gestures! Group: Members Posts: 914 Joined: 9-April 03 From: Atlanta, GA Member No.: 546 Region Association: South East States |
QUOTE(itsa914 @ Jan 6 2004, 04:57 PM) Oh, I would say about $5,000 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) That guesstimate wouldn't have anything to do with that windshield with the rear view mirror on it you have for sale, would it? |
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| GaroldShaffer |
Jan 6 2004, 04:17 PM
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You bought another 914? Group: Benefactors Posts: 7,624 Joined: 27-June 03 From: Portage, IN Member No.: 865 Region Association: None
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Now what would give you that idea (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
Seriously I have two windshields (from the 71 & 74 LE) that are in great shape, heck the cars sat in one spot for 20yrs, the one from the 71 was replaced just before was "stored" (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) A friends friend runs a glass shop and he removed them for me, only thing I need to do is clean the sealer stuff off them. So what is a fair price? I want to help Steve out, plus make a little $$ for my 914 fund. - Garold |
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| VegasRacer |
Jan 6 2004, 04:35 PM
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ELVIRA Group: Benefactors Posts: 8,525 Joined: 27-March 03 From: Between Scylla and Charybdis Member No.: 481 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(boxstr @ Jan 6 2004, 01:53 PM) Call a local glass shop and get a new one. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) I got a new one installed for $250 last year. Didn't even have to move the car. They came to my house and did it in my driveway. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) |
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| GWN7 |
Jan 6 2004, 08:59 PM
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King of Road Trips Group: Members Posts: 6,280 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Member No.: 56 Region Association: Northstar Region |
I bought a used one at the Ohio meet last year...$100....I was quoted $550 for a new one here
As to shipping...not sure...but Greyhound will take a front hood so a windshield properly packed shouldn't be a problem. |
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| RON S. |
Jan 7 2004, 06:05 AM
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9140430841, FINALLY RUNNING Group: Members Posts: 1,212 Joined: 22-May 03 From: WALTERBORO,S.C. Member No.: 724 Region Association: South East States |
Bought mine for my 6 from a local glass shop,about $170.00
Put it in myself. Fit wasn't perfect,but it is sealed and looks good. Ron |
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| rick 918-S |
Jan 7 2004, 11:52 AM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,503 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region
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I purchased a windsheild from Moss Motors for the MGA. They used a box about 6" wider on both sides of the glass and filled a couple of plastic bags with expanding foam. No way this this could have been damaged in shipping. I think you can buy that foam in powder form from the boat supply places. Great for shipping.
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