Cracked windshield, Ouch Options

[chmillman]

Took the car out of the garage this morning where it had been under a cover for several weeks. Then I noticed I had a crack in the windshield starting a few inches above the bottom at the left side edge and extending maybe 6” into the middle.



I have no idea how this happened, there is no sign of impact or anything else. This is not a repairable problem, the windshield will need to be replaced. Waiting for my insurance company to see how much deductible applies in this case.

Windshields seem to be available, I was just wondering if there are any issues/suppliers I should watch out for…

Also surprised at the prices, they’re not as expensive as I thought here - like 400€ - seems more expensive in the US - maybe because they’re imported?

[chmillman]

No idea how long it's been in there, only had the car for less than a year now. Guess it's unlikely to be original, most likely installed when the car was restored in 2012. Too bad it was in perfect shape, no scratches or anything. I tried to find the reference that's printed on the glass on the 'net, but didn't turn up anything... Looks like SIGLA did make the OEM windshields though. Saw something about Pilkington now making them?

[porschetub]

No idea how long it's been in there, only had the car for less than a year now. Guess it's unlikely to be original, most likely installed when the car was restored in 2012. Too bad it was in perfect shape, no scratches or anything. I tried to find the reference that's printed on the glass on the 'net, but didn't turn up anything... Looks like SIGLA did make the OEM windshields though. Saw something about Pilkington now making them?

As a brand Pilkington have been swallowed up by other brands except the UK where they started from the beginning and branded as Pilkington or Triplex now.
UK supply appears to be a range for British built classic cars , but didn't read any mention of German cars ,they may be available in the rest of Europe.
I think one maybe hard to find in as the biggest market for 914 was the US ,I had a friend here in my country looking for one and his only option was to have a local company import one for him and take what ever brand they could supply .I would expect he got a Chinese one as they are most common.
I have a new Pilkington in my 914 which was supplied before the factory closed in Australia many years ago.

[chmillman]

As a brand Pilkington have been swallowed up by other brands except the UK where they started from the beginning and branded as Pilkington or Triplex now.
UK supply appears to be a range for British built classic cars , but didn't read any mention of German cars ,they may be available in the rest of Europe.
I think one maybe hard to find in as the biggest market for 914 was the US ,I had a friend here in my country looking for one and his only option was to have a local company import one for him and take what ever brand they could supply .I would expect he got a Chinese one as they are most common.
I have a new Pilkington in my 914 which was supplied before the factory closed in Australia many years ago.

OK, thanks for the info, I will check the various suppliers I found here to see where their glass comes from. Still waiting on my insurance company.

OK, so my insurance company will pay (minus deductible) and my supplier says their windshields are from UK or Germany. Sounds good. Will inquire with my specialist as to what kind of adhesive they propose.