 Back from paint after 14 months, Good News and Bad News here... LONG |
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| Kansas 914 |
 Mar 3 2011, 04:59 PM
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Advanced Member  Group: Members Posts: 2,999 Joined: 1-March 03 From: Durango, Colorado Member No.: 373 Region Association: Rocky Mountains 
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After 14 months in the paint shop getting a bare metal paint job to the original Willow Green color it was delivered today. That is the good news.
The bad news is as he was bringing it to the house the windshield blew out on the highway - yes he was towing backwards - no he didn't know any better - caused a little rash on the hood which will buff out or he will repaint. The guy is sick about it to say the least. He turned 3 shades of green when I said they are NLA. He is checking with his glass guys to see if there is one available through his sources. A few weeks ago I checked with my Porsche dealer in town for a new one and they said none available in the system. I was going to put a new one in the green car and take the exisitng one out and put it in the red car (it was a 9.5 out 10 windshield - really nice). Now that plan is out the door. I was chatting with TC and he said there were a few in Germany that can be ordered in - but the local guy at Porsche doesn't seem to know how to do it. I don't want a Chinese windshield if I can help it... I don't know what to do - well other than go have a glass (or 2) of 18 year old Scotch. Anyway here is a snapshot -   |
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| bandjoey |
Mar 3 2011, 05:13 PM
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bandjoey Group: Members Posts: 4,923 Joined: 26-September 07 From: Bedford Tx Member No.: 8,156 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Just for kicks you can make the painter sweat but there are several threads here on PPG windshields. I know someone who's bought one will get you the info soon. Great looking Green (of course, Orange is the preferred fast color (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) ).
You might find the info with a 'search'. |
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| ellisor3 |
Mar 3 2011, 05:19 PM
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HPWhore Group: Members Posts: 811 Joined: 23-October 08 From: Fleming Island, Florida Member No.: 9,683 Region Association: South East States  |
Funny thing is that my painter broke my windshield by dropping the hood on it while reinstalling it. The hinge cracked it pretty ealily. My painter ordered one from Auto Atlanta. George has them.
BTW the car looks great. |
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| Kansas 914 |
Mar 3 2011, 05:20 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,999 Joined: 1-March 03 From: Durango, Colorado Member No.: 373 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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QUOTE(bandjoey @ Mar 3 2011, 05:13 PM)  Just for kicks you can make the painter sweat but there are several threads here on PPG windshields. I know someone who's bought one will get you the info soon. Great looking Green (of course, Orange is the preferred fast color (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) ). You might find the info with a 'search'. Hi Bill - how are ya? I looked at some threads a few months ago and it didn't look good then. But I will try again - now I am a bit more motivated!! The painter is a great guy - a he is a car guy - and he is already sweating big time - I would love to make him feel better about this job and find him a windshiled he can buy. He has already had a few "issues" with the job. The day he went to deliver it last week a trunk hinge broke (my bad weld). I ordered a new one from Restoration Design (they got the part to Kansas in 3 days - thanks guys!) and he fixed it and spotted in the paint - no charge. Oh well I am feeling better already - it that my 2nd or 3rd glass of Scotch?? Cheers! |
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| steveherman |
Mar 3 2011, 05:20 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 380 Joined: 12-September 09 From: Kissimmee Florida Member No.: 10,799 Region Association: South East States |
i called a safe-lite glass a few months back and they said they were available and it would take 2 days to get from manufacturer.
So call a few glass companies in your area. I bet ONE of them will have it. If i recall it was 300 installed. |
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| Kansas 914 |
Mar 3 2011, 05:22 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,999 Joined: 1-March 03 From: Durango, Colorado Member No.: 373 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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QUOTE(steveherman @ Mar 3 2011, 05:20 PM) i called a safe-lite glass a few months back and they said they were available and it would take 2 days to get from manufacturer. So call a few glass companies in your area. I bet ONE of them will have it. If i recall it was 300 installed. I tried Safelight a few months ago and they said NLA. I will try again - and I know my paint guy is trying too. This will all work out I'm sure - thanks! |
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| zonedoubt |
Mar 3 2011, 05:22 PM
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Canadian Member Group: Members Posts: 668 Joined: 14-May 03 From: Vancouver, BC Member No.: 696 Region Association: Canada |
QUOTE(Kansas 914 @ Mar 3 2011, 02:59 PM) they are NLA. Is this something recent? Maybe just temporarily not available? I bought a brand new Sigla from the dealer last year. |
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| Ferg |
Mar 3 2011, 05:26 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,948 Joined: 8-January 03 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 116 Region Association: None
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Sucks about the Glass (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
LOVE willow green (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) |
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| Kansas 914 |
Mar 3 2011, 05:26 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,999 Joined: 1-March 03 From: Durango, Colorado Member No.: 373 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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QUOTE(zonedoubt @ Mar 3 2011, 05:22 PM) QUOTE(Kansas 914 @ Mar 3 2011, 02:59 PM) they are NLA. Is this something recent? Maybe just temporarily not available? I bought a brand new Sigla from the dealer last year. TC says they are in Germany - my Porsche parts guy can't seem to understand that. He looks in the system and said "Nope - Atlanta doesn't have them". Not to be confused with Auto Atlanta - Porsche has parts warehouse in ATL. TC said he could order one - but he would have to charge shipping. I will go back to Porsche dealer and hopefuly get a different guy.... I really want a Sigla if I can. Thanks! |
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| Kansas 914 |
Mar 3 2011, 05:30 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,999 Joined: 1-March 03 From: Durango, Colorado Member No.: 373 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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QUOTE(Ferg @ Mar 3 2011, 05:26 PM) Sucks about the Glass (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) LOVE willow green (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) Thanks Ferg, Not too many exist today in Willow Green - not too popular even in the day - most have been painted over... I like it because that is the way I bought it in 1978 (second owner) and never changed it. I must say I bet this new paint looks better than the day it left Porsche - it is outstanding. He shot De Beer (owned by Valspar now). |
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| 914-8 |
Mar 3 2011, 05:35 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 802 Joined: 23-January 06 From: Cal Member No.: 5,461 Region Association: None |
Very nice! My very first car ever, when I was 16 back in the early 80s, was a Willow Green 914. Brings back great memories!
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| markb |
Mar 3 2011, 05:55 PM
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914less :( Group: Members Posts: 5,449 Joined: 22-January 03 From: Nipomo, CA Member No.: 180 Region Association: Central California
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QUOTE(Ferg @ Mar 3 2011, 03:26 PM) Sucks about the Glass (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) LOVE willow green (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) |
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| Cairo94507 |
Mar 3 2011, 06:12 PM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,719 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California
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The color is beautiful. I would definitely try to find a factory glass. I am sure there are some still out there. Good luck. Don't sweat the painter to much; you know he feels bad already.
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| rick 918-S |
Mar 3 2011, 06:17 PM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,427 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region
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I thought I spotted a windsheild in the classifieds for you but it may be sold. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...p;#entry1439501 The car looks (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif) BTW: the windsheild in the Alien is cracked too. LMK if you fine more than one. I have insurance but all the local glass guys play dumb when you ask them to source a factory windshield. |
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| Kansas 914 |
Mar 3 2011, 06:17 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,999 Joined: 1-March 03 From: Durango, Colorado Member No.: 373 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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QUOTE(Cairo94507 @ Mar 3 2011, 06:12 PM) The color is beautiful. I would definitely try to find a factory glass. I am sure there are some still out there. Good luck. Don't sweat the painter to much; you know he feels bad already. I agree - I am trying to make him feel better not sweat him out. I will even pay the difference between anything he finds and a Sigla glass - he shouldn't have to eat it all - he wasn't negligent really - just not wise in the ways of 914s. He couldn't believe it was butyl tape and not adhesive in the glass. He is a one man shop (with a part-time helper) and a perfectionist - does great work. I feel bad for him. |
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| Kansas 914 |
Mar 3 2011, 06:39 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,999 Joined: 1-March 03 From: Durango, Colorado Member No.: 373 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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QUOTE(rick 918-S @ Mar 3 2011, 06:17 PM) I thought I spotted a windsheild in the classifieds for you but it may be sold. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...p;#entry1439501 The car looks (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif) BTW: the windsheild in the Alien is cracked too. LMK if you fine more than one. I have insurance but all the local glass guys play dumb when you ask them to source a factory windshield. Hi Rick, Will do - I will now look for 2 - thanks. BTW - The secret package is in the mail to you! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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| McMark |
Mar 3 2011, 06:48 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
Are you asking them for P/N 914 541 101 10? Call another Porsche dealership like Sonnen or Stoddard to have them check availability.
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| rick 918-S |
Mar 3 2011, 06:54 PM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,427 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region
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QUOTE(Kansas 914 @ Mar 3 2011, 06:39 PM) QUOTE(rick 918-S @ Mar 3 2011, 06:17 PM) I thought I spotted a windsheild in the classifieds for you but it may be sold. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...p;#entry1439501 The car looks (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif) BTW: the windsheild in the Alien is cracked too. LMK if you fine more than one. I have insurance but all the local glass guys play dumb when you ask them to source a factory windshield. Hi Rick, Will do - I will now look for 2 - thanks. BTW - The secret package is in the mail to you! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) I received an email notice. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) I have been waiting for the mailman for the last two days... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/morning1.gif) Thanks! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) The boss sent the pp |
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| Kansas 914 |
Mar 3 2011, 06:56 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,999 Joined: 1-March 03 From: Durango, Colorado Member No.: 373 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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QUOTE(McMark @ Mar 3 2011, 06:48 PM) Are you asking them for P/N 914 541 101 10? Call another Porsche dealership like Sonnen or Stoddard to have them check availability. That is a good point - and the answer is no. I was getting my other car serviced there and I walked over to the Porsche side and into parts. I said I wanted a winsdshield and he asked the obligatory questions - model and year. He quoted me a price but none in the system. According to TC the price quoted was spot on - but "THE COMPUTER SAID" none available and can't be ordered. I now know that was bull... TC can get one ordered from from Germany to the dealer in St. Pete but the shipping will have to be tacked on form St. Pete to Kansas as he can only order to his dealership... As a side note - this car originally was delivered new from Stoddard. EDIT: I just looked at parts on Stoddard.com - nothing matched my search..... But I will call them Friday |
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| Kansas 914 |
Mar 3 2011, 06:59 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,999 Joined: 1-March 03 From: Durango, Colorado Member No.: 373 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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QUOTE(rick 918-S @ Mar 3 2011, 06:54 PM) I received an email notice. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) I have been waiting for the mailman for the last two days... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/morning1.gif) Thanks! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) The boss sent the pp I only sent it Priority Mail not Super Dooper Overnight to Duluth Alien Special Delivery! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) PS. I didn't get to the post office the day the email went out - that happens automatically when I print the postage - sorry. |
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