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| Randel |
 Jul 28 2003, 10:13 AM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 16 Joined: 2-June 03 From: Essex, CT Member No.: 771  |
Hello-
My 1970 914-6 has developed a crack in the windshield. In your opinion/experience, would you entrust the replacement of this windshield to a local auto glass house, or should I try to locate someone that specializes on older vehicles? Thanks. |
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| EdwardBlume |
Jul 28 2003, 11:57 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California 
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I used Safelite auto glass (a chain) and it was cheap and the glass is fine. The problems are: lack of experience with the 914 specifically, careless use of glue (glued the clips), waste of chrome trim, and hurried to finish (overlooked rust).
In retrospect, I should have knocked out the window myself, taken care of the rust, then found someone who had successful installed a 914 window including the chrome trim and paid the money. My chrome trim is taped on now. Good luck!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool.gif) |
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| Brad Roberts |
Jul 29 2003, 12:13 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 19,148 Joined: 23-December 02 Member No.: 8 Region Association: None |
Hey Randel.
I would find a body shop that "knows" the 914's. I would also supply them with the clips that are needed for the trim. B |
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| ChrisFoley |
Jul 29 2003, 05:37 AM
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I am Tangerine Racing Group: Members Posts: 7,907 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Bolton, CT Member No.: 209 Region Association: None
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Randel,
I can give you the name of someone in the Hartford area who recently installed a windshield for me in a 914. He works full time for a glass shop and does it on his own in the evenings as well. Removing the chrome (aluminum) trim without damaging it can be tricky. Also, some of the trim clips are bound to break, so buy some new ones before hand. They are installed while the glass is out. |
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Jul 29 2003, 10:26 AM
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Does anyone recomend doing it yourself? I'm curious because I need to put a new windshield in a miata.
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| Brad Roberts |
Jul 29 2003, 10:32 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 19,148 Joined: 23-December 02 Member No.: 8 Region Association: None |
Replace ALL the clips. They are cheap. Every area around the trim that you dont replace them.. the trim will end up popping up over time.
Its cheap insurance to replace them all. B |
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