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| Spoke |
 Nov 17 2008, 12:04 PM
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Jerry  Group: Members Posts: 6,978 Joined: 29-October 04 From: Allentown, PA Member No.: 3,031 Region Association: None 
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I was working on the front end and jacking up the driver side right behind the front wheel. Done this many times in the past using the edge of the tub to lift.
After the 2nd lift of the day I noticed a 2 inch crack in the windshield about 1/2 way up the A-pillar on the driver side. WTF? I don't remember seeing the crack when I moved the car initially but there it was plain as day. A couple of questions: 1) What sources of windshields exist? New? Used? Prices? 2) Could I have cracked the windshield by lifting the car by the tub right behind the front wheel? |
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| xperu |
Nov 17 2008, 12:11 PM
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TEXAS Group: Members Posts: 597 Joined: 13-June 06 From: League City Texas Member No.: 6,213 Region Association: None
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Mine cracked in the same place after jacking up the car. For the time being I had the crack drilled/repaired and it has not creeped any further, I will look for a new windshield when I can afford it, besides it still is in very good condition; no chips etc.
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| Lavanaut |
Nov 17 2008, 12:33 PM
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Hungry Mind : Thirsty Gullet Group: Members Posts: 916 Joined: 20-June 06 From: Bend, OR Member No.: 6,265 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I very recently purchased a brand new Sigla windshield from Stoddard for about $350, a damn good price in my book. I've read that the only two brands of windshields that fit properly are Sigla and PPG.
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| sean_v8_914 |
Nov 17 2008, 10:19 PM
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Chingon 601 Group: Members Posts: 4,011 Joined: 1-February 05 From: San Diego Member No.: 3,541 |
if you install a new windshield without investigating the chassis issue will it too suffer the same fate?
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| r_towle |
Nov 17 2008, 10:23 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,574 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States
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Cross Post to find the guy.
He is the main importer for 914 glass. I bought a new (tinted) windshield from this guy a few months ago for $175 and am happy with it. He imported a batch of them and sold them thru ebay. FYI -Mike Richard Tankel -------------------- ProSource Glass International PO Box 996 Andover, MA 01810 Tel:877-345-2800 978-975-5400 Fax:978-975-5300 email:richardt@prosourceglassintl.com |
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| horizontally-opposed |
Nov 17 2008, 11:24 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,431 Joined: 12-May 04 From: San Francisco Member No.: 2,058 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(Lavanaut @ Nov 17 2008, 10:33 AM)  I very recently purchased a brand new Sigla windshield from Stoddard for about $350, a damn good price in my book. I've read that the only two brands of windshields that fit properly are Sigla and PPG. That's a great price... Was it shipped? If no, how much/how much hassle to ship? Thanks! pete |
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| Spoke |
Nov 18 2008, 08:19 AM
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Jerry Group: Members Posts: 6,978 Joined: 29-October 04 From: Allentown, PA Member No.: 3,031 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(r_towle @ Nov 17 2008, 11:23 PM) Cross Post to find the guy. He is the main importer for 914 glass. I bought a new (tinted) windshield from this guy a few months ago for $175 and am happy with it. He imported a batch of them and sold them thru ebay. FYI -Mike Richard Tankel -------------------- ProSource Glass International PO Box 996 Andover, MA 01810 Tel:877-345-2800 978-975-5400 Fax:978-975-5300 email:richardt@prosourceglassintl.com I just sent Richard an email. Thanks for the tip. |
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| r_towle |
Nov 18 2008, 08:51 AM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,574 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States
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QUOTE(horizontally-opposed @ Nov 18 2008, 12:24 AM) QUOTE(Lavanaut @ Nov 17 2008, 10:33 AM) I very recently purchased a brand new Sigla windshield from Stoddard for about $350, a damn good price in my book. I've read that the only two brands of windshields that fit properly are Sigla and PPG. That's a great price... Was it shipped? If no, how much/how much hassle to ship? Thanks! pete pick up the phone...it still works. Call him, he is cool Rich |
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| horizontally-opposed |
Nov 18 2008, 10:04 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,431 Joined: 12-May 04 From: San Francisco Member No.: 2,058 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(r_towle @ Nov 18 2008, 06:51 AM) pick up the phone...it still works. Rich C'mon now. That's not terribly helpful, or friendly. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) Questions were simple: did the price include shipping? did YOU find shipping to be easy/safe/cost effective? But, I guess I'd better call and find out for myself. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/slap.gif) Thanks, pete |
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| 7TPorsh |
Nov 18 2008, 10:12 AM
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7T Porsh Group: Members Posts: 2,691 Joined: 27-March 06 From: Glendale Ca Member No.: 5,782 Region Association: Southern California
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I bot one from him. No shipping for me, he has distribution outlets all over the US. I picked it up about 10 miles away from a storage warehouse for $175.
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| r_towle |
Nov 18 2008, 10:23 AM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,574 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States
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QUOTE(horizontally-opposed @ Nov 18 2008, 11:04 AM) QUOTE(r_towle @ Nov 18 2008, 06:51 AM) pick up the phone...it still works. Rich C'mon now. That's not terribly helpful, or friendly. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) Questions were simple: did the price include shipping? did YOU find shipping to be easy/safe/cost effective? But, I guess I'd better call and find out for myself. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/slap.gif) Thanks, pete I was quoting from another post. That was included in the intro. Not trying to be a wiseass, but if you read it you will see. Dr Evil was the last guy I know who bought from him...he bought two and was happy. Rich |
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| Spoke |
Nov 18 2008, 02:20 PM
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Jerry Group: Members Posts: 6,978 Joined: 29-October 04 From: Allentown, PA Member No.: 3,031 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(r_towle @ Nov 18 2008, 09:51 AM) pick up the phone...it still works. Call him, he is cool Rich Point taken. I'll give him a call. |
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| Spoke |
Nov 18 2008, 02:42 PM
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Jerry Group: Members Posts: 6,978 Joined: 29-October 04 From: Allentown, PA Member No.: 3,031 Region Association: None
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Just called Richard and ordered a windshield. No distribution points near me. $195 + $25 (carton packing) + $110 freight + $40 residential delivery.
Done. |
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| horizontally-opposed |
Nov 18 2008, 06:19 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,431 Joined: 12-May 04 From: San Francisco Member No.: 2,058 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(r_towle @ Nov 18 2008, 08:23 AM) I was quoting from another post. That was included in the intro. Not trying to be a wiseass, but if you read it you will see. Rich Rich, Oops, sorry about that! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/KMA.gif) pete |
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| rfuerst911sc |
Nov 18 2008, 06:30 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,158 Joined: 4-May 06 From: Dahlonega , Georgia Member No.: 5,980 Region Association: South East States |
I too will be in need of a windshield for my car as mine has a quarter sized smash and I'm getting ready for a repaint. I found a net service www.glass.net that gives you three quotes within 10 seconds. So for me in Orlando for my 75 I received 3 prices for installed windshields: 245.12 , 260.12 , 339.67. I don't know what brand of glass or if these are legit I'm going to call the 3 places tomorrow.
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| Dr Evil |
Nov 18 2008, 06:34 PM
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Send me your transmission! Group: Members Posts: 22,995 Joined: 21-November 03 From: Loveland, OH 45140 Member No.: 1,372 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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Ya, the price is nice comparatively, and Richard is a good guy to deal with. My friend just bought 6 from him. I wish I lived closer to him so I could save $$$.
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| r_towle |
Nov 18 2008, 06:42 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,574 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States
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QUOTE(Dr Evil @ Nov 18 2008, 07:34 PM) Ya, the price is nice comparatively, and Richard is a good guy to deal with. My friend just bought 6 from him. I wish I lived closer to him so I could save $$$. If you need more, think about Hershey. I could be convinced to bring a load of glass down...I think he is 25 minutes from me. Rich |
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| rfuerst911sc |
Nov 19 2008, 04:32 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,158 Joined: 4-May 06 From: Dahlonega , Georgia Member No.: 5,980 Region Association: South East States |
[quote name='rfuerst911sc' date='Nov 18 2008, 04:30 PM' post='1103207']
I too will be in need of a windshield for my car as mine has a quarter sized smash and I'm getting ready for a repaint. I found a net service www.glass.net that gives you three quotes within 10 seconds. So for me in Orlando for my 75 I received 3 prices for installed windshields: 245.12 , 260.12 , 339.67. I don't know what brand of glass or if these are legit I'm going to call the 3 places tomorrow. [/quote UPDATE: Today I called the 3 companies that were provided by my search on www.glass.net, to say the least this was interesting. The first company who's quote online was $245.12 when I called them it was $615.00 I quickly hung up on them (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) The second company didn't offer a price as they said the windshield is no longer available (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) The third company gave a price over the phone that was exactly the same as online ( $339.67 ) but they also said the windshield was no longer available (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) . So my search for a windshield in Orlando continues. |
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| southernmost914 |
Nov 19 2008, 05:20 PM
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KEY WEST/HAVANA Tunnel Authority Group: Members Posts: 338 Joined: 16-October 07 From: Key West/ St. Augie, Fl USA Member No.: 8,234 Region Association: South East States
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UPDATE:
Today I called the 3 companies that were provided by my search on www.glass.net, to say the least this was interesting. The first company who's quote online was $245.12 when I called them it was $615.00 I quickly hung up on them (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) The second company didn't offer a price as they said the windshield is no longer available (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) The third company gave a price over the phone that was exactly the same as online ( $339.67 ) but they also said the windshield was no longer available (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) . So my search for a windshield in Orlando continues. [/quote] In florida try U.S.A. Auto Glass Inc. MIAMI OFFICE #(305) 247-9100 call for central florida office#. $385+tax installed. Asian glass, fit great but I made them dry fit it 1st before I Ok it. Steve |
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| rfuerst911sc |
Nov 21 2008, 04:40 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,158 Joined: 4-May 06 From: Dahlonega , Georgia Member No.: 5,980 Region Association: South East States |
Today I stopped at a local Glass America shop. Had a nice talk with one of the guys there and gave me a price of $262.00 for the windshield and $50.00 for the removal and replacement. I thought that was a good price. He said they can use the OEM trim that's on the car or use any one of about 8-10 different rubber moldings. I ordered the glass and it will be in on Monday. I won't have it installed until after the cars painted but I'll at least have the glass.
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