re the rubber seal. I prefer the look of the plane rubber seal myself, over the chrome trim version, fwiw. for OE type windshield seals, you might try OVVeedubparts.com . http://www.oeveedub.com/ I saw some vanagon original equipment windshield seals on there about a year ago .. was tempted to get one or two just to have in stock. I like tint at the top of the windsheild myself. Seems to work out just fine. Scott www.turbovans.com
----- Original Message ----- From: "John Rodgers" <inua@CHARTER.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 2:26 PM Subject: Re: windshield replacement
> When I had my windshield replaced, I got a PPG windshield and without my > saying one way or another the glass dealer ordered one with the tinted > strip at the top. He cut a deal to get it moved without sending it back > to the wholesaler, but offered to take it back if I absolutely couldn't > live with it. It was installed with a new rubber seal. In a day I knew I > could not live with that tint at the top. I went back and true to his > word, the dealer pulled it out and installed a plain one - no tint. He > treated me fair - and he gets the next two vans because of it. > > When you install yours - be sure that there is a high quality sealer > used to seal the rubber to the body and the glass to the seal. > > John Rodgers > Clayartist and Moldmaker > 88'GL VW Bus Driver > Chelsea, AL > Http://www.moldhaus.com > > > > Josie Lamb Williams wrote: >> I need to have my windshield replaced on my 84 westy, the local >> windshield >> shop referred by my insurance co. has found an aftermarket windshield by >> PPG >> (Pittsburg Plate Glass). I've been told to be VERY careful about >> aftermarket windshields. Also they will be using an all black molding >> rather >> than the chrome trimmed original on her now, Any comments on replacement >> welcome including tips so they don't "F" it up and will it devalue my >> westy >> (or leak) if I don't use original VW stamped window and/or original trim >> OR >> does anyone near Lexington Ky have one for sale? THANKS MUCH!! >> -- >> Mayapple Creations >> Unique Earth-Friendly Jewelry by Josie Lamb Williams >> phone: (859) 373-1315 >> fax: (888) 317-6368 >> www.mayapplecreations.com >> >> >> |
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