The all black trim is fine....I bought mine from Bus Depot to replace the plastic chrome trimmed version which I really did not like. I could be wrong, but I think most of the later model year vans had the all-black trim. Cheers, Anthony'89 Syncro GL (Hidalgo) --- On Mon, 3/22/10, Tom Buese <tombuese@COMCAST.NET> wrote: From: Tom Buese <tombuese@COMCAST.NET> Subject: Re: windshield replacement To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Date: Monday, March 22, 2010, 12:58 PM I have a perfect ppg windshield in my 84 westy that I got for $20 at a swap meet-had it professionally installed in the driveway of my office for $50. It took about 15 minutes to do the whole schebang. It has been in for 3-4 years now & no problems. It has a tint at the top 4-6" which is actually nicer than the og windshield which got a crack from a rock . The chrome trimmed molding was reused, & no leaks that I can see. YMMV, Mr. BZ On Mar 22, 2010, at 10:38 AM, 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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