Date:         Mon, 22 Mar 2010 10:17:08 -0700
Reply-To:     Gerald Masar <azsun99@EARTHLINK.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Gerald Masar <azsun99@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject:      Re: windshield replacement
Comments: To: Josie Lamb Williams <mayapplecreations@GMAIL.COM>
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I don't think you will find anything other than an aftermarket windshield.
I had mine ('90 Westy) replaced about a year ago by Safelite Glass, through
my insurance company.
Safelite says they have their own factory. Anyway, it has the tint strip
across the top and is no problem.
It has not leaked.
As for the chrome strip, it is chromed plastic and they discolor to
rust-looking afterwhile. The later
models have the all-black molding.
Jerry

----- Original Message -----
From: "Josie Lamb Williams" <mayapplecreations@GMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 9:38 AM
Subject: windshield replacement


>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!!
> --
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