Date:         Sat, 11 Feb 2012 14:35:36 -0500
Reply-To:     T Collins <tonycollin@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         T Collins <tonycollin@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Where to buy a Windshield
Comments: To: BenT Syncro <syncro@gmail.com>
In-Reply-To:  <95B6DA02-A9B0-4BD5-A287-166C051F58AB@gmail.com>
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a yes. I'm in Ann Arbor, MI!!

thanks,
tony

On Fri, Feb 10, 2012 at 9:19 AM, BenT Syncro <syncro@gmail.com> wrote:

> Tony,
>
> Anytime you are looking for assistance on an item not easy to ship,
> posting your location will get you the best results. For example, if you
> were in San Francisco, I can refer not only to a vendor who can sell and
> install a windshield for you, I might be able to refer you to local Vanagon
> specialist who has good used windshields and new windshield rubber too.
>
> You may even find some local Listmembers who can assist you with
> installation should you chose to do it yourself. I've done quite a few. I
> always cut the old seals off. The new one just requires a nice stout cord
> and some soapy water to help ease the new window in. The earlier seals with
> chrome strips are more challenging and requires a special tool. The newer
> no-groove seals are a piece of cake to put in IMHO.
>
>
> BenT
>
> sent from my electronic leash
>
> On Feb 10, 2012, at 4:49 AM, T Collins <tonycollin@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>
> > Hello Listers,
> >
> > I recently have been dabbling with the idea of getting a new
> > windshield. Mine has 3 half-moon chips, one of which has a 1.5 inch
> > crack on it. Non are in the drivers critical sight area.
> >
> > I was told by one glass place that it was too damaged to fix. I know
> > this things are subjective, depending on the techs qualifications and
> > glass experience.
> >
> > However that got me to thinking about a new windshield. I have
> > replaced glass before in various VW's with great success so why not on
> > the vanagon, the problem is none of my interwebz searches gives me a
> > lead on the glass...
> >
> > Anyone?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Tony
>