Date:         Tue, 16 Jul 2019 11:16:55 -0400
Reply-To:     T Collins <tonycollin@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         T Collins <tonycollin@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: windshield and gasket
Comments: To: Stacy Schneider <vwcrewman@gmail.com>
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Stacy, really?
My van is blue and doesn't look like a Aerostar, but agree to have your own
gasket in hand.
And not all of then are duds.

For the OP: My guys had worked in hot rod body shops, but yes get a feel
for people regardless of where you go. You can get screwed anywhere.

my .02
T.

On Tue, Jul 16, 2019 at 10:51 AM Stacy Schneider <vwcrewman@gmail.com>
wrote:

>   Avoid Safelite. Most of their guys have no idea how to do a rubber set
> window. The seal they use is a bus style seal without out the style in it
> and is too fat to make the curves. Generally the only glass they install
> has a Dark Blue shade that makes your van look like a Ford Aerostar.
>       Do society a favor and use an independent shop or self employed
> Mobile guy. Ask around or do a YELP search for Autoglass near you.
>
>
>
>                Stacy
>
>
> On Tue, Jul 16, 2019 at 7:47 AM T Collins <tonycollin@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> I'll third Safelite and suggest having a new gasket on hand and installed.
>> My Safelite actually ground some rust on the window frame and applied an
>> antioxidant to it. Check if yours will too
>>
>> On Tue, Jul 16, 2019 at 10:33 AM kenneth wilford (Van-Again) <
>> kenwilfy@comcast.net> wrote:
>>
>> > I second Safelite with one suggestion.  You remove the windshield
>> yourself
>> > the day before inside a garage.  That way if there is any rust in the
>> frame
>> > you can fix it, and then get the installers to come and put in the new
>> > windshield.  I have been finding more and more rust in the frame and if
>> you
>> > can deal with it with the windshield out it isn't a big deal.
>> >
>> > Ken
>> >
>> > On Tue, Jul 16, 2019 at 10:14 AM mike riley <mkriley1@hotmail.com>
>> wrote:
>> >
>> > > any recommendations for either one
>> > > thx
>> > > mike
>> > >
>> >
>> >
>> > --
>> > Thanks,
>> > Ken Wilford
>> > John 3:16
>> > www.vanagain.com
>> >
>>
>
>
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>