Date: Tue, 16 Jul 2019 13:38:16 -0700
Reply-To: Stacy Schneider <vwcrewman@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Stacy Schneider <vwcrewman@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: windshield and gasket
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It’s the most action this list has had for awhile.
Stacy
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> On Jul 16, 2019, at 1:15 PM, T Collins <tonycollin@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>
> Kinda like this 💩
> It’s ok I have the fire 🔥 suit on
> T.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Jul 16, 2019, at 2:40 PM, Jim. Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> Doktor Tim left his scent on this list, too, once upon a time.
>>
>> Jim
>>
>>> On Tue, Jul 16, 2019 at 12:46 PM fonman4277 <fonman4277@comcast.net> wrote:
>>>
>>> I'm sorry, but if you're a true Vanagon Aficionado you will insist on
>>> nothing but genuine German glass. To replace any glass in your Vanagon with
>>> anything else is completely unthinkable. Of course I'm joking here folks,
>>> but years ago on the Type2 list there was an idiot who called himself
>>> "Doktor Tim". He blasted me for posting that I had replaced my type 2 bus
>>> windshield with non German glass. Like true German made windshields were a
>>> dime a dozen. Hell I was just thrilled to find a brand new windshield! Sent
>>> from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone
>>> -------- Original message --------From: Stacy Schneider <
>>> vwcrewman@GMAIL.COM> Date: 7/16/19 12:31 PM (GMT-05:00) To:
>>> vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: windshield and gasket Wrong wrong
>>> and wrong. PPG is no longer making Automotive Glass. PGW which is
>>> now owned by LKQ and has their glass made in China. They make a Tint and a
>>> Shaded glass with a U.S. style blue band which I feel is hideous.
>>> Those parts are also made by XYG and FYG in both a tint and a more subtle
>>> euro style green shade. There are no more OE parts from VW. So it’s
>>> Chinese Re pop only. The industry part numbers areFW 416 GTN -
>>> Tint FW 416 GGN - Shade I’ve spent the better part of my life
>>> in the glass business and it’s amazing how little I know
>>> about😏. Stacy Sent from
>>> my iPhoneOn Jul 16, 2019, at 8:49 AM, The Bus Depot <vanagon@BUSDEPOT.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.> > To my knowledge all of the currently available windshields come
>>> from the same supplier (PPG) no matter where you buy them. There used to
>>> be a version with a tint at the top and one without, not sure if both are
>>> still made. Prices can vary dramatically so it's worth calling two or three
>>> auto glass places. If you're worried about the seal you can always buy one
>>> from us. If you have a lot of rot under the windshield we sell inexpensive
>>> weld-in repair sections that are properly contoured (our part #
>>> 251898035).> > Ron Salmon> The Bus Depot, Inc.> www.busdepot.com
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