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Date:         Tue, 12 Dec 95 07:42:43 EST
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From:         royalt3@ix.netcom.com (Royal P. Taylor, III)
Subject:      Re: Gottabus! Revisited...

On Mon, 11 Dec 1995 10:45:59 -0600 you wrote:

>One more thing about my new (old) Westy... I need a windshield to pass >inspection. Should I just try an auto glass place, or should I order a >"recycled" one from those guys out in Michigan (Parts Place in Auburn >Hills)...

Hey Anton, Congratulations on your bus!! I LOVE my 71 westy. As for your windshield, the Parts Place in Auburn Hills won't ship windshields. I tried last summer. I was very surprised to find that the local glass company STOCKED them. They only wanted $189 to deliver and install it. I thought that was a pretty good deal. I wouldn't suggest installing it yourself. I have had two successes and two failures. The failures were rather costly.....

On another thought, I was able to pickup two used windshields from junk yards. I don't know how much luck you will have in Brooklyn though...

Now for a thought on your heater cables. I would also suggest getting new cables. They are about $10 each, but can be a pain to put in. On my 70 westy, the cable had rusted right through the plastic to the tube it resides in. I had to cut this dube in many places until I got it out. But, it is nice to avoid those startup exhaust fumes.

Good luck!!

Royal Taylor 70 Westy (project) 71 Westy (daily ride)


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