Re: Windshield

["Wm. Josiah Erikson" <josiah@gsinet.net>]

What what what? I've never paid more than $115 for a Scirocco windshield- I've replaced two. This is brand new,
installed. From Triumph Auto Glass.
    -Josiah

David Ruby wrote:

> Ja, I replaced mine earlier this month.  If you opt to buy a new piece of glass, expect to pay about $300 for
> it.  A new seal will run you around $250.  Scary.
> In the interest of saving money, I found a good windshield at my local wrecking yard.  Not a Sekurit made in
> Germany, rats, but a PPG brand one, which is OK.  Cost me $35, including the seal.
> If your current seal is in good shape (not leaking, looks good, doesn't turn your towel black when you dry
> your car after a wash), remove the windshield very carefully.  Then you can reuse your seal.  Be forewarned,
> there is a set of metal teeth around the perimeter of the window aperature, which serve to hold the inner part
> of the seal where it belongs.  Getting the thing installed is, in my experience, very difficult.  I farmed the job
> out to a local auto glass installer.  Prices locally ranged from $35 to $210 for labor to put the thing in.  I paid
> $40 for a reputable shop to do it.
> If you get stuck in need of a windshield seal, I have a pretty good used one which could be sold cheaply to
> cover shipping and a Heineken.
>
> Good Luck!
> Dave
> '86 8v
>
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> >From: brannigan.bryan@softhome.net
> >To: dbruby@ainet.com
> >Subject: RE: Windshield
> >Date: Januar 00, 2048
> >
> >Anyone had to replace the front windshield and know about how much it costs??
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