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deepseeman Thu Nov 13, 2008 9:41 pm

I tried finding a thread on this, but had no luck.
So here is a question of personal opinion.
I am restoring a 60 15w bus. I have 60% of the original glass in great condition. The remaining 40% is delaminated pretty bad. It will be comparable to npbusguy's 15w bus restoration, but more along the lines of a daily driver. So in your infinite VW knowledge and opinions, should I hold tight and try and piece together good enough glass or clean up what I have and utilize it for what it is?
*I have been in search of these pieces for over a year and have had no luck as of yet.........

EverettB Thu Nov 13, 2008 11:04 pm

If I was doing a seriously nice restoration, I would replace all the glass with new and get it SIGLA-logo'd.

deepseeman Fri Nov 14, 2008 6:23 am

i have thought of that and have read a few threads on making a logo stamp. I have been to a few glass shops here in San Diego and they wont touch making a logo. They also tell me that thickness of glass isnt available anymore. So I was deterred from going that direction. If anyone knows a shop that will do it please let me know or if you have a stamp you dont need anyore.

Clara Fri Nov 14, 2008 6:28 am












I like the little patterns in the bubbles. :D

FlusteredBust Fri Nov 14, 2008 7:26 am

Clara wrote:

I like the little patterns in the bubbles. :D

Bus Fractals. They tell a story. IMHO, If you are doing anything less than a full resto, and they don't impair the drivability of the bus, I would say leave them be. Unless they are unsightly, they are a form of patina.

BarryL Fri Nov 14, 2008 8:36 am

Clara wrote: I like the little patterns in the bubbles. :D

That IS trippy. May I let out my hit now?

DeadEndVW Fri Nov 14, 2008 9:35 am

Right windshield in the Church Bus. Seemed like a fitting place for Jesus to stand.




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