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stubug Samba Member
Joined: June 03, 2008 Posts: 82 Location: NJ
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Posted: Sun Nov 30, 2008 3:56 pm Post subject: windshield sizes |
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New to ghias just bought a 65 coupe.
Are all windshields the same size? I m needing one. |
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boat_builder Samba Member
Joined: July 19, 2007 Posts: 610 Location: Republic of Ireland
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Posted: Sun Nov 30, 2008 5:22 pm Post subject: |
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There were two different windshields.....one up to half way though 66 and one from 66.5 to 74
The early one is 17 and a quarter inches high and the later one is 17 inches high |
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stubug Samba Member
Joined: June 03, 2008 Posts: 82 Location: NJ
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Posted: Tue Dec 02, 2008 8:06 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for the response, ive heard same elsewhere but Mid American Motorworks are selling a new windshield saying 56-74 one size fits all. |
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hawynvdub Samba Member
Joined: November 03, 2005 Posts: 79 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii
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Posted: Tue Dec 02, 2008 11:46 pm Post subject: |
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stubug wrote: |
Thanks for the response, ive heard same elsewhere but Mid American Motorworks are selling a new windshield saying 56-74 one size fits all. |
The hole where the windshield goes remained the same. Boat_Builder is correct about the glass size. The difference are the seals. Late glass-Late seals, Early glass-Early seals. I have a 1960 and I put later glass (all I could get in Hawaii) with the late seals and they fit perfect with trim and all. Give Mike at House-of-Ghia a ring he can hook you up.
Aloha,
Steve _________________ 808 (O > i < O) |
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tri356 Samba Member
Joined: December 28, 2005 Posts: 319
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Posted: Wed Dec 03, 2008 7:06 am Post subject: |
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I believe you need to match up seals/trim/windshield i.e. late seal/late trim/late windshield will work, as will early seal/early trim/early windshield.
Any other combo will give you fits. One exception is the Cal-look seal from WolfsburgWest, which should work with any windshield. However, in that case, no trim is used.
Mike |
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Gary Person of Interest
Joined: November 01, 2002 Posts: 17069 Location: 127.0.0.1
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Posted: Wed Dec 03, 2008 7:17 am Post subject: |
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stubug wrote: |
Thanks for the response, ive heard same elsewhere but Mid American Motorworks are selling a new windshield saying 56-74 one size fits all. |
Word to the wise -- MidAmerica Corvette Motorworks is the Wal Mart of the automotive world. Cheap junk that's misrepresented. Check out their feedback in the Buyer/Seller forum.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=289025
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=273015
Deal with someone who *knows* Karmann Ghias -- House of Ghia. Mike posts here from time to time and he'll treat you right. _________________ West Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnette, 319 U.S. 624 (1943) |
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70 140 Samba Member
Joined: September 22, 2002 Posts: 8471 Location: Ontario Canada
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Posted: Wed Dec 03, 2008 7:25 am Post subject: |
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what ever happend with the heated windscreen group buy? Lets see some photos! |
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Karmann Gheezer Samba Member
Joined: April 12, 2006 Posts: 429
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Posted: Wed Dec 03, 2008 8:45 am Post subject: |
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Most all glass today is 17" (smaller size). To install a late glass/late rubber in a pre-66.5 Ghia I would try applying a bead of silicone on the edge of the glass before installing. Allow silicone to completely set before applying the rubber. Personally, I have not tried this. But I would think this would help the fit a little better.
Any thought? _________________
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timghia Samba Member
Joined: December 03, 2008 Posts: 1 Location: Connecticut
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Posted: Wed Dec 03, 2008 2:08 pm Post subject: |
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Where are you in New Jersey? I have a complete 65 with windshield I am parting out, I also have alot of new parts, too many to list.
thanks
tim
203 253-2249 |
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stubug Samba Member
Joined: June 03, 2008 Posts: 82 Location: NJ
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Posted: Wed Dec 03, 2008 5:49 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for the responses chaps, helped me loads.
Tim I'm in Warren county between r80 and 78. I think Ive got a 73 windshield coming my way but am looking for other odds and ends. Where are you?
[email protected] |
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boat_builder Samba Member
Joined: July 19, 2007 Posts: 610 Location: Republic of Ireland
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Posted: Fri Dec 05, 2008 8:40 am Post subject: |
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70 140 wrote: |
what ever happend with the heated windscreen group buy? Lets see some photos! |
We got 18 of them made. Theres not much to see unfortunately. I'm finding mine very handy for keeping my screen clear of fog, although it will not clear heavy condensation. I haven't heard any feedback from anyone else yet.. |
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70 140 Samba Member
Joined: September 22, 2002 Posts: 8471 Location: Ontario Canada
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Posted: Fri Dec 05, 2008 8:53 am Post subject: |
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so they arrived, everything was cool? Wiring was a breeze? |
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boat_builder Samba Member
Joined: July 19, 2007 Posts: 610 Location: Republic of Ireland
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Posted: Fri Dec 05, 2008 12:38 pm Post subject: |
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Yeah everything arrived. I think there is one person in Australia waiting for his, but that is my fault (forgot to send his cheques off!).
I wired mine up with a standard relay and a simple switch. I brought a wire directly from the battery, alongside the tunnel and up under the dash. I fitted an in-line fuse close to the battery. |
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danielsan Samba Member
Joined: September 18, 2008 Posts: 802 Location: Carson City, NV
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Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2012 11:08 am Post subject: |
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Would anyone be willing to give an exact measurement of the height of a late windshield?
I've been struggling with installing a windshield that I got from a local glass shop. It seals fine on the sides but I can't it to seal correctly only the bottom. Not sure if I'm doing something wrong or this window is just a little too small.
The window I am struggling with is about 426 mm / just a touch over 16 3/4s inches.
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John Moxon Samba Moderator
Joined: March 07, 2004 Posts: 13955 Location: Southampton U.K.
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denizen224 Samba Member
Joined: June 10, 2007 Posts: 252 Location: Bill's Bug 'n Bike Barn, Merry Land
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Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2012 12:38 pm Post subject: |
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Thread re-direct: Are the *rear* coupe windshields all the same? I don't recall ever seeing more than one listed, even from vendors more reputable than MAM.
I'll be in the market for rear glass for my 11/58 coupe this year. The PO broke the original when stripping the car out for resto. _________________ Mr. Bill |
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John Moxon Samba Moderator
Joined: March 07, 2004 Posts: 13955 Location: Southampton U.K.
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danielsan Samba Member
Joined: September 18, 2008 Posts: 802 Location: Carson City, NV
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Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2012 1:07 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks John.
I will follow your advice and give Mike a call.
If anyone has an original window lying around I would appreciate it someone could take measurement. I'm imaging having this conversation with the glass shop:
me: I need to return this window, it's the wrong size. Its 16.77 inches and, according to this catalog, it should be 17 inches.
Them: I'm sure the catalog is rounding up. 16.77 inches is 17 inches.
me: Why would they say that 17 1/4 inches is 1/4 shorter and not 1/2 shorter?
Them: I've been in business for 10 millions years and installed 15 million windows . . . |
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ovghiaguy Samba Member
Joined: November 07, 2009 Posts: 848 Location: Orangevale Ca.
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Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2012 3:55 pm Post subject: windshield sizes |
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I wouldn't buy a bike tube from MAM! |
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c21darrel Samba Member
Joined: January 22, 2009 Posts: 8211 Location: San Dimas
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Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2012 12:20 pm Post subject: |
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were early windows "safety glass"? When did they start safety glass? Thanks |
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