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CanadaGhiadude
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 Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2021 7:09 pm Post subject: 1962 Ghia front Windshield required! |
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I 'am looking for a source to purchase a replacement front windshield for my 62 Ghia coupe. My present windshield has the original chrome trim which I would like to stick with. Believe this is called American trim NOT Cal-Look.
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obus 
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CanadaGhiadude
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| Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2021 7:49 pm Post subject: Re: 1962 Ghia front Windshield required! |
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Thanks Obus...
Unfortunately Airhead Parts is selling a Cal-Look only Ghia windshield |
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obus
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Trylon
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CanadaGhiadude
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| Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2021 3:29 pm Post subject: Re: 1962 Ghia front Windshield required! |
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| Thank you for the help with your replies... Much appreciated. |
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Era Vulgaris
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| Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2021 4:43 pm Post subject: Re: 1962 Ghia front Windshield required! |
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Out of curiosity, what sort of shipping price did they hit you with on that?
And did you install C-shaped trim?
My 66 has an aftermarket windshield, that's also undersized. Been keeping an eye out for replacements.
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CanadaGhiadude
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Trylon
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| Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2021 5:11 pm Post subject: Re: 1962 Ghia front Windshield required! |
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| Era Vulgaris wrote: |
Out of curiosity, what sort of shipping price did they hit you with on that?
And did you install C-shaped trim?
My 66 has an aftermarket windshield, that's also undersized. Been keeping an eye out for replacements. |
They charged $64 for shipping (normally free shipping for items over $149).
You can see it was very carefully packed:
Just reinstalled the trim that was already on it — not sure of the profile:
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CanadaGhiadude
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| Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2021 10:28 am Post subject: Re: 1962 Ghia front Windshield required! |
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Received a reply from Mid America Motorworks regarding shipping costs to Canada:
https://www.mamotorworks.com/vw/product/vw-1956-19...ass-340050
'There are three shipping estimates for this windshield glass. They are $130.00 through standard UPS, $205.00 through UPS expedited, and $150.00 through FedEx ground.' |
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lonotch
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| Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2021 11:22 am Post subject: Re: 1962 Ghia front Windshield required! |
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Not sure if ESI is still in business, their building burned down a couple of weeks ago.
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obus
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Braukuche
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| Posted: Thu Feb 18, 2021 8:01 am Post subject: Re: 1962 Ghia front Windshield required! |
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| obus wrote: |
| yikes! yes now the message is on their webpage. Thats terrible |
Yikes, Im pretty sure they supplied windshield to MidAmerica.
Airhead was only selling Cal style rubber screens last time I checked.
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CanadaGhiadude
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| Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2021 4:58 pm Post subject: Re: 1962 Ghia front Windshield required! |
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As a follow up to my query...
Determined its best to order the specific windshield through your local auto glass shops rather than dealing with an online purchase which obviously includes the high shipping costs.
The quote I received through a local auto glass shop including a professional installation worked out to over 45% less compared to buying online. Trick is finding such an auto glass shop that has an employee with vintage car glass installation experience.
Good Luck.. |
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obus
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Braukuche
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| Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2021 10:05 am Post subject: Re: 1962 Ghia front Windshield required! |
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| obus wrote: |
| so you were able to find one locally and have them install it? Good for you! Thats awesome. Not sure i'd be so lucky around here. |
Same out here.
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obus
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I'm a dummy i should have read their info about the windshield BEFORE posting it.
