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No more windshields ?
This may belong in the parts section but I'm interested in how this came to be as well.
- I'm in need of some windshields for 73, 77 and 83 911 cars and have been notified that as of last year only the Chinese (horrible fitment) windshields are available. - If anyone has them or knows where I can purchase German windshields - please let me know - Thank You
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Funny you bring this up. I had one done on the Island last year by safelite glass. I’m also looking for one for my 83. I guess it’s not surprising with covid companies are not making them. Where have you looked?
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I reached out to a couple of independent glass shops and they both told me that the German glass company was purchased by a Chinese firm and was shuttered. This leaves the cheap Chinese windshields as the only option available right now.
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Have you tried the dealer? When I checked with my local dealer they could still special order the windscreen for my '84, which I would think is identical to the '83.
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Are you looking to install yourself or have it done?
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Yeah, the all clear windshields are the only ones still currently available and cost just under $1-k . . . . which all said and done may be the way I'll be going.
- The 1984 windshield is still available and was the transition windshield that has the antenna built into it. Also an option
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I’m going out east tomorrow to bring home my 83. I’ve got 2 places that said they can do it. If you want I will ask for you. Mine has a huge chip in it and is going through insurance. Last years window on my 86 was a sekurit window. Installed the insurance paid $600. Tinted and antenna.
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check with pilkington
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I've used already 2 of the Chinese made aftermarket windshields and know of others using them too, because they are a bargain AND THEY FIT PERFECTLY ! there is ONE downside to the quality: they are not polished from the inside. But the price is 3-4 times lower than an OEM shield
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it's all StGobain (France) or Pilkington (UK) wheras they have production in Chez Republic, Italy and Slovenia The word SEKURIT is not a manufacturer, it is make code for glass that shatters (bits) and not rips (like home windows)
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The windshield antenna didn't start till 85. I had to replace my passenger side front fender on my 84, and the new fender wasn't drilled for an antenna, so I replaced my windshield with a 85+ antenna windshield and added the required antenna booster from an 85. I personally like the cleaner look of the antenna windshield. |
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