Windshield: German or domestic?

I am in the process of restoring my 69 911. I need to make a decision on a windshield. I know German glass would be correct for the car, but is it worth the extra cost? Thanks.


Ron
69 911E

Unless you are going to make a complete garage queen out of your car, or make it into the ultimate show car, I would say it isn't worth the extra expense. You are going to drive it, and there is a chance for the windshield to have a rock hit it. I would get glass from PPG.
Paul

The German glass is slightly thinner on the outer layer and is subsequently a bit lighter. The German glass is also softer. I would think the US glass would be less likely to pit from road debris.

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Tyson Schmidt
72 911 Cabriolet
92 C-2 Cabriolet

If you do go with aftermarket glass, make sure you examine the windscreen carefully before you buy it. A lot of domestic glass is cheaply made with large amounts of air bubbles and imperfections.

-EJ

Domestic glass is stronger, harder, and cheaper to replace. Unless you're showing the thing, I don't see a reason to go with the German.

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Jack Olsen
1973 911 T (3.6) sunroof coupe
jackolsen@mediaone.net

Not sure about a 69, but I just had the windshield on my 90 Cab replaced by Safelite through my repair shop and German glass was the only choice. Also lightened my wallet about $1200.

The 964 and later have a larger windshield with a smaller seal that fits the same opening. They all have the antennae built in. They are much more expensive than the 65-89 windshields.

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Tyson Schmidt
72 911 Cabriolet
92 C-2 Cabriolet

Just priced a windshield for a 84 911. The shop had one in stock for $233 installed. Premium glass was special order for $575. I was told the only difference was the sticker in the corner.

$150 installed here in SoCal... (domestic)

-Wayne

I got a new domestic windsheild installed in my 82 930 and 70 S for $250 and $292 respectively. The "S" was more due to home delivery and installation by Safelite.

I bought my windshield, pre Pelican, for $475. Made by Safelite, or something. I have the integrated antenna. The german one was between $1200 - $650, best price.

First it was installed professionally, then redid the work myself. They messed up the seal. Wouldn't you know it, the third day I had a large rock chip placed sqare in the center where I look out onto the open road.

BTW: After it was installed, I noticed there were many imperfections on the glass. Where I look through sitting in the car, I can see what appears to be some type of holding lines. As if there was something holding the windhield up while it was formed (hot?).

Good luck

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Nick Hromyak
'85 Carrera 7 & 9 Fuchs
Havin' Fun in
Sacramento CA