re the rubber seal.
I prefer the look of the plane rubber seal myself, over the chrome trim
version, fwiw.

for OE type windshield seals, you might try OVVeedubparts.com .
http://www.oeveedub.com/

I saw some vanagon original equipment windshield seals on there about a year
ago ..
was tempted to get one or two just to have in stock.

I like tint at the top of the windsheild myself.  Seems to work out just
fine.

Scott
www.turbovans.com

----- Original Message -----
From: "John Rodgers" <inua@CHARTER.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 2:26 PM
Subject: Re: windshield replacement

> When I had my windshield replaced, I got a PPG windshield and without my
> saying one way or another the glass dealer ordered one with the tinted
> strip at the top. He cut a deal to get it moved without sending it back
> to the wholesaler, but offered to take it back if I absolutely couldn't
> live with it. It was installed with a new rubber seal. In a day I knew I
> could not live with that tint at the top. I went back and true to his
> word, the dealer pulled it out and installed a plain one - no tint. He
> treated me fair - and he gets the next two vans because of it.
>
> When you install yours - be sure that there is a high quality sealer
> used to seal the rubber to the body and the glass to the seal.
>
> John Rodgers
> Clayartist and Moldmaker
> 88'GL VW Bus Driver
> Chelsea, AL
> Http://www.moldhaus.com
>
>
>
> Josie Lamb Williams wrote:
>> I need to have my windshield replaced on my 84 westy, the local
>> windshield
>> shop referred by my insurance co. has found an aftermarket windshield by
>> PPG
>> (Pittsburg Plate Glass).   I've been told to be VERY careful about
>> aftermarket windshields. Also they will be using an all black molding
>> rather
>> than the chrome trimmed original on her now,  Any comments on replacement
>> welcome including tips so they don't "F" it up and will it devalue my
>> westy
>> (or leak)  if I don't use original VW stamped window and/or original trim
>> OR
>> does anyone near Lexington Ky have one for sale?  THANKS MUCH!!
>> --
>> Mayapple Creations
>> Unique Earth-Friendly Jewelry by Josie Lamb Williams
>> phone: (859) 373-1315
>> fax: (888) 317-6368
>> www.mayapplecreations.com
>>
>>
>>