Tony,

Anytime you are looking for assistance on an item not easy to ship, posting your location will get you the best results. For example, if you were in San Francisco, I can refer not only to a vendor who can sell and install a windshield for you, I might be able to refer you to local Vanagon specialist who has good used windshields and new windshield rubber too. 

You may even find some local Listmembers who can assist you with installation should you chose to do it yourself. I've done quite a few. I always cut the old seals off. The new one just requires a nice stout cord and some soapy water to help ease the new window in. The earlier seals with chrome strips are more challenging and requires a special tool. The newer no-groove seals are a piece of cake to put in IMHO.

BenT

sent from my electronic leash

On Feb 10, 2012, at 4:49 AM, T Collins <tonycollin@GMAIL.COM> wrote:

> Hello Listers,
> 
> I recently have been dabbling with the idea of getting a new
> windshield. Mine has 3 half-moon chips, one of which has a 1.5 inch
> crack on it. Non are in the drivers critical sight area.
> 
> I was told by one glass place that it was too damaged to fix. I know
> this things are subjective, depending on the techs qualifications and
> glass experience.
> 
> However that got me to thinking about a new windshield. I have
> replaced glass before in various VW's with great success so why not on
> the vanagon, the problem is none of my interwebz searches gives me a
> lead on the glass...
> 
> Anyone?
> 
> Thanks,
> Tony