Maybe not for others, but I would chance it on my Vanagon. Nylon rope, a
little bit of lube, and a steady hand is all it takes. I should make a
YouTube video if I ever have to do it. Which may be soon if I want to stop
the pillar rust before it gets a start. ;)

FYI, I would never reuse a seal. They're cheap and you're guaranteed to
damage the old one during removal.

--t

On Thursday, July 2, 2015, Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote:

> Mine was done at Glass America, a chain like safelite. I think the
> challenge is finding someone who would do the job with your glass, not
> theirs. I don't think the problem is guys knowing how to install it. I
> could be wrong, but it seems any glass installer over 30 knows how to do
> rubber channel.
>
> I called around a few years back when I visited safelite for a Jetta glass
> replacement. I asked about the vanagon and they told me they couldn't get
> that glass. I called one or two other places and they wanted either a
> ridiculous amount or said they couldn't get the glass. I live in a town of
> about 200,000 and there is every kind of service chain there is anywhere
> else, so I figured that was just the way it was. I ordered the glass from
> Rock Auto, it was just over $100 shipped.It arrive broken all over. I did
> the online return thing with them, they immediately shipped another no
> questions asked. This time it came in one piece with a quarter mile of
> bubble wrap.
>
> The place I found to install it is the one I got in touch with before I
> ordered it. I got their agreement to install for $100, which they lived up
> to today, even taking care of a little rust thrown in. Be advised that all
> shops I have ever known of say that if you provide the glass, we are not
> responsible if it breaks.
>
> So I got the job done for $200 flat, maybe a little more with shipping from
> Rock Auto (a ridiculous $17 or so to ship a windshield across the country?)
> and am very pleased with the results.
>
> Since I discussed the windshield order from Rock Auto a while back I have
> heard from list members in smaller and lager communities who have paid less
> than $150 for the glass and the install, with the local company providing
> the glass. So, bottom line, there is no rhyme nor reason. I did it the best
> way I knew of at the time and after doing so would not mess with used glass
> again ever. Been there and broke that.
>
> I have done rear and side glass by myself and with my wife helping me.
> There was no way I was going to take a chance with a Vanagon windshield.
>
> Jim
>
> On Thu, Jul 2, 2015 at 2:53 PM Larry Alofs <lalofs@gmail.com
> <javascript:;>> wrote:
>
> > May I ask how much this is costing?  I have one in need also.
> >   Should I be concerned about finding a place with installers who can
> still
> > do the old type?
> > Would a local place likely be cheaper than a nationwide company?
> >
> > Larry A.
> >
> >
> > On Thu, Jul 2, 2015 at 2:50 PM, Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com
> <javascript:;>> wrote:
> >
> > > Mine is  blue-green. I like it better than I thought it was. Love it in
> > > fact.
> > >
> > > Jim
> > >
> > > On Thu, Jul 2, 2015 at 12:56 PM T Collins <tonycollin@gmail.com
> <javascript:;>> wrote:
> > >
> > > > I'll find out tomorrow. I hope it is the blue/green.
> > > >
> > > > Thanks,
> > > > Tony
> > > >
> > > > On Thu, Jul 2, 2015 at 1:41 PM, Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com
> <javascript:;>> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > it's funny... I have one to replace soon...
> > > > >
> > > > > did you get all clear or with faded blue/green on the top?
> > > > >
> > > > > thanks
> > > > >
> > > > > dan
> > > > >
> > > > > On Thu, Jul 2, 2015 at 10:37 AM, T Collins <tonycollin@gmail.com
> <javascript:;>>
> > > wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > >> I get my new one put on by safelite tomorrow...
> > > > >>
> > > > >> I hope I can feel the same way :)
> > > > >>
> > > > >> T.
> > > > >>
> > > > >> On Thu, Jul 2, 2015 at 1:22 PM, Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com
> <javascript:;>>
> > > > wrote:
> > > > >>
> > > > >> > Finally got around to installing my new Rock Auto windshield.
> > Seeing
> > > > the
> > > > >> > world through that big clear picture window takes me back to the
> > > day I
> > > > >> > drove my brand new Red 1990 Carat off the lot for the first
> time.
> > > > What a
> > > > >> > Vanagon is about.
> > > > >> >
> > > > >> > Jim
> > > > >> >
> > > > >>
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
>