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Subject:Re: Rear Hatch Glass
From:Eric Caron
Date:Wed, 2 Nov 2016 17:29:05 -0400

Hi Skip,

        It’s great to see the helpful VW bus community alive and well.  Very kind offer.

Respectfully,

Eric Caron 
85 GL Auto Westfalia 
Currently running well with the support of this community.

> On Nov 2, 2016, at 5:06 PM, Skip L <skiplaubach@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> I have a spare rear hatch glass for free.  Pick up in northern Illinois.  I
> would be willing to take it to a shipper if you're on the west coast, but
> you can likely find a window out there.
> 
> Skip
> 
> On Wed, Nov 2, 2016 at 3:08 PM, BenT <syncro@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
>> Good used rear glass is easier to find. I've seen complete rear hatches
>> for sale under $50, including the glass. Hatches are cumbersome to store.
>> Some people parting out vans have a even given them away for free. Present
>> company included.
>> 
>> 
>> BenT
>> sent from my electronic leash
>> 
>>> On Nov 2, 2016, at 1:04 PM, WILLIAM WITZ <pbwitz@SBCGLOBAL.NET> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Just wanted to give you all a heads up on a rear hatch glass issue. Some
>> numbskull's shot out my rear window with a CO2 gun. The glass folks in my
>> town said that there was only One in all of Cal. to be found.Maybe some one
>> will speak up if this is a new normal .. BTW the cost of the glass was
>> 500.00, 100.00 deductible from me. Also has anyone installed the Smoke turn
>> lens on the front of their van?  How was the fit on the lens? I do not like
>> the fit or finish on the "OEM" ones being sold.  Thanks in advance.Bill
>> Witz 84 Westy Tiico
>>