

| Subject: | Re: windshield and gasket |
| From: | T Collins |
| Date: | Tue, 16 Jul 2019 11:16:55 -0400 |
Stacy, really? My van is blue and doesn't look like a Aerostar, but agree to have your own gasket in hand. And not all of then are duds. For the OP: My guys had worked in hot rod body shops, but yes get a feel for people regardless of where you go. You can get screwed anywhere. my .02 T. On Tue, Jul 16, 2019 at 10:51 AM Stacy Schneider <vwcrewman@gmail.com> wrote: > Avoid Safelite. Most of their guys have no idea how to do a rubber set > window. The seal they use is a bus style seal without out the style in it > and is too fat to make the curves. Generally the only glass they install > has a Dark Blue shade that makes your van look like a Ford Aerostar. > Do society a favor and use an independent shop or self employed > Mobile guy. Ask around or do a YELP search for Autoglass near you. > > > > Stacy > > > On Tue, Jul 16, 2019 at 7:47 AM T Collins <tonycollin@gmail.com> wrote: > >> I'll third Safelite and suggest having a new gasket on hand and installed. >> My Safelite actually ground some rust on the window frame and applied an >> antioxidant to it. Check if yours will too >> >> On Tue, Jul 16, 2019 at 10:33 AM kenneth wilford (Van-Again) < >> kenwilfy@comcast.net> wrote: >> >> > I second Safelite with one suggestion. You remove the windshield >> yourself >> > the day before inside a garage. That way if there is any rust in the >> frame >> > you can fix it, and then get the installers to come and put in the new >> > windshield. I have been finding more and more rust in the frame and if >> you >> > can deal with it with the windshield out it isn't a big deal. >> > >> > Ken >> > >> > On Tue, Jul 16, 2019 at 10:14 AM mike riley <mkriley1@hotmail.com> >> wrote: >> > >> > > any recommendations for either one >> > > thx >> > > mike >> > > >> > >> > >> > -- >> > Thanks, >> > Ken Wilford >> > John 3:16 >> > www.vanagain.com >> > >> > > > -- > 1989 Swedish Tristar with Aluminum gates and Atiwe 16" Wheels. > Oldest son is an Eagle scout. >
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