I’ll agree with Stacy on this!
T. 

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> On Jul 16, 2019, at 4:38 PM, Stacy Schneider <vwcrewman@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> It’s the most action this list has had for awhile.
> 
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>                            Stacy
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> Sent from my iPhone
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>> On Jul 16, 2019, at 1:15 PM, T Collins <tonycollin@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>> 
>> Kinda like this 💩
>> It’s ok I have the fire 🔥 suit on
>> T. 
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
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>>> On Jul 16, 2019, at 2:40 PM, Jim. Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Doktor Tim left his scent on this list, too, once upon a time.
>>> 
>>> Jim
>>> 
>>>> On Tue, Jul 16, 2019 at 12:46 PM fonman4277 <fonman4277@comcast.net> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> I'm sorry, but if you're a true Vanagon Aficionado you will insist on
>>>> nothing but genuine German glass. To replace any glass in your Vanagon with
>>>> anything else is completely unthinkable. Of course I'm joking here folks,
>>>> but years ago on the Type2 list there was an idiot who called himself
>>>> "Doktor Tim". He blasted me for posting that I had replaced my type 2 bus
>>>> windshield with non German glass. Like true German made windshields were a
>>>> dime a dozen. Hell I was just thrilled to find a brand new windshield! Sent
>>>> from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone
>>>> -------- Original message --------From: Stacy Schneider <
>>>> vwcrewman@GMAIL.COM> Date: 7/16/19  12:31 PM  (GMT-05:00) To:
>>>> vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: windshield and gasket Wrong wrong
>>>> and wrong.       PPG is no longer making Automotive Glass.  PGW which is
>>>> now owned by LKQ and has their glass made in China. They make a Tint and a
>>>> Shaded glass with a U.S. style blue band which I feel is hideous.
>>>> Those parts are also made by XYG and FYG in both a tint and a more subtle
>>>> euro style green shade.         There are no more OE parts from VW. So it’s
>>>> Chinese Re pop only.           The industry part numbers areFW 416 GTN -
>>>> Tint FW 416 GGN - Shade              I’ve spent the better part of my life
>>>> in the glass business and it’s amazing how little I know
>>>> about😏.                                        Stacy           Sent from
>>>> my iPhoneOn Jul 16, 2019, at 8:49 AM, The Bus Depot <vanagon@BUSDEPOT.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.> > To my knowledge all of the currently available windshields come
>>>> from the same supplier (PPG) no matter where you buy them.  There used to
>>>> be a version with a tint at the top and one without, not sure if both are
>>>> still made. Prices can vary dramatically so it's worth calling two or three
>>>> auto glass places. If you're worried about the seal you can always buy one
>>>> from us.  If you have a lot of rot under the windshield we sell inexpensive
>>>> weld-in repair sections that are properly contoured (our part #
>>>> 251898035).> > Ron Salmon> The Bus Depot, Inc.> www.busdepot.com