Re: [MBZ] Windshields and Randy's IP Actuator

Just got back from the dealer. Here's the skinny on windshields from MBUSA: If the cars are legacy models, like a W140 or W124, the dealer has to call PPG in Dallas, who holds all of the NOS windshields. They in turn check the inventory and report back to the dealer as far as availability. My

Re: [MBZ] Windshields and Randy's IP Actuator

Thanks Dan. One would think that with the number of these old MB diesels still running around, all over the world, those might still be in enough demand to have them produced - especially since they are no doubt very similar to the one for the 123. I ordered one from someone on ebay so I

Re: [MBZ] Windshields

On Sep 25, 2015 9:18 AM, "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" wrote: > > With a cheap Chinee piece of glass. That's the "FUYGO" stuff. My glass people don't recommend it. > > If I want Pilkington it's closer to $300 reusing my molding. This sounds better than the new windshield in

Re: [MBZ] Windshields

Tom, The windshield is for the 1994 S420, not your former car, so don’t sweat it. So do you still have the gullwing windshield? Or was it for a restoration? Dan > On Sep 25, 2015, at 4:54 PM, Tom Savage via Mercedes > wrote: > > On Sep 25, 2015 9:11 AM, "Jaime

Re: [MBZ] Windshields

On Sep 25, 2015 9:11 AM, "Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes" > Genuine glass is worth the money and usually not so expensive. I put a > windshield in my 300CD earlier this year and it was surprisingly cheap. > In 2007, I bought a Gullwing windshield from the dealer for $550. No one could believe it.

Re: [MBZ] Windshields and Randy's IP Actuator

Thanks Dan! -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On September 25, 2015 12:26:00 PM EDT, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: >Just got back from the dealer. Here's the skinny on windshields from >MBUSA: > >If the cars are legacy models, like a W140 or W124, the

Re: [MBZ] Windshields and Randy's IP Actuator

Randy, For what it's worth, we looked at the EPC using the gasket number and the "where used" function (you don't get this feature in the home version, sorry!). There appears to have been two styles only - the three bolt flange and the four bolt flange. Neither are still available. Dan Sent

Re: [MBZ] Windshields

PGW is actually now a supplier for Mercedes. Didn't they buy PPG? Jaime On Friday, September 25, 2015, Tom Savage via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > On Sep 25, 2015 9:18 AM, "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" > > wrote: > > > > With a cheap Chinee

Re: [MBZ] Windshields

Too bad they are so big to store. Would be good item to buy & hoard for later flip. On Sep 25, 2015 9:44 AM, "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" wrote: > Just got off the phone with my parts guy. > > Four W140 windshields in the country at present. About $200 my cost. > > Waiting to

[MBZ] Windshields

Just got off the phone with my parts guy. Four W140 windshields in the country at present. About $200 my cost. Waiting to hear back on Randy's shutoff actuator. Dan Sent from my iPad ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Windshields

I don't know about that. Considering that aftermarket glass is readily available and cheaper, I'm not sure people would place a lot of value on OE glass. Now if they stopped making it, that's another issue Dan Sent from my iPad > On Sep 25, 2015, at 9:51 AM, Dwight Giles

Re: [MBZ] Windshields

Or Safelite will come to your house and install for $211.60. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 25, 2015, at 8:51 AM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes > wrote: > > Too bad they are so big to store. Would be good item to buy & hoard for > later flip. > On Sep 25, 2015 9:44 AM, "Dan

Re: [MBZ] Windshields

Genuine glass is worth the money and usually not so expensive. I put a windshield in my 300CD earlier this year and it was surprisingly cheap. But then again, genuine everything is generally better! I replaced an aftermarket glass that was badly chipped. Poor quality. Jaime On Friday,

Re: [MBZ] Windshields

With a cheap Chinee piece of glass. That's the "FUYGO" stuff. My glass people don't recommend it. If I want Pilkington it's closer to $300 reusing my molding. Dan Sent from my iPad > On Sep 25, 2015, at 10:08 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Or

[MBZ] Windshields was Tire Opinions

Prices sound fair to high. Beware the frame preparation work. All old sealant must be removed, any rust needs to be remediated, and a really high quality metal primer/paint applied to the frame to prevent future rust which will crack the windshield. Going cheap is the most expensive route!