No more Pilkington windshields......

[EricA]

Well, I spoke too soon!  I just received an email that my order has been cancelled.  No parts left.  I might now be interested in a good used part @Carlos_M for my 73 Tii.  The WS I have is badly broken.  

[tech71]

20 hours ago, EricA said:

Well, I spoke too soon!  I just received an email that my order has been cancelled.  No parts left.

Seriously, try Windshields to go. They source directly from Pilkington warehouses, PDX may be tapped out but Pilkington has 2 or 3   warehouses in Washington.  Fill out the form, give the Zip for Tacoma and submit, someone will call you. If Tacoma is a bust ask them about other locations, possible shipping.

Pilkington does not sell to the public per se, have to be a shop, ect so dont waste your time trying to call them directly.  They will just blow you off.

Mac, the OP scored a windshield in his locale from Windshields to go, picked it up at his local Pilkington warehouse. He's pretty stoked😉

 

Edited April 26 by tech71

[Carlos_M]

20 hours ago, EricA said:

Well, I spoke too soon!  I just received an email that my order has been cancelled.  No parts left.  I might now be interested in a good used part @Carlos_M for my 73 Tii.  The WS I have is badly broken.  

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[EricA]

Thanks @tech71!  I have a line on one coming from Washington.  Fingers crossed it is okay!  @Carlos_M thanks for the message.  I’ll likely need other parts so I’m interested in reaching out to your local sources.

[RJT79]

If it's just a cosmetically desirable thing, can't you just get a FUYAO glass, and have some stickers made to have the original logo put on?  I'm sure the FUYAO logo can probably be removed by some delicate hands.  

Edited April 26 by RJT79
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[visionaut]

Fuyao makes great glass, they’re a BMW OE supplier, and have US centers — no need to hide or remove the bug

 

Late Pilkington FW227s carry DOT177, meaning they were manufactured by L-N Safety Glass SA de CV in Mexicali, another NSG subsidiary.

 

For authenticity for the white glove types you’d want original SIGLA and VEGLA glass bugs on your 02…

[Daily02]

Thanks Tech71! For the windshields-to-go recommendation. A very attractive price, as well. My windshield should be local by 9 May. The salesperson was very helpful with installation tips as well: ) She used to be an installer.

[mccusername]

Another data point... I ordered from Windshields To Go this week in Los Angeles. They didn't have Pilkington, only Fuyao. I drove 40 minutes to the warehouse to pick it up and it had an obvious , large flaw in the glass. They didn't have another one in the warehouse so I will be making the drive again early next week. $285 picked up.

[mac]

After picking up my new replacement windshield,  inspecting the original windshield seal,   I said "No Way!"

Now I have a new flexible seal to mount on the windshield/car.   Thanks BLUNT. 

 

Mac.