jabs
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| posted on 30/10/06 at 01:02 PM |
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Where can I get a windscreen made?
Can anyone recommend a good firm that can make a laminated windscreen in the Harrogate area (just a usual flat screen job)
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greggors84
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| posted on 30/10/06 at 03:32 PM |
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Try 0800 805804 cant remember the company name, but they should have a branch near you. The main place in Bristol is where they do they custom glass,
but they will pick up from your local branch.
He couldnt give a quote over the phone as they need to see the pattern first. But he said they do Morgan windscreens for around £80-£90 +Vat, a 7 one
should be a bit cheaper as it should be less glass.
Edit: Just googled the number and it comes up with '24hr Mobile Windscreen Repair'
[Edited on 30/10/2006 by greggors84]
Chris
The Magnificent 7!
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theconrodkid
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| posted on 30/10/06 at 03:50 PM |
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i got one from a fiat panda,they are flat and have a kite mark in the corner,take that to a glass co with a pattern and they should cut it for ya
who cares who wins
pass the pork pies
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John Bonnett
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| posted on 30/10/06 at 05:20 PM |
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If you have the windscreen frame, Autoglass will cut and fit laminated glass to your frame. If you are using a Caterham frame, or a Tiger frame, they
both supply electrically heated screens to suit for about £80 which in my opinion is excellent value and will give you incredible
demisting/de-icing.
John
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nick205
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| posted on 30/10/06 at 05:47 PM |
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quote:
.......will give you incredible demisting/de-icing.
John
"de-icing"  take the tin-top 
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theconrodkid
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| posted on 30/10/06 at 06:31 PM |
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de-icing" take the tin-top
ha,you havnt lived till youve driven through a snowstorm/hail/rain with no heater etc....its character building
who cares who wins
pass the pork pies
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jamesg20
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 posted on 30/10/06 at 06:56 PM |
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Sorry to hijack the thread.... but does anyone know where i can get a curved heated rear screen made as one-off?!
I'm guessing it's going to cost...
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gttman
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| posted on 30/10/06 at 08:00 PM |
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pilkington glass 01795 596100
Andygtt
Please redefine your limits
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John Bonnett
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| posted on 31/10/06 at 04:39 PM |
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Hi jamesg20
Unless you can source a standard windscreen for a production car, I don't think you will get a curved screen heated or not. I went through this
exercise some years ago and had no luck.
However, if anyone can tell me any different, I shall be delighted to hear.
John
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stevebubs
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| posted on 31/10/06 at 11:10 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by jamesg20
Sorry to hijack the thread.... but does anyone know where i can get a curved heated rear screen made as one-off?!
I'm guessing it's going to cost...
The guys below will make custom heated screens - front and rear. IIRC, they have a minimum order of 10, though.
http://www.heatedwindscreen.com/
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MikeRJ
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| posted on 1/11/06 at 12:44 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by John Bonnett
If you have the windscreen frame, Autoglass will cut and fit laminated glass to your frame.
I spoke to my local branch a few months ago and they said they don't offer that service anymore.
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scutter
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| posted on 1/11/06 at 11:28 AM |
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I got my local household glass supplier to cut my screen, costs so far;
£35 for a tinted panda screen
£18 glass cut to template
£15 Caterham screen surround off Ebay
£3 chassis foam to mount screen into frame.
Total £71
Not bad for a one off.
The less I worked, the more i liked it.
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jamesg20
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| posted on 1/11/06 at 01:56 PM |
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ok, next question.... Can i use a plastic rear screen, and does it need to be heated for SVA?
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se7ensport
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| posted on 2/11/06 at 01:38 PM |
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you can use anything you like for your rear window and it doesn't need to be headed (the same goes for side windows).
Alex
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gttman
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| posted on 2/11/06 at 03:34 PM |
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any side or rear glass needs to be safety glass and E marked... only the windscreen should be laminated.
You can use perspex for anything other than the windscreen which would be by far the cheapest option and is what I intend to do on my car unless I can
find a glass thats very close.
Pilkington can do you a custom curved E marked windscreen or rear window... but it will be VERY expensive.
Andygtt
Please redefine your limits
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jamesg20
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| posted on 2/11/06 at 05:56 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by gttman
You can use perspex for anything other than the windscreen which would be by far the cheapest option and is what I intend to do on my car unless I can
find a glass thats very close.
Oh thank Fooock for that, i thought my new project was about to be shafted before i started. I'm getting a copy of the sva manual pronto to kerb
such scares! Anyone know on online version? Rather spend the money on the car....
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gttman
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| posted on 2/11/06 at 08:36 PM |
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email me and I may be able to sort you out a draft PDF.
Andygtt
Please redefine your limits
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