Windshields

Daniel Scully

Daniel Scully

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Tried to order some windshields thru Pilkington Classic. Was told that division is no longer in existence, I was referred to a dealer in AZ, and he had a few in stock. But he is wholesale only, and will only sell to a business, so he referred me to a local dealer in So Cal that he has dealt with. I purchased a few thru him. Could not get any info from Pilkington, if they were still going to be making them and only sell to wholesalers or not. The gentleman that I dealt with local is going to see if he can get an answer on availability from some of his other suppliers. The 3 I asked about were DW-688 (1965-70) DW-788 (1971 -76) and DW-570 (1959-64 cc & 1959-65 limos). Hoping that they will still be made by someone. The price thru the local dealer was pretty good.
 
Daniel Scully said:
Tried to order some windshields thru Pilkington Classic. Was told that division is no longer in existence, I was referred to a dealer in AZ, and he had a few in stock. But he is wholesale only, and will only sell to a business, so he referred me to a local dealer in So Cal that he has dealt with. I purchased a few thru him. Could not get any info from Pilkington, if they were still going to be making them and only sell to wholesalers or not. The gentleman that I dealt with local is going to see if he can get an answer on availability from some of his other suppliers. The 3 I asked about were DW-688 (1965-70) DW-788 (1971 -76) and DW-570 (1959-64 cc & 1959-65 limos). Hoping that they will still be made by someone. The price thru the local dealer was pretty good.
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Thanks for the information! My ambulance came with a spare from Pilkington - still in the monstrous shipping crate. I had to recycle said crate last week as my wife didn’t consider it a nice enough furnishing for the foyer. 89BBA05C-7E99-4B8E-97A0-DCC5FD69E4C3.jpeg
 
Sure hope that you put the windshield someplace secure, because they break very easily when not installed in the car. That was a $50 shipping carton!
 
"Thanks for the information! My ambulance came with a spare from Pilkington - still in the monstrous shipping crate. I had to recycle said crate last week as my wife didn’t consider it a nice enough furnishing for the foyer."

I've learned the best solution to the wife/crate problem is to paint the crate. Saving leftover paint when the room is painted will generally work, but if you don't have matching paint go with something a couple shades off and then when the confrontation becomes annoying practice your woodgraining technique. After all dear, you wouldn't want me practicing on the wall till I get it right.

My best effort so far worked for 4½ years.
 
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