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Offline Chuck Nukem

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Re: Europa Windshields
« Reply #30 on: Tuesday,November 03, 2020, 06:17:36 PM »
I recall reading here that there is a difference between S1 windshields and S2/TCS. Can anyone verify?? Calling JB! 2 of mine need to be for 67 model.

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Re: Europa Windshields
« Reply #31 on: Tuesday,November 03, 2020, 08:42:15 PM »
They're pretty dear compared to Plinkington, but that's quite a selection! You can get heated windshields!!! Somehow, I don't think they'll take off.   ;D

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Re: Europa Windshields
« Reply #32 on: Wednesday,November 04, 2020, 03:29:52 AM »
I didn't know there were so many shades of tint.......
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Re: Europa Windshields
« Reply #33 on: Wednesday,November 04, 2020, 10:59:23 AM »
I recall reading here that there is a difference between S1 windshields and S2/TCS. Can anyone verify?? Calling JB! 2 of mine need to be for 67 model.
There is no difference between S1 and S2/TC windshields if they are original size. The problem was Pro Source sold a Chinese version that was about 1/2" narrower than original. That did not fit the gasket of S1/early S2, but would still fit the bonded opening on later S2/TC. As long as the windshield quotes you're getting are Pilkington original size and not from Asia you should be OK.
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Re: Europa Windshields
« Reply #34 on: Wednesday,November 04, 2020, 03:17:17 PM »
I recall reading here that there is a difference between S1 windshields and S2/TCS. Can anyone verify?? Calling JB! 2 of mine need to be for 67 model.
There is no difference between S1 and S2/TC windshields if they are original size. The problem was Pro Source sold a Chinese version that was about 1/2" narrower than original. That did not fit the gasket of S1/early S2, but would still fit the bonded opening on later S2/TC. As long as the windshield quotes you're getting are Pilkington original size and not from Asia you should be OK.

Thanks for clearing that up Swift.

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Re: Europa Windshields
« Reply #35 on: Thursday,November 05, 2020, 03:31:19 AM »
Does one installation have an advantage over the other (glued in vs. gasket)?
Can you do either one on a TC or just glued in?
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Re: Europa Windshields
« Reply #36 on: Thursday,November 05, 2020, 07:17:00 AM »
If you have a TC, it uses a glued in system. Having never installed a windshield before, I had mine done by a “pro”. I called dozens of shops and he was the only guy who would do it and he swore he would never do it again.I don’t know why, it didn’t look that hard or different from an installation on a modern car. Lots of people have installed their own windshield so for my next windshield (if I can get one), I’ll probably do it myself.

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Re: Europa Windshields
« Reply #37 on: Thursday,November 05, 2020, 07:56:55 PM »
Hmm, heated would be great for those of us who wish to drive on frosty mornings.
How effective is the Europa defogger anyway?

Any break for a quantity buy

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Re: Europa Windshields
« Reply #38 on: Friday,November 13, 2020, 04:26:26 PM »
Picked up my windshield today, looks like all they had left was clear.
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Re: Europa Windshields
« Reply #39 on: Tuesday,December 01, 2020, 09:39:19 PM »
Do those prices include shipping?

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Re: Europa Windshields
« Reply #40 on: Wednesday,December 02, 2020, 08:16:40 AM »
I have a new Plinkington clear wind shield if anyone interested.  Posted in for sale too.   

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Re: Europa Windshields
« Reply #41 on: Wednesday,December 02, 2020, 12:51:12 PM »
I'm interested, sent you a pm.

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Re: Europa Windshields
« Reply #42 on: Tuesday,January 12, 2021, 12:08:38 PM »
I deal with Ricky at heated windscreen a fair amount, he is local to us & I can give him my screen & price it to be made in the UK not China, heated, tinted or std clear
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