Windshields

A long time ago I set up a group purchase for windshields from a supplier on the east coast.
He has contacted me and has some very good prices on convertible "D" models about 10 of them and he's checking on the speedster windshields which price he has to confirm. He wants to ship the "D" windshields to one location (at his cost) and will provide a group discount price for tthe right number of spdstr w.shields.
Any interest?

I need one for my IM but the shipping would kill me. Plus, folks who sell them refuse to ship them here as they say its likely they won't make it intact.

Still, I need one if its feasible.

I'd be in for one for a Speedster (CMC) -- I have brother with warehouse in Toms River, NJ that might be willing to handle storage and shipping (he gets trucking discount and has trucks in daily). Ha, he sells industrial rubber products so used to handling stuff that bounces though! I'd pick mine up from you.

Let me ask around this weekend of the Beaufort guys. I know of three Speedsters down here with cracks or crazing already - might be four if I poke a little.

gn

What is the cost? I may be interested.

The windshield I bought for my CMC from Vintage Speedster arrived in a big box filled with styrofoam peanuts fine. Seemed like any of them would arrive fine in that packing. Admittely, it was $100 to ship that way.

The windshield I got from Street Beasts (aka Auto Resolution)came in a heavy card board box with a 1" styrofoam liner and bracing. Shipping form FL to PA was $40.

I will take 3, but need them shipped to Thailand.
I can arrange shipping (and insurance) no problem, but it will need to be well packed.

Let me know the cost and details
rgstraghan@yahoo.ca

Robert

wow, i guess there is interest. let me get all the info and i'll get back to you all.
Robert, I don't think you are a very good shopper. Everything is made in Asia in fact maybe I can find where the windshields are made nearer to you and save some shipping.
Talk to you all soon, Bruce

Bruce
That would be greatly appreciated.

In fact I am making a couple of CMC wide body clones for my friends and need to source all the parts.

I'd like to borrow one from somebody. The Lexan guy in Annapiolis will make one for me but he needs one to use as a form.
If he makes several, the price will (duh) go down a wee bit. He says it'd be between $300 and $1,000 ...

Cory... you can do this yourself , even if you screw up the first time it only will cast you under $100 per "try". A heat gun and a little practice making "draps" (heat the plastic and allow it to "fall" onto a mold ) on a few small pieces will make you a pro.
Tom DeWalt also has a connection with a Plexi guy that may be able to do this.

Thanks!

Cory,
I have a couple of extra windshields sitting around that might fit the ticket. They are still in the correct shape and would be excellent for a "mold". One is an original CMC that is pretty fogged and the other is one that I bought from Carey Hines that didn't quite make the trip to Florida. Looked like someone poked a hole in the box with a forklift.
I might be making a roadtrip up north in a couple of weeks with a Suburban and an empty trailer and could probably drop one off to you. Only payment that I will accept will be a ride in the hoopty.
Let me know if you want to try it on your own and can use one of these windshields. Right now they are just taking up shelf space.
Jim

Absolutely. Bring warm clothes. I think Alan has a CMC windshield frame for me.
Back on topic for a second, I think there's potential to round out the 10-piece order with 'pay it forward'-type contributions if there isn't enough immediate need. I'll certainly chip in, even though I don't need one right now. Never know when the Spyder's will crack -- and I don't own that car yet.

Bruce - Knowing what the price would be, I could commit to 1 maybe 2 speedster windshields if they would fit CMC/FF.

Rocky

Atta' boy Rock!........ plan ahead!

Cory, I have a windshield frame from Carey or a CMC frame for you ...

Cool beans.

Rocky - you had better get two.

We've heard your story before..... ;>)

Bruce: Got a price yet?? (and could you ship four together cheaper than separately??) I may even be able to run up to Joisey and pick 'em up. Be a good day trip for Peter and me.....tTwo old duffers with GPS and a Valentine spotter.....

Here's the latest---All windshields shipped in proper heavy duty cardboard shipping containers which have an internal rack that hold the windows vertical. Shipping in Qty==cheaper.
1. awaiting firm price (usually pretty good.
2. Robert--I checked on an Asian supplier, no speester windshields anymore. Give me your shipping info and I'll get an estimate
3. Brian---give me your address and I'll get an estimate (I think business address=cheaper, if available)
4. Rocky, Gordon, Wolfgang---How about 6-7 windows shipped to Toms River then picked up from there?
------This guy is a wholsale shop and would rather not get involved --------with shipping one here and one there. The shipping container ---------costs between $20-$30 each and I think it can hold at least 6.
I'll update the cost as soon as I hear.

This is the latest: All windows are shipped in proper windshield shipping containers. Heavy duty cardboard with a kind of internal
rack system that holds them upright/secure. Cheaper shipped in Qty.
1. I'm awaiting a firm price (in the past it was pretty good)
2. Robert, I checked into an Asian supplier but was told they are no longer putting out speedster windshields. I will check on the shipping
to you. Please provide shipping address/info-Thanks.
3. Brian(Alaska)--need your shipping info and I'll get it estimated
4.Will (Florida)--same as above
5.Gordon, Wolfgang, Rocky----How about 6 or 7 windshileds shipped
to Toms River

Bruce - For us Southerner's I don't mind picking them up from Jersey and hauling them back to DC Metro area for others to pick up from me (If I don't have to store but a few weeks). Suspect a box of 6 would fit in back of 4Runner with rear seat down. Mine is not fully mounted to my Speedie and is already showing signs of clouding around the edges from just sitting in garage.

Not Alaska but in the same part of the world...

Brian Puskas
25 Calder Cres
Yellowknife NT X1A 3A9 Canada

On the topic of Lexan....is that DOT legal for a road car?

Brian

Bruce, ditto Rocky's comment on an interest for one or two, dependent upon price, assuming they will fit an '89 CMC Speedster. I live in the St. Louis, MO area. Thanks. /john

To the nj Toms River connection------8 in the box, Pilkington brand (of higher caliber), $215 each.
All others---It's the $215, $30 shipping container and usually $90 or so shipping=ouch!
If you can make up a central shipping location and qty boost, I think he will eat some of the costs.
I hope this helps.

Bruce, I've not yet installed my windshield; but suspect it might be a good idea to have a spare in the garage. Put me down for one. I make a weekly trip to the Brick/Toms River area and could pick up.

Well that depends Brian. Who were you rooting for the Islanders or Rangers?

Bruce ,
Put me down for one. I'll beg Rocky or Brian V. to pick mine up along with theirs...The Pilkington brand fits fine on a VS, JPS and CMC/FF speedsters.

Bruce, are they hockey teams?

Alan, anyone else nearby; I'd be glad to pick up if Bruce includes me in the mix.

I am interested in one, email sent!

Bruce, I trust these all come with the DOT approval printed on the glass???

Brian, I thought I saw you leaving a hockey game in NYC that was
the hockey question. I'll check on the DOT (or I can look on mine).
I'm going to start making the list, we may have two box's going to
South Jersey.

I am
Robert Straghan
186/57 Green Valley Golf Course
Chiangmai - Mae Rim Rd.
T.. Mae Sa, Mae Rim District
Chiangmai
Thailand 50180

There will be an economy of scale in shipping, whereby 2 or 3 will ship for not more than a single unit.

Ok----I'm still awaiting info for Robert and Yellowknife shipping.
In ref to the Tom's river NJ "drop" please respond here to this thread
and we'll get a final total. Don't email me directly as I am already
overwhelmed with those. We'll give it a week or so to complete the list.

I know that

Alan wanted one
Brian V. wanted one
Wolfgang wanted one

Please update this list.

Bruce.....Brian wants one IF IT HAS A D.O.T. approval marking.

Brian, I'll have that confirmed shortly.
To Robert in Thai.----
It's, $215 per w/shield, $20. shipping container(pretty sure), and shipped by BAX from here
to Bangkok airport is $198 (insured). From the airport on and any duties tax etc....is on your end.
Yellowknife--$215 windshield, $20 box, $145 shipped to you-duties,tax etc...extra and yours. I,ve shipped motorcycle parts to CA before I think they collect 14 or 15%=no fun.

Brian, I'll have that confirmed shortly.
To Robert in Thai.----
It's, $215 per w/shield, $20. shipping container(pretty sure), and shipped by BAX from here
to Bangkok airport is $198 (insured). From the airport on and any duties tax etc....is on your end.
Yellowknife--$215 windshield, $20 box, $145 shipped to you-duties,tax etc...extra and yours. I,ve shipped motorcycle parts to CA before I think they collect 14 or 15%=no fun.

Alan wants (1)
Rocky wants (1)...Tom's River drop

Brian Puskas -- I don't have to be concerned about DOT legal (so far). I have special plates, and the Street Rod category in Maryland has loads of loopholes. Lexan might or might not work where you're at, but I suspect you'd have to find a 'car guy' at the registration desk to get the number plates allowing for the modification.
For example, I don't have wipers; I can't drive in the rain without a helmet and eye protection. I'm treated like a motorcycle that way -- if my headlights are on and my head and eyes are protected, I don't need wipers. Ergo, the plexi windscreen I have is okay for my application. But because I don't have a motorcycle under me, I don't need a DOT helmet. Blah, blah, blah ...
(And when I look like this ... I guess they'd rather not ask.)