Breakaway Windshield Glass

10-26-2017, 08:22 AM

Pirate19

Unsuccessfully looked for a recently posted thread where the member expressed concern about the possible difficulty finding DW730 and DW731 windshield glass replacement.

I have a local (Pittsburgh area) community glass shop who purportedly has arranged to have both shipped. Total price 650-$700, including shipping, don't remember exactly. Price did not include installation in that I do not care to have them installed now.

I asked him if he could arrange sales to other areas in the country. He said probably. Once my sale is completed and I confirm he's interested in other sales I will post his contact information.

He was not able to find the windshield rubber replacement. If anyone knows a source, please inform. Thanks.

10-26-2017, 12:26 PM

Rusty

I had no problem in replacing the PPG windshields (DW 730/731)

The difficulties are with the older Barth windshields.

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10-26-2017, 02:25 PM

Gary Carter

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As with Rusty, I have had no problem getting 730/731 windshields. Any glass shop can get them for far less than the above quoted price.

10-26-2017, 03:29 PM

Duane88

Is the rubber extrusion that holds the glass in the frame available and where?

10-26-2017, 09:02 PM

Kevin

Duane, search our site. I do remember a member posting the replacement rubber for a Barth.

10-27-2017, 12:32 PM

Duane88

Most of the posts suggest the extrusion is a standard product from about any auto window glass installer. I am curious why most folks try to repair the leaks. rather than have someone replace the extrusion?

10-27-2017, 09:34 PM

Kevin

Duane, MY guess is better try to stop a leak, rather than take the chance at breaking the windshield. On the other hand I agree install a new gasket if you are installing a NEW windshield.

11-01-2017, 11:48 AM

Doug Smiley

try here:

http://kottoautoglass.com/

11-14-2017, 01:22 PM

Pirate19

$562, incl. tax, delivered to my driveway. I consider the total price for both windshields reasonable, notwithstanding the difficulty to acquire.

In regards to the rubber extrusion/seal, he could not identify a specific listing. He anticipates this not to be a future problem in that "90 percent of the original seals adequate to receive replacement glass", and that "universal" rubber seal extrusion is readably available.

I stand by my recommendation for those of us who foresee "Barthing" for twenty or so years, good Lord willing (with this site not unreasonable) that you consider shelving a couple of these. Just read the war stories of earlier Barth models owners. At least the windshields market value appreciation may well be pleasing to your survivors.

11-14-2017, 02:20 PM

Doug Smiley

try "LeakStop" spray to seal all your window rubber and/or various holes

11-15-2017, 12:41 PM

Steve VW

quote:
Originally posted by Pgh. Pirate:
$562, incl. tax, delivered to my driveway. I consider the total price for both windshields reasonable, notwithstanding the difficulty to acquire.

In regards to the rubber extrusion/seal, he could not identify a specific listing. He anticipates this not to be a future problem in that "90 percent of the original seals adequate to receive replacement glass", and that "universal" rubber seal extrusion is readably available.

I stand by my recommendation for those of us who foresee "Barthing" for twenty or so years, good Lord willing (with this site not unreasonable) that you consider shelving a couple of these. Just read the war stories of earlier Barth models owners. At least the windshields market value appreciation may well be pleasing to your survivors.

Sounds like a reasonable price. Where did you finally get them?

I agree: I have a spare DW730 already, will chase down a 731 soon. I also have a rubber extrusion I got from the PO, unfortunately no source info with it.

11-16-2017, 07:20 AM

Pirate19

quote:
I asked him if he could arrange sales to other areas in the country. He said probably. Once my sale is completed and I confirm he's interested in other sales I will post his contact information.

Each windshield was $170 and total shipping was $222, cash deal. I believe he told me he could arrange to have shipped elsewhere so long as it was another glass shop. The business contact info. is: Community Glass Service, Pittsburgh, PA, (412)653-0656. Apparently a husband (Bill)and wife operation.

11-16-2017, 08:09 AM

Steve VW

Thanks for contact info. I got my windshield from a local glass co but for some reason they could only get the pass side. Paid about $200 out the door (about 4 years ago) I should chase down the other one fo these days.