Be sure to use the thinnest Krazy glue you can find so the capillary action will draw it into the crack.
I agree that the price quoted is a rip-off.
I agree that the price quoted is a rip-off.
Hello from Austria!
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I'm a retired Antique and Art restorer and we used krazy glue, yes the thin stuff, to seal cracks in glass and porcelains. Simply flow it into the crack. The crack could possibly disappear.
Revconeer, buy it and run some onto a smooth surface. If it's runny like water, it will work. If it has any thickener at all it won't get sucked into the crack.
Generically, I call it "Krazy Glue" but the actual name of this type of adhesive is cyanoacrylate and you should be able to buy it in any hardware store.
In Canada we have "Dollar stores" and they sell many different viscosity types of this glue. Generally "all-purpose" will tend to be a little less watery.
As @dsmithy mentions, you need the very thin watery type so that it will flow into the crack by capilliary action.
Well, I am sure that nobody has heard about it here in Austria or Germany. As usual when I have got a problem or if I want something special. I am going to buy one and let' s see...
Sorry you have to buy the glue but it should be $4,249 LESS than a new windshield. Probably worth a try...
Definitely!
Perfect. Thank you very much! I have bought one.
As always concerning U.S. cars or motorhomes, the internet is the solution...
Meanwhile I am looking for a cheaper windshield offer.
Have you tried contacting Ken Burton? He is the guy that arranges windshield replacements at the GMC International rallies. He has a windshield company that comes to the rallies and maybe they might be able to get a better price for you. Worth a try!
Ken Burton's contact info is on the GMC Assist list (aka Black List). Email would be the best way to contact him as he is hard of hearing.
Ken Burton's contact info is on the GMC Assist list (aka Black List). Email would be the best way to contact him as he is hard of hearing.
Finally, I have got an offer for my 1979 Revcon driver' s side windshield. RV Glass Solutions, Elkhart, Indiana: USD 1,074.58.
And Duncan Sales has also sent me a new offer: USD 1,141.81. Before it was 2,409 USD. What a difference, all of a suden.
The pre-owner of my Revcon, a military U.S. car restoration specialist, who imports K30 trucks on a regular basis, has offered me to import the windshield in his freight container on the back of one of his pickup trucks, which is currently waiting to depart from Linden, New Jersey to Germany.
Ship freight reduces the transport and import costs a lot.
So instead of about 5,000 Euros all in all, I can calculate now with about 2,000.
Arrival date is about 5 weeks from now on.
And Duncan Sales has also sent me a new offer: USD 1,141.81. Before it was 2,409 USD. What a difference, all of a suden.
The pre-owner of my Revcon, a military U.S. car restoration specialist, who imports K30 trucks on a regular basis, has offered me to import the windshield in his freight container on the back of one of his pickup trucks, which is currently waiting to depart from Linden, New Jersey to Germany.
Ship freight reduces the transport and import costs a lot.
So instead of about 5,000 Euros all in all, I can calculate now with about 2,000.
Arrival date is about 5 weeks from now on.
It takes a special kind of person to support a nearly 50 year old motorhome. Put that American motorhome in the middle of Europe and the complications double or triple. There are a lot of us lurkers on the forum that are glad that your cousin of a GMC motorhome found us, and that we can share in your adventures/misadventures. Congrats on having the perseverance to get to this outcome with your windshield. Sorry you have to pay that much but well done!
Thank you for your appreciation and warm words!
Your GMC Motorhome community is very valuable to me and you saved my trip in August 2022. Priceless.
I really can't say this is all a piece of cake. Some problems caused me to despair - completely lost in Europe. I can only rely on two competent mechanics, one in Saxony, the other one in Austria. He takes care of my Crown Vic and my little GMC Safari conversion van, but he is running a small repair shop only, so the dimension of the Revcon exceed his capabilities. It´s all a matter of space. And the Revcon is parked 4.5 hours away from my hometown in Austria. So it is also a matter of communication and distance.
I don´t care what I spend on my Revcon, because it has become an important hobby in my life and my family loves our big Motorhome. It's not just driving, but also problem solving, communication, getting to know new people and receiving international help with regards to my motorhome.
I mean, the Revcon isn't a GMC Motorhome, but you're still trying to help me straight away - continental divide or not. The German Astro/Safari Forum is also very helpful, especially one member from Switzerland, who is also very active and technically very well educated.
The people in Austria can just laugh about my ambition to keep an unique piece of American culture on the road.
Not all of them, some show also respect and interest. I have posted my experience in an Austrian U.S. Car forum too. At first there were a lot of loudmouths - I think this is an Austrian U.S. car owner tradition - with stupid suggestions, not even able to read through the thread properly and in a meaningful way.
But after all my solved Revcon adventures over the years they became quieter and quieter until they finally fell silent.
Only one person currently tries to help me there, but he honestly admits that he has no idea about Motorhomes.
The two Revcon groups on Facebook are also very good for gaining information, but you guys - I really have to say that - are the best.
Thanks again for all your support and compassion! Take care.
Your GMC Motorhome community is very valuable to me and you saved my trip in August 2022. Priceless.
I really can't say this is all a piece of cake. Some problems caused me to despair - completely lost in Europe. I can only rely on two competent mechanics, one in Saxony, the other one in Austria. He takes care of my Crown Vic and my little GMC Safari conversion van, but he is running a small repair shop only, so the dimension of the Revcon exceed his capabilities. It´s all a matter of space. And the Revcon is parked 4.5 hours away from my hometown in Austria. So it is also a matter of communication and distance.
I don´t care what I spend on my Revcon, because it has become an important hobby in my life and my family loves our big Motorhome. It's not just driving, but also problem solving, communication, getting to know new people and receiving international help with regards to my motorhome.
I mean, the Revcon isn't a GMC Motorhome, but you're still trying to help me straight away - continental divide or not. The German Astro/Safari Forum is also very helpful, especially one member from Switzerland, who is also very active and technically very well educated.
The people in Austria can just laugh about my ambition to keep an unique piece of American culture on the road.
Not all of them, some show also respect and interest. I have posted my experience in an Austrian U.S. Car forum too. At first there were a lot of loudmouths - I think this is an Austrian U.S. car owner tradition - with stupid suggestions, not even able to read through the thread properly and in a meaningful way.
But after all my solved Revcon adventures over the years they became quieter and quieter until they finally fell silent.
Only one person currently tries to help me there, but he honestly admits that he has no idea about Motorhomes.
The two Revcon groups on Facebook are also very good for gaining information, but you guys - I really have to say that - are the best.
Thanks again for all your support and compassion! Take care.
Conclusion at the end of the season:
The accelerator pedal no longer vibrates when accelerating from a standstill - this were apparently the drive shafts, which, according to the workshop, did not fit 100 percent. The new ones (also from the 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado, but a different version) do.
The Revcon now steers better around corners, the steering is much more precise and smoother, because of the new ball joints.
The annoying vibrations from around 90 km/h are still present at the front (no more in the back - remenber?), but in contrast to before - not as noticeable, the replacement of the engine mounts did make a difference, no question, you could definitely drive like that.
I will still have both front rims repaired by the specialist near Vienna as a last resort and then have the two front tires rebalanced. It worked with the two rear rims on the tandem.
As the boss (52 years old) of my new workshop is currently unable to work physically and is therefore overloaded with the Revcon, I took it back to my previous 68 years old mechanic, who looked after the Revcon from 2020 to 2023.
Nevertheless, in my opinion, no one else could have got the Revcon back in shape after it was lying on the ground on the left front due to the ball joint breaking.
It's difficult at the moment, the all-rounders who are against spare parts are getting older, are physically vulnerable and are gradually retiring from work. Younger people are not coming up.
This situation is definitely causing my old U.S. Car fleet to face greater and greater problems. I think my mobility concept of over 30 years will go out the window in this decade.
Well, I gave the Revcon a thorough cleaning on the outside and my old mechanic is now taking care of replacing the steering rods, adjusting the track and removing the rims.
Mario (the owner of the 1978 Revcon next to mine) will help me with the correct steering parts.
The accelerator pedal no longer vibrates when accelerating from a standstill - this were apparently the drive shafts, which, according to the workshop, did not fit 100 percent. The new ones (also from the 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado, but a different version) do.
The Revcon now steers better around corners, the steering is much more precise and smoother, because of the new ball joints.
The annoying vibrations from around 90 km/h are still present at the front (no more in the back - remenber?), but in contrast to before - not as noticeable, the replacement of the engine mounts did make a difference, no question, you could definitely drive like that.
I will still have both front rims repaired by the specialist near Vienna as a last resort and then have the two front tires rebalanced. It worked with the two rear rims on the tandem.
As the boss (52 years old) of my new workshop is currently unable to work physically and is therefore overloaded with the Revcon, I took it back to my previous 68 years old mechanic, who looked after the Revcon from 2020 to 2023.
Nevertheless, in my opinion, no one else could have got the Revcon back in shape after it was lying on the ground on the left front due to the ball joint breaking.
It's difficult at the moment, the all-rounders who are against spare parts are getting older, are physically vulnerable and are gradually retiring from work. Younger people are not coming up.
This situation is definitely causing my old U.S. Car fleet to face greater and greater problems. I think my mobility concept of over 30 years will go out the window in this decade.
Well, I gave the Revcon a thorough cleaning on the outside and my old mechanic is now taking care of replacing the steering rods, adjusting the track and removing the rims.
Mario (the owner of the 1978 Revcon next to mine) will help me with the correct steering parts.
The windshield is on its way to Europe and I
have finally found a repairshop what has the
know-how for the exchange. 2:50 away from
my Revcon' s location.
After 420 km in normal traffic, without traffic
jams and without any problems, we arrived
in green Lower Austria at my parents' house
for the Christmas holidays.. 4:20 deeply
relaxed. Coffee time included...
Our little GMC Safari High Top (almost 28 years old) did a great job. I love (old) GMC products.
Have a nice Sunday evening and Merry
Christmas!
have finally found a repairshop what has the
know-how for the exchange. 2:50 away from
my Revcon' s location.
After 420 km in normal traffic, without traffic
jams and without any problems, we arrived
in green Lower Austria at my parents' house
for the Christmas holidays.. 4:20 deeply
relaxed. Coffee time included...
Our little GMC Safari High Top (almost 28 years old) did a great job. I love (old) GMC products.
Have a nice Sunday evening and Merry
Christmas!
Off to the rim clinic near Vienna with the two front wheels! Hopefully, the vibrations will finally be over. As we all know, a very long story...
The rims should now be repaired in the off-season by mid-January. Around 550 Euros for both, with shipping.
The repair of the two rear rims of the tandem passenger side in combination with the balancing of the brake drums in Switzerland and final balancing of the rims directly on the Revcon in Saxony (like described in the manual) worked wonders.
I have posted this in an other section of the forum.
Since then, there are no rear vibrations from 55 to 62 mph anymore. Not only slight vibrations before, I would call it rattling. Very uncomfortable and scary too.
The front indicator lens also suddenly fell off. Luckily, on the spot while maneuvering in front of the workshop. Thank god that I don' t need a new one. I think it is - as always - a very rare item.
The rims should now be repaired in the off-season by mid-January. Around 550 Euros for both, with shipping.
The repair of the two rear rims of the tandem passenger side in combination with the balancing of the brake drums in Switzerland and final balancing of the rims directly on the Revcon in Saxony (like described in the manual) worked wonders.
I have posted this in an other section of the forum.
Since then, there are no rear vibrations from 55 to 62 mph anymore. Not only slight vibrations before, I would call it rattling. Very uncomfortable and scary too.
The front indicator lens also suddenly fell off. Luckily, on the spot while maneuvering in front of the workshop. Thank god that I don' t need a new one. I think it is - as always - a very rare item.
