West Coast Windshields...a DEAL

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If it's a deal you're looking for on Windshields and you live on the
west coast, or fancy taking a little drive, then keep reading....

Being a Scotsman, translated 'frugal' in polite company or ...tight
as a duck's derriere( \ over middle 'e'....I'm Canadian,eh! ) in not so
polite, I thought I should let y'all in on this one..............

In Oregon, one of the last vestiges of civilized society, meaning No
Sales Tax , you can have for $830 INSTALLED not one but Two
Windshields. Read on, please....
In Eugene, Oregon, Duncan Systems, a wholesale specialist in
supplying motorhome windshields, has glass for GMC
motorhomes, and they can arrange for installation at their
warehouse. The glass is made in the USA; Viracon is
the name !
A GMC installation was done on Monday May 2 for a total cost of
$830 for both sides. A call was made from 65 miles away at 10:45
a.m. and an appointment was set up for 1 pm. The GMC headed
for Eugene at 11:30 ( fortunately it kept running all the way) making
the trip in 1 hr 15 min. The glass man was a minute or two late,
but more than made up for his tardiness with his speed and
expertise in removing the old and installing the NEW !!
In 1 hr and 45 minutes the job was finished; the windshields were
sealed; cleaned inside and out, and the bill was presented. It was
an impressive job. And as Jimmy Buffet would say, "I Can See
Clearly Now "

For anyone nearby or planning on passing through Eugene,
Duncan Systems can be at 1-888-689-8662. Ask for Randy and
tell him you heard about the windshield deal on the GMCnet. He
will call Charlie at Unique Glass and set up an appointment for you.
Plan on spending three hours.
Why three hours when it takes less than two for the job?
'Cause if it's raining (and it frequently is in Eugene) they want you
to wait an hour before taking those new GMC windshields out of
their shop and out on the road They just wanna know that if
something's gonna happen, they'll know it first

Randy says the price of glass keeps going up all the time (last
year $790 I believe) so he may not be able to arrange for the $830
deal, but he and Charlie did agree to guarantee (hold?) the price for
"at least a week". So, if you want your GMC to have new
windshields at a good price, call quickly

You can also call Charlie, direct, at Unique Glass to arrange for the
installation, but his number's not toll-free. 1-541-463-7735.

The upcoming rally in Sept. at Mt Hood was mentioned, and
Charlie said he'd be very interested in making some installations
there if Jim Bounds doesn't feel like coming all the way from Florida.

This public service message was brought to you by Homebase.
When in the Antigonish area, windshield users stay at.....oh, well
you get the idea

Mikeb ' 77 Kingsley
Antigonish, Nova Scotia
18,676 miles in the past 11 months......and still "tickin' "
 
Hi Mike,

Do you happen to know the NAGS # for the windshields?

Thanks,
Canyon in Denton

> GMCers
>
> If it's a deal you're looking for on Windshields and you live on the
> west coast, or fancy taking a little drive, then keep reading....
>
> Mikeb ' 77 Kingsley
> Antigonish, Nova Scotia
> 18,676 miles in the past 11 months......and still "tickin' "
 
Do they have a location in, say, Wilton, Connecticut? I am getting just a
bit too foggy around the edges.

RON

> GMCers
>
> If it's a deal you're looking for on Windshields and you live on the
> west coast, or fancy taking a little drive, then keep reading....
>
> Being a Scotsman, translated 'frugal' in polite company or ...tight
> as a duck's derriere( \ over middle 'e'....I'm Canadian,eh! ) in not so
> polite, I thought I should let y'all in on this one..............
>
> In Oregon, one of the last vestiges of civilized society, meaning No
> Sales Tax , you can have for $830 INSTALLED not one but Two
> Windshields. Read on, please....
> In Eugene, Oregon, Duncan Systems, a wholesale specialist in
> supplying motorhome windshields, has glass for GMC
> motorhomes, and they can arrange for installation at their
> warehouse. The glass is made in the USA; Viracon is
> the name !
> A GMC installation was done on Monday May 2 for a total cost of
> $830 for both sides. A call was made from 65 miles away at 10:45
> a.m. and an appointment was set up for 1 pm. The GMC headed
> for Eugene at 11:30 ( fortunately it kept running all the way) making
> the trip in 1 hr 15 min. The glass man was a minute or two late,
> but more than made up for his tardiness with his speed and
> expertise in removing the old and installing the NEW !!
> In 1 hr and 45 minutes the job was finished; the windshields were
> sealed; cleaned inside and out, and the bill was presented. It was
> an impressive job. And as Jimmy Buffet would say, "I Can See
> Clearly Now "
>
> For anyone nearby or planning on passing through Eugene,
> Duncan Systems can be at 1-888-689-8662. Ask for Randy and
> tell him you heard about the windshield deal on the GMCnet. He
> will call Charlie at Unique Glass and set up an appointment for you.
> Plan on spending three hours.
> Why three hours when it takes less than two for the job?
> 'Cause if it's raining (and it frequently is in Eugene) they want you
> to wait an hour before taking those new GMC windshields out of
> their shop and out on the road They just wanna know that if
> something's gonna happen, they'll know it first
>
> Randy says the price of glass keeps going up all the time (last
> year $790 I believe) so he may not be able to arrange for the $830
> deal, but he and Charlie did agree to guarantee (hold?) the price for
> "at least a week". So, if you want your GMC to have new
> windshields at a good price, call quickly
>
> You can also call Charlie, direct, at Unique Glass to arrange for the
> installation, but his number's not toll-free. 1-541-463-7735.
>
> The upcoming rally in Sept. at Mt Hood was mentioned, and
> Charlie said he'd be very interested in making some installations
> there if Jim Bounds doesn't feel like coming all the way from Florida.
>
> This public service message was brought to you by Homebase.
> When in the Antigonish area, windshield users stay at.....oh, well
> you get the idea
>
> Mikeb ' 77 Kingsley
> Antigonish, Nova Scotia
> 18,676 miles in the past 11 months......and still "tickin' "
 
Steve
Ok, ya got me.
Had an Aunt who was a bit of a 'nag' once, but her husband fooled
her, he up 'n' died !
What in "L"s a NAGS# ??

There's a number on the windshield that says: ASI M-103 DOT 129
Is this what ya mean??

See ya
Mikeb

> Hi Mike,>
> Do you happen to know the NAGS # for the windshields?>
> Thanks,
> Canyon in Denton
>

>
> > GMCers
> >
> > If it's a deal you're looking for on Windshields and you live on the
> > west coast, or fancy taking a little drive, then keep reading....
> >
> > Mikeb ' 77 Kingsley
> > Antigonish, Nova Scotia
> > 18,676 miles in the past 11 months......and still "tickin' "
>
 
Ron
I hate to tell you this but Gateway is advertising GMC windshields
for $535... EACH! Their glass would cost you $1,235 and if any of
it broke, the breakage is on you. And, taxes might be on top of
that.
Look on the bright side. With all the fog and only a port hole to view
through, you can get on the road at 11:30 in the morning and still
get the feeling of having an early start on the day's motoring :-)

See ya
Mikeb

> Do they have a location in, say, Wilton, Connecticut? I am getting just a
> bit too foggy around the edges.
>
> RON
>

>
> > GMCers
> >
> > If it's a deal you're looking for on Windshields and you live on the
> > west coast, or fancy taking a little drive, then keep reading....
> >
> > Being a Scotsman, translated 'frugal' in polite company or ...tight
> > as a duck's derriere( \ over middle 'e'....I'm Canadian,eh! ) in not so
> > polite, I thought I should let y'all in on this one..............
> >
> > In Oregon, one of the last vestiges of civilized society, meaning No
> > Sales Tax , you can have for $830 INSTALLED not one but Two
> > Windshields. Read on, please....
> > In Eugene, Oregon, Duncan Systems, a wholesale specialist in
> > supplying motorhome windshields, has glass for GMC
> > motorhomes, and they can arrange for installation at their
> > warehouse. The glass is made in the USA; Viracon is
> > the name !
> > A GMC installation was done on Monday May 2 for a total cost of
> > $830 for both sides. A call was made from 65 miles away at 10:45
> > a.m. and an appointment was set up for 1 pm. The GMC headed
> > for Eugene at 11:30 ( fortunately it kept running all the way) making
> > the trip in 1 hr 15 min. The glass man was a minute or two late,
> > but more than made up for his tardiness with his speed and
> > expertise in removing the old and installing the NEW !!
> > In 1 hr and 45 minutes the job was finished; the windshields were
> > sealed; cleaned inside and out, and the bill was presented. It was
> > an impressive job. And as Jimmy Buffet would say, "I Can See
> > Clearly Now "
> >
> > For anyone nearby or planning on passing through Eugene,
> > Duncan Systems can be at 1-888-689-8662. Ask for Randy and
> > tell him you heard about the windshield deal on the GMCnet. He
> > will call Charlie at Unique Glass and set up an appointment for you.
> > Plan on spending three hours.
> > Why three hours when it takes less than two for the job?
> > 'Cause if it's raining (and it frequently is in Eugene) they want you
> > to wait an hour before taking those new GMC windshields out of
> > their shop and out on the road They just wanna know that if
> > something's gonna happen, they'll know it first
> >
> > Randy says the price of glass keeps going up all the time (last
> > year $790 I believe) so he may not be able to arrange for the $830
> > deal, but he and Charlie did agree to guarantee (hold?) the price for
> > "at least a week". So, if you want your GMC to have new
> > windshields at a good price, call quickly
> >
> > You can also call Charlie, direct, at Unique Glass to arrange for the
> > installation, but his number's not toll-free. 1-541-463-7735.
> >
> > The upcoming rally in Sept. at Mt Hood was mentioned, and
> > Charlie said he'd be very interested in making some installations
> > there if Jim Bounds doesn't feel like coming all the way from Florida.
> >
> > This public service message was brought to you by Homebase.
> > When in the Antigonish area, windshield users stay at.....oh, well
> > you get the idea
> >
> > Mikeb ' 77 Kingsley
> > Antigonish, Nova Scotia
> > 18,676 miles in the past 11 months......and still "tickin' "
>
 
> Steve
> Ok, ya got me.
> Had an Aunt who was a bit of a 'nag' once, but her husband fooled
> her, he up 'n' died !
> What in "L"s a NAGS# ??

I think I met her once! :-)

> There's a number on the windshield that says: ASI M-103 DOT 129
> Is this what ya mean??

No, the NAGS is an autoglass part numbering system that all auto makers
participate in. NAGS #'s identify the exact specifications for nearly all
vehicles, with exceptions for some specialty vehicles, notably RVs.

A typical NAGS windshield # would be WS848 (older Chevy pickup), or WS1026
(Newer Chevy PU). All autoglass shops use this standard numbering & pricing
system.

Regards,
Canyon in Denton
 
Steve
I quit, you win
I'm completely out of information.....on windshields as well !!

You're gonna have to try that 800 number for more. When you get
the number, y'all be sure to come back and translate for us now,
ya hear :-) (a little something I picked up on the road...how am I
doin' ? )

mikeb

>
> > Steve
> > Ok, ya got me.
> > Had an Aunt who was a bit of a 'nag' once, but her husband fooled
> > her, he up 'n' died !
> > What in "L"s a NAGS# ??
>
> I think I met her once! :-)
>
> > There's a number on the windshield that says: ASI M-103 DOT 129
> > Is this what ya mean??
>
> No, the NAGS is an autoglass part numbering system that all auto makers
> participate in. NAGS #'s identify the exact specifications for nearly all
> vehicles, with exceptions for some specialty vehicles, notably RVs.
>
> A typical NAGS windshield # would be WS848 (older Chevy pickup), or WS1026
> (Newer Chevy PU). All autoglass shops use this standard numbering & pricing
> system.
>
> Regards,
> Canyon in Denton
>
 
> Steve
> I quit, you win
> I'm completely out of information.....on windshields as well !!

No problemo. I thought you might have a receipt with the number maybe. Thanks
for your efforts!

> You're gonna have to try that 800 number for more. When you get
> the number, y'all be sure to come back and translate for us now,
> ya hear :-) (a little something I picked up on the road...how am I
> doin' ? )

Hey, that shore wuz good! Sure you're not a transplanted native? :-)

Regards,
Canyon in Denton
 
>Do they have a location in, say, Wilton, Connecticut? I am getting just a
>bit too foggy around the edges.

You'll be getting REAL foggy around the edges if Julie finds out you are
even contemplating new windshields. Some people never learn (ref: driveway
conflict).

Steve Clevenger
76 Transmode 230
Tulsa, OK.
 
>Do they have a location in, say, Wilton, Connecticut? I am getting just a
>bit too foggy around the edges.

You'll be getting REAL foggy around the edges if Julie finds out you are
even contemplating new windshields. Some people never learn (ref: driveway
conflict).

Steve Clevenger
76 Transmode 230
Tulsa, OK.
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Perhaps if I can convince her that the clear windsheild will allow us to see
the new driveway better...

Ron and Julie

> >Do they have a location in, say, Wilton, Connecticut? I am getting just a
> >bit too foggy around the edges.
>
> You'll be getting REAL foggy around the edges if Julie finds out you are
> even contemplating new windshields. Some people never learn (ref: driveway
> conflict).
>
> Steve Clevenger
> 76 Transmode 230
> Tulsa, OK.
 
Now you tell us !!

> Hey All;
>
> Last January, my brother and I went to Las Vegas and picked up a drivers
> side windshield from a glass place there (can't remember the name, but have
> it here someplace if anyone is interested) for $349. They ship for around
> $80 plus another $60 for packing, but since we were going there anyway, we
> bypassed that cost. We had it installed for $60 for a total of $410.
>
> GaryB
> 76 PB in Ca.
>
> Date: Sat, 6 May 2000 19:39:16 -0500
> From: "Steve Clevenger"
> Subject: GMC: West Coast Windshields...a DEAL
>
> >Do they have a location in, say, Wilton, Connecticut? I am getting just a
> >bit too foggy around the edges.
>
> You'll be getting REAL foggy around the edges if Julie finds out you are
> even contemplating new windshields. Some people never learn (ref: driveway
> conflict).
>
> Steve Clevenger
> 76 Transmode 230
> Tulsa, OK.
> ________________________________________________________________________
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>
 
Now you're getting the idea, young fellow :-)

> Perhaps if I can convince her that the clear windsheild will allow us to see
> the new driveway better...
>
> Ron and Julie
 
Was it a Viracon Windshield? There is a great difference in the three
available windshields. The one from Finland or around there somewhere does not
always have the proper curve and could be a problem in the future with fit. The
one from South America is much thinner, about 5/8th the thickness it should be.
The Viracon, Made in the USA will fit every time and is more easily
warranteed. Darren

> Hey All;
>
> Last January, my brother and I went to Las Vegas and picked up a drivers
> side windshield from a glass place there (can't remember the name, but have
> it here someplace if anyone is interested) for $349. They ship for around
> $80 plus another $60 for packing, but since we were going there anyway, we
> bypassed that cost. We had it installed for $60 for a total of $410.
>
> GaryB
> 76 PB in Ca.
>
> Date: Sat, 6 May 2000 19:39:16 -0500
> From: "Steve Clevenger"
> Subject: GMC: West Coast Windshields...a DEAL
>
> >Do they have a location in, say, Wilton, Connecticut? I am getting just a
> >bit too foggy around the edges.
>
> You'll be getting REAL foggy around the edges if Julie finds out you are
> even contemplating new windshields. Some people never learn (ref: driveway
> conflict).
>
> Steve Clevenger
> 76 Transmode 230
> Tulsa, OK.
> ________________________________________________________________________
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