Ferrari Mailing List: Re: 355 windshield sources?

[Martin Stark (MStark]

When I had the windshield replaced on the TR they ordered new trim, but 
it arrived dented.  The old trim worked just fine.  I think they used a 
heat gun to remove it.

clyde wrote:

> Yes the trim can be re used 
> It was done on my 512 
>
> Clyde
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>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Dennis Liu <bigheaddennis [at] gmail.com>
> Date: Wed, 14 Mar 2007 16:34:34 
> To:clyde <clyderomero [at] worldnet.att.net>
> Cc:"'The FerrariList'" <ferrari [at] ferrarilist.com>
> Subject: Re: [Ferrari] 355 windshield sources?
>
> Nope, outta luck.  It IS possible to reuse the trim, but it takes an EXPERT
> and a LOT of time to get it out without destroying the trim.  I've been told
> that it's a 10%-15% chance the trim will survive in such a condition that it
> can be reused.  The glass is available only from the usual Ferrari sources
> (e.g., ping Brian at T. Rutlands, or call a dealership).  Last I checked a
> couple of years ago, the glass was around $900-$1300, and the trim kit was
> $700-$900.  
>
> Vty,
>
> --Dennis
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Brian E. Buxton [mailto:BrianBuxton [at] BuxtonMotorsports.com] 
> Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2007 4:31 PM
> To: Dennis Liu
> Cc: The FerrariList
> Subject: [Ferrari] 355 windshield sources?
>
> All,
> Need to replace a windshield in a 355 and my local glass shop wants to
> charge and exorbitant amount for the trim and the windshield.  I think this
> is a bit high and was curious if anyone on the list knew where I could
> procure a more reasonable piece of glass!  I tried calling Glass Suppliers,
> who I have used in the past for Porsche windshields, but they seem to be out
> of business.  Any ideas?
>
> TIA,
>
> Brian
>
>