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KeysThing
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PostPosted: Mon Dec 04, 2023 8:46 am    Post subject: Window glass Reply with quote

Has anyone sourced any? I had a tree come down on my thing during the storm, windshield laid back (into the car, I only had a bimini and a car cover on)

Any recommendations on proper way to repair that appreciated but I will need glass, is it special order only?
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PostPosted: Mon Dec 04, 2023 11:01 am    Post subject: Re: Window glass Reply with quote

Any glass shop can cut you a Thing windshield with the correct measurements. I had one cut back in 1980 by using the cracked windshield (out of the frame) as a template.
If your frame is damaged, you will need to address that, but here are the measurements for the glass:
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/info/Thing_Windshield.pdf
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PostPosted: Mon Dec 04, 2023 1:27 pm    Post subject: Re: Window glass Reply with quote

Here is a great article on replacing the glass, I have used it before..

https://www.vwthing.us/technical-articles/windshield-replacement/

The Philips screws can be a beast to get out if you are not careful.
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PostPosted: Mon Dec 04, 2023 5:43 pm    Post subject: Re: Window glass Reply with quote

https://thethingshop.net/product/glass-windshield-dot-approved-clear/

https://www.thingparts.com/glass-windshield-dot-approved-clear/
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PostPosted: Wed Dec 20, 2023 3:03 pm    Post subject: Re: Window glass Reply with quote

Thanks all

I think I am going to be able to get into this weekend and I am fairly certain the frame is broken as well. We shall see.
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