jemsec
Mach lll Club
Yes I'm still alive and retired. Want to share some good information with you regarding replacement of windshields in 100 series. Never needed one before and had read about many issues regarding poor installation by inexperienced persons.
Windshield took a big rock dead center and ruined it. It was sand pitted real bad anyway. Called several places and finally got a lady on the phone that new what she was talking about when it comes to Land Cruisers and decided to give them a try.
They will not come to you for this one and a visit to their shop for about two and one half hours is required.
Made an appointment for 8:30 A.M. today and was out just before 11:00 A.M.
The shop manager, J.D. with 30 years experience, was extremely helpful and we discussed issues related to the vehicle. He had installed four windshields in 100's in the last few weeks, in addition to many in the past, and really new his business. Showed me some rust under the edges and ground it down and applied two coats of protective coating to retard future growth.
The job was completed using bronze tint PPG glass and all new rivets, adhesive and seals. It was done right and looks great.
If you decide to use them request J.D. only.
Total Cost was $249.90. The best price on uninstalled OEM glass found was about $650.00 delivered to Bham.
The company is:
AUTO GLASS NOW
3516 3rd Avenue So.
Birmingham, AL 35233
205-324-2224
I'm sure there are others but this place will be hard to beat. I didn't get anything for making this post if you are wondering. Wanted to add some helpful information.
John
Windshield took a big rock dead center and ruined it. It was sand pitted real bad anyway. Called several places and finally got a lady on the phone that new what she was talking about when it comes to Land Cruisers and decided to give them a try.
They will not come to you for this one and a visit to their shop for about two and one half hours is required.
Made an appointment for 8:30 A.M. today and was out just before 11:00 A.M.
The shop manager, J.D. with 30 years experience, was extremely helpful and we discussed issues related to the vehicle. He had installed four windshields in 100's in the last few weeks, in addition to many in the past, and really new his business. Showed me some rust under the edges and ground it down and applied two coats of protective coating to retard future growth.
The job was completed using bronze tint PPG glass and all new rivets, adhesive and seals. It was done right and looks great.
If you decide to use them request J.D. only.
Total Cost was $249.90. The best price on uninstalled OEM glass found was about $650.00 delivered to Bham.
The company is:
AUTO GLASS NOW
3516 3rd Avenue So.
Birmingham, AL 35233
205-324-2224
I'm sure there are others but this place will be hard to beat. I didn't get anything for making this post if you are wondering. Wanted to add some helpful information.
John
