Chicken Little says the sky is falling on our windshields

[scrapdaddy]

Maybe I'm wrong, but better do your own research. I broke another windshield going to the Pig Party and called my glass guy for a new one. They called back and said (couldn't find one from the supplier). I started doing some digging and called, to my knowledge, the only manufacturer of our windshields. It's Fuyao Glass in Ohio, a Japanese company here in the USA. I made multiple calls to them, different departments and each time it went to security and was told to leave a message. I did a search on Google search bot whatever and came across some articles about the FBI raiding the place and the Japanese weren't happy with American workers, lazy and all. It sounds like the plant was/is shut down. I found a glass company on the interwebs selling them, so I ordered two and had them shipped. I don't know if they have much of an inventory, but I would check with your glass guy if you need one soon.

Windshield # FW-326 FUYAO Glass Co.

 

[YukonCruisers]

"I made multiple calls... and each time it went to security"

Does that happen to you often Scraps?

 

[scrapdaddy]

No, but maybe they heard about my speeding ticket and my brush with the po po.

 

[bobm]

. Hit me wit da Blue lights. You in da system now @scrapdaddy Sherriff Bubba caught ya doing 32 in a 30 yup unhuh ya name is in da system with Rebel without a cause written all over it. Post office pic next

 

[kbahus]

This is not good news, I need a windshield and was banking on an "easy" to obtain aftermarket one.

 

[greenbeast]

Who was the fella not too far from Don @Pigeaten in Cali who was able to source some? We came home with two.

 

[J Mack]

but better do your own research

Chinese-Owned Company Fights Bill Banning Foreign Enemies from Buying Property in Ohio

Fuyao Glass is working behind the scenes to oppose a bill that would ban foreign enemies from buying land and operating businesses in Ohio.

www.breitbart.com

Fuyao investigation: Who knew what and when about alleged $126M criminal network?

Ten days before federal agents raided Fuyao Glass America on July 26, 2024, an untold number of employees not authorized to work in the U.S. stopped coming to work, federal court documents allege.

www.daytondailynews.com

Fuyao Glass America plans $400M expansion in Illinois

Fuyao to expand in Illinois.

www.daytondailynews.com

 

[J Mack]

I think I paid $200 and something for the last one I bought years ago...

These guys are at $289 now. Is that the going rate?

1968 - 1980 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER FJ55 Windshield

FW326- Fits 1968-1980 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ55 4 Door Wagons. Windshield has green tint. See chart below for exact vehicles. Ships freight to a Commercial Address only for $169 (If you require other shipping arrangements you must contact us before purchasing) 1968 - 1980 TOYOTA LAND...

koolkatzautoglass.com

 

[scrapdaddy]

Yep, that's where I just bought two. They shipped 2 for 1 shipping cost.

 

[LCMoneyPit]

Who was the fella not too far from Don @Pigeaten in Cali who was able to source some? We came home with two.

That was @joesfj40

 

[joesfj40]

I’ll call tomorrow and see the latest price. I don’t have much interest in shipping these.

 

[Pigeaten]

let me see how many I have left, got a used 1 if you dont care

 

[Gordobe]

I have to replace mine on my 71. My insurance pays for mine. No deductible. Safelite Auto Glass (after market). Comes to my home. Will see how that works out. Calling them this week.

I have a Toyota brand one in the rafters I bought some years back. Saving it for my 77 to replace the bullet holes i love so much. There is also a sticker on my windshield that I am very partial to and didn't want to change glass till i had that replacement sticker. Tried finding a replacement to honor my pigs need for it if I were to replace the window. No luck. Until my copilot that took shotgun on the second to the last day of PP25 recognized it as an important symbol of the Tohono O'odhamidian nation in Arizona. It is known as The Man in the Maze, I'itoi, the creator of all. Just hunted down the sticker and placed an order for it.

Thank you copilot. Can't remember copilot's name do to not even remembering the introduction to do to lack of memory igniters do to too many bumpy roads due to many fun times on bumpy due too..... well ????

Cheers to the copilots presence.

Since my pig lived with the original owner in Tuscon and I purchased it from his grandson i figured it is fitting to keep that sticker connected to this pig.

Mushy sentiment I know.

 

[Gordobe]

Edit correction

Tohono O'odham Indian Nation

 

[BoomerUZ]

SOOOOOOoooooooo where them old hotrod dudes that make custom ones? they will be lovin this

 

[J Mack]

SOOOOOOoooooooo where them old hotrod dudes that make custom ones? they will be lovin this

Glass Finders - Obsolete, Hard-to-find, New-old-stock, Used & New Reproduction Automotive Glass

 

[BoomerUZ]

Glass Finders - Obsolete, Hard-to-find, New-old-stock, Used & New Reproduction Automotive Glass

just emailed them about my corolla lol we will see how good they are

 

[J Mack]

just emailed them about my corolla lol we will see how good they are

I'm dealing with some Diamond T COE glass right now...

 

[BoomerUZ]

I'm dealing with some Diamond T COE glass right now...

flat panes? you could ask Chip Quinn of Hot Rod Louvre Company in Phoenix, he knows everyone. hes a good friend of mine, and when I need weird oddities in american cars he knows all the right folks

 

[Ol Yeller]

flat panes? you could ask Chip Quinn of Hot Rod Louvre Company in Phoenix, he knows everyone. hes a good friend of mine, and when I need weird oddities in american cars he knows all the right folks

I needed flat windshield glass years ago for my 62 VW bus…the local shop just cut it for me, side windows are a different story though as tempered I believe.