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Tommy Anastasiou (Tommya)
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Post Number: 86
Registered: 10-2002
Posted on Tuesday, April 15, 2003 - 10:45 pm:   

Carmine,
Please see my post under SHIPPED PRICE OF 308 WINDSHIELDS FROM UK.
Thanks
Tommy A
Carmine Nicoletta (Ncarmine)
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Post Number: 73
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Tuesday, April 15, 2003 - 10:36 pm:   

All,

The geographical interest is diverse, but at least two (myself and Ric) have a common interest from TX. Any others from the Dallas/Austin/Houston area?
Jeff Howe (Ferrari_uk)
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Username: Ferrari_uk

Post Number: 215
Registered: 12-2002
Posted on Tuesday, April 15, 2003 - 11:27 am:   

Lou -

I can get the shipping quote moved around the States and see how the cost differs; but don't want to waste your time or mine....! :-)

If we can get 5 takers then we'll see where we go.... know what I mean ...?!
lou staller (Lou_staller)
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Post Number: 23
Registered: 12-2002
Posted on Tuesday, April 15, 2003 - 10:55 am:   

Is there anyone in Southern California interested in purchasing a 308 windsreen from Jeff? If so what do you think the shipping costs would be to get it here? His quotes are UK to New York.
Jeff Howe (Ferrari_uk)
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Username: Ferrari_uk

Post Number: 214
Registered: 12-2002
Posted on Tuesday, April 15, 2003 - 8:02 am:   

Hi all.

I am astonished at the amount of money you guys are having to pay for a piece of glass !!

If you can sort out the domestic shipping issue perhaps we're in business at $660 a piece...!??!

JH
Jack Habits (Ferraristuff)
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Post Number: 7
Registered: 4-2003
Posted on Tuesday, April 15, 2003 - 3:55 am:   

Just checked here in The Netherlands and the regular price for the windshield only (trim not included) is some $ 1750.= picked up at the dealer's.

That is of course for a "Ferrari original' and not any aftermarket production.

Jack
Carmine Nicoletta (Ncarmine)
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Post Number: 71
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Friday, April 11, 2003 - 12:43 pm:   

The 308 and 328 windscreens part numbers are equivalent; 60019908.

Jeff, if this arrangement goes through, I'll be able to pick one up during April 24,25,26 since I'll be in NYC then.

Carmine
Jeff Howe (Ferrari_uk)
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Post Number: 208
Registered: 12-2002
Posted on Friday, April 11, 2003 - 11:41 am:   

Hi all.

At last !!

Qty x 5 308 windscreens (not GT4) $3303.40 or $660.68 each, shipped to zipcode NY10001. Includes insurance.

These screens are clear with a top tint.

Wad'ya think ?

JH
Tommy Anastasiou (Tommya)
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Post Number: 83
Registered: 10-2002
Posted on Thursday, April 10, 2003 - 10:40 pm:   

I have spoken today with LO-CAN. They are expecting shippment in late June-July.I was not given a quote but they used to sell them for near $1000. I'm very sure that many of our sponsors are reading these posts and waiting for that order. Let's see what they can do fo us.
Jeff !!!! Are you there ?? :-(
Jeffrey Davison (Jeffdavison)
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Post Number: 76
Registered: 7-2002
Posted on Thursday, April 10, 2003 - 9:19 pm:   

Re-Originals has 308 windshields for $1200

http://www.reoriginals.com/Ferraricatlg/308GTB-S.html



Jeff Davison
Kelly (Tifosi1)
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Post Number: 593
Registered: 2-2002
Posted on Thursday, April 10, 2003 - 8:14 pm:   

UPDATE:
$2,000 windsheild is on it's way from Rutlands. Italian car parts said we don't need window molding. I told the glass shop, it's your problem, so it better not leak. So, they still got the molding on order with no date of getting any.

Kelly
Larry (Larry)
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Post Number: 91
Registered: 3-2001
Posted on Wednesday, April 09, 2003 - 6:24 pm:   

don't know? (s/n 09990)
Hans E. Hansen (4re_gt4)
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Post Number: 1074
Registered: 4-2002
Posted on Tuesday, April 08, 2003 - 11:56 pm:   

GT4 windows are harder to replace, as they have those ripples found in antique glass.

PS - Larry: do either Peter or I have your serial # for the registry?
Larry (Larry)
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Post Number: 90
Registered: 3-2001
Posted on Tuesday, April 08, 2003 - 8:32 pm:   

how bout a gt4?
Erik R. K. Jonsson (Gamester)
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Post Number: 300
Registered: 11-2000
Posted on Saturday, April 05, 2003 - 2:05 pm:   

Mark me down for a full set of 308 GTS glass, yes... the whole car! Or a good start would be the windscreen.
Ric Rainbolt (Ricrain)
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Post Number: 514
Registered: 2-2002
Posted on Friday, April 04, 2003 - 4:28 pm:   

I need a 308 windshield as well, so keep me posted if you guys are going to do a quantity buy.
89TCab (Jmg)
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Post Number: 422
Registered: 9-2001
Posted on Friday, April 04, 2003 - 2:38 pm:   

Cool, I just spoke with him and he could come up with quotes based on individual addresses. He can ship directly to you or to the local airport where you can pick it up at forward air. I have shipped a lot of larger items via forward air cross-country at very low cost but then again, I have a truck to pick stuff up.

- JMG
Mark (Markg)
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Post Number: 428
Registered: 2-2001
Posted on Friday, April 04, 2003 - 11:56 am:   

GLS 16 308/328GTB/S $ 879.25
http://ferraripartsexchange.com/windshields.htm
Tommy Anastasiou (Tommya)
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Post Number: 74
Registered: 10-2002
Posted on Friday, April 04, 2003 - 10:05 am:   

JMG,
Thank you for trying to help.
I will stand by for a week or so until LO CAN gives me a quote.
Tommy A
89TCab (Jmg)
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Post Number: 420
Registered: 9-2001
Posted on Thursday, April 03, 2003 - 11:39 pm:   

As for a US distribution point, if you want to have this shipped to my brother, he can distribute with appropriate individual packing as crating/shipping is his business. Contact me via email if interested...

- JMG
"The Don" (Mlemus)
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Post Number: 3575
Registered: 8-2002
Posted on Thursday, April 03, 2003 - 9:02 pm:   

Bill.

The moulding does not come from Ferrari "cut to Size" it needs to be cut and trimed. I watched them spend 3 hours just fitting the moulding, and this shop has done hundreds of them

I am not arguing with you, just pointing out my observation
arthur chambers (Art355)
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Post Number: 1206
Registered: 6-2001
Posted on Thursday, April 03, 2003 - 8:50 pm:   

$4000 for a windshield? I paid $2700 for an installed windshield, and that came with a new seal. Sounds way to high.
Bill Steele (Glassman)
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Post Number: 187
Registered: 4-2002
Posted on Thursday, April 03, 2003 - 8:26 pm:   

I'm a Glass man, with a 308. I'm looking at it right now. I can install a new windshield in less than 8 hours. Anyone with the right tools that can't is an idiot or making way more money than I do!
Remove existing trim 1 Hour
Remove glass 1 Hour
Clean and prep 2 Hour
Set windshield 2 Hour
Install Trim 1 Hour

I think the problem here is the chance of breaking a hard to find and expensive windshield.
If I were pricing this job competitively, I would double the cost of the glass and figure 8 hours of labor.
Here labor would be $40.00 Hour
MarkM (Zan)
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Post Number: 31
Registered: 11-2002
Posted on Thursday, April 03, 2003 - 6:37 pm:   

ItalianCarParts has them on their website for $1169.00
Kelly (Tifosi1)
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Post Number: 589
Registered: 2-2002
Posted on Thursday, April 03, 2003 - 4:26 pm:   

Lo can told us they did not have the glass or a 308
Tommy Anastasiou (Tommya)
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Post Number: 71
Registered: 10-2002
Posted on Thursday, April 03, 2003 - 3:24 pm:   

Guys read my post about LO CAN.
They will be able to give me a quote shorty. The are manufacturing in Europe.
Horsefly (Arlie)
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Post Number: 931
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Thursday, April 03, 2003 - 2:45 pm:   

I saw an ad in Hemmings from a guy in Oklahoma who listed 308 windshields for $698. The ad was from about 3 years ago, so don't know if that's true today. I tried calling and I got his business answering machine. The other windshield distributor that I called said they had no Ferrari windshields. If some insurance company is paying $4000 for a 308 windshield, I think some claims adjuster is going to lose his job someday.

L. Wayne Ausbrooks (Lwausbrooks)
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Post Number: 1307
Registered: 8-2002
Posted on Thursday, April 03, 2003 - 1:47 pm:   

I agree with Arlie (I can't believe I just said that!) that you guys are getting hosed. $4K for a new windshield installed? I don't care what kind of car it is, that's ridiculous! I own a used car lot in L.A. and I've had several windshields replaced ... at $80 apiece including trim and labor! I can see paying $400-$500 because it's a Ferrari, but FOUR GRAND?!
Tommy Anastasiou (Tommya)
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Post Number: 70
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Posted on Thursday, April 03, 2003 - 10:13 am:   

Mark,
Let me now how you make out. The price is right.
Kelly (Tifosi1)
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Post Number: 587
Registered: 2-2002
Posted on Thursday, April 03, 2003 - 10:12 am:   

They are for reall. read my post.
Mark (Markg)
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Post Number: 423
Registered: 2-2001
Posted on Thursday, April 03, 2003 - 9:25 am:   

I just got an online quote from Grundy of $420.00 a year which is almost 2/3 cheaper than my current insurance.....are they legit?
Paul (Pcelenta)
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Post Number: 292
Registered: 7-2002
Posted on Thursday, April 03, 2003 - 7:20 am:   

there was price gauging on the screens even when these cars were new...dealers would quote $1500 and independents were putting them in for $500 installed...what about all the guys that quote glass for any car in Hemmings Motor News? Also, are the quotes for OEM screens or for Reproductions?
Jeff Howe (Ferrari_uk)
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Post Number: 192
Registered: 12-2002
Posted on Thursday, April 03, 2003 - 6:56 am:   

Steve308 - No problem. Send me all the details that you need to register and I'll forward them to my contact in Italy.

In the meantime, ring me and we can sort a screen. 01784-486260

Regards.

Steve Smith (Steve308)
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Post Number: 61
Registered: 2-2002
Posted on Thursday, April 03, 2003 - 6:18 am:   

Hey Jeff - I need a screen here in UK - But I CANNOT get registered on your site. Tried 6 or 7 times and I never get the email that I'm supposed to...
Steven R. Rochlin (Enjoythemusic)
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Post Number: 310
Registered: 4-2002
Posted on Thursday, April 03, 2003 - 5:53 am:   

Hi,

Have imported in bulk before and here is the usual jist. You get mass quantities of "X", in this case a huge wooden crate for the multiple windshields. You pay customs at the airport and truck them to your home/business. The "trick" with windshields is that you will need to **carefully** repack them for distribution to each person. This means constructing proper crates (wood would be my preference). Use medium hard foam with slots to support the windshield and glue said foam to inner wooden supports would be my choice of repackaging with LOTS of packing material inside the crate to soften any shipping knocks to avoid damage.

It is in the repackaging that can cost $$$. The whole process is very straightforward, just time consuming and whoever imports them will have quite a job on their hands repackaging and shipping them out. Have had wonderful results using http://www.unishippers.com truck shipping service.

Hope this helps.

Enjoy the Drive,

Steven R. Rochlin
Jeff Howe (Ferrari_uk)
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Post Number: 188
Registered: 12-2002
Posted on Thursday, April 03, 2003 - 3:49 am:   

Hi all.

Carmine, we could 'throw' in a 328 screen. Pretty well a screen is a screen as Horsefly says.

Concorde - I think they'd have to go to one address. If they were being picked up from different people in an airport or dock I think the Customs boys would have a fit. I should think it would screw up the duty.

I am getting a quote for air & sea freight for these.

Any more interest....? Cheers.
Carmine Nicoletta (Ncarmine)
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Post Number: 68
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Wednesday, April 02, 2003 - 11:47 pm:   

Jeff,

If you work out a bulk shipment on 308 windscreens, what are the chances of thowing in a 328 windscreen?
Sean F (Agracer)
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Post Number: 56
Registered: 2-2003
Posted on Wednesday, April 02, 2003 - 8:58 pm:   

"there is alot of price gouging going on concerning 308 windshields"

there's a lot of price gouging going around no matter what the part is from Ferrari. Ask the 360 Challenge guys about parts from Ferrari.
Horsefly (Arlie)
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Post Number: 929
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Wednesday, April 02, 2003 - 8:41 pm:   

Warning concerning windshields on older cars:
Don't get taken by the line of thinking that because it's an old car, we don't sell many of those so the cost is gonna be sky high. I also frequent a website devoted to the old, and rare, Jeep Forward Control pickup trucks that have a HUGE curved windshield that covers half of the front of the truck. These trucks were only made between 1955 and 1965. The windshields are usually broken or busted on every truck you find. Anyway, guys were scouring the countryside looking for any source for windshields. Prices were over $500 apiece for the "few remaining" windshields in old warehouses. But after an evening of searching across the internet, I located a glass distributorship that had about a dozen windshields for these old trucks. And the price was about $300 shipped anywhere in the country. The guy at the glass place told "us" that more of these windshields could be ordered anytime.
What does this have to do with 308 Ferrari windshields? As I understand the windshield manufacturing process, as long as a company HAS the proper mold available, it doesn't make much difference whether it's a Ferrari, Chevy, or Jeep truck in the cost. Once the mold is made, it is kept in a warehouse with hundreds of others and brought out anytime a run of windshields is needed. Glass is glass. It doesn't know whether it's being molded around a Ferrari mold or a Chevy mold. The key is to locate a manufacturer here in the United States who has a mold and get them to make a run at their best price. I will dig up the number of that Jeep glass place and see if they have a 308 Ferrari listed.
As a confirmation on some of this, I read an article in a Kit Car Magazine that showed a glass company that had hundreds of molds for all kinds of bizarre, extremely limited production kit cars. They could still make any of them. With the large number of 308s manufactured, I think there is alot of price gouging going on concerning 308 windshields. When you say Ferrari, the price goes up.


Kelly (Tifosi1)
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Registered: 2-2002
Posted on Wednesday, April 02, 2003 - 8:02 pm:   

As of today the adjuster is cutting a check to the glass company for $3,950.00. The nice lady at the glass company wants a ride in the car and is calling Rutlands everyday for an update on the shipping.

I've paid around $1,300 in two years of premiums. Grundy is great!

My 2 cents.
Kelly
mike 308 (Concorde)
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Registered: 8-2002
Posted on Wednesday, April 02, 2003 - 6:20 pm:   

Would they have to all go to one address? Or could they be distributed direct from the port once they got to the U.S.?
Tommy Anastasiou (Tommya)
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Posted on Wednesday, April 02, 2003 - 10:20 am:   

Jeff,
Depending on cost you can count me in.
Jeff Howe (Ferrari_uk)
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Registered: 12-2002
Posted on Wednesday, April 02, 2003 - 10:11 am:   

Hi all.

While I wait for our shippers to work out the cost of sending windscreens to the 'States, is there any merit in me getting a quote to send say 10 windshields ? Is there enough demand ? It should be cheaper.....

What d'ya all think ?

Regards.
Richelson (Richelson)
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Post Number: 863
Registered: 12-2001
Posted on Wednesday, April 02, 2003 - 9:05 am:   

The best thing to do is to keep your Comprehensive low on your insurance. This way if a rock cracks your windshield your insurance will cover most of it.
Tommy Anastasiou (Tommya)
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Post Number: 67
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Posted on Wednesday, April 02, 2003 - 8:59 am:   

Just received call from LO-CAN Glass. Their co in Europe is re-tooling right now. They will be making the windshields in LARGE volume as there is BIG demand for it ( according to them ). I did not get a quote but I was assured that the cost will be VERY LOW.
They will update me soon.
Tommy A
Tommy Anastasiou (Tommya)
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Posted on Wednesday, April 02, 2003 - 8:04 am:   

Jeff,
You got mail.
Jeff Howe (Ferrari_uk)
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Post Number: 186
Registered: 12-2002
Posted on Wednesday, April 02, 2003 - 5:28 am:   

Tommy - me again...

Can I have a NY zip code please. Our shippers are very particular !!
Jeff Howe (Ferrari_uk)
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Post Number: 185
Registered: 12-2002
Posted on Wednesday, April 02, 2003 - 5:11 am:   

Hi all.

Am in the process of getting a shipping quote now for these screens. Will come back as soon as I have it.

Tommy - your email server sent me this...(I added the xxxxx for security reasons)

[email protected]
Delivery failed
554 Mail from [email protected] rejected for policy reasons.

Russ Turner (Snj5)
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Registered: 2-2003
Posted on Wednesday, April 02, 2003 - 1:27 am:   

FAF story
My one request for my 16th Birthday in 1974 was to go from Florence, Alabama to spend the day at FAF just to be around Ferraris for the first time in my life. They were great then, very genuine enthusiasts, and I've had the opportunity to buy parts from them and they are still the same. Would recommend them highly.
Dr Tommy Cosgrove (Vwalfa4re)
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Posted on Tuesday, April 01, 2003 - 11:21 pm:   

John Apen sold me his 308.
Ronald Vallejo (Ron328)
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Posted on Tuesday, April 01, 2003 - 5:34 pm:   

Yes, Mike. Steve is now at T. Rutlands (Manager).
The latter also bought Maranello Autoparts. I met Steve last February and had lunch with him and the previous part-owner of FoA, John Apen (who happens to be a car collector, too).

I got to know these nice guys through my uncle in Atlanta, GA, who helped me find my 328.


Dr Tommy Cosgrove (Vwalfa4re)
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Posted on Tuesday, April 01, 2003 - 5:13 pm:   

My mother is CFO at a glass contractors co here in Birmingham. They do auto glass also. She was able to get me a windshield for my 1800E Volvo and also the correct tinted/internal antenna windshield for my Alfa. I just called her about this. I'll let you know in a few days what I can do.
Tommy Anastasiou (Tommya)
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Posted on Tuesday, April 01, 2003 - 3:05 pm:   

Walt,
I spoke with them a few minutes ago. They will update with in the next 2 days. I didn't get a definite answer.
Walt Pfirman (Waltp)
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Posted on Tuesday, April 01, 2003 - 2:11 pm:   

I was at T. Rutlands yesterday and they had several cars in various states. Wasn't looking at windshields but if anyone has a good used one, I suspect they do.
Jerry W. (Tork1966)
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Posted on Tuesday, April 01, 2003 - 1:58 pm:   

Per, Did you say you bought your windshield from a gay? LOL!!
Ben Millermon (Brainsboy)
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Registered: 5-2001
Posted on Tuesday, April 01, 2003 - 1:40 pm:   

I did some research about 1 year ago found a place either in TX or AZ I forgot which but they make specialty glass, the cost was 1098$ delivered. I will see if I can locate the name of it in my records
Frank Parker (Parkerfe)
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Posted on Tuesday, April 01, 2003 - 1:29 pm:   

I bought my first Italian car , a 1986 328GTS from Steve at FAF years ago.
Mike Charness (Mcharness)
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Posted on Tuesday, April 01, 2003 - 1:08 pm:   

Steve Alhgrim now works for Rutlands?!? He was the original salesman at FaF (now Ferrari of Atlanta) that sold my 308QV when it was new.
Per Windahl jensen (Jense45513)
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Posted on Tuesday, April 01, 2003 - 12:57 pm:   

Kelly,

I bought a windshield in Germany (I live in Denmark) price for glass was app. 450 USD, but I had to pick it up myself.

The gay i bought it from does not exist any longer, and i tried on the German net.

Ferrari is very big in Germany, and the German word to look for (and use on the net) is

Windschützscheibe.

Ronald Vallejo (Ron328)
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Posted on Tuesday, April 01, 2003 - 11:58 am:   

Kelly,

Contact Maranello Auto Parts/T. Rutlands (800-2337820)and ask for Steve Ahlgrim (a very nice fellow I met recently). They specialize in new and used F-parts. Am sure he'll be able to help or direct you. (2 months ago I though I saw a few 308s in their warehouse being "cannibalized" for parts).

89TCab (Jmg)
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Posted on Tuesday, April 01, 2003 - 11:45 am:   

You should feel good about your molding kits...the Mondial T *moulding only* is $1850. OI had a chip in the powder coating but the touch up problem was quite easily solved at that price...live with it.

- JMG
Tommy Anastasiou (Tommya)
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Posted on Tuesday, April 01, 2003 - 11:39 am:   

Jeff,
Sorry to hear about the misfortunes.
It gets worse in my case. I have replaced hundred's of wipers with out an incidents. The one and only time that I changed it on my 308 while the blade was out the arm came down and you know what happened next. My voice was heard 10 blocks away. The vehicle has no insurance as It's under restoration.
Sean F (Agracer)
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Registered: 2-2003
Posted on Tuesday, April 01, 2003 - 11:38 am:   

Reading this thread makes me laugh even harder about the remark to me from a 308 seller saying to fix the rust on the A-Piller, including removal of the windshield, and new trim, would be less than $500!

Kelly, I talked with Brett yesterday. They're already searching for a '79GTS for another customer, and will include me in the search. Thanks for the phone call and number for FM.
Jeff B. (Miltonian)
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Posted on Tuesday, April 01, 2003 - 11:18 am:   

Windshield experience with my 348ts:

Took a rock in the glass on September 24th. Got insurance authorization right away ($250 deductable). Had my glass man order windscreen and molding kit.

Windscreen arrives in January. Old glass taken out, new glass is WRONG. Reordered.

New glass comes. WRONG. Reordered.

New glass comes. BROKEN in the huge crate!

4th windscreen is correct. Installed. Has a different base for the rear view mirror! Ferrari agrees to supply a new mirror. Car is returned to me on March 9th. Total bill is over $3500. Imagine how much money was lost in shipping the wrong/broken windshields back and forth!

166 days to get the windshield replaced!
Tommy Anastasiou (Tommya)
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Posted on Tuesday, April 01, 2003 - 10:19 am:   

This is the post from Ferrari UK.

<ferrari>
unregistered

posted March 26, 2003 07:34 AM
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Hi.
We have 308 windshields in stock. $482 approx. We can ship.....!
Tommy Anastasiou (Tommya)
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Post Number: 55
Registered: 10-2002
Posted on Tuesday, April 01, 2003 - 9:55 am:   

Steve, Kelly,
Somebody else is looking for a windshield and posted it on another board. This is when Ferrari UK responded that they have them in stock for $430 US plus shipping. I did email them to verify.
I'm waiting for a response. Give me a day or tow.
As I'm writing this I received a call from LO-CAN Glass. The have supplied windshields previously to Ferrari clubs. They don't have them in stock right now but they are about to bring some. They told me that shipping is near $900. If they can get multiple windshields the rate will drop greatly. They will call me before the end of the week and give me exact $$$. If anybody else is interested please let me know. Maybe we can save big $$$$.
Regards
Tommy A
Ron Shirley (Easy_rider)
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Posted on Tuesday, April 01, 2003 - 9:22 am:   

My Mondial is in for a new windshield right now. I think the glass is about $1300, the moulding around $900 and the labor around $700. I will know exactly when I pick the car up on Thursday or Friday.
"The Don" (Mlemus)
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Posted on Tuesday, April 01, 2003 - 9:21 am:   

Remember we are talking about an old car's windshield. They made 3000 308's, how many honda civic's did they make? 3,000,000?

Mark (Markg)
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Posted on Tuesday, April 01, 2003 - 9:17 am:   

Check ALL possible sources! I'm sure I've seen them for around $800; check FORZA magazines, etc
Steve Magnusson (91tr)
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Registered: 1-2001
Posted on Tuesday, April 01, 2003 - 9:14 am:   

I had a mobile windshield repair service do my Honda Civic a few years ago for $150~$200 IIRC (windshield + trim + labor).
Ken (Allyn)
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Post Number: 801
Registered: 10-2001
Posted on Tuesday, April 01, 2003 - 9:10 am:   

Just curious; what does a 'normal' windshield cost, like for an Accord?
mike 308 (Concorde)
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Username: Concorde

Post Number: 152
Registered: 8-2002
Posted on Tuesday, April 01, 2003 - 6:49 am:   

Nick at ForzaFerrari says he can get them, probably less expensive than dealer price.
Steve Smith (Steve308)
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Username: Steve308

Post Number: 60
Registered: 2-2002
Posted on Tuesday, April 01, 2003 - 6:48 am:   

Tommy

I've been quoted the equivalent of $1400 from a screen specialist here in the UK. Very interested to hear about your quote from Ferrari UK.Can you let us know if that's confirmed?
Tommy Anastasiou (Tommya)
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Username: Tommya

Post Number: 53
Registered: 10-2002
Posted on Monday, March 31, 2003 - 10:02 pm:   

How many did you order !! ( LOL )
"The Don" (Mlemus)
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Username: Mlemus

Post Number: 3406
Registered: 8-2002
Posted on Monday, March 31, 2003 - 9:38 pm:   

Did they mention that it comes in a HUGE crate?
after shipping it will be $2000.00

No Joke, Mine came in a crate the size of the 308.

It was 5 feet tall, 6 feet wide and 3 feet deep.
Tommy Anastasiou (Tommya)
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Username: Tommya

Post Number: 52
Registered: 10-2002
Posted on Monday, March 31, 2003 - 9:36 pm:   

Kelly,
I have just gotten in touch with Ferrari UK. They claim to sell it for near $450 US. I'm waiting for an answer. I will let you know.
Tommy A
"The Don" (Mlemus)
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Username: Mlemus

Post Number: 3404
Registered: 8-2002
Posted on Monday, March 31, 2003 - 9:35 pm:   

It took Ferrari of Beverly Hills about 2 months to get it.
"The Don" (Mlemus)
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Username: Mlemus

Post Number: 3403
Registered: 8-2002
Posted on Monday, March 31, 2003 - 9:35 pm:   

That's about whaT I paid

Kelly (Tifosi1)
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Username: Tifosi1

Post Number: 582
Registered: 2-2002
Posted on Monday, March 31, 2003 - 9:25 pm:   

Last Saturday night I got a rock on the right side that now has grown into a 5 inch 3 point star.

I have zero deductable with Grundy.
I've found a place in Metairie that has done several Ferrari's and will work with my insurance company.

Grundy told me to take it any where and it will be replace at no charge.

Anywhere get it. HAHA

The glass shop started calling around today. the following is what they found.

Price for the new glass, from a Ferrari dealer.
$2,000
Molding kit
#1,200

Lo can glass has nothing

Anyone has a better place to get it, it will be at least two weeks to get it.

Thanks
Kelly

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