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Worf

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OT - windscreen fitters
« on: June 08, 2020, 10:12:39 PM »
I am restoring an Austin Somerset and it needs the windscreen fitted. I have a new seal, but it is just a straight length, which apparently you superglue the ends together and then fit. Although I can do this myself (I think!) it would be worth paying an expert to achieve a neat watertight seal. Has anyone any experience of using the big windscreen fitters (Autoglass etc) as to whether they are capable of fitting "classic" screens. ??? A young lad in a van probably wouldnt know where to start.

 The fact that I live in the middle of nowhere doesnt help !
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Re: OT - windscreen fitters
« Reply #1 on: June 08, 2020, 10:57:09 PM »
Its a few years ago now but I had some windows fitted in Autoglass Bangor by a older chap wo seemed good in my non expert view.
You could contact (you may be a member) The Automobile club of North Wales, perhaps they could advise having a lot of old members and old car
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Re: OT - windscreen fitters
« Reply #2 on: June 08, 2020, 11:14:18 PM »
Quote from: oilstain on June 08, 2020, 10:57:09 PM
Its a few years ago now but I had some windows fitted in Autoglass Bangor by a older chap wo seemed good in my non expert view.
You could contact (you may be a member) The Automobile club of North Wales, perhaps they could advise having a lot of old members and old car

Good idea! I am a member and have asked the question. Many thanks.
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Re: OT - windscreen fitters
« Reply #3 on: June 09, 2020, 06:49:50 AM »
Try your local mobile plant glass fitter, they are quite skilled as they sometimes have to cut glass to size and they use seals on a roll and cut it to size.  He may have the skills to tackle your windscreen

Just as an aside you would have found one in Yorkshire

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Re: OT - windscreen fitters
« Reply #4 on: June 10, 2020, 10:39:14 AM »
I think you will find the big boys (Autoglass etc) wont touch it, as their insurance only covers supply & fit . You need to look for a local fitter or as has been mentioned a plant fitter.
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Re: OT - windscreen fitters
« Reply #5 on: June 10, 2020, 02:22:27 PM »
Perhaps a local North Wales company could advise like-
http://www.realcar.co.uk/
I wonder who they use for those very expensive cars?

Did any of the Automobile Club members get back to you, I notice the request :tiphat
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Re: OT - windscreen fitters
« Reply #6 on: June 10, 2020, 02:35:07 PM »
Quote from: oilstain on June 10, 2020, 02:22:27 PM
Perhaps a local North Wales company could advise like-
http://www.realcar.co.uk/
I wonder who they use for those very expensive cars?

Did any of the Automobile Club members get back to you, I notice the request :tiphat

Had a few suggestions to follow up.
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