Bav3.5
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Looking for a front e3 windshield. I’m in southern CA. I’m willing to pay for shipping if needed, but don’t know how difficult it will be to box, etc. Thanks.
Wanted: e3 front windshield
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hmmm I have a rear E3 windshield and access to correct packaging. But no front, sorry.
My glass guy had an easy time locating an E3 windshield for me a couple of years ago from his regular glass shop sources. Have you tried a shop that regularly installs windshields in older cars? I don't think any shop could do this exclusively and have enough business, but there must be several in SoCal that do a lot of work with vintage cars in addition to their real business.
Bav3.5
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Thanks Dick for the advice! I’ve asked my usual SoCal sources, including Carl Nelson, Mesa Performance, and another that has found me a lot of Bavaria parts in the past. I’ve tried 1 windshield installer recommended to me for old cars, but he couldn’t find one either. Overall, no luck so far, but I’m continuing to look.
Try Ira at +1 (516) 921-0033 (Glass Seekers). He specializes in finding glass for old cars and odd applications.
I was just searching for E3 rear window gaskets and found this site. "Kapteijn" that had windscreens listed.
give it a try.
Good Luck.
give it a try.
Good Luck.
This guy on the forum just posted a parts car - may have a good windshield:
rblongboarder
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I just acquired a 1970 2800 and I'm in the market for a new front windshield too.. here's an interesting discovery I stumbled across... This seller on eBay (based in Atlanta) has a E3 windshield for sale:
If you read his description carefully, there's potentially a very important detail: he claims this is new production glass from Scandinavia, built to original BMW spec. I'm willing to do some research for this site, and see what's the full story is.
I wonder if they are making E3, E9 and other BMW glass? That might be a game changer for several projects on this site.
JP
(BTW, since you're in OC, and I'm in redondo beach - we might eventually cross paths at Cars & Coffee in San Clemente. If you have a build thread here in the forums, I'd be interested to take a look at your project...)
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If you read his description carefully, there's potentially a very important detail: he claims this is new production glass from Scandinavia, built to original BMW spec. I'm willing to do some research for this site, and see what's the full story is.
I wonder if they are making E3, E9 and other BMW glass? That might be a game changer for several projects on this site.
JP
(BTW, since you're in OC, and I'm in redondo beach - we might eventually cross paths at Cars & Coffee in San Clemente. If you have a build thread here in the forums, I'd be interested to take a look at your project...)
Bav3.5
Active Member
Thank you for all the great suggestions everyone. Here's a summary of my findings:
-Mesa Performance: No used windshields or source for new. I was referred to local installer who does old cars, and he also couldn't locate one.
-La Jolla Independent: No luck with Carl and no suggestions
-Glass Seekers (recommended by jfeng above): Ira located 2 new ones in the US. The only issues is that is must be shipped to a commercial address.
-2002AD: They were able to locate 2 aftermarket new ones in Germany (for less $ than Glass Seekers). I purchased one of these and will pick it up at 2002AD in Pomona when it arrives in ~3wks.
I'm sure with patience, used ones can be found, but shipping logistics could be tough, and I preferred to have no pitting, etc
Tim
-Mesa Performance: No used windshields or source for new. I was referred to local installer who does old cars, and he also couldn't locate one.
-La Jolla Independent: No luck with Carl and no suggestions
-Glass Seekers (recommended by jfeng above): Ira located 2 new ones in the US. The only issues is that is must be shipped to a commercial address.
-2002AD: They were able to locate 2 aftermarket new ones in Germany (for less $ than Glass Seekers). I purchased one of these and will pick it up at 2002AD in Pomona when it arrives in ~3wks.
I'm sure with patience, used ones can be found, but shipping logistics could be tough, and I preferred to have no pitting, etc
Tim