Windcsreen seal in Type 3

GosfordT3 Learner Dubber

8 posts · joined May 2010 · 18 Jul 2010, 4:00 pm

#791235

I,m replacing the windscreen seal in my 1971 Type 3. That not the problem but the glass?. Glass is
"Armourfloat Safety Glass" . I,m a bit confused, is that the one that is illegal? cracks easily? Anyone sourced a Type 3 windscreen lately. If I cant get new one I,ll have to live with the original.
Thanks
John

vlad01 Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,270 posts · joined Jun 2010 · 18 Jul 2010, 5:19 pm

#791259

pretty sure you can buy new ones.

71 notchback,
Past owner of, 70 NB, 73 SB and 72 FB TLE

vlad01 Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,270 posts · joined Jun 2010 · 18 Jul 2010, 5:23 pm

#791260

see

http://www.vwparts.net/311845101D.html

Im sure if you can them there, you can get them for Australia somewhere.

71 notchback,
Past owner of, 70 NB, 73 SB and 72 FB TLE

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 18 Jul 2010, 5:32 pm

#791266

yes u can still buy new screen for Type 3s

The safety glass is Legal to use it breaks into very small pieces thats why its called Armourfloat Safety Glass

new screen will be Laminated and these crack very easy if not installed correctly and know what yr doing

I would fit a new seal if yr doing replacing the glass as it wont seal correctly and will leak water when raining

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409

Dak-A-Tak Volksie Pete

1,381 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 18 Jul 2010, 7:47 pm

#791321

Just make sure the glass is the same size , I just had a new screen fitted and it's all wrong . To small all over , the bend in middle is flat and all this means crap looking , rubber not sealing agaist body , kerling in around edge.
So may be putting stock one back in if we can't find correct windscreen .

vlad01 Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,270 posts · joined Jun 2010 · 18 Jul 2010, 9:25 pm

#791342

vw54 wrote:yes u can still buy new screen for Type 3s

The safety glass is Legal to use it breaks into very small pieces thats why its called Armourfloat Safety Glass

new screen will be Laminated and these crack very easy if not installed correctly and know what yr doing

I would fit a new seal if yr doing replacing the glass as it wont seal correctly and will leak water when raining

Dam thats scary knowing that normal procedure in the vw manual says it required a little force. The old tempered glass is ftw! hammer proof imo

71 notchback,
Past owner of, 70 NB, 73 SB and 72 FB TLE

type3lover in the garage...

796 posts · joined Feb 2005 · 18 Jul 2010, 9:35 pm

#791344

You cannot buy new "toughened" glass windscreens and I think it is illegal for an auto glazier to even fit a non-laminated windscreen these days.

Windscreens O'brien sell new type 3 windscreens. Laminated glass. Hell of a lot safer IMHO.

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vlad01 Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,270 posts · joined Jun 2010 · 14 Aug 2010, 2:05 pm

#795850

I starting to wonder where you can buy the chrome moulded seals?

71 notchback,
Past owner of, 70 NB, 73 SB and 72 FB TLE

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 14 Aug 2010, 5:47 pm

#795895

the new chrome seal are the plastic type now days they fit nice and look good as well

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409

vlad01 Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,270 posts · joined Jun 2010 · 18 Aug 2010, 8:40 am

#797020

I found ISP west sell the original seals to accept the chrome molds.

They also have the molding if you need them as well.

Screw Australia for type 3 parts. US has got every thing needed to restore one. 😀

71 notchback,
Past owner of, 70 NB, 73 SB and 72 FB TLE

zocstar Officially Full-On Dubber

279 posts · joined May 2010 · 18 Aug 2010, 10:11 am

#797038

vlad01 wrote:I found ISP west sell the original seals to accept the chrome molds.

They also have the molding if you need them as well.

Screw Australia for type 3 parts. US has got every thing needed to restore one. 😀

I just ordered a set from there.

The replacement strip is a Mylar.

Sooo much cheaper to get from the US even if you have to pay for shipping

'69 Squareback

vlad01 Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,270 posts · joined Jun 2010 · 18 Aug 2010, 11:03 pm

#797181

yeah I know.

71 notchback,
Past owner of, 70 NB, 73 SB and 72 FB TLE