Wanted Front Window Screen 64 Beetle QLD

Samantha · 21 Dec 2011, 9:48 pm

Wanted: Front Window Screen to fit a 64 Beetle. Does anyone know where I could find one? I'm situated in Brisbane Queensland. Thanks. Samantha.

grumble · 21 Dec 2011, 9:54 pm

Windscreens O brien,if not I should have a used one but I am in Taree.

Samantha · 21 Dec 2011, 9:56 pm

Okay I'll give them a try. Where about's is Taree?

vwsteve · 22 Dec 2011, 6:55 am

i have 1 at redcliffe if you are interested, $50?
steve 0409475131

vw54 · 22 Dec 2011, 7:58 am

make sure you fit a NEW windscreen seal as well other wise it will LEAK

68AutoBug · 22 Dec 2011, 11:19 am

Samantha wrote:Wanted: Front Window Screen to fit a 64 Beetle. Does anyone know where I could find one? I'm situated in Brisbane Queensland. Thanks. Samantha.

there should be heaps of used ones about...

Windscreen O"Brien may have new ones?

Mick Motors in Brisbane may have a used one... or New..

Buy a new windscreen seal as the old one will be hard as a rock and not flexible at all... so will leak...
mick motors will have them too..

Most people who have wrecked a VW would still have the glass..

Lee

Gracey · 22 Dec 2011, 7:26 pm

Seriously buy a new windscreen for your own safety and that of others.

Old windscreens usually have a sandblasted surface from years of use. They look fine until you're driving into the sun in the early morning or late afternoon and then you can't see a damn thing.

Samantha · 22 Dec 2011, 7:37 pm

Thanks for the advise. I think a new one is a good idea 🙂

grumble · 22 Dec 2011, 7:38 pm

Thanks Lee,I forgot abut Micks motors,they carry a huge stock of parts and their prices and service are good,go with this or vwsteve but if you are stuck Taree is halfway up the NSW coast,freight would be the killer. Cheers Les

68AutoBug · 22 Dec 2011, 7:55 pm

Samantha wrote:Thanks for the advise. I think a new one is a good idea 🙂

Hi Samantha
a new one will be laminated glass .. which is the same as in all new cars.. a stone will only chip the glass..

the old ones were safety glass which shatters into a million pieces

[even when Your head went thru it.. [ I know]

or if You were driving on the highway at 100 KMH and a stone hit it.... it shattered all over You....
not nice.... and blood trickled from Your forehead down Your face .. Yikes they were terrible...

probably why they aren't allowed any more....

hope You have seat belts in Your beetle...

LEE

esevwbits · 22 Dec 2011, 7:57 pm

180 brand new.

bushed · 23 Dec 2011, 9:28 am

where in Qld I am nr Wivenhoe and hve a nice enn email has ph nr

Samantha · 23 Dec 2011, 9:31 pm

Yep! I got seat belts 🙂 Only in the front mind you. Yes the shattering happened when we took it out, i thought imagine if a stone hit it while driving, wouldn't be pretty. $180 that's a good price, where is that from?

h · 24 Dec 2011, 12:02 pm

erm by a 2nd handy like steve said $50 cheap as
as long as the glass is clean n clear it will work like a charm n do a new rubber whilst u are at it
too easy
why spend the cash when u it isn't really that necessary
🤓

phatratpat · 24 Dec 2011, 1:43 pm

I got one here you can have Sam !!🙂

h · 24 Dec 2011, 1:54 pm

wow free! give that man a 6 pack 😉

Samantha · 24 Dec 2011, 6:10 pm

Hey Pat. That sounds like a good offer. I dunno though about not having the safety glass 🤪 Looking forward to seeing you soon Pat

68AutoBug · 24 Dec 2011, 6:15 pm

all new windscreens are now laminated...

its the Law...

so, no more safety glass... in windscreens...
other windows usually are...

seat belts stop You hitting the windscreen anyway...

just make sure the 2nd hand one hasn't any scratches on it
from old wiper blades...

LEE

hulbyw · 24 Dec 2011, 8:04 pm

A new windscreen makes a world of difference over a 50 year old one. In my experience Widscreens O'Briens are not necessarily the best value however their service is very good. Suggest you shop around but you will need a new seal. $180 is probably a good price as I paid $150 for my '68 screen about 4 years ago. Not only is it clear when driving at night and into the sun, it is way clearer when it is raining. Wipers work so much better on a screen that is not sand blasted.
Cheers.....wayne

68AutoBug · 25 Dec 2011, 2:46 pm

those wipers can travel a looong way over 40++ years....

remember to tell them You want to buy a new glass windscreen

and NOT have it fitted...

is much cheaper....

and Yes, its just windscreen o'brien comes to mind...

I don't use them... lol

but they are professionals when it comes to fitting windscreens and rear windows too.. lol

New rubber seals also look good and do NOT leak...

LEE

Samantha · 25 Dec 2011, 3:24 pm

Alrighty, Well i think a new one would be a good idea. It will be nice to have a new one. I've heard racq glass is cheap and they do a good job.
Your beetle looks nice, is that at Valla?
Cheers

bushed · 26 Dec 2011, 9:10 pm

check out mobile repairers they come to your door
racq is good if u r insured with them....

68AutoBug · 26 Dec 2011, 10:51 pm

Samantha wrote:Alrighty, Well i think a new one would be a good idea. It will be nice to have a new one. I've heard racq glass is cheap and they do a good job.
Your beetle looks nice, is that at Valla?
Cheers

Yes, at Valla - Nambucca heads last year...

should be there again next year...

LEE