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The '66 bug now has new beaded window seals, and a set of popouts.
I sourced a set of old beading for it too.
I'm looking for someone in the JHB area to assist us with taking out the front, rear, and two side windows - and then fit the new seals, beadings, and popouts (I have the necessary hardware).
Can someone here help - or can you recommend somewhere please?
Thanks, Nic
Who can fit windows (in JHB)?
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Who can fit windows (in JHB)?
"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, and oversteer, the rear.
Hp is how fast you hit the wall, and Torque is how far you take the wall with you."
Hp is how fast you hit the wall, and Torque is how far you take the wall with you."
sled wrote:well obviously the UK is wrong.
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Re: Who can fit windows (in JHB)?
Nic, I contacted PG Auto Glass in Strubens Valley and they are able to fit windscreens etc for beetles. Maybe check their website and find a branch closer to you.
I also called Glasfit and they wanted around R200 for front windscreen.
I also called Glasfit and they wanted around R200 for front windscreen.
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Re: Who can fit windows (in JHB)?
Thanks Zubz.zubz wrote:Nic, I contacted PG Auto Glass in Strubens Valley and they are able to fit windscreens etc for beetles. Maybe check their website and find a branch closer to you.
I also called Glasfit and they wanted around R200 for front windscreen.
Was hoping to find someone a little more experienced with bugs rather than just general auto glass fitment though.
Your '62 has a flat windscreen, which is understandably a lot cheaper.
'65+ has a larger, convex windscreen.
Cheers, N.
"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, and oversteer, the rear.
Hp is how fast you hit the wall, and Torque is how far you take the wall with you."
Hp is how fast you hit the wall, and Torque is how far you take the wall with you."
sled wrote:well obviously the UK is wrong.
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Re: Who can fit windows (in JHB)?
Please if you find somebody with bug experience share the number....I need to fit chrome strips on mine.
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Re: Who can fit windows (in JHB)?
Wouldn't the ol' string in the rubber trick work??
More than meets the eye!
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Re: Who can fit windows (in JHB)?
Share Share....bugspray wrote:Wouldn't the ol' string in the rubber trick work??
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Re: Who can fit windows (in JHB)?
It probably would, and in fact, I think I have the proper tool at Home, but I'd prefer to get the help of someone more experienced than myself at this.bugspray wrote:Wouldn't the ol' string in the rubber trick work??
"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, and oversteer, the rear.
Hp is how fast you hit the wall, and Torque is how far you take the wall with you."
Hp is how fast you hit the wall, and Torque is how far you take the wall with you."
sled wrote:well obviously the UK is wrong.
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Re: Who can fit windows (in JHB)?
I have heard putting the chrome strips back can be a pain...hope you come right then you can share...Merlin wrote:It probably would, and in fact, I think I have the proper tool at Home, but I'd prefer to get the help of someone more experienced than myself at this.
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Re: Who can fit windows (in JHB)?
I've done several beetle windscreens and rear windows as well as puma windscreens and rear windows (not the side windows, they a bitch and a half). The soapy water and flexible wire (string doesn't work as well) trick works every time. the ones i do don't have the breading though, they all the cal look rubbers. so if you can do the beading then maybe we can chat...
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Re: Who can fit windows (in JHB)?
Since we're talking about fitting windows here, the below is very helpful -just in case someone else needs some advice 
I've followed IMPI's post here and it worked 100%
http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... crewdriver
I've followed IMPI's post here and it worked 100%
http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... crewdriver If it's too low, you're too old 
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Re: Who can fit windows (in JHB)?
Thanks James and Ilyaas.
James,
I'm waiting for the seals to arrive (this week), and will then give you a PM when we're ready.
Cheers, Nic
James,
I'm waiting for the seals to arrive (this week), and will then give you a PM when we're ready.
Cheers, Nic
"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, and oversteer, the rear.
Hp is how fast you hit the wall, and Torque is how far you take the wall with you."
Hp is how fast you hit the wall, and Torque is how far you take the wall with you."
sled wrote:well obviously the UK is wrong.