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Gilamonster
Veteran
Date registered: Sep 2013
Location: New Mexico
Vehicle(s): G #1 (mix of a 460, 461 & 463), #2 is a 2000 G500
Posts: 151
| Windshield
Can a GWagen windshield be reversed, i.e. inside swapped with outside?
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DUTCH
Administrator Doppelgänger
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: US, GA, Atlanta
Vehicle(s): 2015 Audi Q7 3.0 TDI,2018 Sprinter
Posts: 9963
| RE: Windshield
Gilamonster - 3/8/2015 12:54 AM
Can a GWagen windshield be reversed, i.e. inside swapped with outside?
Thx.
Probably, but why? |
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Gilamonster
Veteran
Date registered: Sep 2013
Location: New Mexico
Vehicle(s): G #1 (mix of a 460, 461 & 463), #2 is a 2000 G500
Posts: 151
| RE: Windshield
The windshield's wear and tear on the drivers side (LHD) of both my G's is notably worse than on the passenger side. If they are reversible then I could buy some time before I replace them. |
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BlueG
Elite Veteran
Date registered: Aug 2009
Location: DC
Vehicle(s): 2003 G500
Posts: 714
| Re: Windshield
Stop now. Do not proceed. Windshield should be replaced. |
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Gilamonster
Veteran
Date registered: Sep 2013
Location: New Mexico
Vehicle(s): G #1 (mix of a 460, 461 & 463), #2 is a 2000 G500
Posts: 151
| RE: Windshield
I haven't done anything yet. Can you explain?
Fyi - I don't have any cracks - just pitting.
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Toronto230ge
Extreme Veteran
Date registered: May 2006
Location: Toronto
Vehicle(s): 2002 VW van 1987 230GE, 2002 G500 1965 porsche 911
Posts: 492
| Re: Windshield
You should rotate your tires and drive in reverse as often as possible...
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NHDave
Extreme Veteran
Date registered: Dec 2013
Location: Seacoast NH.
Vehicle(s): 2004 AMG
Posts: 464
| Re: Windshield
If you don't have the auto rain sensor, it may be possible. But you will need a new gasket, you will need to remove all the old sealant from the glass. This process will take hours and probably plagued with many other unseen issues. |
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LucaB
Member
Date registered: Jul 2013
Location: Italy
Vehicle(s): G 400 cdi
Posts: 31
| Re: Windshield
radio antenna is on the right side, quell will still work is installed on the left, but will need to be wired to the amplifier which is on the top right |
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DUTCH
Administrator Doppelgänger
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: US, GA, Atlanta
Vehicle(s): 2015 Audi Q7 3.0 TDI,2018 Sprinter
Posts: 9963
| Re: Windshield
LucaB - 3/14/2015 12:15 PM
radio antenna is on the right side, quell will still work is installed on the left, but will need to be wired to the amplifier which is on the top right
Not so on either of his two G's. Also no rain sensor. |
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Otiswesty
Administrator
Date registered: Jun 2007
Location: Portland, Oregon
Vehicle(s): 463.241, 461.213
Posts: 3004
| Re: Windshield
Hi William, I had an acrylic windshield made when I last replaced the glass on my past 2002 G500. They matched the size and thickness exactly. Cost was just over $100. I would recommend doing the same. Then when you go for the original glass at a later time, you can save the acrylic piece under your Geronimo mattress as an emergency spare.
BTW, when you pull your old glass, it will likely break. Unless you cut the gasket and are very careful. So not very likely to be successful in trying to reverse it.
http://www.pointedthree.com/disc/forums/showthread.php?tid=19786&po...
Edited by otiswesty 3/14/2015 10:49 PM
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Gilamonster
Veteran
Date registered: Sep 2013
Location: New Mexico
Vehicle(s): G #1 (mix of a 460, 461 & 463), #2 is a 2000 G500
Posts: 151
| RE: Windshield
Thanks guys for the good input (and the drive in reverse suggestion!). I'll get new glass for the G500 and live with the pitting on the camper for a while longer. I'm doing a bunch of upgrades on the camper at the moment and the glass isn't in the budget. |
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