Old School and Other Rotary Old School and Other Rotary Powered Vehicles including performance modifications and technical support

New front whindshiels...WHERE ?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Nov 3, 2003 | 08:51 PM
  #1  
Detlman's Avatar
Thread Starter
Full Member
Tenured Member 05 Years
 
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 120
Likes: 0
From: So Cal
New front whindshiels...WHERE ?

Where can I find a front windshield for my 72 RX2?

I have been looking but no luck. Anyone know where I can get one at a reasonable price??
Reply
Old Nov 4, 2003 | 12:28 PM
  #2  
Mann's Avatar
Full Member
Tenured Member 05 Years
 
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 77
Likes: 0
From: Maryland
I have some but not 4 a reasonable price!
These things are almost impossible to find. I looked for about a year then found some new old stock windshields. Some have the tint across the top and others don't, I have a few. I paid 390.00 plus shipping a piece!!!!!!!!!!!!!. I live on the east coast and I think these are the only windshields in the usa and japan. haha. Make an offer
Reply
Old Nov 4, 2003 | 02:27 PM
  #3  
Detlman's Avatar
Thread Starter
Full Member
Tenured Member 05 Years
 
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 120
Likes: 0
From: So Cal
DAMN I found 2 and one was $285 and the other $320

Thanks for the offer but if you are asking a markup on $390 I will pass.
Reply
Old Nov 4, 2003 | 02:45 PM
  #4  
Kick's Avatar
Senior Member
Tenured Member 10 Years
 
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 656
Likes: 0
From: Oregon
I wonder if a 4dr Rx2 front window would fix?
Reply
Old Nov 4, 2003 | 03:12 PM
  #5  
Detlman's Avatar
Thread Starter
Full Member
Tenured Member 05 Years
 
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 120
Likes: 0
From: So Cal
not sure, do you need one or do you have one for sale ?
Reply
Old Nov 4, 2003 | 03:19 PM
  #6  
gradedcheese's Avatar
Full Member
Tenured Member 05 Years
 
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 198
Likes: 0
From: Santa Cruz, CA / USA
crap, I'm going to need one for my 4dr as well That's even more expensive than a windshield for a 1972 BMW 3.0CS... insane.
Reply
Old Nov 4, 2003 | 04:44 PM
  #7  
Jesuscookies's Avatar
I can haz rotary?
Tenured Member 10 Years
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 3,793
Likes: 1
From: Southern California
Saran Wrap
Reply
Old Nov 4, 2003 | 07:55 PM
  #8  
gradedcheese's Avatar
Full Member
Tenured Member 05 Years
 
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 198
Likes: 0
From: Santa Cruz, CA / USA
plexiglass with aluminum anti-stress frames, race car style
Reply
Old Nov 5, 2003 | 01:31 AM
  #9  
Kick's Avatar
Senior Member
Tenured Member 10 Years
 
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 656
Likes: 0
From: Oregon
I know were their is a 4dr Rx2 in a 100% there in a wrecking yard.
Reply
Old Nov 5, 2003 | 10:29 AM
  #10  
mrmasda's Avatar
Full Member
Tenured Member 15 Years
 
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 108
Likes: 0
From: orlando,fl
I bought mine from Glass Search but I think they have changed their name when I talked to them this to order a spare they had 4 in stock and will be making more. my car is a 72 RX2 4Dr and it cost me 189.80 plus 67.00 shipping their part# 244 and the phone is 800-848-1351. Good luck.
Reply
Old Nov 5, 2003 | 12:38 PM
  #11  
John McBeth's Avatar
Full Member
Tenured Member 15 Years
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 216
Likes: 0
From: Sparks, Nevada
I got a quote of $620 plus shipping (ouch!) for a new windshield for a R100.
Reply
Old Nov 5, 2003 | 03:27 PM
  #12  
Detlman's Avatar
Thread Starter
Full Member
Tenured Member 05 Years
 
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 120
Likes: 0
From: So Cal
I just called and no more. The # for the 2 door is 243.

they arent going to have anymore and had no leads to get any....BUMMER !! That price was lookin good.
Reply
Old Nov 6, 2003 | 12:45 PM
  #13  
Mann's Avatar
Full Member
Tenured Member 05 Years
 
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 77
Likes: 0
From: Maryland
two door and four door are different. The 4 door windshield is a few inches taller and maybe a little wider, I tried already.

The plexiglass isn't really good for a street car in my opinion. 1. After repeated washing it scratches and looks ugly. 2. Driving at night becomes a chore because the light doesn't just go through the plexi, it reflects across the windshield and causes a glare! Dangerous.
But you can try.

Like I said. I think I might have the only ones out here.

Happy hunting.
Reply
Old Nov 6, 2003 | 04:17 PM
  #14  
Keep to the right.
Tenured Member 15 Years
iTrader: (10)
 
Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 793
Likes: 1
From: Mascoutah, IL
Seems like there's a definite market for old rotary windshields. Some of these glass companies need to get on the ball and make some more. I know the people in this thread aren't the only ones looking.
Reply
Old Nov 6, 2003 | 06:18 PM
  #15  
gradedcheese's Avatar
Full Member
Tenured Member 05 Years
 
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 198
Likes: 0
From: Santa Cruz, CA / USA
i was just joking about the plexiglass

there's no way i'm paying someone more than $200 for used glass, that's just insane
Reply
Old Nov 7, 2003 | 02:19 PM
  #16  
Keep to the right.
Tenured Member 15 Years
iTrader: (10)
 
Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 793
Likes: 1
From: Mascoutah, IL
OK, I just found a place that has new windshields for my RX-4 coupe. I will post their info after I buy my windshield, becuase they very well might have those Rx-2 ones you guys are wanting. I'm paranoid some lurker might call and get the last winshield before I do, that's why I'm not telling yet.

-james
Reply
Old Nov 8, 2003 | 05:59 PM
  #17  
Detlman's Avatar
Thread Starter
Full Member
Tenured Member 05 Years
 
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 120
Likes: 0
From: So Cal
PLease dont forget to post after you order yours. I am getting ready to order one and if I can find it closer or cheaper that would be great. Best price I found so far is $285
Reply
Old Nov 9, 2003 | 01:37 PM
  #18  
gradedcheese's Avatar
Full Member
Tenured Member 05 Years
 
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 198
Likes: 0
From: Santa Cruz, CA / USA
yes, please keep us updated I need to change my windshield gasket so that water doesn't get into my interior but with the crack in my glass I know it will break apart when i remove it

Where do you guys prefer to buy your gaskets for RX-2's by the way?
Reply
Old Nov 15, 2003 | 12:11 PM
  #19  
Keep to the right.
Tenured Member 15 Years
iTrader: (10)
 
Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 793
Likes: 1
From: Mascoutah, IL
OK, I'm still going to post this info. But I was informed of a windshield in a yard in Idaho. I called them and they are supposedly going to remove it and if it doesn't break they are shipping it to me. So I am waiting for them to call and tell me what's up. After they call me, or this deal falls through, I will post the info.
Reply
Old Nov 15, 2003 | 02:54 PM
  #20  
Kick's Avatar
Senior Member
Tenured Member 10 Years
 
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 656
Likes: 0
From: Oregon
Over seas :P.. heh
I have no idea.
Reply
Old Nov 19, 2003 | 11:17 PM
  #21  
Detlman's Avatar
Thread Starter
Full Member
Tenured Member 05 Years
 
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 120
Likes: 0
From: So Cal
what is the word on the windshield, did you get one yet?
Reply
Old Nov 20, 2003 | 05:37 PM
  #22  
Detlman's Avatar
Thread Starter
Full Member
Tenured Member 05 Years
 
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 120
Likes: 0
From: So Cal
just ordered a windshield, $315.00 SHIPPED !!!!!
Reply
Old Nov 25, 2003 | 10:55 AM
  #23  
Keep to the right.
Tenured Member 15 Years
iTrader: (10)
 
Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 793
Likes: 1
From: Mascoutah, IL
I found the Rx-4 windshields at Lo-Can:

800-345-9595

Sorry for my tardiness.
Reply
Old Nov 25, 2003 | 02:25 PM
  #24  
Detlman's Avatar
Thread Starter
Full Member
Tenured Member 05 Years
 
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 120
Likes: 0
From: So Cal
that was one of the places I found them for the rx2 but they were $320 + crate + shipping right at $500

thanks for the info!
Reply
Old Nov 26, 2003 | 12:34 AM
  #25  
Rotortuner's Avatar
Undercover
Tenured Member 20 Years
 
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 1,983
Likes: 0
From: Ohio
Does any one have info on rx3 windshields? I have 2 rx3's and one has a pretty big crack in it, so i think i should replace it eventualy. Any ideas??

CJG
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Jutta_J
New Member RX-7 Technical
6
Mar 25, 2017 11:24 PM
mazdaverx713b
1st Generation Specific (1979-1985)
19
Aug 29, 2015 12:30 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:55 AM.