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Title: donor Diablo windshield?
Post by: drumseven on December 13, 2014, 11:16:14 AM
okay guys, I'm back on the subject that seems to bring out the full orchestra of crickets, i'm in search of a windshield for my Corey Davis Diablo roadster, does anyone of you incredibly resourceful builders know of a donor windshield that could be altered to fit or one that would fit directly on my car, basic dimensions are 35 tall by 60 wide AGP who to my last knowledge is no longer carrying windshields, measure 39 tall by 60 wide. I'm also wondering if anyone has seen on kit central a fellow named Ed Blake who  built a yellow Diablo roadster, that i believe is the same body as mine,that may have any insight on what windshield he used, his seem to have a wide trim piece at the bottom as a filler any help or insight would be greatly appreciated, thanx drum.
Title: Re: donor Diablo windshield?
Post by: 01Lambiero on December 13, 2014, 12:02:46 PM
Found on KC.  Ron Dolling up in Canada.  $1350 for Roadster.  This might be OEM on the dimensions so still maybe questionable on fitment.
You can contact Ron at ronlambo@shaw.ca or 604-436-9571.   
Another post listed his phone at 604-436-9671 so don't know which is correct or both.

Jim
Title: Re: donor Diablo windshield?
Post by: drumseven on December 13, 2014, 12:24:42 PM
Thanx Jim , have u address the windshield on your car yet?
Title: Re: donor Diablo windshield?
Post by: 01Lambiero on December 13, 2014, 07:11:47 PM
Nope!  Not yet.  My opening is not OEM so I am going to see if I can modify it to accept an OEM windshield.  Otherwise I will cut one to fit.  I have a AGP OEM Diablo Coupe windshield already.  Hope you find a connection for your windshield glass.  76mx may also have a connection for your needs.

Jim
Title: Re: donor Diablo windshield?
Post by: drumseven on December 13, 2014, 07:29:29 PM
Thanx jim, yes got in touch with Ron, turns out that NAERC windshield which ron makes is correct dementions,down side is, im going to have to win the lottery to afford to have one shiped from Canada! LOL! thanx again for your help!
Title: Re: donor Diablo windshield?
Post by: CCIE on December 13, 2014, 10:47:47 PM
Drumseven....

I am in Central Ohio, I have a Top Gun Roadster with a after market windshield that almost fits. I also have the AGP glass which is few inches bigger, as well as IFG glass that I have not tried out yet. My roadster is getting an engine swapped (lol for the past 2 years now... Fracking mechanics). But if you are in Ohio and I get a few minutes off of work maybe we can connect and you can take all the measurements and try to figure out what the after market windshield is.

CCIE
Title: Re: donor Diablo windshield?
Post by: drumseven on December 13, 2014, 11:18:28 PM
CCIE ,Ohio is a very feasible trip for me, as we've talked before would be great to hook up and talk shop, at the moment I too am working long hours out of town but I'm sure we could set a time to meet up I talked with Ron Dolling today and it sounds like the NAERC windshield is a fit, but wouldn't mind taking a look at what you've got maybe sometime after the holiday we can make this happen, thanx!
Title: Re: donor Diablo windshield?
Post by: Rob James on January 24, 2015, 11:29:11 AM
Hey Drum, if you've been able to get a hold of Ron Dolling, which of the two numbers listed below is his? I'm in Vancouver same as him, and it would be great to meet up with him!
Title: Re: donor Diablo windshield?
Post by: Bartman on January 24, 2015, 06:46:49 PM
Just food for thought.  D&R gen 1 used a cut down lumina van windshield. Gen 2 used a custom windshield based on very similar pattern (was only 0.5 inches wider because it was finished different at the doors). A trimmed lumina van will fit here as well (I know, I have the molds) I also built a roadster of unknown origin. Some said it was a Cory kit, others said it was a mike vetter body. Anyway, different cut but still a cut lumina fit it as well.
Title: Re: donor Diablo windshield?
Post by: drumseven on January 25, 2015, 09:15:42 AM
Hey Rob, honestly I don't recall which number I used it was the first one I called,  I did get in touch with him and he was very helpful, his email is ronlambo@shaw.Ca ,hope that helps.  drum,
Title: Re: donor Diablo windshield?
Post by: drumseven on January 25, 2015, 09:30:48 AM
Bartman , thanx for the insight I will definitely be looking into that, with Ron's help I was able to narrow down that the" naerc" windshield is the one that fits my car, getting to the point where I need to have my windshield so im in hot pursuit of one,thanx again for the help.  drum,
Title: Re: donor Diablo windshield?
Post by: CCIE on January 26, 2015, 07:08:05 AM
Drum...

My Roadster is still at the shop getting the v8 swapped (got to love this.... Fracking scam artiest)
Let me know what you find as I would rather prefer a good fitting windshield as well. The windshield on my Diablo fits but still needs trimming on the bottom corners. The AGP glass is few inches too big on top....
I have a Top Gun Roadster same as Corry Davis.....
My invitation to checkout the Roadster is still open. Where are you located? Shoot me an email

CCIE
Title: Re: donor Diablo windshield?
Post by: svocal on April 18, 2015, 08:42:03 PM
Hi CCIE,

Did you finally get a donor windshield for your diablo? Let me know, I am also in the same boat.
My diablo has been sitting in the garage for some time due to a broken windshield.

I original got one from AGP years ago, it was 4 inches to long on top and a little bit wide as well. I had it cut to fit my diablo. I guess AGP went out of business since they stopped answering calls or replies to emails. Other option is to buy an original from the dealer...$4500....oooouch! Then risk the chance of having cracked since i need to have it cut. Any info would help.

Stephen 
Title: Re: donor Diablo windshield?
Post by: 01Lambiero on April 18, 2015, 10:35:03 PM
Don't know if this will help or not.  I am willing to part with my AGP coupe windshield.  I've got the measurements somewhere and will look them up.  $700 u-pickup.  I refuse to package and ship.  That way you see what you are getting.  South of Grand Rapids, MI.

Jim

Title: Re: donor Diablo windshield?
Post by: svocal on April 18, 2015, 10:46:51 PM
Jim,
I would take your offer, but I'm in California so i would need to ship it. I understand if you don't want to go thru the hassle of getting it packed and shipped.
May i ask if you completed your car?

Stephen
 
Title: Re: donor Diablo windshield?
Post by: 01Lambiero on April 26, 2015, 07:44:44 AM
My build still sits in my garage at 60% complete.  My gumshion ran out last year and the harsh winter didn't help either.  I'm going to refuel at Carlisle in May and hopefully get more done this year.  My body is a B&B so I have a few extra problems to deal with but pushing forward.

Jim
Title: Re: donor Diablo windshield?
Post by: 76mx on April 26, 2015, 02:24:00 PM
Guys, I may be able to help. Right now I am planning a trip to California then Carlisle but scheduling may require me to go to Carlisle first then California. If, if, if, I could deliver that windshield. I do not blame you for not wanting to crate it up, I have sold many windshields and even though I charge a fair amount to crate them, it is just not worth it.
Title: Re: donor Diablo windshield?
Post by: rodartneva on October 11, 2019, 08:24:42 PM
I was at my parents house the other night and looked at the windshield on their 2019 Ford edge. I measured it and and have been back and forth between it and a factory windshield and this will fit the own opening with a bit of trimming off the top and sides I believe. Has anyone tried this. less than 250 for a windshield is a much better alternative to what is available right now. I'm not sure what trimming the glass does to it's strength but I'd prefer any own windshield to an aftermarket unit. When we had windshields made originally a big issue was the angle that the glass sits at and what has to be done to achieve the proper visibility at such an angle to be dot legal.. just putting in a cut down windshield does t mean it meets the requirements of the Diablo but for most of us as long as it passes dot who really cares
Title: Re: donor Diablo windshield?
Post by: my60 on October 13, 2019, 04:19:34 PM
Guys, I may be able to help. Right now I am planning a trip to California then Carlisle but scheduling may require me to go to Carlisle first then California. If, if, if, I could deliver that windshield. I do not blame you for not wanting to crate it up, I have sold many windshields and even though I charge a fair amount to crate them, it is just not worth it.

Went through 3 (6 if you count broken while getting it cut down) lumina windshields, they get spider cracks on the bottom corner edges when you hit any bumps and worsen over time. Ya ya I went through and redid the windshield pillers and areas put rubbers all around ect ect... it never looked right either like the factory car. I bit the bullet and bought the AGP windshield off of ebay 2 years ago and never had a problem and it looks right, it has the curve like the original, seller told me they fit factory original cars and he sells them for original cars. If you can grab the AGP windshield grab them fast there ain't any left anywhere, I was thinking about buying one as a backup but cant find any.
Title: Re: donor Diablo windshield?
Post by: LeeMarkus on November 09, 2019, 06:54:09 AM
$1350 was the good ideal for windshield replacement (https://www.expertautoglassrepair.com/service-areas/goodyear-2/), if i were at your place. I will definitely go for it.
Title: Re: donor Diablo windshield?
Post by: AndrewHunter on March 11, 2021, 01:23:30 AM
Thanx Jim , have u address the windshield on your car yet?
I do have the same query and also if you are done with your windshield replacement, please share from which expert you had it. I need an rv auto glass repair (https://g.page/rv-auto-glass-repair) technician to replace the tinted auto glass on the rv.