NeilCSR Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 is the glass itself available anywhere to replace? Rather than replace with complete new frame etc. (expensive), want ideally to replace the glass itself. When about to refit the screen assembly - having stored it 'safely(!)' somewhere whilst other work being done - found there is a large crack running across it.Also, assuming it is possible to get the glass itself, any advice re. fitting would be very helpful.Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Vine Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 Do you have w/s insurance?You could try Tyneside, the folks that make CC's screens. Maybe they would supply glass only?Or you could try National Windscreens. They offered me the option of glass only for a recent repair, but I don't know where they source it. They did say it wasn't a Caterham part (the reason why I opted for the full CC screen).ETA: Fitting tips here.JV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted May 5, 2019 Member Share Posted May 5, 2019 What John says.Previous discussions of fitting the glass into the frame: definitely DIY.If you're changing the seal NB the availability of the wrong size.And there's a clever trick of fitting small electrical connectors to the wiring tail so that they will fit through the existing hole.Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K7 VCT Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 Try Andy at sevens and classics. Or this link to a Dutch company that offer services, found on pistonheads parts site. https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/parts-and-plates/parts-and-accessories/caterham/windscreen-glass-heathed-s3-and-sv/8969251 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilCSR Posted May 5, 2019 Author Share Posted May 5, 2019 Many thanks for the advice. I'll check (and cost) all the options out on Tuesday and then decide whether to get it fitted in the current frame or try it myself. Either will be a lot cheaper than a CC replacement.I blame the cat..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM25T Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 Sevens and Classics at Brands Hatch stocked heated glass only ... a lot cheaper than CC price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilCSR Posted May 7, 2019 Author Share Posted May 7, 2019 Taking the screen unit down to Sevens & Classics - refit while I wait.Thanks for the recommendation.Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilCSR Posted May 7, 2019 Author Share Posted May 7, 2019 Taking the screen unit down to Sevens & Classics - refit while I wait.Thanks for the recommendation.Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM25T Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 Great stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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