Shallow Draft Posted April 17, 2017 Report Share Posted April 17, 2017 Are there good or better windshields for our Volvo I am in need of a replacement and price my not be the only consideration. Are there brands of glass to avoid? 2004 Volvo 630, Freedomline, Rear view camera, Max Brake, Jackalopee, 38 ft 4 horse LQ Platinum, 40ft Jayco Talon toy hauler Http:/www.flickr.com/photos/shallow_draft/ Https://flic.kr/p/fqhyAN You are not lost if you don't care where you are!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyA Posted April 17, 2017 Report Share Posted April 17, 2017 Any glass, no matter what the brand, will probably come from China or Mexico. I do not know of any brands that have optical distortion more than another and am not aware of delamination on the edges of the same. That doesn't mean it won't happen or that inferior glass is being used. I would suggest using a branded glass replacement company or a Volvo dealership that is likely to be around if a problem should occur after the glass is installed. I had mine replaced by a group named Discount Auto Glass. That was 5 to 6 years ago and all is still fine. Randy, Nancy and Oscar "The Great White" - 2004 Volvo VNL670, D12, 10-speed, converted to single axle pulling a Keystone Cambridge 5th wheel, 40', 4 slides and about 19,000# with empty tanks. ARS - WB4BZX, Electrical Engineer, Master Electrician, D.Ed., Professor Emeritus - Happily Retired! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Av8r3400 Posted April 17, 2017 Report Share Posted April 17, 2017 I own and operate an independent Autoglass repair and replacement business. For the most part glass is glass. There are a few domestic manufacturers, but they are not any better than the imported. Only more expensive. Glass must comply with DOT specs weather it's oem or aftermarket. A Volvo VN tractor is mounted with a rubber gasket. Most companies are capable of doing a quality install on this. Av8r34002012 Volvo VNL 730 D13 iShift & 2021 Grand Design Momentum 397TH I'd rather die trying to live - Than live trying not to die. -Leonard Perry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shallow Draft Posted April 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2017 Thank you for the input. Very helpful! !!! 2004 Volvo 630, Freedomline, Rear view camera, Max Brake, Jackalopee, 38 ft 4 horse LQ Platinum, 40ft Jayco Talon toy hauler Http:/www.flickr.com/photos/shallow_draft/ Https://flic.kr/p/fqhyAN You are not lost if you don't care where you are!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Av8r3400 Posted April 17, 2017 Report Share Posted April 17, 2017 Your part number is DW01525GTN, in my market I'd charge about $300 installed. (Northern Wisconsin) Av8r34002012 Volvo VNL 730 D13 iShift & 2021 Grand Design Momentum 397TH I'd rather die trying to live - Than live trying not to die. -Leonard Perry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSeas Posted April 17, 2017 Report Share Posted April 17, 2017 2 minutes ago, Av8r3400 said: Your part number is DW01525GTN, in my market I'd charge about $300 installed. Does that price include a new rubber gasket? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Av8r3400 Posted April 17, 2017 Report Share Posted April 17, 2017 No. The gasket is reusable indefinitely. Av8r34002012 Volvo VNL 730 D13 iShift & 2021 Grand Design Momentum 397TH I'd rather die trying to live - Than live trying not to die. -Leonard Perry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSeas Posted April 17, 2017 Report Share Posted April 17, 2017 3 minutes ago, MrSeas said: Windshield part # DW01525GTN.... What is the difference between a DW01525GTN and DW1308GTN? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Av8r3400 Posted April 17, 2017 Report Share Posted April 17, 2017 They are exactly the same, my cost on the 1525 is about $5 less. The 1525 goes 2003-2016, and the 1308 is 1997-2014. There is probably a subtle difference in the black edging around the outside of the glass, but they are the same size and shape, completely interchangeable. Av8r34002012 Volvo VNL 730 D13 iShift & 2021 Grand Design Momentum 397TH I'd rather die trying to live - Than live trying not to die. -Leonard Perry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Shallow Draft Posted April 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2017 39 minutes ago, Av8r3400 said: Your part number is DW01525GTN, in my market I'd charge about $300 installed. Red Deer, Alberta 215 CAD Installed. 2004 Volvo 630, Freedomline, Rear view camera, Max Brake, Jackalopee, 38 ft 4 horse LQ Platinum, 40ft Jayco Talon toy hauler Http:/www.flickr.com/photos/shallow_draft/ Https://flic.kr/p/fqhyAN You are not lost if you don't care where you are!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shallow Draft Posted April 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2017 39 minutes ago, MrSeas said: Does that price include a new rubber gasket? Not likely. I will check into that. I think that would be important. 2004 Volvo 630, Freedomline, Rear view camera, Max Brake, Jackalopee, 38 ft 4 horse LQ Platinum, 40ft Jayco Talon toy hauler Http:/www.flickr.com/photos/shallow_draft/ Https://flic.kr/p/fqhyAN You are not lost if you don't care where you are!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shallow Draft Posted April 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2017 Lots to learn and as always this site is a great resource and I am very greatfull for the information and opinions. 2004 Volvo 630, Freedomline, Rear view camera, Max Brake, Jackalopee, 38 ft 4 horse LQ Platinum, 40ft Jayco Talon toy hauler Http:/www.flickr.com/photos/shallow_draft/ Https://flic.kr/p/fqhyAN You are not lost if you don't care where you are!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Av8r3400 Posted April 17, 2017 Report Share Posted April 17, 2017 Replacing the gasket is unnecessary and unwarranted unless it is damaged. My only source for the gasket is Volvo. I have no pricing on this. Av8r34002012 Volvo VNL 730 D13 iShift & 2021 Grand Design Momentum 397TH I'd rather die trying to live - Than live trying not to die. -Leonard Perry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevy3500 Posted April 18, 2017 Report Share Posted April 18, 2017 17 hours ago, Av8r3400 said: Your part number is DW01525GTN, in my market I'd charge about $300 installed. (Northern Wisconsin) Would a Kenworth T 2000 be in the same price range? 2000 year model Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronbo Posted April 18, 2017 Report Share Posted April 18, 2017 I paid out to f pocket for the windshield on my T2000. They came to me and it was less than $300. Ron C. 2013 Dynamax Trilogy 3850 D3 2000 Kenworth T2000 Optimus Prime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Av8r3400 Posted April 19, 2017 Report Share Posted April 19, 2017 8 hours ago, chevy3500 said: Would a Kenworth T 2000 be in the same price range? 2000 year model If you have a one piece windshield, your part number is DW1310GTY - and yes, its cost would be about $300 installed. The Two piece windshield is DW1311GTY (Passenger) and DW1312GTY (Driver) and would cost about $300 each installed. Maybe a little less if you did both at the same time. Av8r34002012 Volvo VNL 730 D13 iShift & 2021 Grand Design Momentum 397TH I'd rather die trying to live - Than live trying not to die. -Leonard Perry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NTPA Announcer Posted April 19, 2017 Report Share Posted April 19, 2017 I have a seal that will fit a 2006 VOLVO if you need one. It was in the package of the new windshield.I'm in 309 at the ECR Denver and Ms Judy Geitgey 2006 VOLVO 780 41 ' Redwood NTPA Event Announcer dngeitgey@gmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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