I’m looking for someone with corvette experience to replace my windshield in Calgary.
Any recommendations fellow chevetters?
Cheers
Any recommendations fellow chevetters?
Cheers
Windshield replacement Calgary
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He has whatever his supplier has,probably same supplier that supplies all the glass shops in Calgary.
His business is heavy trucks doing semi windshields but has been doing all glass for 20yrs.
Why would you want it in protective boxing?
Not sure if aftermarket is packaged like that.
I do know that it cost me $325 for my C6 and my pickup is going to be $187 installed.
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Kevin’s business is Heavyhaul Glass.
Best to text or email.
He is very busy and does most side work on weekends.
He runs his vehicle glass business out of his big cube van as a mobile glass man specializing in semi trucks.
So there no one around to answer the phone.
Text or email him your vehicle info and he will get back to you.
I’m sure after using his services once he will be your windshield guy.
He did treat my car as though it was his.
Where I work he has changed our windshields in our semis for a few years.
He is very professional and is great for conversation as he works.
403-477-1265
Email is [email protected]
Best to text or email.
He is very busy and does most side work on weekends.
He runs his vehicle glass business out of his big cube van as a mobile glass man specializing in semi trucks.
So there no one around to answer the phone.
Text or email him your vehicle info and he will get back to you.
I’m sure after using his services once he will be your windshield guy.
He did treat my car as though it was his.
Where I work he has changed our windshields in our semis for a few years.
He is very professional and is great for conversation as he works.
403-477-1265
Email is [email protected]
Jeffer2013
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I have glass insurance but would want the windshield in 2 by 2 or so frame to store for a few years
then take the glass insurance off and just replace it in,time
Or sell the windshield for 1000 bucks in 6 years, as an investment
then take the glass insurance off and just replace it in,time
Or sell the windshield for 1000 bucks in 6 years, as an investment
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There really is no need to go through all that as these are Kevin’s regular prices.
We have been using him for at least five years at work.
With a fleet of 25 trucks we go through windshield’s.
Chances are if you need glass in five years it will be cheaper.
Just my thoughts.
Also I once had a insurance company cancel my insurance for to many claims,it was just a couple of windshield’s over a year.
Cheers
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I’m sure he will sell you a piece of glass if you want to go that way but you would probably have to crate it up yourself.
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Well I was so happy with my new glass on my Corvette I have Kevin coming over tomorrow to change the windshield on my and my wife’s pick up trucks and do a neighbour’s 3 vehicles
At 175 each for our two trucks I’m looking forward to seeing the road through clear glass.
Give Kevin a call or text if you need a windshield.
Cheers
At 175 each for our two trucks I’m looking forward to seeing the road through clear glass.
Give Kevin a call or text if you need a windshield.
Cheers
Jeffer2013
Power User
you have been very helpful to our community, thanks
In June of 2019 I had the windshield replaced on my 2013 (no HUD).
Went with Speedy Glass here in Grande Prairie. Total bill was $454.85 ($425+ tax and disposal) I thought that was a decent price, was happy with job they did and the customer service.
It’s nice to hear about Kevin at Heavy Haul Auto Glass doing quality work, at a good price.
Went with Speedy Glass here in Grande Prairie. Total bill was $454.85 ($425+ tax and disposal) I thought that was a decent price, was happy with job they did and the customer service.
It’s nice to hear about Kevin at Heavy Haul Auto Glass doing quality work, at a good price.
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He did both of our pickup trucks at 175 each,great prices and serviceIn June of 2019 I had the windshield replaced on my 2013 (no HUD).
Went with Speedy Glass here in Grande Prairie. Total bill was $454.85 ($425+ tax and disposal) I thought that was a decent price, was happy with job they did and the customer service.
It’s nice to hear about Kevin at Heavy Haul Auto Glass doing quality work, at a good price.
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update:
Interesting to discover that my Auto Insurance has Comprehensive Glass Coverage included and that
a windshield replacement claim will not directly raise my coverage costs because it is comprehensive - apparently - we will see.
With a $250 outlay my HUD windshield claim is in progress now ...
Reason & most surprising was finding that the Make/Model years on 5 of 6 of my personal vehicle fleet qualifies for OEM windshield replacement coverage.
This means cost of the windshield does not matter and that we will get a GM OEM labelled replacement (where "GM" is in the black square on the windshield label)
No worry about "glass from china" regardless of where I get the replacement done. I remain at my "go to" place of course (as mentioned above).
Just thought I'd respond in this latest windshield thread that you should ask your insurance provider if your Comprehensive is for OEM windshield replacement coverage.
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That really is disappointing that all spec windshields are not easier to choose from and find. I know HUD would cost more but I’d rather it not be impossible to source … wow.
… probably in part why I see some new vehicles now having a different non-windshield way for HUD now which I am not completely sold on yet other than for windshield replacement costs.
Dave at Easy Auto Glass gave me a price of around $700 last month for a HUD and rain sensing windshield for my Grand Sport.
Great guy, great shop.
Great guy, great shop.
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Just had my daily driver in with Easy Auto Glass for a GM dealer sourced insurance replacement. Sweet!
Had a very good up&up discussion with my good friend Dave with his appreciation of my recent windshield replacement referrals.
His Company is the leading independent in our Calgary Area - with most of the nearby the chain companies now "bad mouthing" Easy Auto Glass.
It is disappointing to see and hear this happening in that the chain-companies resort to
the "bad mouth" rather than putting in an effort for stepping up to the plateau of excellent product & service that an independent can do.
Yes, I inquired and he was able to source a C5 HUD on this day ... however ... not cheap.
These windshields are not a-dime-a-dozen and hit-and-miss with sourcing.
I think this windshield will run in the $1400 range as of now and
who knows where it will be at any one time. I kinda got the idea that Dave
was not keen on replacing a windshield that was not originally the spec
for a particular Corvette as he puts his integrity and Company's Name behind his work.
I do not speak for his Company however think he would do a non-HUD on a HUD factory Corvette
if the customer insisted on one. So please never hesitate to call this independent business.
Thinking this "hard to source" will become common with a few things in our future
as the c-gen Corvettes mature. I am already noticing C7 accessories
disappearing now with resale opportunities only.
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I know this is an old post... If you were still happy with the windshield and install could you share the name of the Mobile Windshield guy that you used? Im going to be needing one come spring. Thanks! JimBecause I want to get a windshield done in my garage I thought I would give the mobile windshield mechanic that we use at work for our semi trucks.
He is coming on Saturday to install.
He said it’s a made in Mexico not made in China.
I don’t know what he meant by that as our conversation was all by text but at $325.00 installed I’m going for it.
Hey Jim,
I got a windshield for my 2008 Z06 with HUD from Dave and Barb at Easy Auto Glass in Calgary a few years ago. I was super-impressed with the experience and quality of work. And prices were equal to or better than others.
At my request Dave installed a non-HUD, non-GPS windshield (after an appropriate amount of concern from Dave and my agreement that I'm responsible if the HUD is unacceptable). We were able to get a PILKINGTON (made in Mexico?) windshield for about 1/3 the cost of a HUD+GPS windshield.
End result of HUD on this windshield..... There's a very faint secondary/ghost image overlayed just a bit lower than the original image. When not studying it critically, the result is a slight lack of crispness. When I'm not thinking about it proactively, I don't notice it - I read the HUD info just fine at a glance. Brightness is OK (I don't recall it being dimmer than the original windshield, but I'm not sure).
I usually pay more for better quality, but the cost was insanely less for a high-quality windshield, and the HUD is OK.
...Brent
I got a windshield for my 2008 Z06 with HUD from Dave and Barb at Easy Auto Glass in Calgary a few years ago. I was super-impressed with the experience and quality of work. And prices were equal to or better than others.
At my request Dave installed a non-HUD, non-GPS windshield (after an appropriate amount of concern from Dave and my agreement that I'm responsible if the HUD is unacceptable). We were able to get a PILKINGTON (made in Mexico?) windshield for about 1/3 the cost of a HUD+GPS windshield.
End result of HUD on this windshield..... There's a very faint secondary/ghost image overlayed just a bit lower than the original image. When not studying it critically, the result is a slight lack of crispness. When I'm not thinking about it proactively, I don't notice it - I read the HUD info just fine at a glance. Brightness is OK (I don't recall it being dimmer than the original windshield, but I'm not sure).
I usually pay more for better quality, but the cost was insanely less for a high-quality windshield, and the HUD is OK.
...Brent