Need MCI 9 windshield

Scott & Heather · February 28, 2016, 09:16:02 AM

Can anyone recommend a place that I can purchase an MCI nine windshield somewhere near Palestine Texas? I'll drive a few hours if I have to. The windshield is cracked beyond repair and the glass is starting to separate from the plastic it's become downright dangerous.

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Runcutter · February 28, 2016, 09:42:18 AM

Scott, Darby Diesel in Hutchins (I-45 & I 20 just south of Dallas) is scrapping some MCI's. I drove by there last week -- on the interstate so I only caught a glance. I don't know if he'll have anything that fits. If he's still in business, his number is/was 972-225-5200. I'm not sure they're still in business, as I had trouble finding a good online reference when I was searching on someone else's behalf. If it's not Darby, it's whoever is on that same property.

From Palestine, I-45 north to Dowdy Ferry Road, just south of I-20. Make U-turn under the freeway, they're on the southbound access road. Drive slowly, because the entry (first/only gate) comes up on you fast.

Your other option may be the MCI repair depot in Dallas -- one of their regional service centers. Not far from Love Field.

Arthur

luvrbus · February 28, 2016, 09:51:12 AM

Wait till you leave Texas it will just get broke again I get windshields broke on every trip,the Dallas Service for MCI is about as good as it gets lol it's located on Clifford Dr

Scott & Heather · February 28, 2016, 11:30:45 AM

You just like it cause they live on your name.

I'm concerned the windshield will implode on my face. Is that even possible?

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luvrbus · February 28, 2016, 12:21:06 PM

The windshield not going to implode on you Scott,the ADS gave me a repair ticket on my pickup she said the reason was because the crack was not in my viewing area but if I was in a wreck the cab would crush me because the windshield would collapse.I shook my head and told her give me my ticket

chessie4905 · February 28, 2016, 01:31:11 PM

I would think any larger glass company could get one. But maybe not at the price you are looking for.

eagle19952 · February 28, 2016, 05:26:44 PM

I talked with Progressive about Eagle windshields ( I had them send Safelite to fix rock chips, because it was free...no deductible) and she told me that they could source windshields. I had told her that I would do the chip repairs because the glass was hard to source... she said that was not true, that they had access to a vendor that did this type glass nationwide...
Have you queried your carrier ?

carneybus · February 28, 2016, 05:49:54 PM

Scott
I bought two when we bought our bus MCI is the cheapest place to get one. if you find a touring company. they might have one. Im thinking about buying 2 more just for back up.. they are $130.00 at mci

Scott & Heather · February 28, 2016, 05:57:19 PM

Only $130? Oh. In that case I'll buy one this week. Do they sell the gasket too?

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Scott & Heather · February 28, 2016, 05:57:32 PM

Bus doesn't have glass coverage

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Scott & Heather · February 28, 2016, 05:58:08 PM

I have some bigger issues I'll be contacting the insurance company about. My toad let loose last night and rear ended my coach. Been a fun week.

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eagle19952 · February 28, 2016, 08:52:33 PM

you only carry liability ?

carneybus · February 29, 2016, 06:27:48 PM

the windows are $130 a piece i'm not sure on shipping. I picked mine up in Louisville when we bought our bus. I priced all the glass all the way around. that driver side window and door window are over $500. each. as for gaskets MCI does not carry them any more. there is a guy on ebay selling some though. Also anyone can put those dang things in. all you need is suction cups a flat tip screwdriver and a ladder.

hope this helps.

RJ · February 29, 2016, 07:40:44 PM

Scott -

Check your PM mailbox. . .

RJ

Scott & Heather · February 29, 2016, 09:12:02 PM

Thanks for the help. Ill be headed to Dallas in a couple weeks to pick up new glass. Carney, can you elaborate on the install? Pull the inner and outer gaskets out? Then install new interior gasket then lay a bead of windshield urethane and then lay the glass in then another layer of urethane and press the exterior gasket in??? Do I have it right?

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