Truck Stop Setup Help !!!!!!

[desertstars]

Alan.

An outside crack that extends through the inner layer of glass is un-repairable with today's methods. Neither vacuum or pressure cycles could be properly applied.

I could be wrong about that but like my Irish grandmother was fond of saying, I don't know but I don't think so.

Specifically, an inside originated crack was your question, I believe.

I can't see any reason why not on a flat windshield assuming it is perpendicular and the angle thus allows proper resin injection.

What is the difference between eating a ham sandwich as presented or turning it over and eating it from another side?

Another "but".

Interior damage is usually so extensive ( idiots punching the windshield or propelling half-filled or half-empty beer bottles depending on your degree of optimism or pessimism) that this particular question becomes less than moot.

I can't remember the last time that I saw a "batwing" or a 25% dragon-butt or even an "angelthigh" on the INSIDE of a windshield unless some idiot applied minimum pressure with a center punch or slammed Pinnochio's extended proboscis against the glass because of one more untruth.

To make a long story short, concern yourself about that type of damage to the extent that you watch nose-hair's grow.

Welcome to the forum, Alan.

[KC8ICI]

desertstars
Thanks: the inside crack wasn't tru boath peices go glass just inside
i have been reading the fourm for about 2.5 weeks now (slow reader}
an have finally gotten home have done about 15 chips now practicing
there getting better i got to read the cycling section again combo's are tuff

Alan
KC8ICI

[CPR]

Thanks Alan, I forgot about the T/A station. I plan on working the Flying J and the two Pilot stops, they are only a mile apart. The DOT count there is 2500 trucks a day there, should produce some results.

[KC8ICI]

Cpr : If I find anybody going that way an thay get a chip in route ill tell them to call you on cb CH 19 BTW bb guns mangle glass,but i am learning see ya if i can get that way

Alan
kc8ici

[CPR]

Thanks Alan, I went there today but the Pilot was real quiet. Stayed for around 4 hours and all I heard on the cb was guys looking for wheel polishers. Then around 4:30 the place exploded with traffic, trucks coming out of the woodwork and alot of radio traffic. I had to get going by then and couldn't stay much longer. Looks like it will take some time to figure out what is the best time to be there.

I will try Saturday next week and will most likely go later in the afternoon, If I did wheel polishing there was some money to be made there. Just dont know what they are willing to spend for that service, I saw a couple of guys doing it but I wouldn't let them anywhere near my truck. There seems to be some level of trust and famillararity that goes on at these truck stops before these guys will do business with you.

If you are trying to make breaks on glass to practice on go to a hardware store and get a spring loaded center punch, they make nice star breaks. Then get a bullseye maker from delta so you can practice on those.

[DaveC]

Hey CPR,

I just called my brother-in-law. He's an exec. with one of the largest trucking companies in the SouthEast.


His "read" on the situation was:

1. Try and catch them during a meal break when they plan on being off the road for a little while. Heck, ya may want to work a deal with the food vendor for some coupons for free burgers or fries for anybody that gets a repair.

2. Maybe a bit risque, but he also said that he new of very few drivers that worked for him that could refuse either free food or a pretty girl. You may want to research hiring a little "eye candy" as an assistant;) Worse case scenario, you wouldn't get bored if things were slow

[terryalex29]

I'm not very experienced at the repairs but I did work in a diesel repair shop and truck sales location for three years. I would recommend that you familiarize yourself with current DOT Department of Transportation Laws that govern the Large Trucks. In Texas the windshield is an inspectable item in the DOT inspection and there are several rules that apply to cracks and chips. If certain criteria is met the windshield has to be replaced no exceptions.

[CPR]

Good ideas thanks, I had lunch up there today and could not believe how busy it was. Since I have a full time job could not do any work.

Language

[CPR]

Sorry, didn't think I posted anything offensive.....

[CPR]

Hey Alan, looks like you are going great with the truckstops. Let me know how you normally try to sell your service. I went to Flying J last weekend and did only 2 repairs in 4 hours. Did notice that this place is very quiet on weekends.

I noticed the first thing the drivers do when they pull in is hit the pumps, second thing is they get out the hose and wash down the windshield. Not real happy about all that moisture getting in the breaks.