Glad to hear the car is doing well. If you can go trouble free, I consider that a win.
That sucks about the windshield. The vacuum repair process works really good, but that one is bad, and it's in the line of sight, so no-go. I think I'd rather replace a windshield though, than have to repaint an entire hood. And glad it didn't punch a hole in the radiator.
Good luck, Alan!