Hello.... I just picked up a chopped '37 plymouth coupe. The chop is pretty dramatic. With that being said, not much gl*** needed for front windshield, I'm thinking. And it's flat gl***!!. My question is.... I've always heard "custom chopped gl*** is pricey! But flat gl*** shouldn't be too bad." But HOW MUCH is "not too bad"?? Can anybody give me a ball park range?? I know a lot of people run plexigl*** because it's cheaper. But is custom cut, flat gl*** going to cost me, $400? $700? +++??? I have no clue! If anybody has a ball park figure, please let me know what I should be expecting. Thanks!
If you're just doing the windshield I don't think you're looking at much money at all. A new gl*** kit for the whole car is around $500. I have a buddy that owns a gl*** company and I got mine cut for the price of materials so I'm not sure what normal labor charge is. I think your best bet is to make some cardboard templates and take them to a gl*** shop and ask.
If it's safety gl*** just for your windshield I'd say $100, $50 if it's normal gl***. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/index.php?threads/My '47 3W Dodge build..960954/ My build.
i think it is going to depend on how it s mounted and how long it takes the gl*** guy to make a pattern. if you make a pattern yourself using luan plywood the gl*** will probably be cheap. make sure the pattern fits in the rubber gasket or frame other wise you will have to pay him to do it.
Flat gl*** is cheap to pattern, cut and install. Gl*** itself, less than 100$. Pattern, cut and install, maybe 3-400. The problem with gl*** is cutting curved gl***. That's where the problems start, esp. if the guy chopping the top is inexperienced.
Awesome! I really appreciate the feed back! I will start off by making a template and "window shop" from there! I just had no clue what to expect on price! I like all those numbers you all threw out! Much appreciated!!!
I contacted Vintage Gl*** USA (they advertise in Hemmings and there have been favorable comments here on the HAMB also) after getting a really high estimate from a local gl*** shop. I needed side windows and vent panes for the car in my avatar, six pieces of gl*** using my templates for the rear side windows and vents and his templates for the door gl*** cost me $350 including shipping. His estimate of turn around time was off a week or two but he answered the phone and emails and was always great on the phone. I'd use Vintage Gl*** again (and no, this wasn't a paid adverti*****t)
You have a short windshield and it is flat. If you make patterns as has been suggested 9 something you would be doing of you used lexan anyway) I wouldn't think that you would have 100 dollars in a windshield from any reputable gl*** company. You are not looking for anything special like getting a windshield and having it chopped for a '59 Buick or something like that.
Awesome! Thank you guys! Yes, it's only flat gl***. Not a Buick or caddy curved gl***. Should be a simple flat gl*** with an oval shape.
If the chop is dramatic, does that mean it was shop on a TV show? There are way too much drama! [emoji33][emoji12] More pics would be great! On pic is just teasing, I'd do you want your friends to call you a tease. [emoji15] Patiently waiting for more pics. What mill does this beauty holds?[emoji41]
Maaaan I have been hammered in my time but never hammered that much. Make yourself a template and head for the gl*** shop. Better ask one of these other fellas how to cut your template, it depends on if you glue gl*** or use a gasket how you go about it and Ill get you all screwed up if you ask me.
Wow..... Lol.... I have to choose my words more carefully! It's all good! And I Guess I have to show a few more pics of my project. Early phase so don't judge.... Just got it. And I plan to go hard on this one. So many long nights! Many fights with the wife! Many s****ed knuckles and thrown wrenches! Lot of patience testing and cuss words yelled!! But in the end, I think she'll come out sweet!
Wicked chop! If you're going with gasket mount (glue in looks too street-roddy for my taste) then get hold of that first - there should be generic profiles available. Some use a seperate 'locking' bead which gets pushed in after you install the gl*** and I think these work easier than the solid ones. The radius in the corners doesn't look too tight, which can be an issue with a length of extruded rubber rather than something moulded specifically for a particular opening. It'll need to be compatible with the thickness of gl*** you're using, and from the profile you can work out exactly how big to have the gl*** cut (referencing off the metal lip in the opening and/or the surround) On my '41 P/U I made the templates 1-2mm too small and it leaked - went in easy though!
Phttttt I never said I didn't like it. Some cars look good when they get a seriously hammering and others don't. I like the lines on that one. I will all about seeing how it comes about.
I think that car should have a frame around the windshield as it should crank out when it was new. Do you have it?
No, it doesn't have the crank. It would be nice if I can have someone build a frame for it so it would still crank out.
And welcome to the HAMB! I like that car. That thing is sweet! What mill you have/putting in it? I spend about $65 for a flat safety gl*** windshield in the roadster. I wouldn't think yours would be that pricey either?
Has a 350/700R4. Has a front clip (think it's a Chevy clip, not too impressed with it). I'd like to put a mustang II instead. Has air bags. But I still want to C-notch it and 4 link the rear. I just bought a 32" Lokar shifter for it and a complete wire harness. Still needs seats and carpet etc. need wheels and white walls. Still a good project but I think it will look pretty good when done.
As much as I hate to say it that one is a good candidate for glue in gl***. Of course it depends on where you drive but some places get a little sticky about windshield height. A GM clip done right is a good clip, a lot of it depends on width sometimes the GM clip is too wide. That makes them a little problematic. I am sure that you will get it sorted in time. It should be a nice car when done.
Thanks! I have a Mustang II front end in my garage, but I want to put that in my '40. I was just waiting to get this coupe rolling first. Don't want to be without a cruiser while the car is down. This plymouth's clip sits too high. I don't know what they did, but doesn't look too good. Yeah, I will figure something out about this clip.
Lol... True, but I don't want to see the steering box when looking at the front of the car. Want it laying on running boards when parked and dragging tail when moving! ;-)
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