Gl*** threads on here are common, ANY gl*** shop should be able to cut and fit laminated gl***, take them a pattern, easy to make, and cheap. I have no idea why this is a big deal, been building 40 years, been to several gl*** shops that are happy to make windows for an old car, it's something out of the ordinary for them. Give your local guy your money.
Ya know... cutting gl*** isn't that hard to do, esp new laminated gl***. Don't bother trying to cut tempered, it'll all fit inside a very small bag. Old gl*** can be wonky, & decide it's gonna run where it wants to when cut. Cut the gl*** on an old piece of carpet, it works to help hold the gl*** from sliding & protects it while you abuse it. Pattern, a good gl*** cutter w/new wheel, light oil, alcohol n razor blade. For sanding the edges, if you have a belt sander, use it, but use a light touch. I've found a DA w/wet-or-dry sandpaper works very well. Keep the paper n edge wet. Smooth in no time. Messy, but that's what they make soap n water for. No DA? Then paper n block gets the work done, just slower. Only thing I really didn't like about cutting gl*** was the gl***-slivers. Harder to deal w/than either wood or metal. Marcus...
I remember seeing one of these in a local shop that was in business for three generations before selling out to a national chain. After that is was no more small orders, special orders, the only auto stuff they did was windshield replacement
Gl***, these cars had a gl*** windshield with plexigl*** side windows, some even had rear plexigl***. All they did was go fast in a straight line and weren't designed as daily drivers. This was on a restored later T'bolt, I don't think it's original though.
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