Glass cutting question for all

Hey Guys,

I am Gl***ier (Gl*** Industry worker) that was wondering what the demand and need for custom cut gl*** is in our society. I have been cutting gl*** for years and have always wondered. I can get several different kinds of gl*** (tinted, blue cast, green cast, and standard clear) and if there is a need for it I am available for you guys. Just let me know yer past experiances are and average pricing and I can beat it. I'm not lookin to make big buck, just help out fellow friends.

Thanks,
Kyle

 

do you cut windshields ? ever done really curved ones like 57 caddy? and yes I'm in the market for new side gl*** and a windshield cut down. after I get the chop done , would just like simple green tint.

 

I could use a good gl*** guy in town, who actually uses 1/4" flat laminated gl*** instead of that metric ****, and knows how to finish the edges.....but it would be nice if he were in town here.

 

would love to have someone in california that didnt charge up the *** for cut gl***. even tried to get some lexon, said it would cost just as much as cutting the windshield. screw that. if you were closer, i would love it. but for people closer to you, its an awesome gesture and i thank you.

 

i need gl*** for my 51 chevy truck. we are also getting ready to chop a 51 chevy car. will be needing gl*** for it too. pm me let know what you need and maybe somewhat of a quote.

 

i would like to get gl*** cut for my 56 pu.. i cant find anyone at all thats even willing to try... i know the cost of a new windshield is 350 before shipping

 

Lucky for me, I've got OLD BEET close by...

 

I've been doin it for 35 years, retired union guy. I sure ain't rich, but have cut more gl*** for rods, customs and antiques than I can remember. If yer near a large city you might do allrite. Do you have patterns? I have an old roller machine with patterns from 1928-1954, it really helps as so many guys have no patterns. I just do it for a few local guys anymore, not as fun as it use to be! Good luck....OLDBEET

 

I could use gl*** for a '49 ford pickup.....

S****s

 

Welll thanks for all the reponses. Keep em comin guys! Let me clarify though. I don't have any templates or access to a roller so all I am able to do is flat gl***, so b***ically the early rods only. All i would need from you guys is a posterboard template of yer window mailed to me and then I could cut and ship the gl*** back to ya. I use true 1/4 inch laminate safety gl*** so you will get exactly what ya need. Thanks again!

Kyle

 

Dutch, I've been doiing old car gl*** since 1965, I have over 15,000 original patterns. and I have kept busy enough that I seldom sweep floors. good to see someone interested in keeping the old cars rolling. very few gl*** shop in this area that will even cut gl*** anymore.

 

I would think that your area would have plenty of professional gl*** shops to meet the demand. Is there a real need for this service? Cutting flat gl*** appears to me, to be not too complicated, i.e., most every gl*** shop does it. I would think specialization in cutting curved windshields might be a good niche field.

I spoke with a gentleman a few month's ago, who specialized in cutting curved windshields. He quoted me $1,500.00 and guaranteed an un-cracked gl***. My point is, how many flat door gl***es would you need to cut to equal the labor for the windshield cut. Would seem to me that cutting windshields would be more lucrative than simply doing what every gl*** shop does on a daily basis.

Not trying to rain on your parade, but just being "devils advocate" for a minute. Good luck whatever you decide. Stu

 

The fella's pimping T-shirts.

 

that's one of the problems i can see.....i'm glad you are offering your services , but it may be only benifical to guys local to you. shipping gl*** around the county is a big pain

the other thing is patterns... you need to get the NAGS patterns and book for the most popular cars at least...model A's , and `32-`40 fords to start. i use two places for gl*** , one or the other usually has the pattern..if i say i need two of #3612 and one of #2360 you should be able to cut them

just my opinion

 

Well guys thanks for yer input on the gl***. I am actually only planning on cutting glas for chopped flat gl*** coupes and others like flat rear window of trucks n stuff. To tell you the truth in my area there is a real need for that kind of thing. Coming short of driving to the Chicago suburbs and 2 hours in traffic the isn't any place near for custom gl*** cutting. As for those of you that think it is easy to cut safety gl*** and do it the right way, I only ***ume you've never done it your self. Just ask Old Beet and he'll tell ya. But never the less I will be available to do it, even if it only once a decade. i just wanna help out where I can.

Thanks again,
Kyle