New idea for flush mount windshield

**parsonsj** · 06-17-2005

Clint,
If you are set on using glass for the windshield, then you will need to employ a body shop to reduce the size of the opening to fit the factory windshield. They will need to reduce the opening by 3/4" or so for each direction, plus subtly shape the opening so the wrap of the glass matches the cowl and roof.

jp

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**Travis B** · 06-17-2005

Originally Posted by parsonsj

Clint,
If you are set on using glass for the windshield, then you will need to employ a body shop to reduce the size of the opening to fit the factory windshield. They will need to reduce the opening by 3/4" or so for each direction, plus subtly shape the opening so the wrap of the glass matches the cowl and roof.

jp

Is yours installed yet????? I would like to see some pics

**USAZR1** · 06-17-2005

Originally Posted by parsonsj

Clint,
If you are set on using glass for the windshield, then you will need to employ a body shop to reduce the size of the opening to fit the factory windshield. They will need to reduce the opening by 3/4" or so for each direction, plus subtly shape the opening so the wrap of the glass matches the cowl and roof.
jp

John,my car is a daily driver so I would be very hesitant in using anything but a glass windshield. Reducing the size of the window openings in metal sounds time-consuming and expensive. But,what else is new?

I met a guy at Chevellabration in Nashville last week that's building a custom 69 Elky. We're going to work together on developing a one-piece side window kit for 68-72 El Caminos. It would be easy but the windows have some curvature.

**parsonsj** · 06-17-2005

Travis,
No ... not yet. I'm still getting color on the sheetmetal.

jp

**Flyboy** · 06-17-2005

Hey John, a quick off-topic here...

Just wanted to say congrats on a sweet write-up in PHR! Looking good!

**parsonsj** · 06-17-2005

Doug,
Thanks very much! Next up is a rear suspension article. I think it's running in October.

jp

**g71rs** · 06-19-2005

A friend of mine is doing this to his car...he is welding pieces to the side and bottom of window frames to shrink fit the factory opening and to raise windsheild up....I was just wondering by this thread are you saying that if you use the factory glass and use s10 window trim to fill in and raise the factory window...i have a 71 camaro....anyone got any pictures of s10 molding used?

**parsonsj** · 06-20-2005

I'm slightly confused by your post, so I'll answer a question you may have asked:

The trim is only to hide the edges of the window. You still have to make the window frame smaller.

jp

**g71rs** · 06-20-2005

hey jp,
yeah i thought by the posts you could use the s10 rubber molding to raise and fill in the gaps from a stock windshield / rear window..i want to get rid of the chrome strip that covers body and glass.....so i guess i have to weld pcs on the sides and bottom of frame to do this correct? on 71 camaro

**Travis B** · 06-20-2005

Correct! it may also require changing the contour of the opening slighty as well
Good Luck

**parsonsj** · 06-20-2005

Don't overlook the SpeedGlass method. In the past, using Lexan wasn't such a good idea on the street due to scratching and yellowing concerns. Percy"s says this new SpeedGlass has really addressed those issues.

I'll post up once I have it mounted in the car (say 2-3 months from now).

jp

**alcino** · 09-16-2005

I need a new windsheild and was wondering what the quality of the speedglass is. Any progress on installing it John? Do you have to cut the windsheild to fit? How do you do it? Also what thickness did you get. I like the 3/16 so I don't have to use a support

Alcino

**parsonsj** · 09-16-2005

Alcino,

No, not yet. Uh ... maybe another 2-3 months, LOL. I got 3/16" myself. It is very light and sits patiently in my shop waiting to be installed.

It is an inch oversize and needs to be trimmed slightly to fit. I'm told to fit it to 1/8" gap for heat expansion.

jp

**Travis B** · 09-19-2005

Originally Posted by parsonsj

Alcino,

No, not yet. Uh ... maybe another 2-3 months, LOL. I got 3/16" myself. It is very light and sits patiently in my shop waiting to be installed.

It is an inch oversize and needs to be trimmed slightly to fit. I'm told to fit it to 1/8" gap for heat expansion.

jp

John, you really need to speed up here I need some info on this glass!

**MoeBawlz** · 09-19-2005

outta curiosity what are you trimming it with? any high speed cutting tool ive used seems to tend to melt the edges and make it hard to keep clean. or are you just melting it off and dealing with that?

**parsonsj** · 09-19-2005

MB,

I was gonna use a bandsaw (at metal speeds), then file to fit. It will be slow, but shouldn't melt the material. I also have to mask and sand the coating off the inside of the windshield so that urethane primer will stick so the adhesive will work.

jp

**parsonsj** · 09-19-2005

Travis,

Patience, my man! It will really be 2-3 months this time. I promise, LOL.

jp

**Travis B** · 09-19-2005

Originally Posted by parsonsj

Travis,

Patience, my man! It will really be 2-3 months this time. I promise, LOL.

jp

well if I have to wait then long I guess I can! LOL! Still working on the chassis long so I am still a ways away from body mods!

any idea where you will be debuting the car jp?

**Damn True** · 02-16-2006

Originally Posted by parsonsj

Travis,

Patience, my man! It will really be 2-3 months this time. I promise, LOL.

jp

Well?
Well?

It's February already!

**Damn True** · 02-20-2006

ttt

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