Glass info - Aussie V8 | Holden - Ford

Nos_VQ · 29-09-2006, 02:46 PM

Bit of a long shot but does anyone know of someone that had done a chop on a 53 - 54 Plymouth belvedere. Only reason I ask is I'm about to take 2 inches out of mine and I will need to chase up glass for the screen. Normally when we do a chop we will source glass from another car that is pretty close to what we need then modify the recess to accept the new glass. To save me hunting around auto salvage places with a template and tape measure I figured someone here might know a person that has done the mod and what glass they used.

Cheers.

VAN454 · 03-10-2006, 02:13 PM

I don't know anyone that has done one, but post up some pics, start a thread and give us updates on it. You could even make it a "how to" thread.

smally351 · 12-10-2006, 01:05 AM

Give Roadrunner Windscreens a call, the guy there has a vast knowledge on this stuff.

http://www.hotfrog.com.au/Companies/...er-Windscreens

wabbit · 12-10-2006, 08:07 AM

depending on the fit, it could be as simple as getting a laminated screen and cutting some off the top.

and get that camera out and take some shots

Nos_VQ · 12-10-2006, 08:55 AM

We could cut some off the glass but with curved glass it becomes a little more complicated. You can crack 2 or 3 screens in the process before you get one right and that runs into many dollars as you can expect. Shall give roadrunner a call smally351 and thanks for the info

CK_318 · 12-10-2006, 06:28 PM

LOOKS LIKE YOU'VE GOT a big project ahead of you

Nos_VQ · 12-10-2006, 07:43 PM

They will all seem like a big job if you group everything you need to do into one though process. Break them down into job lot's and the task ain't so bad. That's why there are so many unfinished projects around the country.....they look at the whole job and put it in the too hard basket.

It's just lot's of little jobs

CK_318 · 14-10-2006, 10:19 AM

i was just talking about the windscreen, unless you have the moolah to get a custom one made up

Nos_VQ · 30-01-2007, 06:56 PM

Have decided to use the existing glass and lay the windscreen down to give a more sleek look. Will remove the rear window completely, rework sheet metal to fill the section and cut an oval hole to fill with flat glass.

If anyone has rocker gear for a 440 chrysler, could you contact me as I'm trying to complete the motor for this project.

Cheers

29-09-2006, 02:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
Nos_VQ Metal Fabricator Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Carrum downs Vic Ride: 1954 plymouth, VH SLE Posts: 98	Glass info Bit of a long shot but does anyone know of someone that had done a chop on a 53 - 54 Plymouth belvedere. Only reason I ask is I'm about to take 2 inches out of mine and I will need to chase up glass for the screen. Normally when we do a chop we will source glass from another car that is pretty close to what we need then modify the recess to accept the new glass. To save me hunting around auto salvage places with a template and tape measure I figured someone here might know a person that has done the mod and what glass they used. Cheers.

03-10-2006, 02:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
VAN454 Hoff Jnr Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: sth east melb Ride: '88 Trans Am GTA Posts: 1,510	I don't know anyone that has done one, but post up some pics, start a thread and give us updates on it. You could even make it a "how to" thread. __________________ THERE'S NO SUBSTITUTE FOR CUBIC INCHES........EXCEPT FOR RACE POWER!!

12-10-2006, 01:05 AM	#3 (permalink)
smally351 casual poster Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Country SA Ride: Korean Kombi, EF Futura, XT Ute Posts: 155	Give Roadrunner Windscreens a call, the guy there has a vast knowledge on this stuff. http://www.hotfrog.com.au/Companies/...er-Windscreens __________________ Real cars have Chrome Bars

12-10-2006, 08:07 AM	#4 (permalink)
wabbit smell something burning? Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Rockhampton Ride: VK Commy slugmobile, Kia Rio, LH Torry Posts: 6,094	depending on the fit, it could be as simple as getting a laminated screen and cutting some off the top. and get that camera out and take some shots __________________ Nothing to see, here Move along, please .

12-10-2006, 08:55 AM	#5 (permalink)
Nos_VQ Metal Fabricator Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Carrum downs Vic Ride: 1954 plymouth, VH SLE Posts: 98	We could cut some off the glass but with curved glass it becomes a little more complicated. You can crack 2 or 3 screens in the process before you get one right and that runs into many dollars as you can expect. Shall give roadrunner a call smally351 and thanks for the info Last edited by Nos_VQ; 19-05-2007 at 08:12 AM.

12-10-2006, 06:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
CK_318 my shoulder is watching U Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Muswellbrook NSW Ride: VN V6 Executive Posts: 4,014	LOOKS LIKE YOU'VE GOT a big project ahead of you __________________ Puppy eyes hide the sick mind behind

12-10-2006, 07:43 PM	#7 (permalink)
Nos_VQ Metal Fabricator Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Carrum downs Vic Ride: 1954 plymouth, VH SLE Posts: 98	They will all seem like a big job if you group everything you need to do into one though process. Break them down into job lot's and the task ain't so bad. That's why there are so many unfinished projects around the country.....they look at the whole job and put it in the too hard basket. It's just lot's of little jobs

14-10-2006, 10:19 AM	#8 (permalink)
CK_318 my shoulder is watching U Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Muswellbrook NSW Ride: VN V6 Executive Posts: 4,014	i was just talking about the windscreen, unless you have the moolah to get a custom one made up __________________ Puppy eyes hide the sick mind behind

30-01-2007, 06:56 PM	#9 (permalink)
Nos_VQ Metal Fabricator Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Carrum downs Vic Ride: 1954 plymouth, VH SLE Posts: 98	Have decided to use the existing glass and lay the windscreen down to give a more sleek look. Will remove the rear window completely, rework sheet metal to fill the section and cut an oval hole to fill with flat glass. If anyone has rocker gear for a 440 chrysler, could you contact me as I'm trying to complete the motor for this project. Cheers

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