<VV> Rear Window Project

[Ignacio Valdes]

Why not get the dimensions and get a local glass company to make one out of
safety glass? That is what I did for my Model T windshield. Model T
windshields were not originally safety glass.

On Sat, Aug 8, 2020 at 11:53 AM Paul Siano via VirtualVairs <
virtualvairs at corvair.org> wrote:

> Thanks to Chuck, Brian, Seth, Mike, and John for taking the time to
> respond...VVers came through once again.
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> The rear window/back glass replacement  has turned out to be much more of
> a project than I would have ever guessed.  It became a pain because I
> believed Youtube videos that said one could use 000 steel wool on
> glass...not true for me.  I spent many hours trying to remove the tiny
> scratches left behind using cerium oxide and tooth paste.  To the casual
> observer, the glass currently in the car looks almost OK but I'm sure it
> could be improved.     (Sometimes I wish I weren't so fussy.) More
> questions:      Lexan or Plexiglass?       1/8th or 3/16th?        cut it
> to shape before or after it drapes?
>                                I assume lots of clamps are used during the
> draping process...right?
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> The cost of a new glass rear window is $2,500.
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> On the Internet, I found a piece of 1/8th clear acrylic more than big
> enough to do the job for $79 + s&h.
> There is plenty of sunshine and high temps in FL.  ( A heat gun is
> available if necessary.)
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> If somebody has a glass rear window within a reasonable driving distance
> from Inverness, FL, might I borrow it to use it as the form?
> Again, thanks for your support and interest.
> Paul Siano
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