Chopped curved windshields [Archive]

kustombuilder

11-15-2003, 01:55 PM

you can still buy them right from you GM dealer in half inch increments from a 1 inch chop all the way to a 6 inch chop for the 60 Chevy. so if you want to do a 4 1/2 inch chop just go to your local GM dealer and tell them you need to order a 4 1/2 inch chopped windshield for a 60 Chevy (tell them the model) and they will order it for you. takes about 2 weeks to come in and last i knew they sell for about $175 each.

Unkl Ian

11-15-2003, 01:55 PM

There was a post here 2 days ago about chopping windshields with a wet saw.Check the archives.

rikaguilera

11-15-2003, 02:04 PM

Hey kustombuilder, what cars will chevy (or other gm makes) will they do that for? Or how far back (year of car) will they do that for? I was unaware that you could order one chopped from the dealer..

kustombuilder

11-15-2003, 02:06 PM

they'll do it for any GM car at least back to the late 40s. maybe even further back than that. give them a call and ask.

rikaguilera

11-15-2003, 02:15 PM

Thanks for the info man. I am cutting four inches off of my 58' Caddy and now I have a good source for some glass. That curved windshield (and large I might add) was going to be an expensive piece. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

Tinbender

11-15-2003, 02:20 PM

Sometimes we forget to check the dealer. I got all the parts to convert my 4 door falcon into a chopped two door hard top, right from ford. All new , and cheap too!

MetalFlaked60

11-15-2003, 02:23 PM

Just caloled my local GM dealer and they said they know they can get em. Call back monday for prices..Thanks for the help http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif......JAMIE

daddylama

11-15-2003, 02:37 PM

The Dealer??? Really???
Now, that is the very last place i would think of checking for ANYTHING, other than a factory part for a car under a year old...
Maybe ive had too many european cars, and been burned with dealer prices and poor parts availability... and just assumed it was the same across the board.
But parts such as glass, that isnt factory original??? Wow.

v8minor

11-15-2003, 03:03 PM

Now this really helps any of you guys have a e mail for any dealers who would ship a 50 chevy screen with a 4 inch chop.

Unkl Ian

11-15-2003, 03:13 PM

Is it April already ? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

50mercfan

11-15-2003, 03:17 PM

i tried to get my chopped top through mercury, but they were backordered. so i had to go to my local hyndai dealership. they had it in stock! man what luck.

48_HEMI

11-15-2003, 03:20 PM

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Is it April already ? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

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ahahahahahaha kustombuilder your the best! man thanks! sorry I spent so many years trying to cut them myself http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gifhttp://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

ray

11-15-2003, 06:41 PM

if you dealer doesn't have the chopped glass, call around you probably need to find a GM performance parts authorized dealer.

tech-o-matic for this gem! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Nads

11-15-2003, 06:46 PM

I called Allah the other day and I said, "Dude, bro' I'm feeling really gangly today, ya' think ya' can hook me some up with some twigs a couple inches shorter?" He said "No sweat bro, ya' can pick 'em up at Florida Hospital next week."

Yeah man, the dealer's got the shit.

roadstar

11-15-2003, 06:55 PM

Yea I heard that the curved glass was a cinch. It's the flat glass that you can't get anymore.

choprods

11-15-2003, 07:02 PM

While were on the subject- I got a sale on chopped tops- too- they're piling up out back - I got em off all makes and models stacked 6 deep.....most are 4 inches some as much as 8"gotta go!The Boss is outa town! Clearance/Total liquidation on these short bastards.....!!!!FREE SHIPPING

ESnacky6

11-15-2003, 07:08 PM

Yeah, all of this info is true...

I had heard Hyundai bought out Mercury recently...
by those damn Alaskan Eskimos...
(or 'snow-mexicans' as Dave Atell calls them...)

and esp. about the curved glass thing...
I'm screwed with my chopped '52 Chevy truck...
it's all flat glass, plus it seems I chopped it TOO much...
can't get it that short... Damn...

LOTS of great info on the Hamb... I love this place..!!!
Kustombuilder you truly do RULE...
(better to be a smartass than a dumbass huh..??)

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

MetalFlaked60

11-15-2003, 07:13 PM

I agree this place is COOL.you guys rule....JAMIE

Paul

11-15-2003, 07:16 PM

RULE?!?!

I haven't even BEGUN to RULE!!!

kustombuilder

11-15-2003, 08:08 PM

here fishy fishy fishy!!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

uncleAud

11-15-2003, 09:52 PM

don't ya just love it http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

tucker

11-15-2003, 10:14 PM

Can't any glass company do flat glass? I have a '52 Chevy truck I was planning on chopping and I thought the glass was going to be the easy part.

kustombuilder

11-15-2003, 10:17 PM

flat glass is real difficult and the dealers don't usually stock it anymore. might have to go with LEXAN!!

zibo

11-15-2003, 10:27 PM

<font color="blue"> I think all the factory glass has that tinted part on the top 3" though so its not truely traditional.</font> TP

ESnacky6

11-15-2003, 10:38 PM

zibo- Shhhhh... don't let the cat out of the bag like that... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

tucker

11-15-2003, 11:07 PM

got me. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

roadstar

11-16-2003, 01:46 AM

For flat glass most builders will use large bathroom mirrors and cut them down. Then they will scrape off the stuff on the back so it won't REFLECT on there work.

50mercfan

11-16-2003, 01:54 AM

i prefer lexan windows because you cut them yourself with a torch. and water won't stick to it.

fab32

11-16-2003, 01:57 AM

Roadstar, I'm going to have to come down there and deal with you in person if you don't stop giving away all of the car building secrets to these newbies. How are they ever going to learn if you don't let them figure out some of this stuff for themselves?

Frank

rikaguilera

11-16-2003, 02:21 AM

Hey kustom, thanks for the info. I also appreciate the suggestion on where to find a bed for my 27'. I jumped off the computer and thought that you had to be smoking something. I jumped back on and saw your reply to my "wanted" post, and realized you may just be as big a smart ass as I.. Good to know that you are out there. I will have to be more cautious about my replies.
Rik http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

RPW

11-16-2003, 03:36 AM

Funny guys... If you want chopped curved glass not plastic, make a pattern of what you need and have it shipped to Finland, there is a company that can do it. John D´Agostino use that way for his cars as well as some guys here in Sweden. Dont expect it to be cheap. First try to get in touch with Timo Taskinen, a Finnish guy living in California. I´m sure Johnny will help you with that.

Kartsa

11-16-2003, 05:19 AM

That's Timo Tanskanen.Riverside CA.

kustombuilder

11-16-2003, 06:37 AM

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Hey kustom, thanks for the info. I also appreciate the suggestion on where to find a bed for my 27'. I jumped off the computer and thought that you had to be smoking something. I jumped back on and saw your reply to my "wanted" post, and realized you may just be as big a smart ass as I.. Good to know that you are out there. I will have to be more cautious about my replies.
Rik http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

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YUP! just "fishin" for suckers http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

james

11-16-2003, 10:18 AM

Wow, thanks for the dealer info. I just went down to plymouth and picked up a set of dropped spindles and a packard tailight conversion kit. They also ordered a two door conversion, but it's on back order (a few weeks delay). Can't wait!

Mongo

11-16-2003, 10:26 AM

OK Mike, thats enough. Now go out and work on your A for a while.Let the fish swim for a while before you try to hook them again> http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Skillings

06-06-2010, 03:47 PM

What happens when you buy a chopped car and the windshield that you cut for it doesnt work. Now I need one made. Does anyone know who does this? 55 olds. here is a pic.
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs311.ash1/27731_400808339644_773989644_4000737_4678563_n.jpg (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=3650077&id=773989644)