Thought and or Opinions

As Im getting closer to paint on my 51 chev, I need to get the glass for it, I really can't decide between the 1 or 2 piece windshield.

Any benefits of one over the other?

Thought? Opinions?

 

If you have stainless trim around the W/S and use a one piece Olds W/S, think about the gap in the trim, top and bottom. A filler piece will be needed if you don't have the Olds trim. Been told someone makes this, but have been unable to find them. Just a thought!..........OLDBEET

 

The two piece stuff looks more period I suppose.

I always liked the wired filled safety glass from old grade school window's, but I doubt it would be as cool to have if you had to look through it to drive.

 

The Olds windshields look a lot cleaner to me.

 

The latest Rod & Custom has an aricle by Pat Ganahl that covers the conversion to one piece on his 52. He mentions dealing with the missing trim pieces as well as mounting a new rear vision mirror. It's definitely worth reading if you're unsure at this point.

 

I like the 2-piece windshield on unchopped cars, but maybe I think that 'cause I'm too lazy to swap mine.

Here's a good thread with some info on the swap if you need it: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=129852&highlight=windshield

The R&C info posted here: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=139330&highlight=windshield

I remember the filler piece Beet mentioned, but I can't remember the vendor...still looking.

Bryan

 

to me the two piece ads character. I'm keeping mine even though my car will be chopped, most of the chrome removed, frenched head and tail lights. not going to peak my hood either.

it's funny, I've had several people tell me "you can put a one piece olds windshield in that car"... as if i didn't know.

just because you can, doesn't always mean you should.

 

I don't really have an opinion one way or the toher. i usually use whatever is handy.

But if it will help you decide I think it was about '68 or so that R&C ran an atricle about split windshield cars and how they could still be found if you just looked one of them " Thars gold in them thar hills" articles. My point is that split windshileds are cool they always were cool and unless we spend our life letting other folks decide for us they always will be cool.

 

I kind figure that it was a "cool" mod back in the day, so people all jumped on the band wagon and did it. Now there are more one piecers than two, I may just stick with the 2 piece to be different

I see Bob's sells a one piece also to fit...cheaper than the 2 piece...I have no moldings so that wont be a factor...

 

Bob has the new seal also, offered me a discount too!........OLDBEET

 

The one piece is a traditional mod. You asked on a traditional board. That's what you get…

 

Either way, he is getting my business

 

True, but from time to time I feel a little non traditional

 

In that case, keep it bone stock. Nobody around here does that, so it'll be real different.

 

Here is the link to the thread on the W/S clips with pictures.

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=143153

BB

 

Bryan, I think your right, something about sitting low with the big roof and split glass that I like...If I wack the roof, then maybe a one piece will go in....

 

It's been 20 minutes...I changed my mind on the chopped version...



....I like the split windshield on my friend's '52 here...crap, I like 'em either way. Looking through the Custom 50's Chevy thread, the majority of 'em are one-piece, chopped or not.

Bryan

 

True, gives ya another little thing to look at....

 

Thought....

if you have two panes of glass and one breaks, all you have to do is replace 1... with the 1 pane (olds) you have to replace the whole windshield.

Again if the car is going to be chopped... and the glass is cut, if one of the 2 panes get's screwed while getting it cut you have to only replace one...

 

Let's hope the new ones go back in better than the old ones came out

 

Good points.

One more...on chopped cars, that's two pieces of custom glass...$$. If you're as resourceful and skilled as some HAMBers, it doesn't matter.

Bryan

 

if its chopped a 2pc probally wont break?? as easy as a 1pc can later down the line

 

Well, I called Bob last night and he hooked me up with a new 2 piece and the gaskets for the front and back....done deal.

Thank you guys and thanks Bob for the hook up.