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Yes, sorry about that. It’s not yet chopped in the pictures of this thread, the chopping came later. https://images.app.goo.gl/KTjSiD8BqmaszEtM9
Does anyone have any info how much the Chevy was chopped? Looks like the windshiels and rear window are original size? Thank You!
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Sorry no other than whats in the PDF-file (post #34)
Here is an article I found (in finnish)
Yes THOSE braces were cutt off after the supporting fixture was added, sorry ;) Heres a better picture of my friends mold for a1953 Packard. The...
I´m not sure if I´m using correct terms: That outside frame + bracing is the mold, used in the process (with the hinge modification for the...
1. Yes, 2" front and back 2. Yes, the mold is just from the outline of the glass. 3. The BE group cardboard is just cardboard, came protecting...
Custom made windshield costs from 500€-> For my Cadillac it was 800€, for my ex-Buick 600€. J Heres the company: https://kuttilanautolasi.fi/en/
Does this link work: https://photos.app.goo.gl/7hibTYh4wbQ4QPtV7 Rear window is original, windshield is custom made. If You want to know more,...
Ok, heres the chop finished:[ATTACH]
I make a mold (fiberglass, steel etc) using the old windshield. I fit the mold inside the opening and then send it to the glass factory. I have...
This one is nice: [IMG] Does anyone know whos the builder? J
I´ve chopped two cars, so I know what it takes. To me it looks like the gray car has a original length or shorter roof, as the roof on orange car...
This one looks good: [IMG] [IMG] Seems like the lower part of the rear window frame was removed, is the window lowered? Looks like there is no...
It´s -60 Caddy Coupe Deville. I live in Finland, so getting a custom windshield is no problem. Of course I can have custom rear glass made also,...
Hi! I´m looking for pictures of a 1959-1960 GM 2dht chop. The windshield area is pretty straight forward but how you handle the rear widow and the...
Heres mine: [IMG]
Thanks Divco, thats a great tip! J
More problems. Because the arc of the windshield is different in the middle, the upper edge of the chopped windshield is not fitting the roof too...
Most of the European companies do business in english. Just try googling a wrecking yard that is specialiced in Volvo parts and send them an...
No, only inside a little. Thou it might have had some effect in it. J
I got it sanded! I used 80 grit emery cloth and sanding blog. It took about 1,5 hours and a a couple of yards of emery cloth :D Thanks! J
Ok, thanks! I called a local glass shop and they told me they could try sanding it but they give no guarantee. I got a feeling that they have...
I had a new windshield made for my chopped 1963 Riviera, but with my luck it doesn´t fit!! It hits the body in the corners: [IMG] [IMG] So now I...
That looks great but a HAMB member from around here has done it already :/
Thanks for the info! The housings are a little pitted. I´ll check them better. I´m going to keep the handles, for now anyway. Chrisbcritter:...
It don´t have to be simple :p J
I was thinking about doing something to the tail of my Riviera. I kinda like the rear bumper, but not the tail lights. They make the car look...
Hi! I came across this air spring: http://www.forjworks.com/Universal-Air-Suspension-Aero-Power-Sport-P86.aspx I was thinking about using it in...
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