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62 dodge or Plymouth lexan windshield #1074956 09/14/11 12:50 PM 09/14/11 12:50 PM
Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 113 mi rbj OP member
rbj OP member Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 113 mi	I have a 62 dart and would like to run lexan windshield & rear glass. Who is running them and if so were to buy them . Screwed in or rubber mounted?

Re: 62 dodge or Plymouth lexan windshield [Re: rbj] #1074957 09/15/11 06:21 PM 09/15/11 06:21 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 11,915 APACHE JUNCTION AZ J Joesixpack I Live Here
Joesixpack I Live Here J Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 11,915 APACHE JUNCTION AZ	http://www.proglasswindows.com/

Re: 62 dodge or Plymouth lexan windshield [Re: rbj] #1074958 09/15/11 06:26 PM 09/15/11 06:26 PM
Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 30,490 Florida STAYcation dOc … The village idiot's idiot
dOc … The village idiot's idiot Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 30,490 Florida STAYcation	Quote: I have a 62 dart and would like to run lexan windshield & rear glass. Who is running them and if so were to buy them . Screwed in or rubber mounted? Very VERY Xpensive weight reduction item ...

Re: 62 dodge or Plymouth lexan windshield [Re: Joesixpack] #1074959 09/15/11 08:05 PM 09/15/11 08:05 PM
Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 113 mi rbj OP member
rbj OP member Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 113 mi	Yep talked to bob at proglass, yes little pricey . But I'm sure good quality thanks

Re: 62 dodge or Plymouth lexan windshield [Re: rbj] #1074960 09/15/11 08:08 PM 09/15/11 08:08 PM
Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 30,490 Florida STAYcation dOc … The village idiot's idiot
dOc … The village idiot's idiot Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 30,490 Florida STAYcation	What kind of money these days ?

Re: 62 dodge or Plymouth lexan windshield [Re: dOc …] #1074961 09/16/11 08:01 AM 09/16/11 08:01 AM
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rbj OP member Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 113 mi	Front 385.00, rear 325.00 , would have to get them stock glass for molds . Bob said he could meet me at Milan in two weeks to drop them off. But then I would have to get all prices back from Chicago so shipping cost or 5 hour drive each way. How much weight to be saved?

Re: 62 dodge or Plymouth lexan windshield [Re: rbj] #1074962 09/16/11 04:44 PM 09/16/11 04:44 PM
Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 30,490 Florida STAYcation dOc … The village idiot's idiot
dOc … The village idiot's idiot Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 30,490 Florida STAYcation	That price really is not that bad ,,,,considering they have to make the molds. Just curious ...what is the price of a windshield IF they have a mold for a typical Mopar car? Weight savings ? .. by the time you brace it after install ... just guessing ... maybe 10 lbs ?

Re: 62 dodge or Plymouth lexan windshield [Re: rbj] #1074963 09/16/11 05:51 PM 09/16/11 05:51 PM
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THE GLASS MAN super stock T Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,186 OHIO	Quote: I have a 62 dart and would like to run lexan windshield & rear glass. Who is running them and if so were to buy them . Screwed in or rubber mounted? I bought a new rubber gasket and clips, and had a flat sheet of lexan cut to fit at my local roundy round shop for $225. Yes I will install the OEM chrome also on my 62 Plymouth wagon. All windows are lexan. What a tank it was before the Sled City Fiberglass weight reduction program.

Re: 62 dodge or Plymouth lexan windshield [Re: THE GLASS MAN] #1074964 09/16/11 06:21 PM 09/16/11 06:21 PM
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dannysbee master Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 5,160 Texas	I would think they are using the original glass a large oven and gravity to do the job. Getting old just means you were smarter than some and luckier than others.

Re: 62 dodge or Plymouth lexan windshield [Re: dannysbee] #1074965 09/16/11 06:35 PM 09/16/11 06:35 PM
Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 30,490 Florida STAYcation dOc … The village idiot's idiot
dOc … The village idiot's idiot Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 30,490 Florida STAYcation	LOTS more to-it than that. I looked into making some of this years ago ... for the weight-savings, the cost and the PITA it was .. I just passed on it.

Re: 62 dodge or Plymouth lexan windshield [Re: dOc …] #1074966 09/16/11 06:58 PM 09/16/11 06:58 PM
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 5,160 Texas dannysbee master
dannysbee master Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 5,160 Texas	My Uncle used to make helicopter wind shields and door parts. I know they would mount the plexi glass in the fixture then it would go in the oven for a certain time. Then they would blow the wind shield. It looked like a big bubble when they were through. Ihe plexi glass was very form-able once heated to a certain point. Getting old just means you were smarter than some and luckier than others.

Re: 62 dodge or Plymouth lexan windshield [Re: THE GLASS MAN] #1074967 09/16/11 07:09 PM 09/16/11 07:09 PM
Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 113 mi rbj OP member
rbj OP member Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 113 mi	Talk to local plastics place today they said they could mold one out of ecrilic but not out lexan. They said it does not scratch as easy as lexan but is not as strong I would think that it would be more brittle or crack easier. How much wieght will I save is it worth 15 to 20 lbs for both. Hey Larry any hoods or bumpers molded up.( for 62 dodge) Last edited by rbj; 09/16/11 07:23 PM.

Re: 62 dodge or Plymouth lexan windshield [Re: rbj] #1074968 09/16/11 07:23 PM 09/16/11 07:23 PM
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,731 Bitopia J jcc If you can't dazzle em with diamonds..
jcc If you can't dazzle em with diamonds.. J Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,731 Bitopia	Quote: I have a 62 dart and would like to run lexan windshield & rear glass. Who is running them and if so were to buy them . Screwed in or rubber mounted? Since 62's are lets say, a slow mover , is this windshield got a group buy potential? Reality check, that half the population is smarter then 50% of the people and it's a constantly contested fact.

Re: 62 dodge or Plymouth lexan windshield [Re: jcc] #1074969 09/16/11 07:58 PM 09/16/11 07:58 PM
Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 113 mi rbj OP member
rbj OP member Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 113 mi	Just tried to call bob at pro glass . Was not in but he will call me Monday , i will talk to him about that maybe if anyone would be interested post it.

Re: 62 dodge or Plymouth lexan windshield [Re: rbj] #1074970 09/16/11 08:54 PM 09/16/11 08:54 PM
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CHAPPER master C Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 3,410 Belpre,Ohio	On my old '62 Savoy, I made my front and rear glass with 1/8" plexiglass. I heated it with 'different' types of heat(hair dryer, electric heat gun, torch, etc.) to form it to fit the opening and used screws to hold it to the body lip. It workrd for awhile, (2-3 years) but started cracking/splitting,.in the mean time, I had found some good original pieces and replaced the plexiglass. I can't say exactly what the weight difference was, but, it was quite a bit. Although, for the time, aggravation, etc., I don't think it was worth it. Some quality lexan molded/formed ones would have gotten my attention back then if the price was right. The plexiglass did a fine job for the side windows as they were all flat pieces of glass. On the doors, I eliminated the wing glass and its frame, made the door glass to fill the whole opening,,,worked out nicely and looked modern. If you like drag racing, support your local track.

Re: 62 dodge or Plymouth lexan windshield [Re: rbj] #1074971 09/16/11 10:38 PM 09/16/11 10:38 PM
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THE GLASS MAN super stock T Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,186 OHIO	Quote: Talk to local plastics place today they said they could mold one out of ecrilic but not out lexan. They said it does not scratch as easy as lexan but is not as strong I would think that it would be more brittle or crack easier. How much wieght will I save is it worth 15 to 20 lbs for both. Hey Larry any hoods or bumpers molded up.( for 62 dodge) I have all the molds for the 62 Dodge, and the 62 Plymouth, but nothing sitting around except a tail gate. Parts are made per order. Give me a call here at Sled City Fiberglass 1-614-875-0369 Last edited by THE GLASS MAN; 09/16/11 10:41 PM.

Re: 62 dodge or Plymouth lexan windshield [Re: CHAPPER] #1074972 09/16/11 10:41 PM 09/16/11 10:41 PM
Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 113 mi rbj OP member
rbj OP member Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 113 mi	On the door glass were you able to have it go up and down with a strap or just solid mount. Post car or hardtop? Was thinking of doing the same thing just not sure on solid mount or strap

Re: 62 dodge or Plymouth lexan windshield [Re: rbj] #1074973 09/17/11 09:17 AM 09/17/11 09:17 AM
Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 3,410 Belpre,Ohio C CHAPPER master
CHAPPER master C Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 3,410 Belpre,Ohio	Quote: On the door glass were you able to have it go up and down with a strap or just solid mount. Post car or hardtop? Was thinking of doing the same thing just not sure on solid mount or strap I made mine solid mount, but I believe the strap setup is doable. Mine was a post car. 6830003-Racecarpictures.jpg (36 downloads) Last edited by CHAPPER; 09/17/11 09:18 AM. If you like drag racing, support your local track.

Re: 62 dodge or Plymouth lexan windshield [Re: CHAPPER] #1074974 09/17/11 09:59 AM 09/17/11 09:59 AM
Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,186 OHIO T THE GLASS MAN super stock
THE GLASS MAN super stock T Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,186 OHIO	Quote: Quote: On the door glass were you able to have it go up and down with a strap or just solid mount. Post car or hardtop? Was thinking of doing the same thing just not sure on solid mount or strap I made mine solid mount, but I believe the strap setup is doable. Mine was a post car. Hey Chapper, Are you going to the Monster Show next week? Look me up !

Re: 62 dodge or Plymouth lexan windshield [Re: THE GLASS MAN] #1074975 09/17/11 11:23 AM 09/17/11 11:23 AM
Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 3,410 Belpre,Ohio C CHAPPER master
CHAPPER master C Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 3,410 Belpre,Ohio	Larry,,,,I won't be making that trip...having TOO much fun 65 miles from home!! I had planned on going earlier in the year, but enjoying the 1/8 mile racing right now. If you like drag racing, support your local track.

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