custom rear window

Unknown

has anyone put a different more available rear window in a 48-53 coupe? i have a 1951 commodore 8 and havenent had alot of luck finding one .

i do have a back glass from a 1951 sedan if anyone needs it

mike

rambos_ride

I thought I've seen reproduction rear glass available from Bob's Classic Auto Glass onebay - I think he's physically located in Oregon.

I just checked ebay but only see front Glass - I'm pretty sure you can get all new glass these days

[Deleted User]

I have the small window rear glass in my '50 Pacemaler. I bought another rear glass from another member to have as a spare. Since I do not plan to chop mine, I'll just use my original. Do yours use the large rear glass? Maybe someone around here has a spare they can sell you?

I can't remember for sure, but, I thought I read once that someone used a VW rear window on a chooped Hud coupe before. Not sure if that might be an option, though probably only if you're going very custom.

Unknown

the 51 coupe has a window of its own . no other year or body style will fit .

rambos_ride

unique1963 wrote:

the 51 coupe has a window of its own . no other year or body style will fit .

There are places that make custom glass - normally you need to provide a template made from aluminum and shaped to fit with an english wheel.

Here's a link to an outfit that makes polycarbonate shields for racing applications...might be a cool option for racers or customizers - 1/2 the weight of glass and 250x stronger!

http://www.hrpworld.com/index.cfm?form_prod_id=209,587_1668&action=product

Ol racer

Isnt the rear window in a cpe the same from '51 to '53?

Unknown

I think 52-54 coupe is the same and 51 coupe is a one year only. "Lucky" is the guy who saved one!

RL Chilton

rambos_ride wrote:

There are places that make custom glass - normally you need to provide a template made from aluminum and shaped to fit with an english wheel.

Or, you can do the same thing with ABS and a heat gun. Cheaper, and faster.

[Deleted User]

last time i checked custom glass windows run about $3k. id be checking with bobs first.