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Twin Fins

Posted 2014-07-31 9:17 PM (#451174)
Subject: Definitive windshield for a '58 Desoto

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1 day before taking off on vacation, the garage support rafter gives way and creates havoc! Does anyone know the type/part number and where to buy the windshield for a '58 Desoto 4 door sedan? Somewhere I read to order clear as opposed to tinted. Thanks

Bruce

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Posted 2014-07-31 9:58 PM (#451185 - in reply to #451174)
Subject: RE: Definitive windshield for a '58 Desoto

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Your Nat'l Assoc. of Glass Suppliers (NAGS) catalog page is attached. These numbers never change for are superseded.

If your car has tinted glass all around, you will want a tinted windshield. If you have clear glass all around you still might want a tinted windshield. Some early tinted glass was consistent tint from top to bottom unless you requested shaded-tinted glass where it was darker at the top. Today, to the best of my knowledge either clear of shaded-tinted windshields are all that is available.

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Twin Fins

Posted 2014-08-01 2:11 PM (#451259 - in reply to #451174)
Subject: RE: Definitive windshield for a '58 Desoto

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Thanks!

ttotired

Posted 2014-08-01 5:49 PM (#451303 - in reply to #451174)
Subject: Re: Definitive windshield for a '58 Desoto

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You would have to be pissed about that one

Ouch

At least it didnt get the panelwork, I would take glass over panel anyday

Twin Fins

Posted 2014-08-01 6:33 PM (#451313 - in reply to #451174)
Subject: RE: Definitive windshield for a '58 Desoto

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Well, I didn't have too much time to be pissed as we were leaving the next day. I was more shocked than anything. My '55 Ford wagon sits next to the Desoto and the beam fell across the back corner of the roof and dented that. All in all we were pretty lucky no one was under it when it fell. Insurance should take care of the damage.

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Posted 2014-08-01 6:59 PM (#451318 - in reply to #451174)
Subject: Re: Definitive windshield for a '58 Desoto

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Is the garage old (it dont look it?) I wonder how a roof support can fall, just thinking, if one went, are the others likely to go as well?

Thats going to be hard to fix on that wagon, its right on the corner of the roof (from the looks of it), I think the term is a bull nose corner

I know

Best send them to me and I will put them under a tin roof

Twin Fins

Posted 2014-09-11 1:08 PM (#455995 - in reply to #451318)
Subject: Re: Definitive windshield for a '58 Desoto

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My guess is that the beam may have been weak and split at a knothole. The car is in the shop now and nearly finished except for the windshield. The only ones the shop could locate are tinted. Is there a source for clear other than a used one?

big m

Posted 2014-09-11 7:32 PM (#456022 - in reply to #451174)
Subject: Re: Definitive windshield for a '58 Desoto

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I guess it could have been worse, but dang, that's a bummer!

I probably have a good used clear W/S, but nothing would compare to a new one.

---John

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Posted 2014-09-11 8:39 PM (#456030 - in reply to #455995)
Subject: Re: Definitive windshield for a '58 Desoto

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Twin Fins - 2014-09-11 12:08 PM

My guess is that the beam may have been weak and split at a knothole. The car is in the shop now and nearly finished except for the windshield. The only ones the shop could locate are tinted. Is there a source for clear other than a used one?

Why not upgrade to tinted?

Twin Fins

Posted 2014-09-11 8:40 PM (#456031 - in reply to #456030)
Subject: Re: Definitive windshield for a '58 Desoto

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I'm afraid it wouldn't match the rest of the cars windows.

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Posted 2014-09-11 11:06 PM (#456039 - in reply to #456031)
Subject: Re: Definitive windshield for a '58 Desoto

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It was not uncommon for folks to order a tinted windshield (to reduce glare), but clear side and rear glass.

Ron

Twin Fins

Posted 2014-09-13 11:50 PM (#456214 - in reply to #456039)
Subject: Re: Definitive windshield for a '58 Desoto

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Thanks for all of your help guys. Tinted it is then. The car will be ready this Thursday. Over 10K worth of body work which also included straightening and a re-chrome of the front bumper, removal and polishing of almost all of the stainless, realignment of the hood and a re-spray of the entire car!

Bruce

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Posted 2014-09-23 9:29 PM (#457226 - in reply to #451174)
Subject: Re: Definitive windshield for a '58 Desoto

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So much for original paint!

Twin Fins

Posted 2014-09-24 2:22 PM (#457269 - in reply to #457226)
Subject: Re: Definitive windshield for a '58 Desoto

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Well, the damage to the paint was so bad it can only look better than it did. The windshield is being replaced now and the car will be ready in a few days.

zachs58

Posted 2014-09-26 4:13 PM (#457471 - in reply to #451174)
Subject: Re: Definitive windshield for a '58 Desoto

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Still an awesome car! Love the colors on it. I remember when it was on Ebay a few years back. The Wide Whitewall tires make the car!

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Twin Fins

Posted 2014-09-26 10:42 PM (#457517 - in reply to #457471)
Subject: Re: Definitive windshield for a '58 Desoto

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"Now you're back in my arms again, right by my side. I got her back in my arms again, so satisfied!"

Man, Rosie looks better than ever! I now love the tinted windshield too. Thanks again guys for all of your help. You know, if you are on the Central Coast or in the Northern California area, Leland's Automotive Refinishing is your go to shop for old school auto body work. We are so pleased with Lelands's work. He isn't cheap but darn good!