In my old age, turning my head that slightly and quickly has become a real problem. OUCH! I still don't think that I get the full picture from relying on the outside right mirror. I'll admit, I have been in the process of adding them to my collector cars when ever I can get one that matches and is correct for the period. The modern "fish eye" styles work much better, but still require a sideways glance to be sure.
The fog in the right lower corner of the windshield in my '65 luckily doesn't interfere with the mirror. It is mounted quite far forward, although in the same spot relative to the fender as the one on the left side. I really need to drive that car, maybe I will use it today to go visit mom!
Happy motoring! Paul W. -----Original Message----- From: dansgarage@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx <dansgarage@xxxxxxxxxxxx> To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Sat, 9 Feb 2008 4:14 pm Subject: Re: IML: Re:Scratched & Foggy WindshieldHi PAul...thanks for the email!....and I agree 500% with you that our Imperials shoould (probably are!) kept my most members for the sheer enjoyment and not the 'investment potential'....as much as i enjoy reading about some of these 'resto mods' being done by various shops, the COST for these rebuilds makes the part about actually making money on the project almost impossible from my layman's point of understanding....but what do I know anyway?? I just enjoy driving my
cars!...call me crazy!!....I kind of figured that there was no cure for the 'foggy' windshield but I had to ask the group anyway...while it is easy to just ignore the foggyness (is
that a word?) that is on the passenger side, just to the right of the'lower-center' of the windshield, the real reason I asked at all is that now I am getting the 'foggy' glass on the drivers side, and as Murphy's Law would have it, right where I look thru the windshield and check the drivers-side mirror! As I mentioned to another member I am going to check with my Classic Car Ins. Co and see if this qualifies for a replacement since its affecting the 'safe
driving' of my auto....who knows? can't hurt to ask, right??? Dan MelnikP.S. ....yep, you are right about my living in southern CAlifornia. But at an elevation of 2600ft it does get cold here during the nights (30's) and heats up during the daytimes to anywhere from 60-70. Not each and every day, of course, but with temp swings like that you can see where the foggyness/moisture can get a start. Like you said, we do our best to protect our cars and hopefully get to enjoy them for many years for our troubles! Thanks again for your remail.
---- PAUL WENTINK <randalpark@xxxxxxx> wrote: ============= The only cure for the fog is replacement. That particular windshield will fog around the lower corners, but it probably won't get worse for many years. This problem began on my '65 about ten years ago, and has not spread. That says a lot considering the amount of weather we have here in Washington State. Compared to changing the windshield, I plan to just live with it. The fogging is very minor at this stage. Keeping the car indoors in a dry climate may slow it down considerably. Aren't you in Southern California? I have found that I enjoy my cars much more by concentrating on the big things, like keeping them running so that I can drive them when I want to. Dependable, shiny, original cars with nice interiors suit me, even if there is a little fog in the corner of the windshield. With my busy life, if I got that upset about everything that could possibly happen to each of my cars, I would have to throw in the towel. All I can do is the best that I can to protect my "investments". We all know that old cars are more for enjoyment than investment anyway, right? Paul W. -----Original Message----- From: dansgarage@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx <dansgarage@xxxxxxxxxxxx> To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Fri, 8 Feb 2008 10:53 pm Subject: IML: Re:Scratched & Foggy Windshield Hi All! ...the front windshield on my '66 LeBaron (actually, also on my convertible) has the double problem of having a number of somewhat bad 'scratches' as well as portions on both the lower passengers-side as well as the drivers-side that have gotten 'foggy' ! A number of years back someone (probably from this group of well experienced Imperial owners) told me that the 'foggy' problem was due to the two sandwiched portions of the windshield coming slightly apart at the bottom, underneath where the stainless trim runs around the lower edge of the windshield. Moisture gets up into the slightly 'parted' glass layers and works its way up little by little. The result being the 'foggy' appearance observed from the moisture being drawn UPWARDS as time went on and the two glass layers separate more and more. ...Again, this is what I had been told and if someone has a better explination for that 'foggy' look at the lower edges of the windshield PLEASE email me (dansgarage@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx) and let me know. I would REALLY appreciate it if anyone has a fix for this problem (other than getting a new windshield, of course!). I am going to try and use a blow-dryer to see if I can 'coax' the moisture downwards out of the window but, even if it does work, i still have the problem of resealing the windshield (thats IF I can get it to clear up) or else I'll be right back where I started from! I can't be the only Imperial owner to have this problem as it has appeared on 4 of the 5 1966 Imperials that I have owned in my lifetime. So any hints or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!! ...Regarding the 'scratches'....has anyone tried using (and I may spell this wrong..!) "serium oxide" and water with a slow RPM machine to get rid of the scratches and make the glass all new and shiney...or, at least better than it was!??? I have seen suppliers (Eastwood is one I think) that sell a kit to remove glass scratches but I would like to hear from someone who has ACTUALLY done (or tried) this on a windshield. Thanks a bunch everyone!!! Dan Melnik ----------------- http://www.imperialclub.com ----------------- This message was sent to you by the Imperial Mailing List. Please reply to mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx and your response will be shared with everyone. Private messages (and attachments) for the Administrators should be sent to iml.webmonster@xxxxxxxxx To UN-SUBSCRIBE, go to http://imperialclub.com/unsubscribe.htm ________________________________________________________________________ More new features than ever. Check out the new AOL Mail ! - http://webmail.aol.com ----------------- http://www.imperialclub.com ----------------- This message was sent to you by the Imperial Mailing List. Please reply to mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx and your response will be shared with everyone. Private messages (and attachments) for the Administrators should be sent to iml.webmonster@xxxxxxxxx To UN-SUBSCRIBE, go to http://imperialclub.com/unsubscribe.htm ----------------- http://www.imperialclub.com ----------------- This message was sent to you by the Imperial Mailing List. Please reply to mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx and your response will be shared with everyone. Private messages (and attachments) for the Administrators should be sent to iml.webmonster@xxxxxxxxx To UN-SUBSCRIBE, go to http://imperialclub.com/unsubscribe.htm ________________________________________________________________________More new features than ever. Check out the new AOL Mail ! - http://webmail.aol.com
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