window in convertible

[Bob Wilson <limoguy1950@xxxxxxxxx>]

[The rear window and support assembly is called a
"curtain".  It is possible, as DD noted, to replace
the top without the rear window being disturbed
although there might be a slight difference in color
between the new top and old curtain.

Sounds to me like the fellow is trying to make some
extra money.  Don't replace the rear window curtain
unless it is torn or worn out.

Bob]

--- Mark McDonald <tomswift@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> I was talking to a guy who does vinyl tops for cars,
> and we were
> discussing the possibility of me getting a new top
> on my '68 Crown
> convertible.  He told me the rear window would have
> to be replaced,
> otherwise it would "delaminate."
> 
> Thinking he thought it was plastic, I explained to
> him that it was
> glass.  (And it's in perfect condition.)  He said it
> didn't matter; it
> would still have to be replaced because the way they
> made them the vinyl
> is attached to the glass in such a way that when you
> remove the vinyl
> you either damage something or it won't be strong
> enough-- I'm not quite
> sure what his reason was, but the point is he would
> have to use new
> glass.
> 
> I find this hard to believe.  First of all, glass is
> not a laminate,
> like say, Formica.  Is it?  I have to wonder now. 
> So I don't see how it
> can "delaminate" if it's not of laminated
> construction.  Second, it
> appears to me that the glass simply sews into place.
>  Third, I have a
> perfect rear window, and it's original.  I don't see
> the point in
> chucking it out.
> 
> Anybody know the facts?
> 
> Thanks, Mark
> 
> 
> 
> 
>