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Howdy,
Back in June, July and August of this year I
opened discussion regarding '57-59 bubble windshields (NAGS #453) and also
the '60-64 bubble windshields (NAGS 590) and the tinting color that was
authentic and original from PPG as installed at the Mopar factories when the
cars were new. These are basically the convertible windshield glasses
and some hardtops. There was a great deal of correspondence regarding the
color and I appreciate everyone who contributed on the subject.
Overwhelming evidence on original cars shows that through this era the factory
PPG color was green. Indeed, the very definition of "Solex" glass from PPG
is that it is green tinted.
I am pleased to tell you at this time that sample
original windshields are in the process of having molds made from them and that
priority of importance is being given to getting the bubble shape correct as
well as overall fit. As mentioned originally, the cost will be
between $850 and $950 per windshield plus shipping from the middle of the
country, Missouri. This cost is based on having 10 of each
number originally produced. If there had been a greater response of
commitment to purchase and the original order could have been placed for 20
pieces of each, the cost would have come down by about $100.
Because this is a comparatively small project for
the glass manufacturer, there is no absolute date when the glasses will be
available as yet.
My involvement with this project has been as a
liaison between a dedicated hobby supplier of antique glass and the Chrysler 300
Club Intl. Inc. and the ForwardLook Group. I don't have much more info at
this time.
If you wish to comment to the glass supplier
directly, he is Vic Phillips, Phillips Classic Auto Glass, classicglass@xxxxxxxx or phone
573-785-1927 during regular business hours. Vic has over 60,000
pieces of new windshields and back glasses for cars of the '50s - '80s and can
also help with your flat glass needs. He has been doing this business for
over 20 years and I have personally dealt with him several times with complete
satisfaction!
Wayne Graefen
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