Sad but true.
Split window conversion
Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Mosquito Land, Manitoba, Canada
I would keep your 64 as is. Installing a split window is extremely expensive. The 63 window trim is different from the 64-67 trim. Your car would look odd if you did it. But again, it's your quarter.
Le Mans Master
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From: "You may all go to Hell- and I will go to Texas- Davy Crockett
St. Jude Donor '12
Now that is an interesting observation.... I have heard lots of descriptors, but very small aesthetic value is a new one. Most have described Shinoda's 63 split design as one of if not the most beautiful pure design EVER.
Race Director
Joined: Nov 2002
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From: Taylor Michigan
Race Director
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From: Inverness FL
St. Jude Donor '07
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Drifting
Joined: Feb 1999
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From: Cloud 10, Pangea
As others have said all pieces are available except for some trim... don't forget about the interior trim pieces. Those are probably just as hard to find as the exterior trim.As far as all this talk about reduced rear vision... I've had my 63 since 1982... never a problem.
1st Gear
Joined: Mar 2016
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split window conversin
i am currently building a 1966 corvette prostreet. the car is a complete tube chassis. i am also thinking of converting my 66 to a 63 split window. everyone says the chrome is $3,000. i am thinking of flushing mounting all the glass, like the new cars are being done today, do away with the stainless all together. i like the look of the flushed mounded glass. i might even shave the door handles and locks as well, this will be built with style, my rear tires RE 33X22X15 WITH A FORD 9'' 463 GEARS, POWERED BY A 468 CI BBC BUILD WITH THE BEST ROTATING ASSEMBLIES. MOTOR SUPPOSE TO HAVE 600HP AND IT HAS 2 (200HP)WHICH AVERAGES T ABOUT 1000HP. WINDOW NEEDRASISED UP AND FLUSED
Race Director
Joined: Jul 2005
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I've always thought SOMEBODY should make a fiberglass center strip to lay on the middle of '64-'67 coupe rear glass. It would be primered to accept whatever color paint the recipient car is, extending over the rubber and chrome trim at top and bottom of the one-piece window. And it would have matching black rubber and chrome strips to lay against the glass, tapered to meet the existing perimeter trims.
It could be attached with simple suction cups, or rubber-coated magnets that would clamp through the glass to a matching inner piece.
Doing it right would not be inexpensive, but a LOT cheaper than permanently installing real split glass, supports and trim. The split look is not functional, just cool-looking from the outside.
It could be attached with simple suction cups, or rubber-coated magnets that would clamp through the glass to a matching inner piece.
Doing it right would not be inexpensive, but a LOT cheaper than permanently installing real split glass, supports and trim. The split look is not functional, just cool-looking from the outside.
Team Owner
Joined: Aug 2007
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Army
The rumors have ramped up in recent years about repro split window rear molding....supposedly Dan Shore of Fantomworks has a deal working with a fabricator to produce it soon. But, who knows ? It may never happen, or, it may come out of the blue -- like the repro C1 brake warning light flasher switches. Rare as hen's teeth for decades and now reproduced by Tom Maxwell...
Instructor
Joined: Mar 2013
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From: Victoria, AUSTRALIA🇦🇺
Have done this, no big deal.
As explained here, the most expensive stuff is the rear stainless. Corner sections are now available repro and can be got on ebay, but yep, other punters are dead right, stainless will run at $2.5k-$3k, and that's if you can find it.
Logistics of finding the fibreglass centre section is fine, can get this from many vendors. I got mine from AGI, quality OK, a bit thick thou, but we made it work.
Glass is available, no problems.
If you want to make it more authentic. you may want to remove the vents on the roof ( year specific ), and install scallops of the '63 ( again, year specific ).
If you have a hankering for a '63 mate, just do it, and don't look back.
As explained here, the most expensive stuff is the rear stainless. Corner sections are now available repro and can be got on ebay, but yep, other punters are dead right, stainless will run at $2.5k-$3k, and that's if you can find it.
Logistics of finding the fibreglass centre section is fine, can get this from many vendors. I got mine from AGI, quality OK, a bit thick thou, but we made it work.
Glass is available, no problems.
If you want to make it more authentic. you may want to remove the vents on the roof ( year specific ), and install scallops of the '63 ( again, year specific ).
If you have a hankering for a '63 mate, just do it, and don't look back.
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From: About 1100 miles from where I call home.
I've always thought SOMEBODY should make a fiberglass center strip to lay on the middle of '64-'67 coupe rear glass. It would be primered to accept whatever color paint the recipient car is, extending over the rubber and chrome trim at top and bottom of the one-piece window. And it would have matching black rubber and chrome strips to lay against the glass, tapered to meet the existing perimeter trims.
It could be attached with simple suction cups, or rubber-coated magnets that would clamp through the glass to a matching inner piece.
Doing it right would not be inexpensive, but a LOT cheaper than permanently installing real split glass, supports and trim. The split look is not functional, just cool-looking from the outside.
It could be attached with simple suction cups, or rubber-coated magnets that would clamp through the glass to a matching inner piece.
Doing it right would not be inexpensive, but a LOT cheaper than permanently installing real split glass, supports and trim. The split look is not functional, just cool-looking from the outside.
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