1963 SWC windshield replace?
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1963 SWC windshield replace?
I have my original windshield from my SWC out to have the car painted. The windshield is in ok condition. Light pitting. Should I reinstall it or buy a new one. I know its important to keep the car original. If you think I should replace it can you recommend a good place to buy a new one. Thanks
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Keep it if the pitting is not too awful and doesn't affect safety - your call. Date-coded replacements are available: http://www.autocityclassic.com/1963-...-coding-w636d/
I don't know how they stand up tit-for-tat against an original windshield though.
I don't know how they stand up tit-for-tat against an original windshield though.
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You may want to take your original windshield and have it buffed out. If you are wanting a new windshield first you need to let us know where you live (maybe state and city) so some of us can recommend a place for you to go to and get a windshield.
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I agree with the group. If you can bring your original to a clarity level you can accept, stay original. I just replaced the door glass to my recently acquired 63 coupe due to a past bubba hitting them deep with a DA sander. 10 days ago I received my side glass replacements from Auto City Classic Glass. Super great price, quality and shipping speed. Good folks....Hope this helps......
I have my original windshield from my SWC out to have the car painted. The windshield is in ok condition. Light pitting. Should I reinstall it or buy a new one. I know its important to keep the car original. If you think I should replace it can you recommend a good place to buy a new one. Thanks
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Replace it, your regrets will be small as compared to being able to see with clarity. If glass coding is a issue, purchase a dated coded windshield. It's great not seeing wiper marks or pits.
Last edited by RestoMike; Jan 1, 2015 at 12:58 AM.
Drifting
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Even minor buffing will cause some amount of distortion and you'll notice it every time you drive the car. After a new paint job, your original glass will stand out like a sore thumb. I agree with RestoMike. Replace it. You can always hold on to the original glass in case you feel the need to go back but I think you'll appreciate a nice clear windshield to complement your new paint job.
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The only problem is there no repro windshields made that are a perfect fit. (Unless you find a LOF glass made in USA 30 years ago)Some to thin, some wrong curve, if tinted there none with the correct color band on top. Look at a lot of C2's out there, at the bottom W/S the corner is not flat against the glass, the glass is not the correct size. The last one I put in I had to take a sander to the sides to make it fit as perfect as I could. No quality control. 
Melting Slicks
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The only problem is there no repro windshields made that are a perfect fit. (Unless you find a LOF glass made in USA 30 years ago)Some to thin, some wrong curve, if tinted there none with the correct color band on top. Look at a lot of C2's out there, at the bottom W/S the corner is not flat against the glass, the glass is not the correct size. The last one I put in I had to take a sander to the sides to make it fit as perfect as I could. No quality control.
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reviving an old thread with the same question
restoring a 63 SWC - windshield broke coming out for paint - ugh
and side glass is decent but not fantastic - and knowing that I have to replace the windshield I feel like it should all match
so I am feeling like I need to replace it all with new
corvette central asks for your VIN so they can date code it - anyone have experience with them and their glass pieces ?
or should I talk to auto city who is referenced above ?
any chance its the same glass from both vendors?
is there a new plater in this glass game that is superior ?
thanks in advance guys
restoring a 63 SWC - windshield broke coming out for paint - ugh
and side glass is decent but not fantastic - and knowing that I have to replace the windshield I feel like it should all match
so I am feeling like I need to replace it all with new
corvette central asks for your VIN so they can date code it - anyone have experience with them and their glass pieces ?
or should I talk to auto city who is referenced above ?
any chance its the same glass from both vendors?
is there a new plater in this glass game that is superior ?
thanks in advance guys
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I reinstalled the original glass (date code correct ) but did replace the windshield as it was beyond restoring with a sand blast appearance .
The original glass has some scratches but not to bad. This was done in the mid 90's .
The original glass has some scratches but not to bad. This was done in the mid 90's .
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The only problem is there no repro windshields made that are a perfect fit. (Unless you find a LOF glass made in USA 30 years ago)Some to thin, some wrong curve, if tinted there none with the correct color band on top. Look at a lot of C2's out there, at the bottom W/S the corner is not flat against the glass, the glass is not the correct size. The last one I put in I had to take a sander to the sides to make it fit as perfect as I could. No quality control.
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Just put all new date coded AUTOcity glass in the whole car. I have one issue only and that is door glass is tight, too tight for PW so have been sanding it down. Windshield fit perfectly and when in the car I see no distortion areas. I think the new rubber is the issue more so than the glass isn;t it? I used old rubber and split, and windshield went in slick. Highly recommend AutoCity
Not getting any info on this though. Anyone actually buy a windshield that is NCRS correct? I always thought AC was the source.
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