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Old Sep 16, 2003 | 05:53 PM
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Default c1 hardtop plexiglas replacement

does anyone have any experience in replacing the back window plexiglas on a 58 ? ihave the new pc of plexiglas,but could use some help.thanks,jim
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Old Sep 17, 2003 | 12:22 AM
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Its a serious project.
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Default Re: c1 hardtop plexiglas replacement (corv58)

Jim:

There is an article in the Fall 2001 edition of The Restorer (NCRS Magazine) on that subject written by one of the owners of Glassworks. Also some instructions in the Corvette Servicing Guide (ST-12). If you do not have access to these publications, I can scan them and email them to you.

Charles
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