I almost hate to ask this question, in fear of the wrong answer.

I was not as careful as I should have been when I removed the windshield a couple of years ago. I shattered it. Oh well, it was not original anyway. At the time, I checked on the availability of a new one and convinced myself (in part due to a post I read here then, but cannot resurrect)that it would be no problem to find a replacement.

I am now ready for the new one. I called the most reputable local glass shop to order it. They listed 2 types as being available. One for a hardtop & one for a sedan. I was given the opening measurements to check which one would best fit. I would have layed money on the hardtop version, but after checking, I am running a little scared at the moment. The measurements I took imply that neither one will work. Oh boy.

Does anyone know, for fact, if a hardtop windshield will fit a convertible? Please say yes. If so, I was quoted $160.00 installed on site. Fair enough. My life is good again. If the answer is no, where might I find a new one. Originality is not important. I dug up a couple of phone numbers after dredging the archives, "All Classics" & "OEM Glass". Any other ideas?
Thanks,
Phil

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Phil Wise
67 SS Convertible
(now on the down slope of the resto curve)

Phil, I just had my windshield replaced (coupe) but I will be glad to check on availability for your conv. tomporrow or at least to find which one will fit.

RickinNC

Phil, 66-67 2 door hardtop and convertible windshields are the same.64-67, except 66-67 2 door hardtop and convertible, are the same. Hope this helps. Ken

Phil, Glass companies down here show the same thing, I was hoping I could find one with a "old" glass man that would know. No one wants to venture a guess. I can't see Chevy having that many different windshields in a production year for the Chevelles, maybe thats the reason they only show two windshields. But I'm like you and wouldn't want to try one without some expert advice.

I will keep checking.

Rick

Thanks for the replies guys. From your quick responses, I was again convinced enough to call the glass shop & order the windshield for a hardtop. I still have my old windshield & last night I had made note of the part number on it. As I was speaking to the glass shop, the guy mentioned the part number that he had listed for a hardtop & it was the same. He had two in stock. It is planned to be delivered & installed on Friday. It looks like I am safe. You can be assured that I will respond again if the hardtop glass ends up being different. Thanks again to all.

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Phil Wise
67 SS Convertible
(now on the down slope of the resto curve)

From the 1967 Features and Specifications Manual I see 2 different w/s areas.
The Sport Coupes and Convertibles both have w/s with 1144.2 sq. " glass area http://www.chevelles.com/forum/smile.gif
The sedans (Sport Sedan style 39, 2 & 4 dr posts 11 & 69 styles as well as the station wagons use a w/s of 1107.1 sq. ". ElCaminos aren't listed.

It's definite. Hardtop & ragtop windshields are the same. It went in without a hitch.
Phil