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Would you be interested is flush mounted Windshield

  • Yes, I like the updated look

    Votes: 63 53%

  • No, I prefer the stock look

    Votes: 57 48%
  • Total voters
    120
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I was at a Car show and Saw this 68 Camaro with the windshield mounted flush, like a new car and, to me, it looked awesome. It's a real clean look and eliminates the stainless molding and is replaced, by a black seal. The glass is silk screened around the inside edge to hide the adhesive, which is what the stainless did originally. I spoke to a Glass supplier, who manufactures glass and they liked the idea and said that they could produce such a glass and the seal easily, it's just a matter of demand..so I'm sure that demand would have an effect on cost, but the supplier said it shouldn't be much more than OE glass. So what do you guys think. Here's a link with some examples, Check it out.

http://www.pro-touring.com/forum/showthread.php?t=41366&page=3
 
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Pro-Tour Heavy Chevy said:
windshield mounted flush, like a new car and, to me, it looked awesome. It's a real clean look and eliminates the stainless molding and is replaced, by a black seal. ... I spoke to a Glass supplier, who manufactures glass and they liked the idea and said that they could produce such a glass and the seal easily, it's just a matter of demand..so I'm sure that demand would have an effect on cost, but the supplier said it shouldn't be much more than OE glass. So what do you guys think. Here's a link with some examples, Check it out.

http://www.pro-touring.com/forum/showthread.php?t=41366&page=3
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I'd be interested... But that Pro-Touring.com link states something like $1500 for front and rear... Thats pretty pricey IMO... I could use new front and rear windows in my '70
 
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I'll keep the chrome. It just looks right unless side glass trim is removed or maybe anodized / painted.

My deal with the flush mounted new style is gasket or whatever that black stuff is thats used for trim. It detiriorates and needs more upkeep to look clean than chrome does. at least on all my new vehicles anyway.


and the more I remove (or plan to anyway) the OE stock appearance the more I feel I pull away from the old school and onward to new...in which case, might as well buy a new car. That one is too obvious for my personal taste. Wont shave the doors (except for the keyhole below the handle) or add / remove any badging for the same reason.
 
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The thing I dislike the most about "modern" cars is the "European" look. I like chrome bumpers and chrome/stainless trim. The mono color bumpers and blacked out trim just doesn't have that "flash" that the classics had.
 
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Yes, There is something to be said for classic styling, that's why we own cars like this, but this is another custom touch, The rubber trim is UV resistant and should hold up at least 10 years and is readily available and as for the price. The guys at PT have paid 1500 for a front and rear set, that's fine for those who will go to any lengths to be different, but they have also laid the ground work for the rest of us and that's what this hobby is all about. What the Manufacturer and I are shooting for is showing that there is a market for this and keep the price down around what a regular replacement glass would go for, making it affordable to all. I personally love the look, but my car is a PT car and this would work for me. If enough are interested this may become an affordable custom alternative for all of us and others.
 
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That's exactly what the poll is all about, It's great to see the response. An SS should be left alone, but remember this is a hobby and everyone has there own tastes and styles. Thanks again for the honest opinions and polling. If I don't get a windshield like this I will probably brush the stainless and powdercoat the door handles with a brushed finish. Some may like it and others will not, but it's mine and it's the way I like it and that's what this hobby is all about. Thanks again.
 
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Well I for one think this looks very cool. I also dont mind the trim though. Hell I would be up for doing this. If I not mistaken it would also be beneficial for the aerodynamics. I remember reading some where that back in the 70's some of the nascars had the rear window modified so it would sit flush and there reduce turbelence or drag. Of course this is minute but its a plus on top of looking good.
 
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I agree with Ferrari, I love the look and it can always be switched back to stock if you ever wanted to. Not only did NASCAR know what they were doing, but on a Silver State Classic Express car Moldings are either Duct taped down or they fly off at 140. Way cool idea hope it works out.
 
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I spoke with the glass guys today and they believe there is a market for these and are starting to get together Donor window frames and plan on doing 68-72 Chevelles, 66-72 Novas and 67-69 Camaros to start and then go from there, They're not sure how long it will take, but they're going to make them and they agree with all of us that 1500 is way too much so we'll have to wait to see what they come up with. And this all started with a phone call and a Poll
 
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Pro-Tour Heavy Chevy said:
That's exactly what the poll is all about, It's great to see the response. An SS should be left alone, but remember this is a hobby and everyone has there own tastes and styles. Thanks again for the honest opinions and polling. If I don't get a windshield like this I will probably brush the stainless and powdercoat the door handles with a brushed finish. Some may like it and others will not, but it's mine and it's the way I like it and that's what this hobby is all about. Thanks again.
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I agree with you "It's mine" mentality... Unless it is something rare (like maybe an LS6 with the original drivetrain) that should be preserved for prosterity, I say do what you want... Even an SS (assuming something "regular" like SS 396, non-original motor, column-shifted automatic, etc... Its just a car... Even if it hurts the resale value, that really only hurts the owner (and its his decision)... Plus something like glass can always be replaced (what permanent mods? removing the trim clip"studs"?)...

True, some "trends" don't look great (to me), but I am not the one that matters... IMO, a blending of classic and modern can work, it just depends on the specifics...

I'd be interested in the flush glass... But again, for me, its all about the budget, so the price point could make or break my decision (and also "when" this was available)... I "hope" to do windows in my car next Spring or early Summer (although I am always behind schedule anyway)...
 
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The problem with something lie that is it messes up the flow of the car - sort of like putting modern bucket or a console or a dash in one of these cars but leaving everything else stock. Now, if it's poart of an overall update, that owuld look good probably.
 
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Andy69 said:
The problem with something lie that is it messes up the flow of the car - sort of like putting modern bucket or a console or a dash in one of these cars but leaving everything else stock. Now, if it's poart of an overall update, that owuld look good probably.
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I agree with Andy on this. Unless you are building a totally custom car it looks out for place. The other problem this to build a car like this in to a custom it is very hard to nail it. Trucks and 20's-early 60's cars make much better custom cars.
 
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I'm not a fan... I like modern updates, but I don't like to mess with the "lines" of a car, and that stainless trim provides a big part of the original lines.

They look good on 2nd gen F-bodies where there were no drip-rails, but I think they look out-of-place on a Chevelle, or 1st gen F-body.
 
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