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Re: Window glass

To: "Peter Macholdt" <vze2846b@verizon.net>,
Subject: Re: Window glass
From: "John Macartney" <standardtriumph@btinternet.com>
Date: Fri, 4 Mar 2005 18:15:37 -0000
> I find that I need to remove a bit of glass from my passenger side window
> (long story). My local glass place says no problem if it is laminated
glass
> and no go if it is tempered (can you say explode?)
> The window itself does not say tempered, but Triplex hardened. I'm betting
> that what they really mean is tempered.
> Anyone know if the originals were laminated? How about the replacements
from
> the usual suspects?

Peter - door glasses were always tempered / toughened / hardened. If the
glass itself proves to be flat when removed, I suppose you could get a piece
a laminated specially cut but it will need a lot of bevelling and possible
sealing around the edge to prevent delamination.

Jonmac




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