Original hardtop rear plexiglass used to be and probably still is available
from Bill Bolton. it works for both 2 and 4 seater version.
Ray see ya at Monterey?
---- Ray Juncal <healeyray@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Listers
> A couple of months back someone asked me about making a rear window for a
> non-factory hardtop. (sorry I deleted the email so I don't remember who.) I
> have been involved in building movie vehicles with custom windshield glass so
> I understand the process. It is possible for the"do it yourselfer" but pretty
> complicated.
> Later that same lifetime I happened to be waiting in a doctors office. I
> take that as an opportunity to catch up with my reading of out of date
> esoteric periodicals. Well lo and behold in a nine month old issue of
> "Trailer Boats" I found a article on replacing the windscreen on your ski
> boat.
> The article used a fabrication shop in the Los Angeles area ( Wayne-Earl
> Mfg. in Placentia, California. <wayneearl.com> (714) 577-0632 contact Dan
> Porter ) They need the original part for a pattern and the cost runs $200-
> $600. The sample in the article looks larger and more complicated than a rear
> glass for a hard top and cost $400. They deal across the U.S. but there may
> be a supplier closer to you. Check with boat repair shops in your area.
> I can scan and send the article if you need it but all the important info
> is above. The article mentions two things that seem important. Specify an
> acrylic that is both U.S. made and cast as opposed to extruded. Also look for
> a "marine grade" plastic that will have better UV stability.
> I hope this is useful information for those out there restoring hardtops.
> Regards
> Ray Juncal
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