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Re: [Healeys] Windshield glass makers

To: Charley Braum <cbaustin@verizon.net>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Windshield glass makers
From: Ray Juncal <healeyray@yahoo.com>
Date: Tue, 5 Oct 2010 12:22:41 -0700 (PDT)
Charlie
   I have an extra windshield that I am cutting down two inches (chopped in
hot rod  parlance) because it looks so cool.  The posts and frame are finished
and I am trying to get the glass done.  I am using a serious glass fabricator
to do the work.  On the first try they discovered that the moss supplied glass
had manufacturing stress built in that caused a failure. (not a problem unless
you try to cut it)  They suggested we try glass from a different manufacturer
as it may not have the same stress patterns.  So I'm looking for an alternate
glass manufacturer.  Any leads or information would be appreciated.
Regards
Ray Juncal

--- On Tue, 10/5/10, Charley Braum <cbaustin@verizon.net> wrote:

From: Charley Braum <cbaustin@verizon.net>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Windshield glass makers
To: "Ray Juncal" <healeyray@yahoo.com>
Date: Tuesday, October 5, 2010, 5:44 AM



 
 

    What is the intent? I think 
windscreen glass is hard to cut once
finished because of the laminates that keep 
the pieces from separating when
broken - could be wrong here!
 
    I bought a pile of Bugeye parts 
that had
a windscreen made of Lexan (sp?) which I believe is pretty tough 
material. I
gave it to a buddy that races on - he said it was to reduce weight. 
It was
really clear and the slight bend, such as with the 100, is not hard to
accomplish.
 
    Just a couple thoughts, 
regards,
 
        
               
                
                
                
        CB
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