Today, as in most everything else, some technological advances have been
made since the days when the 100S was new. Plexiglass is an acrylic,
whereas a polycarbonate like Lexan may be better suited. Lexan doesn't
break as easily and can be coated to resist scratching, like the plastic
eyeglasses.
Freese, Ken wrote:
> Ray,
> You might just want to go with some plexiglass. It is cheap enough that you
> can buy more when the wipers (if you are using them) scratch it. Plexiglass
> was good enough for a 100S without side frames.
> Ken Freese
> 65 BJ8
> Ex 100S
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net]
> On Behalf Of Ray Juncal
> Sent: Tuesday, October 05, 2010 12:23 PM
> To: Charley Braum
> Cc: List Healey
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Windshield glass makers
>
> 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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