Hi Bill -
The first thing everyone should know when they start modifying a cab is
cheap goes flying out the window and you should be prepared to open that
wallet.
That's the first thing I tell everyone with a curved glass.......you have to
have it cut, get plenty of spares and they will usually break a few before
you get a good one.
When I lean back a windshield I place a straight edge on the pinch weld lip
and bend them until they are both on the same angle. My truck uses the
newer adhesive on the bottom and the new smaller seal around the glass and
the cab.
Joe
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bill Bailey" <billb1@mindspring.com>
To: "Joe Garcia" <joegarcia1@comcast.net>; "Oletrucks Mail List"
<oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2003 4:40 AM
Subject: RE: [oletrucks] chopped top
> Joe, on the truck that my experience was with, the guy actually took the
> stock windshield, cut it down, leaned it back some and removed some of the
> metal lip around the windshield opening to relieve the glass. He used the
> windshield rubber but he also used some of the modern day urethane
material
> down inside to give the glass some cushion while supporting it in the
areas
> where the metal was removed. He did a good job, it looks good and it's
stood
> the test of time but it was not a fun experience and definitely not cheap.
> The stresses on the glass in the curved area also meant that when he
started
> to cut around that part he ran a real risk of breaking the windshield. He
> warned us of this up front but we lucked out in that respect. It's funny,
I
> was with the guy who owns the truck just yesterday. He bought another
truck
> just like it and we were out picking up the title. We were discussing
things
> we would and could do to this new acquisition and the one thing we were
both
> in agreement on was that there would be NO top chopping!
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-oletrucks@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-oletrucks@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Joe Garcia
> Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2003 11:19 PM
> To: Rick Carlisle; Bill Bailey; Oletrucks Mail List
> Subject: Re: [oletrucks] chopped top
>
>
> I'm told this glass company can cut new curved glass to any size you want.
>
> http://streetrodglass.com/
>
> Usually on a curved windshield the builder will recess it down into the
body
> so you can use the stock glass.
>
> On different vehicles you can change the angle of the windshield rubber
> "pinch weld lip" and lean the A-pillars back to keep the stock glass.
>
> Joe
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Rick Carlisle" <rcarlisle@comcast.net>
> To: "Bill Bailey" <billb1@mindspring.com>; "Oletrucks Mail List"
> <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2003 6:00 PM
> Subject: Re: [oletrucks] chopped top
>
>
> > Thanks Bill. My builder says the same thing. And I may not go this
way.
> > Just wanted to see if there was a source with info particular to my
style
> > truck.
> >
> > Rick
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Bill Bailey" <billb1@mindspring.com>
> > To: "Rick Carlisle" <rcarlisle@comcast.net>; "Oletrucks Mail List"
> > <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
> > Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2003 6:49 PM
> > Subject: RE: [oletrucks] chopped top
> >
> >
> > > Rick
> > > Beware that with the "panoramic" windshields (think curved) that are
in
> > the
> > > 55-2 through 59's it can be hard to find someone who will cut the
glass
> > for
> > > a chop top and it's very expensive if you find someone to do it.
Usually
> > > takes several windshields before you get one that doesn't break too.
> Just
> > a
> > > heads up...
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: owner-oletrucks@autox.team.net
> > > [mailto:owner-oletrucks@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Rick Carlisle
> > > Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2003 6:29 PM
> > > To: Oletrucks Mail List
> > > Subject: [oletrucks] chopped top
> > >
> > >
> > > Does anyone know of a good source of information regarding chopping a
> top
> > on
> > > a 57? I know I have seen an article on this but can't seem to find in
> all
> > > my truck magazines. Something with pictures would be great.
> > >
> > > Thanks for any and all help.
> > >
> > > Rick Carlisle
> > > 57 3100
> > > oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and
1959
> > oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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