Re: IML: Safety and Righthand Outside R.V. Mirror

[PAUL WENTINK <randalpark@xxxxxxx>]

Although I prefer to have a right hand outside rearview mirror, I 
seldom depend on it for the safety of my driving, especially the 
hopelessly inadequate ones which were optional for our cars. 
Interestingly, they were not even available for years on most cars. 
Other things such as slightly/quickly turning our head to look was the 
recommended means to the end of not hitting another car while changing 
lanes.

In my old age, turning my head that slightly and quickly has become a 
real problem. OUCH! I still don't think that I get the full picture 
from relying on the outside right mirror. I'll admit, I have been in 
the process of adding them to my collector cars when ever I can get one 
that matches and is correct for the period. The modern "fish eye" 
styles work much better, but still require a sideways glance to be sure.

The fog in the right lower corner of the windshield in my '65 luckily 
doesn't interfere with the mirror. It is mounted quite far forward, 
although in the same spot relative to the fender as the one on the left 
side. I really need to drive that car, maybe I will use it today to go 
visit mom!

Happy motoring!

Paul W.


-----Original Message-----
From: dansgarage@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx <dansgarage@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Sat, 9 Feb 2008 4:14 pm
Subject: Re: IML: Re:Scratched & Foggy Windshield



Hi PAul...thanks for the email!....and I agree 500% with you that our 
Imperials
shoould (probably are!) kept my most members for the sheer enjoyment 
and not the
'investment potential'....as much as i enjoy reading about some of 
these 'resto
mods' being done by various shops, the COST for these rebuilds makes 
the part
about actually making money on the project almost impossible from my 
layman's
point of understanding....but what do I know anyway?? I just enjoy 
driving my
cars!...call me crazy!!
....I kind of figured that there was no cure for the 'foggy' windshield 
but I
had to ask the group anyway...while it is easy to just ignore the 
foggyness (is
that a word?) that is on the passenger side, just to the right of the
'lower-center' of the windshield, the real reason I asked at all is 
that now I
am getting the 'foggy' glass on the drivers side, and as Murphy's Law 
would have
it, right where I look thru the windshield and check the drivers-side 
mirror! As
I mentioned to another member I am going to check with my Classic Car 
Ins. Co
and see if this qualifies for a replacement since its affecting the 
'safe
driving' of my auto....who knows? can't hurt to ask, right???
Dan Melnik
P.S. ....yep, you are right about my living in southern CAlifornia. But 
at an
elevation of 2600ft it does get cold here during the nights (30's) and 
heats up
during the daytimes to anywhere from 60-70. Not each and every day, of 
course,
but with temp swings like that you can see where the foggyness/moisture 
can get
a start. Like you said, we do our best to protect our cars and 
hopefully get to
enjoy them for many years for our troubles! Thanks again for your 
remail.





---- PAUL WENTINK <randalpark@xxxxxxx> wrote:

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The only cure for the fog is replacement. That particular windshield
will fog around the lower corners, but it probably won't get worse for
many years. This problem began on my '65 about ten years ago, and has
not spread. That says a lot considering the amount of weather we have
here in Washington State. Compared to changing the windshield, I plan
to just live with it. The fogging is very minor at this stage. Keeping
the car indoors in a dry climate may slow it down considerably. Aren't
you in Southern California?

I have found that I enjoy my cars much more by concentrating on the big
things, like keeping them running so that I can drive them when I want
to. Dependable, shiny, original cars with nice interiors suit me, even
if there is a little fog in the corner of the windshield. With my busy
life, if I got that upset about everything that could possibly happen
to each of my cars, I would have to throw in the towel. All I can do is
the best that I can to protect my "investments". We all know that old
cars are more for enjoyment than investment anyway, right?

Paul W.


-----Original Message-----
From: dansgarage@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx <dansgarage@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Fri, 8 Feb 2008 10:53 pm
Subject: IML: Re:Scratched & Foggy Windshield



Hi All! ...the front windshield on my '66 LeBaron (actually, also on my
convertible) has the double problem of having a number of somewhat bad
'scratches' as well as portions on both the lower passengers-side as
well as the
drivers-side that have gotten 'foggy' ! A number of years back someone
(probably
from this group of well experienced Imperial owners) told me that the
'foggy'
problem was due to the two sandwiched portions of the windshield coming
slightly
apart at the bottom, underneath where the stainless trim runs around
the lower
edge of the windshield. Moisture gets up into the slightly 'parted'
glass layers
and works its way up little by little. The result being the 'foggy'
appearance
observed from the moisture being drawn UPWARDS as time went on and the
two
glass layers separate more and more.
...Again, this is what I had been told and if someone has a better
explination
for that 'foggy' look at the lower edges of the windshield PLEASE email
me
(dansgarage@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx) and let me know. I would REALLY appreciate
it if
anyone has a fix for this problem (other than getting a new windshield,
of
course!).
I am going to try and use a blow-dryer to see if I can 'coax' the
moisture
downwards out of the window but, even if it does work, i still have the
problem
of resealing the windshield (thats IF I can get it to clear up) or else
I'll be
right back where I started from! I can't be the only Imperial owner to
have this
problem as it has appeared on 4 of the 5 1966 Imperials that I have
owned in my
lifetime. So any hints or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!!
...Regarding the 'scratches'....has anyone tried using (and I may spell
this
wrong..!) "serium oxide" and water with a slow RPM machine to get rid
of the
scratches and make the glass all new and shiney...or, at least better
than it
was!??? I have seen suppliers (Eastwood is one I think) that sell a kit
to
remove glass scratches but I would like to hear from someone who has
ACTUALLY
done (or tried) this on a windshield.
Thanks a bunch everyone!!!
Dan Melnik



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