Re: windshields - two things :
1/ The Timo Tanskanen windshields are quite nice, in that they are new and
they fit... the cost, when I ordered a couple about 5 years ago, was over
$1000.00 per unit, plus another $300-$400 to crate and ship to East Coast
from West Coast.
But - and here's the but - Timo's windshields have the gawdawful white logo
prominently displayed at the bottom, dead center ; says "TTR" (stands for
Timo Tanskanen Restorations") and has a gear-looking thing... Heck, for
that kind of money, I'd either want the correct Mopar logo, or no logo at
all ! And, his logo is in between the laminate, so no way to hide it or
get rid of it. White, too - really sticks out like a sore thumb. If this
matters to you, better discuss the logo with Timo before ordering !
I do believe Timo's windshields are available tinted/shaded only (not
clear). Might be wrong about that, though.
2/ As Wayne Graefen previously mentionned, the 1960 Chryslers all used a new
"bubble" windshield, which was discontinued in 1961 - EXCEPT for
convertibles, where the bubble windshield was exclusively used until 1964
inclusive.
John
----- Original Message -----
From: "James" <sartana@xxxxxxx>
To: <L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, May 08, 2004 8:54 PM
Subject: Re: [FWDLK] Bubble Windshields
> I have spoke to him. I believe the price is closer to $800-$1000. Ouch!
> There are supposed to be quite nice.
>
> James
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Forward Look Mopar Discussion List
> [mailto:L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Roger Howard
> Sent: Saturday, May 08, 2004 5:44 PM
> To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: [FWDLK] Bubble Windshields
>
>
> I am probably being inaccurate with this, but the bubble windshields are
> interchangeable thruout all Mopar hardtops and convertibles in 1959. I
would
> think the same would apply for 1958. They ARE valuable, more-so if tinted
> and/or shaded. Clear bubble windshields ARE being remanufactured (cost
> $500+, I hear). The US dealer name which always comes up is Timo
> Tim-somethingorother in Southern CA. His ad is in Hemmings.com
> -Roger-
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Larry Ashbaugh
> To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Sent: Saturday, May 08, 2004 5:06 PM
> Subject: [FWDLK] Bubble Windshields
>
>
> What is the story on the "Bubble" windshields in our FL cars? I have
> one (cracked) in a '58 Coronet 2dr HT that I am parting, and just saw
> another one (not cracked) in another '58 Coronet Spring Special that a
local
> guy is parting. Were they used certain years? Certain models? Are they
> worth anything special? Really neat looking the way they bulge out before
> sweeping under the roofline.
>
> LARRY
>
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