69RavenConv 286 Report post Posted July 13, 2020 My original windshield was broken, so back during the Reagan administration I grabbed one out of a parts car, I think it was a 1970. It's served me well enough but it suffers from the psychedelic starburst effect when I drive into the sun. So I guess I need a new one. I don't need concours correct but "more-or-less" correct - Carlite logo, etc. Been eyeballing the NPD offering, it seems like a good price for a Carlite logo but I hear they are thinner than OEM which worries me a little. Any thoughts or experience with windshields lately? Does the thinner glass pose any fitment problems? Anyone know what ECS in Missouri is charging these days? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted July 13, 2020 I bought the Carlite glass from NPD, and drove to Ventura Ca to avoid $150 delivery charge. It is a bit thinner than stock but hasn't been an issue. My top molding has a ~3/16" gap to the glass, but doesn't leak. The side moldings sit much closer. Rich MTF may have a tip to get it to sit at the stock position. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mustangstofear 608 Report post Posted July 13, 2020 All the newer windshields are a little bit thinner, but it's not a problem at all. I use rubber setting blocks to keep the windshield at the proper height. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted July 13, 2020 49 minutes ago, mustangstofear said: All the newer windshields are a little bit thinner, but it's not a problem at all. I use rubber setting blocks to keep the windshield at the proper height. How thick are the rubber setting blocks Rich? And do you make them or buy somewhere? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mustangstofear 608 Report post Posted July 14, 2020 I have a case of them LOL. if you need some let me know, I'll send them out for free. 1 69RavenConv reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69RavenConv 286 Report post Posted July 14, 2020 Thanks for the feedback guys, sounds like NPD is the way to go. Curious about the setting blocks, too - that's a generous offer MTF but is it something I could buy or make easily without using up your stock? I vaguely recall some sort of spacers at the base of the windshield when I put it in years ago but I could be mistaken. Reusable? Did you guys use the butyl strip or urethane? I did the old school butyl back in the day, which I'm inclined to do again but I could be talked into urethane if it makes sense. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mustangstofear 608 Report post Posted July 14, 2020 Finding these settings blocks may be difficult, I've had them for over 20 years. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unilec 57 Report post Posted July 14, 2020 If you measure from the car body windscreen opening to the windscreen then that will tell you the depth that the glass need to settle to into the opening, then measure to the depth minus the thickness of the windscreen and that will tell you the thickness of the spacers you need. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69RavenConv 286 Report post Posted July 14, 2020 Thanks, makes sense Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mustangstofear 608 Report post Posted July 14, 2020 When I set the windshield in urethane lime in the video, I snap the chrome immediately, that way I know I have distance between the windshield and the mouldings. At that point I slip a couple of rubber spacer at the top to make sure the windshield doesn't settle down. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69Stanger408 82 Report post Posted July 14, 2020 1 hour ago, mustangstofear said: When I set the windshield in urethane lime in the video, I snap the chrome immediately, that way I know I have distance between the windshield and the mouldings. At that point I slip a couple of rubber spacer at the top to make sure the windshield doesn't settle down. now you tell me the trick :( Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TexasEd 188 Report post Posted July 15, 2020 I also get the starburst effect from all the small pits and scratches. I was looking into a new windshield but when I bought a paint correction kit for my truck I saw they had windscreen polishing compounds and pads so I bought some. I plan on trying a test area on my windshield. Has anyone done this? I will probably still get a new one eventually that has tint (All my class is clear, no tint at all). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TexasEd 188 Report post Posted July 15, 2020 On 7/14/2020 at 12:11 AM, unilec said: If you measure from the car body windscreen opening to the windscreen then that will tell you the depth that the glass need to settle to into the opening, then measure to the depth minus the thickness of the windscreen and that will tell you the thickness of the spacers you need. On 7/14/2020 at 10:16 AM, mustangstofear said: When I set the windshield in urethane lime in the video, I snap the chrome immediately, that way I know I have distance between the windshield and the mouldings. At that point I slip a couple of rubber spacer at the top to make sure the windshield doesn't settle down. Also, I'm slow today and not following these two posts. 1 RPM reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69RavenConv 286 Report post Posted July 15, 2020 2 hours ago, TexasEd said: I also get the starburst effect from all the small pits and scratches. I was looking into a new windshield but when I bought a paint correction kit for my truck I saw they had windscreen polishing compounds and pads so I bought some. I plan on trying a test area on my windshield. Has anyone done this? I will probably still get a new one eventually that has tint (All my class is clear, no tint at all). I bought a bag of cerium oxide windshield polish a while ago but have not tried it. Most comments on the web say it doesn't work very well but I may give it a try before I go to the work of removing the windshield. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites