The DEMONX 1970 vert project

demonx · September 28, 2008, 01:46:34 PM

Mine have been screwed up from a diagonal angle. Really doesn't make sense.

I cannot get a screw driver in there as the window is simply in the way. That's how I broke the darn window. I was trying to get the screw driver in at an angle and I must have had just a touch too much pressure and it just cracked down about 20cm long in a 3pc fork.

Might have been bubbas handy work? I really don't know. It looks like bubba did the window. And all the chrome strips were glued in place and siliconed to death as well! Took a lot of work to remove it all.

If they're not meant to screw in like they are maybe they drilled them out and screwed them in place when the window was out? Who knows. All I know its it's just more crap I have to buy and fix!

TPI-383 · September 28, 2008, 04:18:31 PM

Let me know how you go with the windscreen, I need one for my beast when I get it running again.I priced one through windscreens o' brien in sydney a few years back and it was over $800. Windscreen installers have all sorts of tools to get them out that you can buy from a good tool supply shop(total tools and such). The one the installer used to get my Rodeo windscreen out was a handle with a L shaped blade in it that he pushed through the adhesive and then dragged around the screen.The screen just lifted out after that.O'Briens offer a lifetime warranty on the fitting of the screen or thats what they said when I asked about the screen.Send me a e-mail if you still need the bellhousing.Mine has clutch hole on both sides.

WARFARIN · September 28, 2008, 08:11:32 PM

Chromie [Corvette Alterations & Conversions] is very close to importing some glass.

These guys; like Steve @ S R Performance, are not always instantly available on the forum.

CAC is on the front end of this site.

Give him a call. You can be assured that a screen from Chromie will "fit"!

; so

silver1 · September 28, 2008, 09:00:05 PM

is there a problem with screens not fitting correctly from local dealers
$800 is twice the price i was quoted

demonx · September 29, 2008, 04:38:16 PM

To all the guys above discussing windscreen prices, all the quotes I've had for a supply only price have been around the $300 mark.

MADLT1 · September 29, 2008, 05:49:27 PM

thats a good price,who is that through?

demonx · September 29, 2008, 05:52:06 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by MADLT1
thats a good price,who is that through?

I called up half a dozen windscreen places in the local yellow pages (Victoria) and they were all between $300 - $330 supply. Seems to be a across the board standard price.

I didn't ask for a fit price as I'll be doing it myself

MADLT1 · September 29, 2008, 06:19:33 PM

DO THEY HAVE THE TINTED ONES AT THAT PRICE?

Chromie · September 29, 2008, 06:28:27 PM

Those windscreens are made in "china" and are not a good fit
If you have a rusty windscreen frame it is recommended that you remove the upper guards from the windscreen frame as it is usually delaminated and rusty.
Signs of this is water leaking onto the carpet

toyvet · September 29, 2008, 06:35:49 PM

;45 Question = How much did you pay for your car ? and how much do you intend to spend on it ?

demonx · September 29, 2008, 07:22:32 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by MADLT1
DO THEY HAVE THE TINTED ONES AT THAT PRICE?

No idea

QuoteOriginally posted by Chromie
Those windscreens are made in "china" and are not a good fit

If you have a rusty windscreen frame it is recommended that you remove the upper guards from the windscreen frame as it is usually delaminated and rusty.

When you say not a good fit, how bad fit are they? Does it effect the chrome lining up or what?

The upper frame is in good shape, I just want to get on top of some rust that is starting to form on the pillars before it becomes an issue

QuoteOriginally posted by toyvet
;45 Question = How much did you pay for your car ?

WAY too much it turns out

QuoteOriginally posted by toyvet
how much do you intend to spend on it ?

I'm way past the point of no return now...

GoldDigger · September 29, 2008, 08:23:07 PM

I feel your pain. Been there. Do it once, do it right & accept that you have paid the price of buying a 40 year old car. It makes you sick when you have been screwed by another club member though.
:bold Persist & you will feel right at the end.

Cameron 77C3 · October 01, 2008, 07:20:42 PM

Chromie asked if I could load up these pics to show you where rust can occur and that it maybe worth you checking it out.

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"Here is a picture of what one can expect under the front guard to windscreen frame for rust and bonding failure.
The pictures are off a 1970 roadster right side which was showing no signs of rust, this was a precaution repair before we respray the vehicle "ALL C3 CORVETTE WINDSCREEN FRAMES RUST DUE TO DELAMINATION OF THE BONDING MATERIAL BETWEEN THE FIBREGLASS AND METAL FRAME, THEY ALSO RUST DUE TO POOR PAINT PROTECTION BY THE FACTORY AND DUE TO THE AGE OF THE VEHICLE"

demonx · October 01, 2008, 08:02:22 PM

Thanks - I'll check it out on the weekend when I'm working at the shed.

VET-005 · October 01, 2008, 09:05:12 PM

demonx · October 05, 2008, 10:19:04 PM

Update on the window situation...

I called my insurance company today (Shannons) and checked in to see what sort of cover I had.

Apparently if I take my car to windscreens O'brien I can get a replacement window without having to pay any excess and it will not effect my no claims bonus and will not effect my rating etc. They just send the bill to Shannons!

In other words, I get a free windscreen! So anyone who was wondering about windscreen cost - you know who to insure through!

demonx · October 09, 2008, 05:08:49 PM

Window removed today.

Found a heap of fibreglass bog underneath covering up a few holes.

Heres the worst of it:

I'm going to get one of my mates who's a sh#t hot welder (full time job is just welding and metal fab) to have a look at it and get an opinion on whether to repair or replace. He's more qualified than am at this sort of thing.

humphbri · October 10, 2008, 12:50:55 PM

Might be worth checking this restoration out. The guy had the same windsheild surround issues, only worst.. sort of.

http://www.corvette-restoration.com/

Cheers
;42

demonx · October 10, 2008, 03:19:58 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by humphbri
Might be worth checking this restoration out. The guy had the same windsheild surround issues, only worst.. sort of.

http://www.corvette-restoration.com/

Cheers
;42

Yep - his are worse! Thanks for the link.

demonx · October 10, 2008, 08:04:09 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by 69 DIRTY RAT
Im sure those corner mold screws come out without taking the window out, I took mine off before taking the window out! I think my screw was hiding under the rust and under the next molding, I think once I took off the middle mouldings I could access the screw????

Here's a pic (not my car) that I saw in the link provided by Humphbri and it clearly shows the chrome trim completely removed and the windshield, then the corner pieces.

You can see what I mean by the angle of the screw. The window must be removed if that screw is in where it's meant to be.