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Glass for chopped big window 55-59 pickups

 
jeffrita57 jeffrita57
New User | Posts: 1 | Joined: 10/09
Posted: 10/05/09
08:32 AM

The July issue of CCT has an article on chopping a top of a 57 Chevy Big Window truck.  The issue of glass replacement is not covered.  I followed the articles instructions to the letter and now I'm concerned about finding a rear window!!!  I don't think grinding the windshield down will be too much of a problem, but the rear glass is tempered and would shatter if cutting is attempted.  I chopped this truck 1.5 inches and was very careful to NOT bend the A or B pillars, so the openings are shorter, but not changed in shape whatsoever.  Now, what to do about the rear glass?????  

 
oldblu65 oldblu65
User | Posts: 55 | Joined: 12/08
Posted: 10/07/09
10:34 AM

I'd go to a local auto glass shop and see what advice they can offer . Good luck .  

 
John Gilbert John Gilbert
Guru | Posts: 1081 | Joined: 08/06
Posted: 10/11/09
07:23 AM

Carmen is working on the glass story as we speak. I'm not sure which issue it will appear in, but it's coming. The glass was a major consideration when the chop was done, so people wouldn't end up with a chopped-top and not able to make glass for it.  

 
cazadores cazadores
New User | Posts: 9 | Joined: 07/09
Posted: 10/22/09
11:15 PM

hey jeff57 i know your probally not anywhere near to long beach, calif but these guys at ALL GLASS are the best in customizing glass for chop tops may be you can give them a call and they can tell you what to do and what not to do and push you in the right direction here is the number and address good luck  All Glass & Upholstery
2024 W 15th St, Long Beach, CA 90813 (562) 432-9366  

 

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