Re: IML: '57-'66 windshields - Really.

[Kenyon Wills <imperialist1960@xxxxxxxxx>]

I will crush a cadillac badge on my workshop
anvil/altar in deference to you, master of the
universe.  That is some truly interesting
information!!!

Thanks for pointing it out!


Now who's going to test the concours judges first? 
Let us know if you get away with it!!


-Kenyon

--- Bob <impparts@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Kenyon.
> The only difference in windshields is the bubble
> twords the top of
> windshield.  All converts should have the bubble top
> portion glass.  Glass
> part number 1766. The flat  top glass windshield is
> part number 2556 thats
> correct from 1964 to 1966  non converts. But either
> windshield will fit ALL
> imperials from 1957 to 1966. Hope i helped. I have
> many cars in my yard that
> have either glass,  doesnt matter on year.
> THANKS  Bob H
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Kenyon Wills" <imperialist1960@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Tuesday, February 01, 2005 3:15 AM
> Subject: Re: IML: '57-'66 windshield glass
> interchange? Really?!
> 
> 
> > Hey Bob,
> >
> > That contradicts what all the books and everyone
> says.
> >  Seems to me that "somebody" would have gotten
> > inventive and spread the word before now based on
> the
> > scarcity of the 57-63 glass?
> >
> > Now, I'm not one to argue with a man who runs a
> place
> > called Imperial Heaven, because the propietor
> could be
> > logically called an imperial God, >>BUT<<, did I
> read
> > correctly that you can fit a 1966 non-convertible
> > windshield into a 1960 frame/gasket?
> >
> >
> > I'll presume that there is some sort of
> difference?
> > Perhaps the earlier ones had a curve at the top
> (my
> > '60's do) and the later ones were flat from top to
> > bottom in the center (I "think" my 64 is)?
> >
> > Geez, it's dark out and now I am dying to go look
> at
> > the 60 and 64 that are parked next to each
> other....
> >
> > You don't have some cars with empty front sockets
> to
> > hold an example up to just to make certain?  Did
> you
> > already pull this one off?
> >
> > Sorry to sound dumbfounded/skeptical, but that's
> > really big news if it is so.
> >
> >
> >
> > -Kenyon
> >
> >
> > --- Bob <impparts@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> >
> > > The 1957 thru 1966 windshields will all
> interchange.
> > > I have 57/66 imperials
> > > that have a mix match of windshield glass in
> them.
> > > Just my 2 cents.
> > > THANKS  Bob H
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: <RandalPark@xxxxxxx>
> > > To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > > Sent: Tuesday, February 01, 2005 12:52 AM
> > > Subject: Re: IML: '57-'66 Imperial wrap around
> > > windshield glass, hardtops &
> > > convertibles
> > >
> > >
> > > > There were two windshields. '57 through '63,
> and
> > > '64 through '66
> > > convertibles shared the same windshield. '64-'66
> > > hardtops had a windshield
> > > that was flat top to bottom, but still curved
> around
> > > the sides.
> > > >
> > > > To say it another way, '57 through '66 are all
> the
> > > same, except the '64
> > > through '66 hardtops. I have been told that they
> > > will interchange, but I
> > > have not tried it, and I don't know anyone who
> has.
> > > Unless someone here has
> > > done it, I don't believe this is true.
> > > >
> > > > When you have a '65 Crown Four Door sitting
> next
> > > to a '62 LeBaron
> > > Southampton, you can easily see the difference.
> > > >
> > > > Paul
> > > >
> > > > In an email dated Tue, 1 2 2005 3:21:34 am
> GMT,
> > > "Wm. R. Ulman"
> > > <twolaneblacktop@xxxxxxxxxxx> writes:
> > > >
> > > > >OK, let me get this right. '57-'63 Imperial
> > > windshield is the same all
> > > > >models, EXCEPT Convertible, which had a
> "bump" at
> > > the top for wind
> > > > >deflection, or something along those lines. I
> had
> > > a '60 vert with the
> > > > >correct windshield. Now I have a '66 vert,
> and
> > > you are saying that any
> > > > >HARDTOP windshield from '57-'66 will fit
> > > correctly? Did the '64-'66
> > > > >convertibles not have their own windshield as
> in
> > > previous years? No
> > > "bump"?
> > > > >I got a small rock chip in mine, which I was
> able
> > > to have filled, and you
> > > > >can't even notice it unless you look for it,
> and
> > > stare at it, then you
> > > can
> > > > >see it was filled. It put me in mind to get a
> > > replacement at some point,
> > > > >but I was under the impression there was
> still a
> > > convertible windshield
> > > in
> > > > >'66, but you could use a hardtop one (or
> sedan)
> > > if need be.
> > > > >
> > > > >Verification requested, please.
> > > > >
> > > > >Thanks,
> > > > >
> > > > >Bill Ulman
> > > > >Seattle, WA
> > > > >'66 Crown Convertible Coupe - Doris Day
> > > > >
> > > > >-----Original Message-----
> > > > >From: mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > > > >[mailto:mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]
> On
> > > Behalf Of Tony Lindsey
> > > > >Sent: Monday, January 31, 2005 5:06 PM
> > > > >To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > > > >Subject: Re: IML: 63 Imp glass
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >On Jan 31, 2005, at 3:59 PM, A. Lance
> Espinosa
> > > wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > >> If you live in Florida come get it....
> > > > >> I have all the glass out of a 63 Salon New
> > > Yorker. I think the
> > > > >> windshields are a match. 98.6% sure.
> > > > >> If I dont have to shipp it $90.00.
> > > > >
> > > > >They are NOT the same, not at all. The '63
> > > Imperial windshield is the
> > > > >most common Imperial windshield ever, being
> used
> > > from 1957-63 on all
> > > > >models, and from 64-66 on the convertibles.
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
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Kenyon Wills
 
 






















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