Re: IML: 1957-1966 Windshields

["Bill Watson" <wwatson5@xxxxxxxxx>]

The compound curve windshield lasted from 1957 through 1966 (NAGS W65).   It
was used on all 1957 through 1963 Imperials and then on 1964-66 Imperial.
THe non-convertible 1964-66 models used the flatter glass (NAGS W648).  But
they will interchange as both are 26"x78" in size.

As someone else stated, the Imperial windshield was unique to the Imperial.
The 1957-59 Chrysler/DeSoto/Dodge/Plymouth sedan glass was 24"74" while the
hardtops were 28"x76".

Also, if you look at the cowl of the 1957-66 Imperial and compare it with
the Chrysler of the same era, note that the Impeial has a slight sweep up
ftom the base of the windshield.  The Chrysler is flat.   The Imperrial cowl
was the speedboat influence in Exner's styling.

Bill
Vancouv er, BC


----- Original Message ----- 
From: greg pitman
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Sent: Tuesday, March 14, 2006 5:51 PM
Subject: RE: IML: 1957-1966 Windshields


My 63 convertible has the compound windshield, and I was told that ALL of
the converts came with it and SOME of the others.

Donn Reese <DReese@xxxxxxxx> wrote:
Just a minor correction:

The compound windshield was still being made for the '62 Imperials - mine
certainly had one at least.  I'm not sure about 1963 but as they are very
close overall in style to the '61-'62, I would imagine so.  And I do seem to
recall noticing the compound windshield on a '63 Crown I stopped to look at
locally two years ago.

Donn Reese
-saving for a '60 or '62


-----Original Message-----
From: mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of John Corey
Sent: Tuesday, March 14, 2006 9:06 AM
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Subject: Re: IML: 1957-1966 Windshields


All those windshields fit the same, but just note that after 1961, the
compound curvature is gone.  The glass still fits in the frame the same, but
a ruler laid on the glass right up the middle will lie flat on newer ones,
where there was a distinct, rounded, roll-back to meet the roof on earlier
ones.  A subtle difference, perhaps (and so thought Chrysler's accountants);
but I really prefer the additional depth and fullness of the compound curved
original.  jc


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Jenifer and others

The windshield is switchable from any 1957 Imperial to any 1966 Imperial.
If
you think that you can defie all. don't eventry.  The windshields from
chrysler's are smaller and do not fit the Imperials from the subject matter.

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