Actually, all 1960 Chrysler convertibles, sedans, hardtops and wagons used
NAGS # 590 (Mopar # 1954 216 in Solex, # 1869 627 plain). This info from
Chrysler's 1960 parts catalogue. The Town & Country wagon shared its cowl,
header and "A" pillar stampings with the sedans and hardtops.
Bill
Vancouver, BC
Howdy all y'all from the slowly-drying-out Texas Hill Country. 42+ inches
of rain over 5 days.
Vic Phillips, my favorite old car glass supplier is e-mailing me regarding
the idea that he is looking into getting the '60 Chrysler and DeSoto
hardtop, sedan and convertible windshield remade in a new mold. That is the
deeply convex bubble windshield which also fits '61- 64 Chrysler
convertibles but not other '61-64 body styles. This also fits 1960 Dodge
passenger cars, 1961 Dodge convertibles, 1962-64 Dodge 880 convertibles,
1960 Plymouths and the '61 Plymouth convertibles. Incidentally, the '60
Chrysler station wagon is the only '60 Chrysler it does not fit. This is
the NAGS # 590 windshield.
It would be tinted and shaded and would have the PROPER bubble shape.
I'm aware that there has been availability of a reproduction of this
windshield from Scandinavia through Timo Tanskanen in California for several
years. Timo is a friend of mine. The complaint on that reproduction has
been two-fold. There is not enough "bubble" in the shape of the glass and
the manufacturer's logo or "bug" is in the laminate and can not be removed
by buffing for show car restorations. Vic assures me he intends to have it
done "right" this time.
If any of you have looked into the existing reproduction, you know this
particular piece of glass is selling somewhere near $900 and then is not
satisfactory to all.
Vic is looking at a very considerable investment to make the mold. He would
like to get some feedback as to what the market is for this particular
windshield. He will try to keep the retail under $1000. It would take
about a couple dozen to break even and the price could be lower if the
quantity goes up and if they sell quickly.
Please reply DIRECTLY to me (NOT the whole list) if you would definitely be
interested in this reproduction and I will give accumulated feedback to Vic.
If there is broad generalized discussion regarding this topic, I'm sure that
is welcome on our e-mail list.
Wayne "Water Wings" Graefen
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