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Sun Nov 30, 2008 3:56 pm

New to ghias just bought a 65 coupe.

Are all windshields the same size? I m needing one.

Sun Nov 30, 2008 5:22 pm

There were two different windshields.....one up to half way though 66 and one from 66.5 to 74

The early one is 17 and a quarter inches high and the later one is 17 inches high

Tue Dec 02, 2008 8:06 pm

Thanks for the response, ive heard same elsewhere but Mid American Motorworks are selling a new windshield saying 56-74 one size fits all.

Tue Dec 02, 2008 11:46 pm

stubug wrote: Thanks for the response, ive heard same elsewhere but Mid American Motorworks are selling a new windshield saying 56-74 one size fits all.

The hole where the windshield goes remained the same. Boat_Builder is correct about the glass size. The difference are the seals. Late glass-Late seals, Early glass-Early seals. I have a 1960 and I put later glass (all I could get in Hawaii) with the late seals and they fit perfect with trim and all. Give Mike at House-of-Ghia a ring he can hook you up. 8)

Aloha,
Steve

Wed Dec 03, 2008 7:06 am

I believe you need to match up seals/trim/windshield i.e. late seal/late trim/late windshield will work, as will early seal/early trim/early windshield.

Any other combo will give you fits. One exception is the Cal-look seal from WolfsburgWest, which should work with any windshield. However, in that case, no trim is used.

Mike

Wed Dec 03, 2008 7:17 am

stubug wrote: Thanks for the response, ive heard same elsewhere but Mid American Motorworks are selling a new windshield saying 56-74 one size fits all. Word to the wise -- MidAmerica Corvette Motorworks is the Wal Mart of the automotive world. Cheap junk that's misrepresented. Check out their feedback in the Buyer/Seller forum.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=289025
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=273015

Deal with someone who *knows* Karmann Ghias -- House of Ghia. Mike posts here from time to time and he'll treat you right.

Wed Dec 03, 2008 7:25 am

what ever happend with the heated windscreen group buy? Lets see some photos!

Wed Dec 03, 2008 8:45 am

Most all glass today is 17" (smaller size). To install a late glass/late rubber in a pre-66.5 Ghia I would try applying a bead of silicone on the edge of the glass before installing. Allow silicone to completely set before applying the rubber. Personally, I have not tried this. But I would think this would help the fit a little better. :idea:

Any thought?

Wed Dec 03, 2008 2:08 pm

Where are you in New Jersey? I have a complete 65 with windshield I am parting out, I also have alot of new parts, too many to list.

thanks
tim

203 253-2249

Wed Dec 03, 2008 5:49 pm

Thanks for the responses chaps, helped me loads.

Tim I'm in Warren county between r80 and 78. I think Ive got a 73 windshield coming my way but am looking for other odds and ends. Where are you?
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Fri Dec 05, 2008 8:40 am

70 140 wrote: what ever happend with the heated windscreen group buy? Lets see some photos!

We got 18 of them made. Theres not much to see unfortunately. I'm finding mine very handy for keeping my screen clear of fog, although it will not clear heavy condensation. I haven't heard any feedback from anyone else yet..

Fri Dec 05, 2008 8:53 am

so they arrived, everything was cool? Wiring was a breeze?

Fri Dec 05, 2008 12:38 pm

Yeah everything arrived. I think there is one person in Australia waiting for his, but that is my fault (forgot to send his cheques off!).

I wired mine up with a standard relay and a simple switch. I brought a wire directly from the battery, alongside the tunnel and up under the dash. I fitted an in-line fuse close to the battery.

Sun Feb 19, 2012 11:08 am

Would anyone be willing to give an exact measurement of the height of a late windshield?

I've been struggling with installing a windshield that I got from a local glass shop. It seals fine on the sides but I can't it to seal correctly only the bottom. Not sure if I'm doing something wrong or this window is just a little too small.

The window I am struggling with is about 426 mm / just a touch over 16 3/4s inches.

thanks

Sun Feb 19, 2012 11:36 am

KGPR and House of Ghia catalogues both agree that the late windshield is 17" (66.5-74) and the early is 1/4" larger (56-66.5)...which doesn't help you much as your glass is shallower that the smaller.

If yours doesn't fit with the seals that are currently available you might have to buy another windshield. :?

Give Mike at HOG a call and see what he suggests.

Sun Feb 19, 2012 12:38 pm

Thread re-direct: Are the *rear* coupe windshields all the same? I don't recall ever seeing more than one listed, even from vendors more reputable than MAM. :wink:

I'll be in the market for rear glass for my 11/58 coupe this year. The PO broke the original when stripping the car out for resto. :(

Sun Feb 19, 2012 12:52 pm

denizen224 wrote: Thread re-direct: Are the *rear* coupe windshields all the same? I don't recall ever seeing more than one listed, even from vendors more reputable than MAM. :wink:

I'll be in the market for rear glass for my 11/58 coupe this year. The PO broke the original when stripping the car out for resto. :(

Yes all the same.

Sun Feb 19, 2012 1:07 pm

Thanks John.

I will follow your advice and give Mike a call.

If anyone has an original window lying around I would appreciate it someone could take measurement. I'm imaging having this conversation with the glass shop:

me: I need to return this window, it's the wrong size. Its 16.77 inches and, according to this catalog, it should be 17 inches.

Them: I'm sure the catalog is rounding up. 16.77 inches is 17 inches.

me: Why would they say that 17 1/4 inches is 1/4 shorter and not 1/2 shorter?

Them: I've been in business for 10 millions years and installed 15 million windows . . .

Sun Feb 19, 2012 3:55 pm

I wouldn't buy a bike tube from MAM! :shock:

Mon Feb 20, 2012 12:20 pm

were early windows "safety glass"? When did they start safety glass? Thanks