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Sat Aug 27, 2011 2:14 am

Here is some useful information, if you own a VW based kit car. Glass/windshield replacement & their doner vehicles: Amante GT-AMC Marlin windshield & back glass with flat side glass...Kelmark GT-Ford Pinto windshield...Laser 917-Opel GT windshield with Laser specific curved plexiglass for the other windows...Bradley GT-1963 to 1967 Chevrolet Corvette windshield Bradley GT specific curved plexiglass for the other windows...Bradley GT2-All glass & windshield is Bradley GT2 specific...Fiberfab Jamaican-1963 to 1967 Chevrolet Corvette windshield with early Porsche 911 back glass...Fiberfab avenger/Valkyrie-Chevrolet Corvair windshield with 1965 to 1966 Ford Mustang fastback back glass...Invader GT-VW Karmann Ghia windshield with Invader GT specific plexiglass for the other windows...Fiberfab Aztec7-Lamborghini Miura windshield with Aztec7 specific other glass windows...Kellison GT40k-Chevrolet Corvair windshield all other glass is flat...Nova/Sterling/Eureka-All glass & windshield is Nova/Sterling/Eureka specific. This is a incomplete listing of VW baded kit cars & their glass requirements. Have a VW based kit car? Know the glass for it? Please list so others may know as well, thank you.

Sat Aug 27, 2011 10:57 am

I got one...................... I know cause we gotta buy one !

The Vokaro based kit has a ghia windshield.

Sat Aug 27, 2011 1:15 pm

What about the Kellison Astra GT? Like the gray primer one at the bottom of this page:

http://www.kellisoncars.com/files/gt40_pictures.htm

Sat Aug 27, 2011 4:00 pm

I have been told by a couple of samba members, that the Kellison Astra GT uses a 1963 to 1967 Chevrolet Corvette windshield with flat glass for the other windows. Also, the Fiberfab Aztec GT uses a 1963 to 1967 Chevrolet Corvette windshield with Aztec GT specific glass for the other windows.

Sat Aug 27, 2011 4:58 pm

THANKS ! ! !

Fri Sep 02, 2011 12:27 am

The Virgo GT 2 in 1 dune buggy uses: Opel GT front windshield. :)

Fri Sep 02, 2011 3:28 am

The Sportee Monno GT uses: VW beetle windshield.

Fri Sep 02, 2011 5:16 am

I don't know about the Astra Gt or Aztec Gt but the Bradley GT needs the Corvette coupe windshield for proper fit. The convertible windshield is close but leaves ugly gaps in the corners.

Fri Sep 02, 2011 7:33 am

Shalako is all flat glass

Fri Sep 02, 2011 8:55 am

Aquila - Pinto windshield, bespoke for the rest. All flat glass, though, should be easy to have cut to shape and tempered.

Fri Sep 02, 2011 12:15 pm

great info on the glass but i have a bradley gt -- got the corvette windshield but does anyone know what molding i need to install it?

Fri Sep 02, 2011 2:38 pm

Often, fiberglass is much thicker than the original flange the Windshield was made for. So, if you try & install the windshield...pushing, prying the moulding OVER the flange will result in a BROKEN windshield. Most kit car applications & directions will call for you to MODIFY the backside of factory mouldings & then intall the windshield & moulding FLUSH with the flange of your kit car & results in an UNBROKEN & NICE windshield installation. Using both double sided 3m glass tape as well as a correctly applied, even & smooth amount of silicone or other sticky adhesive..is what most kit car makes specify. This is usually more than enough strength & adhesion..to hold the windshield in place. This is a guide: for windshield moulding installation & each & every kit car, have unique variables regarding construction, fit & finish, & so on. :) The Bradley GT2 uses a lock strip moulding to secure the windshield, the Invader GT uses a modified Karmann Ghia, FLUSH mounted windshield method, to secure the windshield.

Mon Oct 17, 2011 10:57 am

Bump to the top for new offerings for Cimbria owners: new DOT legal windscreens will be produced by the end of the year 2011. These new screens are directly from a mold made from an existing screen, and will be available in clear and vintage '70's green tint (though technically illegal now, but may squeak through inspection depending on your states' legalities for kit cars). Glass will fit all year Cimbria, and you will need to re-use your existing rubber molding or source a generic if you want the OEM look. Price hasn't been set yet - it'll depend on the number of orders. For more info, contact this guy Fuzz [email protected] .

Tue Oct 18, 2011 8:58 pm

WOW! New glass for old Cimbria's - should make lot's of folks happy....too cool.

Fri Oct 21, 2011 6:12 am

Any idea of what will fit a 1959 Alken?

Fri Oct 21, 2011 8:41 am

ChrisRheinschild wrote: Any idea of what will fit a 1959 Alken?

None of these articles state which windshield was used...

http://www.forgottenfiberglass.com/?p=11854

http://www.forgottenfiberglass.com/?p=14881

UPDATE: Found it!

Windshield is from a 1951-1955 European Ford Consul/Zephyr...

http://karmannghias.org/mag/RTNov58Alken.pdf

http://static.howstuffworks.com/gif/1951-1956-ford-consul-zephyr-2.jpg

bnc

Fri Oct 21, 2011 11:00 am

Thanks, I will check with the local glass company.

Fri Oct 21, 2011 1:59 pm

For some reason I thought the zephyr/zodiac windsheild was different from the consul.

I have a 1959 Zephyr and last time i checked glass was still available, $400 though.

Scott

Fri Oct 21, 2011 2:35 pm

tbirdscott wrote: For some reason I thought the zephyr/zodiac windsheild was different from the consul.

I have a 1959 Zephyr and last time i checked glass was still available, $400 though.

Scott

The '51-'55('56) models were same body as I recall; the only difference being that Consul had a 4-cylinder engine, and Zephyr had 6-cylinder.

bnc