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AeroCoupe

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I know they are no longer made so what is the going rate for one? The reason I ask is I was thinking about locating one for a spare. I have a set of clean 1/4 glass windows so good there. I am going to also find a set of door glass as I would like original if I can find it but seems like most have the vertical scratches in them from crap in the belt molding. I am not concerned about the windshield as you can still get those new and I am not worried about it being NOS stuff.
 

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@95steedamustang - any ideas here?
 

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AeroCoupe said:
I know they are no longer made so what is the going rate for one? The reason I ask is I was thinking about locating one for a spare. I have a set of clean 1/4 glass windows so good there. I am going to also find a set of door glass as I would like original if I can find it but seems like most have the vertical scratches in them from crap in the belt molding. I am not concerned about the windshield as you can still get those new and I am not worried about it being NOS stuff.
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Carlite was asked by NPD to manufacture a fresh run of windshields which they agreed to do. However there's no guarantee once the current ones sell out that Carlite will make more. I'd buy one now and store it somewhere safe.
 

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I saw that but I’m not looking for a windshield. I’m looking for the back glass.
 

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AeroCoupe said:
I know they are no longer made so what is the going rate for one? The reason I ask is I was thinking about locating one for a spare. I have a set of clean 1/4 glass windows so good there. I am going to also find a set of door glass as I would like original if I can find it but seems like most have the vertical scratches in them from crap in the belt molding. I am not concerned about the windshield as you can still get those new and I am not worried about it being NOS stuff.
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I found a really clean rear glass for @bird_dog0347 coupe project for around $200. It was a non defrost one which is what we wanted. Id say prices range from 2-300 but the trick is finding one that not all scratched up. You almost have to lay eyes on one before buying. NOS one do exist but expect 1000 or more. The trim set for the back glass is also got expensive
 
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There are quality glass polishing compounds available that do a really good job of restoring glass.
Unless the scratches are really heavy, I would not hesitate to buy a scratched piece. It is probably cheaper than one that is in mint condition.
A few hours of your time and it could be restored to like new.
 

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That’s good to know. I don’t mind putting some effort into one so if I find one for a decent price I will just set it back.
 

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What would a body shop do if you had to go through insurance for either an accident or theft (broken window)?
 

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Nowadays? Total the car unless it's Agreed Upon Insurance.
 

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Nowadays? Total the car unless it's Agreed Upon Insurance.
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exactly why my toys all have agreed value.
 

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Crystal clear new Ford windshield installed. Love it.

 
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I ended up getting two rear glass pieces from a small salvage yard. One came out of an 87 which I kept for my car and the other came out of an 80 which my buddy wanted for his 85 Coupe. The glass is different between them as the 87 and up has the black edge on the glass and from what we are guessing is the 86 and down do not have this. If anyone knows when they switched glass I would be curious to know. The 80 glass was thicker as well. Both were NOS Carlite glass.

The 80 glass had the black butyl tape and the 87 glass had the black urethane which was easier to clean off. Use a single sided razor blade to remove 95% of it and then WD40 to clean the rest up. Cleaned them with some glass cleaner when done and they are pretty decent especially for $45 each. Each one has a couple of light scratches but they will polish out.

Edge of 80 Glass During Clean Up


80 Glass Cleaned Up


87 Glass Cleaned Up

 
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