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matty h

posted on 27/5/11 at 06:42 PM Reply With Quote
Windscreen glass

What glass do I need for making a 7 windscreen car is already registered so no problem with IVA. Do I want toughened or laminated.
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stuleah

posted on 27/5/11 at 06:48 PM Reply With Quote
I think i am correct in saying laminated. Touhened will shatter into lots of pieces and laminated willsmash but stay together. I am sure laminated is what is on std tin tops.
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austin man

posted on 27/5/11 at 06:51 PM Reply With Quote
laminated, toughened will shatter and was the original screen glass until laminated screens took over





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myke pocock

posted on 27/5/11 at 07:49 PM Reply With Quote
My windscreen man used a Land Rover flat screen to make mine. The advantage of this is that it has all the necessary markings on it that would be OK for IVA although I didnt need it as mine was SVA'd without a screen.
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stevegough

posted on 27/5/11 at 08:09 PM Reply With Quote
If you just fit the side supports and the frame, you will save yourself ever having to clean the glass!





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skodaman

posted on 27/5/11 at 10:24 PM Reply With Quote
"If you just fit the side supports and the frame, you will save yourself ever having to clean the glass!" and you don't lose 10mph top end either.





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stevegough

posted on 28/5/11 at 08:09 AM Reply With Quote






Luego Locost C20XE.
Build start: October 6th 2008.
IVA passed Jan 28th 2011.
First drive Feb 10th 2011.
First show: Stoneleigh 1st/2nd May 2011.
'Used up' first engine may 3rd 2011!
Back on the road with 2nd engine may 24th
First PASA mad drive 26/7/11
Sold to Mike in Methyr Tydvil 19/03/14

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matty h

posted on 28/5/11 at 01:04 PM Reply With Quote
Thanks,do not need the markings so will probably just go to local glazing place and get a piece of laminated glas cut from a template.
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whitestu

posted on 28/5/11 at 03:08 PM Reply With Quote
quote:

Thanks,do not need the markings so will probably just go to local glazing place and get a piece of laminated glas cut from a template.



That's what I did to get a replacement for my Caterham screen - that was 4mm and cost about £35. I think some are 6mm.

Stu

[Edited on 28/5/11 by whitestu]

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Mark Allanson

posted on 28/5/11 at 04:52 PM Reply With Quote
Autoglass, Mobile Windscreens cut laminated glass all the time for stuff like plant cabs, Tractors etc





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