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Camaro Research Group Discussion => Restoration => Topic started by: DAVEN1256 on March 24, 2014, 08:31:01 PM

Title: Reproduction glass with "LOF" and date codes etched.
Post by: DAVEN1256 on March 24, 2014, 08:31:01 PM
Does anyone know of any other reproduction glass company besides Pilkington Classics that will etch the original LOF logo and date codes on their glass?

I know Rick's offers it but I believe they get it from Pilkington. I am not sure on that though.

I am having some problems with door glass I got from Pilkington and I am in a discussion with them now about it. Knowing if you can get the date codes and LOF from another company that makes quality glass might affect my final decision on what I am going do.

Thanks.....Dave
Title: Re: Reproduction glass with "LOF" and date codes etched.
Post by: JJs 67 Camaro on March 27, 2014, 06:13:49 PM
Dave- I sent you an e-mail.  Give me a call and I will share some information for you.  Doing it yourself is always an option too.  Here is a link to a guy who can sell you a kit.

  http://www.fordscript.com/carleton_glass/products.html

Thanks,

Jerry
Title: Re: Reproduction glass with "LOF" and date codes etched.
Post by: 69Z28-RS on March 27, 2014, 06:36:12 PM
Dave- I sent you an e-mail.  Give me a call and I will share some information for you.  Doing it yourself is always an option too.  Here is a link to a guy who can sell you a kit.

  http://www.fordscript.com/carleton_glass/products.html

Thanks,

Jerry

That works.  I've done it when restoring a '55 Convertible with a friend, BUT... if the glass you purchase has the mfg logo already 'etched', then removing that etching will leave a visible 'distorted' area on the glass.   You should try to find a glass that not only matches your original factory glass in tint and thickness, but also that uses a painted/baked on mfg logo, as that one will be removable (with effort) but leave no residual bad effect.
Title: Re: Reproduction glass with "LOF" and date codes etched.
Post by: rsr on April 02, 2014, 01:49:15 AM
 Try finding glass that matches original and will fit correct and doesn't show the temper spots! Check your DOT numbers to see WHO actually made the glass!!  Good luck.