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Old 12-09-2009, 08:07 PM   #94 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by JackMcCornack View Post

If anybody knows of a local (like this side of the Atlantic) equally inexpensive source, I might be tempted to do a curved windshield and conventional roof. botsapper has me thinking that a beautiful body could be attainable*, just not quite that beautiful. It all costs the same on the screen, but as a wise man once said, necessity is a mother.

This just in...sandmandw, Christ, only the windshield has to be (DOT approved laminate) safety glass, the other windows can be tempered and may be plastic in many cases. So botsapper's shape could be done, just not one piece...and I've never cared for the George Jetson lift-canopy-for-egress look anyway, except in concept cars.
Jack,

Some boats do have wrap around glass windshields, although usually not one piece. I don't know if they are laminated though, or just tempered. It might be worth a trip to a boat yard or dealership to check it out.

Tom
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