glass templates

[Guest Dunc126]

Does anyone happen to have window templates for a 1930 Commander? I’m looking for all the windows, but especially the windshield and front and rear side windows. I have access to a large format printer, so printing them off shouldn’t be a problem, assuming I can get the scale right.

Thanks in advance,

Duncan

[Gary_Ash]

Many glass companies can still get the patterns. In a pinch, you can call Andy Beckman, archivist at the Studebaker National Museum, and ask him to print out the full-size blueprints for you. The museum will charge you for the service, but it's not too bad. But, no, they will not send you a computer file of the drawing. You just need the part numbers for the glass.

[Guest Dunc126]

Thanks Gary, I've called a few glass companies, but no one around here seems to have access to the patterns. I might just reach out to the SNM and see what they can offer. Any clue where I can find the part numbers? I have chassis manual, but it doesn’t seem to list the part numbers for the glass.

Thanks again.

[studerex]

There used to be Iowa glass that advertised in Hemmings. They made my 31 glass. Just a few weeks ago I had classic glass make a 35 windshield for me. Classic Auto Glass and Classic Truck Glass but tell them not to put their logo on.

[Gary_Ash]

My 1929-40 Body Parts Catalog shows the safety glass versions for 1930 Model 70 Commander:

Front glass: p/n 242365, also fits models GJ, FD, FH, and 70

Rear glass: p/n 242367, also fits models GJ, FD, FE, FH, 70

Windshield: p/n 251168, also fits models 80 and 90.

There are plate glass versions, but you probably don't want those.

You didn't say what body style you have. These numbers mostly apply to 4-door sedans, though there didn't seem to be numbers for Model 70 cars in other body styles.

You can probably buy a reprint of the body parts catalog from Faxon Auto Literature.

[Guest Dunc126]

Thanks again Gary and studerex, mine is an FD, four door sedan, so it looks like the side windows would be the same.