Pete Phillips Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 Getting ready to order a new top for the 1966 Electra convertible. The BCA Judging Manual does not specify what type of rear window it should have. Is it glass or plastic--anyone know? Supplier offers both, and of course plastic is cheaper. Pete Phillips BCA #7338 Leonard, TX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 At around 16 yrs old I remember a neighbors 66 Impala with a glass window. However if this car isn't equiped with A/C I would opt for a zippered plastic one if it was available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmfconsult Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 My 67 is a glass window, and most I’ve seen are glass. Hopefully someone with direct 66 knowledge chimes in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 If glass is available, use it. Plastic windows in convertibles suck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1965rivgs Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 Glass Tom Mooney 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NTX5467 Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 As I recall, Ford started the "glass" rear window in convertibles, hinged horontally in the middle, on their 1965 full-size Fords and Mercurys. GM and Chrysler HAD to follow suit in order to "keep up". Might look at some sales brochures? NTX56467 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KongaMan Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 It was never clear to me () that the hinge in the middle was preferable to plastic. Neither is optimal, but for different reasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBRMD Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 Glass standard in full size starting in '65. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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