buickbrothers Posted February 10, 2022 Share Posted February 10, 2022 Hello All, I'm replacing all the glass in my 55 Roadmaster, with exception to the back glass. I've seen different vendor packages for all the side window and wing glass that can be ordered. I have two questions for the team members. 1) Any recommendations on which vendor to use and/or avoid due to glass quality/size/fit between vendors? 2) Does anyone know what the correct "thickness" of glass setting tape to purchase/use? Thanks members! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted February 10, 2022 Share Posted February 10, 2022 I took mine to a local glass shop and had them do the whole thing. Ben 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Heaps Posted February 11, 2022 Share Posted February 11, 2022 I too use a local shop for all of my flat glass needs. Unfortunately local glass shops are fewer and farther between. Many have closed their doors. If you are able to utilize a shop in your area I would recommend doing so. They may be less costly than an out of state vendor and you could help save a small business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancemb Posted February 11, 2022 Share Posted February 11, 2022 22 hours ago, buickbrothers said: Hello All, I'm replacing all the glass in my 55 Roadmaster, with exception to the back glass. I've seen different vendor packages for all the side window and wing glass that can be ordered. I have two questions for the team members. 1) Any recommendations on which vendor to use and/or avoid due to glass quality/size/fit between vendors? 2) Does anyone know what the correct "thickness" of glass setting tape to purchase/use? Thanks members! I bought my 57 glass from Auto City Classics and it was perfect. The glass tape thickness will vary, partly by wheter or bot you rechrome your frames. I believe I used 1/8 for nearly all of my pieces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buickbrothers Posted February 11, 2022 Author Share Posted February 11, 2022 Thanks for the responses. Auto City Classics is one of the vendors I'm looking at for the flat glass. I am planning to use a local shop for the front windshield and back glass install. They are pricey enough for just these two items which is why I'm doing the flat glass. I have to do what I can myself to keep the cost in check on this project. I didn't have to re-chrome the frames, but did re-chrome bumpers, lights, portals, etc. You know, all those blistered chrome pieces! I'll take some measurements of the thickness of the old glass and confirm the new glass thickness and measure the frame thickness to gauge the glass setting tape thickness needed. 1/8 sounds about right - just needed a sanity check from someone who did this. Thanks. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhigdog Posted February 11, 2022 Share Posted February 11, 2022 When you set the flat glass into the frames windex is an excellent lubricant and obviously an easy clean up...............Bob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buickbrothers Posted February 12, 2022 Author Share Posted February 12, 2022 Thanks for the tip Bob! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kestrel Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 I also highly recommend Auto City Classic. I ordered 4 vent window replacement glass pieces with original E-Z Eye tint with correct date code etched for my '51 Super. Their turnaround was incredible. 2 days later I received them. No supply chain issues with them ! Dry fitting them appears exact as far I can tell. Haven't set them permanently yet. I plan to use their rubber tape with foamy Windex as "lubricator." Prices were very reasonable too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buickbrothers Posted February 16, 2022 Author Share Posted February 16, 2022 Thanks Kestrel. Keep us updated on your glass install (tips, tricks, issues). I'm about two weeks out and then I'll be neck deep in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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