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Old 11-18-2014, 01:56 PM
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Default Re: Where to buy reproduction glass for '69 Nova?

I would comment that if you could find a good used one you might like it better. The repops that I've seen and used for Nova back glass always shows shadow patches in the right light. I've been told this is due to a faster cooling process where they are produced. It's not that noticeable until you get it in the light at just the right angle, but unless they've changed the process it's in all the repop s I've seen. FWIW.
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Old 11-18-2014, 02:09 PM
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Default Re: Where to buy reproduction glass for '69 Nova?

Pilkington Glass sells the date coded, heavy thickness glass just like the original pieces. I used them for the windshield and door glass on the black Firebird. The installer commented that he hadn't come across replacement glass that heavy in decades. I guess most modern replacement glass is thinner now.

http://www.pilkingtonclassics.com/

They ship in heavy, wooden crates the size of coffins! (very expensive shipping costs - be forewarend)
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Old 11-18-2014, 04:41 PM
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Default Re: Where to buy reproduction glass for '69 Nova?

To be more specific, I've only seen this on 3rd gen Nova back glass. Not sides, or windshield, or Camaro pieces. I have had Camaro back glass fitment issues.
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