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Re: [Healeys] Hard top rear window

To: Ray Juncal <healeyray@yahoo.com>, List Healey
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Hard top rear window
From: <bighealey@charter.net>
Date: Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:56:00 -0700
Original hardtop rear plexiglass used to be and probably still is available 
from Bill Bolton.  it works for both 2 and 4 seater version.


Ray see ya at Monterey?

---- Ray Juncal <healeyray@yahoo.com> wrote: 
> Listers
>    A couple of months back someone asked me about making a rear window for a
> non-factory hardtop.  (sorry I deleted the email so I don't remember who.)  I
> have been involved in building movie vehicles with custom windshield glass so
> I understand the process.  It is possible for the"do it yourselfer" but pretty
> complicated.
>     Later that same lifetime I happened to be waiting in a doctors office.  I
> take that as an opportunity to catch up with my reading of out of date
> esoteric periodicals.  Well lo and behold in a nine month old issue of
> "Trailer Boats" I found a article on replacing the windscreen on your ski
> boat.
>     The article used a fabrication shop in the Los Angeles area ( Wayne-Earl
> Mfg. in Placentia, California. <wayneearl.com>  (714) 577-0632  contact Dan
> Porter )  They need the original part for a pattern and the cost runs $200-
> $600.  The sample in the article looks larger and more complicated than a rear
> glass for a hard top and cost $400.  They deal across the U.S. but there may
> be a supplier closer to you.  Check with boat repair shops in your area. 
>     I can scan and send the article if you need it but all the important info
> is above.  The article mentions two things that seem important.  Specify an
> acrylic that is both U.S. made and cast as opposed to extruded.  Also look for
> a "marine grade" plastic that will have better UV stability.
>     I hope this is useful information for those out there restoring hardtops.
> Regards
> Ray Juncal
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