Where to find a side window?

[LastRide]

I was working on my 1977 Miller Meteor 3 Way passenger's side rear suicide door and accidentally broke the window. Does any one know where to find replacement glass? Do I Have to go to lexan or plexiglass? Or Is there something else I can use to replace it? Any info would be appreciated.

[cean]

if I remember right if the glass is flat any glass shop can make you a new one .ONLY if it's flat glass

[LastRide]

Unforturnately,its got a curve in it.

[Morella]

I made a new rear one out of 3/8" Lexan, which is strong but also flexible enough to return a pellet from a high-powered pellet gun to the person who fired it, leaving only a little raindrop mark, and it looks great. I had no trouble whatsoever making it curve. I just started in the middle and pulled it in with the original clamps, slowly so that the sealant didn't squeeze out under my masking tape. You should get the scratch-coated material, the supplier told me, because they can't be coated later. Also, because your window will have no straight edges, make a 1/4" plywood template and cut it to fit, and use it to mark your Lexan for cutting with a band saw. That way, you know that your window is going to fit.

Wash it with a castille soap (like Ivory) or plain water, never use Windex or chemical cleaners. I understand that you can use wax to help protect it, but I haven't done that because I would have to wash the car, and that's against my religion. Also, whether you use Lexan, glass, or whatever, use the proper butyrate sealant. Do not use RTV, because it will destroy the metal under the glass. If you're careful to pull back just enough of the protective paper or plastic to mask it, you can put on your vinyl gloves and pull your masking tape off fairly soon. Don't drive the screws through the outside of your car while you're pulling the window in...do it gently, with an ordinary screwdriver.

Wax your paint first, but if you do get a spot of sealant on your paint or chrome, you can actually rub it off with a damp paper towel, slowly, with a lot of pressure if it's thick, light and fast to remove thin streaks. Butyrate sealant is good stuff. There is also a sealing tape that is probably easier to use, but the only name I have for it is "dumb-dumb". I'm sure that someone knows the real name.

-denise