Has anyone used the convertible top with the folding glass rear window? Any advantages/disadvantages between the glass and the plastic? This is the first convertible I've had that used a plastic window, and from what I've seen on older tops is the window fogs with time. Any reccommendations?
Thanks.

When I looked into them, they were usually plexi and had a silicone hinge in the middle. I suppose a custom shop could make the window any width you wanted, thus eliminating the need for the hinge set-up. Let us know what you find.

Also, I've been using Meguiars Plast-X on my window, and it is a miracle worker.

Good luck!

I was going to go with the glass but opted out for the plastic.My 69' Olds had the real glass but it broke when the top folded down and was off kilt a tad and clipped a 6x9 speaker mounted in the trunk area behind the seat so there is one downfall.

David

When I had a 1969 Camaro Convertible, I used to put a cloth on the rear window before dropping the top to prevent the skuffs in the rear window. You're not going to keep it outside anyway. I think the glass would be more trouble.

I would not use glass, for two reasons...
1)the silicone joint breaks up eventually
2) glass will take lots more room when down...harder to get a boot to fit...

if you take care of the plastic it will last quite a bit ,and for the money ou saved ,you can buy a new one later toreplace with...

If you take a clean plush towel and lay it in as the top folds (the window fold back on itself) you will prevent scratching. And to actually preserver the window and keep it clear as well as keep the top protected from the sun and the elements use 303 protecant products and cleaners: http://www.303products.com/ You can usually find them at marine supply stores etc. You will be amazed at what it will do for an older top and window too.

Yes, go with the plastic...

Brett!

A good tight plastic window looks great.....and hey, we always have our tops down anyhow!

I agree with Dave. A new plastic window looks very good. The only drawback is if it is not folded properly from the factory, there will be very minor creases in the plastic that take quite a while to work there way out.

(boy, it's been busy around here while I've preoccupied by other things!)

LOL, I agree with that, My creases are still evident, but I never have it up anyhow, so no big worries....

OK, thanks everybody. I'm still looking for someone to install the top, but will probably go with the plastic window. Everything else I've owned had a one-piece glass window (they designed that way so there wasn't any issue with them folding easily.) I was wondering how well the hinge in the window held up. The ones they use on aquarium tops seem to hold up OK, but they aren't outside either.

and dont get folded either....

Folded?? Are you refering to being folded in packaging? Because I though all the plastic windows fold when you put the top down.

So, what manufacturers would be a good source to buy a top from? Who makes the best quality?

I was referring to the glass sealant in aquariums not being folded ,as a two piece glass that folds along the silicone "hinge"..



and I let my upholstery shop tell me which they though was good...I went with "thin" material per their recommendation, also takes less roomas folded down... less bulky under the boot.

Ahhh, now I understand.

I may be a little late on this but I had the glass installed with mine. It zippers in and out. I really like it and don't have to worry about it fogging over time. You can also leave the top up (!) and still leave the glass down for a windier ride.

Terbob, i heard the glass window is typically a bit smaller. how does yours compare?

also, to remove wrinkles in the vinyl window you need to leave the top up under direct sunlight to heat up the window. if the top is fitted tightly (under tension) the wrinkles will work themselves out. the faster way is to use a steamgun. but again tension is the key.