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Do you think it is worth the extra money to buy a glass rear window when replacing the convertible top? For originality sake, does it make it worth it?
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Not if the top is down 98% of the time like most of us. I don't believe folding glass was an option for fgf's back then.
I used to be indecisive. Now I'm not sure. I feel like I am diagonally parked in a parallel universe. 1968 400 convertible (Scarlet) 1976 T/A - 455 LE (No Burt) 1976 T/A New baby, starting full restoration. 1968 350 - 4 speed 'vert - 400 clone (the Beast!) 1968 350 convertible - Wife's car now- 400 clone (Aleutian Blue) (Blue Angel) 2008 Durango - DD 2008 GXP - New one from NH is AWESOME! 2017 Durango Citadel - Modern is nice! HEMI is amazing! 1998 Silverado Z71 - Father-daughter project 1968 400 coupe - R/A clone (Blue Pearl) (sold) 1967 326 convertible - Sold  1980 T/A SE Bandit - Sold
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also, remember the glass brings more thickness to top when down...brings the folded top up....if you use a boot , may not fit
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I put in a zipper down plastic window. Although my top is down most of the time, when it's really hot out is is nice for letting tons of air through while keeping the sun off.
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It's really a matter of personal preference, but for me there is something "classic" about the plastic rear window.
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Speaking of the plastic windows in the tops, when they get old they start to yellow and are hard to see thru. Is there any way to clean them up so they're clear again? Everyone I've talked to says there's no way to get them clear again.
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I doubt you can get them clear again. Some light scratches can be removed, but not once they yellow.
I used to be indecisive. Now I'm not sure. I feel like I am diagonally parked in a parallel universe. 1968 400 convertible (Scarlet) 1976 T/A - 455 LE (No Burt) 1976 T/A New baby, starting full restoration. 1968 350 - 4 speed 'vert - 400 clone (the Beast!) 1968 350 convertible - Wife's car now- 400 clone (Aleutian Blue) (Blue Angel) 2008 Durango - DD 2008 GXP - New one from NH is AWESOME! 2017 Durango Citadel - Modern is nice! HEMI is amazing! 1998 Silverado Z71 - Father-daughter project 1968 400 coupe - R/A clone (Blue Pearl) (sold) 1967 326 convertible - Sold 1980 T/A SE Bandit - Sold
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All good points gentlemen. Especially the point about the glass raising the top when down. I think I will spend the extra money elsewhere on the car.
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I put in a zipper down plastic window. Although my top is down most of the time, when it's really hot out is is nice for letting tons of air through while keeping the sun off. Bob, do you have a link for this zipper window? I am about to replace my top and this would do well in the beating South Carolina sun!
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If you go with plastic I think there is a certain procedure when you lower the top. I also used to place a nice soft bath towel around the plastic when it is lowered to help keep the scratches down.
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I also always keep a towel in there when folded down.....
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