12-15-2019, 06:59 PM | #1 |
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Glass
How can I tell if I have safety glass in my windshield?
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12-15-2019, 07:11 PM | #2 |
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Re: Glass
They came standard with it, but if it has been replaced, it should have a mark on it in the corner.
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12-16-2019, 04:35 AM | #3 |
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Re: Glass
laminated glass has multiple refections of coin, key, or candle flame etc when viewed clocely at an angle ... see pic
tempered glass more difficult to verify ...see thread https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...light=tempered/ |
12-16-2019, 07:34 AM | #4 |
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Re: Glass
If you tap safety glass with a nail the sound will be a dull low sound, but if it's plate glass it will have a high clear tink sound.
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12-16-2019, 08:59 AM | #5 |
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Re: Glass
Side windows were not safety glass, make sure they are now!
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12-16-2019, 11:40 AM | #6 |
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12-18-2019, 11:56 AM | #7 |
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Re: Glass
Had the same question on a Townsedan I bought that was restored. Heard about the sound difference when knocking on it so took it to a glass replacement business. The manager knocked on it and said it was laminated. Heard about the double image idea so angled a business card and it showed double. Being the doubting type and concerned about safety, I went ahead and pulled the top of the frame. "Low and Behold", it was plate glass. Replaced it before ever driving it again........
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12-19-2019, 08:07 PM | #8 |
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Re: Glass
If you buy the 'glass' from most of the 'major' suppliers the new glass will meet the national standards. Still, it is a good thing to ask about when ordering.
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