Mr. Inginear Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 I have a '64 Impala that I am building but the kit didn't come with any glass, another one of those garage sale finds. So I am looking for a good way to make my own. I have heard of using a clear 2-liter bottle to cut out the windshield and the back glass since it is already somewhat rounded correctly. Is this the easiest way to make windows or are there other methods that make decent windshields? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramfins59 Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 Depending on the curves of the glass, on some cars you can try making glass from clear acetate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunajammer Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 Yes, clear packaging can work but glass is pretty important. After spending money and man hours and effort on a project, why skimp on glass? Spend the money on good clear hobby shop acetate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenrat Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 "64 Impala front & rear vac formed "glass" $3:50 from The Modelhaus. http://www.modelhaus.com/index.php?c=4041&p=68527 However, check with them what kit it is for as there may be more than 1 '64 Impala kit (although at that price it's not really an expensive mistake). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill_rules Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=58564 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 Another tip is that once you are able to cut the windows to your satisfaction, you can affix them to the model with two sided craft tape available at Michaels. It was less than $5 for the roll. I've been using my roll for a year now so it's a real good investment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrObsessive Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 I want to try TĂșlio's tutorial on my '59 Chevy eventually. I'd like to use a heat gun instead of a mini torch however. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Inginear Posted April 27, 2013 Author Share Posted April 27, 2013 Thanks everyone for the tips and the link to the tutorial on making the glass from a bottle using a heat gun. Now I just hope that I can get it to turn out right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 Seems like the parts that Fred posted the link to would be the easiest way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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