Interest in windshield buy. - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

cadillac531 · 08-18-2006

Alright, gang. I know MOM tried this out once before, but I have a hook-up that is attempting to get us a couple of runs of ZR1 windshields that would look nearly identical to the original LOF glass. We'd be looking at running some early year ones (with the larger radar cut out) and some later ones (with the smaller cut out). It would be a coated glass that would act exactly as ours do now, not a batch glass.

Would anyone be interested in such a deal?

Constantine

tomtom72 · 08-18-2006

Thank you for your efforts, Constantine! I would be interested to see if this would be possible. I would think that the cost per unit would be substantial and that govern what I could spend.

Tom

Sgreg · 08-18-2006

I would be interested if the price is not ridiculous.

guinnessdood · 08-18-2006

Constantine! I'm interested.

Uly

Zr1 Destroyer · 08-18-2006

I would love to have a brand new(zr1 style) windshield for mine....since I got hit with a rock on the the highway(cracked) and had to replace it with a plain jane style.....keep me posted if this goes through!!!

Ry

cadillac531 · 08-19-2006

Yeah, I'm unsure about the cost of the windows, but I do know that when MOM was pursuing this last time, the cost was about $600. A far cry from $2800. We'll see what we can do, and get these things made. I guess if GM won't we'll have too, huh?

Thanks
Constantine

Z Factor · 08-19-2006

Not to take the wind out of your sails, but I also tried in vain to find a manufacture willing to do it. I did not announce my efforts because I wanted to get it lined up before I said anything so as to not get everyones hopes up.

The major stumbling block was of course the film between the glass and the manufacturing run it would take to make it cost effective. The biggest problem was a liability vs. profit potential for the companies. That is not to say you should not continue your efforts because you never say never in my book. I suspect you would find that plenty of ZR-1 owners would be interested in a reasonably priced replacement for their windshields that are delaminating. Knock on wood, mine is prefect so far, but I was hoping to help out the guys who have had to buy regular C4 windshields because theirs were so bad.

So good luck, but don't be too disappointed if you run into the same wall Dave and I did. The effort is appreciated regardless of the result.

ffvetteman · 08-20-2006

I would get in on this depending on price of course. I bought my ZR-1 with a stock windshield already installed.

Jerry#397 · 08-20-2006

Constatine,

I would be very interested as a rock hit my windshield on the way to the PNW Gathering last week.

Thanks,
Jerry Schubert
93 #397

haber rj · 08-20-2006

Hey count me in also if the price is not out of sight, mine is still good but if never hurts to have a spare if it is available.
haber rj

08-18-2006	#1
cadillac531 Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 243	Interest in windshield buy. Alright, gang. I know MOM tried this out once before, but I have a hook-up that is attempting to get us a couple of runs of ZR1 windshields that would look nearly identical to the original LOF glass. We'd be looking at running some early year ones (with the larger radar cut out) and some later ones (with the smaller cut out). It would be a coated glass that would act exactly as ours do now, not a batch glass. Would anyone be interested in such a deal? Constantine __________________ Constantine Registry Founding Member #0235 1991 Corvette ZR-1 -- Stock, 94 ZR-1 exhaust system, muffler delete. 1956 Chevrolet Belair -- Pro Street, 531ci Cadillac, 8-71 Blower, 8pt roll bar, built TH-400, 9" rear, 1,100 HP -- Street Car. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8y4cwcvK0s 1968 Mustang "Pegasus" -- Zeeker Chassis, 584ci Dart Block, Brodix Big Brodies, 2-1150 Dominators, FTI 'Glide, 1168 hp, best ET & Trap(holding back) 8.57@159 -- 7.9X -- 1/4 mile car. 1970 Chevelle -- 468ci, TKO600, shaved and smoothed everything. Last edited by cadillac531; 08-18-2006 at 06:22 AM.

08-18-2006	#2
tomtom72 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Jacksonville, FL USA Posts: 4,645	Re: Interest in windshield buy. Thank you for your efforts, Constantine! I would be interested to see if this would be possible. I would think that the cost per unit would be substantial and that govern what I could spend. Tom __________________ 1990 ZR-1, Black/grey, #2233, stock. ZR-1 Net Reg Founding Member #316 & NCM member

08-18-2006	#4
guinnessdood Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Woods Cross, UT Posts: 389	Re: Interest in windshield buy. Constantine! I'm interested. Uly __________________ Uly Past OWNER 90 ZR-1 #0120 Red/Saddle UT Plate: EZR1DER

08-18-2006	#5
Zr1 Destroyer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Candy Apple...yUmMy Posts: 1,137	Re: Interest in windshield buy. I would love to have a brand new(zr1 style) windshield for mine....since I got hit with a rock on the the highway(cracked) and had to replace it with a plain jane style.....keep me posted if this goes through!!! Ry

08-19-2006	#6
cadillac531 Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 243	Re: Interest in windshield buy. Yeah, I'm unsure about the cost of the windows, but I do know that when MOM was pursuing this last time, the cost was about $600. A far cry from $2800. We'll see what we can do, and get these things made. I guess if GM won't we'll have too, huh? Thanks Constantine __________________ Constantine Registry Founding Member #0235 1991 Corvette ZR-1 -- Stock, 94 ZR-1 exhaust system, muffler delete. 1956 Chevrolet Belair -- Pro Street, 531ci Cadillac, 8-71 Blower, 8pt roll bar, built TH-400, 9" rear, 1,100 HP -- Street Car. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8y4cwcvK0s 1968 Mustang "Pegasus" -- Zeeker Chassis, 584ci Dart Block, Brodix Big Brodies, 2-1150 Dominators, FTI 'Glide, 1168 hp, best ET & Trap(holding back) 8.57@159 -- 7.9X -- 1/4 mile car. 1970 Chevelle -- 468ci, TKO600, shaved and smoothed everything.

08-18-2006	#3
Sgreg Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 518	Re: Interest in windshield buy. I would be interested if the price is not ridiculous.

08-19-2006	#7
Z Factor Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: S. Florida Posts: 2,667	Re: Interest in windshield buy. Not to take the wind out of your sails, but I also tried in vain to find a manufacture willing to do it. I did not announce my efforts because I wanted to get it lined up before I said anything so as to not get everyones hopes up. The major stumbling block was of course the film between the glass and the manufacturing run it would take to make it cost effective. The biggest problem was a liability vs. profit potential for the companies. That is not to say you should not continue your efforts because you never say never in my book. I suspect you would find that plenty of ZR-1 owners would be interested in a reasonably priced replacement for their windshields that are delaminating. Knock on wood, mine is prefect so far, but I was hoping to help out the guys who have had to buy regular C4 windshields because theirs were so bad. So good luck, but don't be too disappointed if you run into the same wall Dave and I did. The effort is appreciated regardless of the result.

08-20-2006	#8
ffvetteman Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Berlin WI Posts: 247	Re: Interest in windshield buy. I would get in on this depending on price of course. I bought my ZR-1 with a stock windshield already installed.

08-20-2006	#9
Jerry#397 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Northern California Posts: 73	Re: Interest in windshield buy. Constatine, I would be very interested as a rock hit my windshield on the way to the PNW Gathering last week. Thanks, Jerry Schubert 93 #397

08-20-2006	#10
haber rj Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Tillsonburg Ont. Canada Posts: 174	Re: Interest in windshield buy. Hey count me in also if the price is not out of sight, mine is still good but if never hurts to have a spare if it is available. haber rj