Wanted: A Serviceable Windshield

[N62350]

I need a windshield for my 1958 Starcraft Speed Queen. I am quite sure the windshield is the same on many boats of that era. Anybody got one laying around not being used? 5 feet wide, 17.5 inches tall are the dimensions.

 

[JimbC]

Re: Wanted: A Serviceable Windshield

Here is another choice if you can't find one. First link shows it on the boat the second link he shows how he made it.
http://www.glen-l.com/weblettr/webletters-5/webletter43.html#windshield
http://www.glen-l.com/weblettr/webletters-5/wl43-windshield1.html

 

[N62350]

Re: Wanted: A Serviceable Windshield

I would make one this weekend if the material wasn't so expensive. I don't want to take the risk of cracking a piece of lexan worth over 100 dollars. This is my last resort.

 

[Bwana Don]

Re: Wanted: A Serviceable Windshield

I think Lexan bends with a little heat. Try a tile heat gun, use a piece of scrap of something cheap. Practice on it before you try for real. I think I saw someone do it and they left the paper on too (protective brown wrap).

ClassicMako owner's club.com ( I think) Keep searching online. Someone has done this before.

 

[fshngho]

Re: Wanted: A Serviceable Windshield

If you buy Lexan, dosent matter what thickness, you will NEVER crack or break it. It can be sawed, cut, drilled, bent, darn near anything. The main thing is to protect it from scratching, scrapes, or scuffs. It is similiar to plexiglass, but plex will break. And you can get mar and scratch resistant Lexan too, ( additional cost )

 

[AmigoAzul]

Re: Wanted: A Serviceable Windshield

I have one from a 14ft 1966 SC Mustang. Frame is in ggod shape, the windshield has some minor scratches that can be buffed out. PM me and I will send you a few pics.

 

[AmigoAzul]

Re: Wanted: A Serviceable Windshield

Just double checked it. It's 5 ft. x17.5 I brlieve they used the same windshield for a bunch of years.