windshield aluminum

edandq

Seaman Apprentice
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Sep 4, 2003
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I'm restoring an old starcraft with a walkthrough windshield. This boat never had a hinged middle windshield and I want to make one. Anyone know where I can get the same aluminum as original? It's the kind where the sliding snaps go on.
 

mellowyellow

Vice Admiral
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Re: windshield aluminum

check local hardware that makes storm windows or<br />maybe even al. screens to see if they have some<br />extrusions that might work?
 

quantumleap

Master Chief Petty Officer
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Re: windshield aluminum

Your best bet might be to get a middle window from a boat salvage yard and remove the glass, recut the frame to fit your boat, and have a glass shop cut down the glass and reinstall it for you. I don't think storm window frame is going to be strong enough or be able to hold the weigh of safety glass. Good Luck.
 

mrtool2u

Petty Officer 2nd Class
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Re: windshield aluminum

Hey Sam,,,Qunntum Leap that is,,do you have any good outlets for salvage yards,,,I also have a walk thru with no middle windshield.
 
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