Topic: Needed - Convertible Top Glass Pictures

[J_Speegle]

Working through a short list of needs to complete the site Article on Decoding Dates I find myself in need of some nice clear pictures of the manufacturer's mark from glass rear windows of convertibles (up to 73). It can be found on the lower section (drivers side) of the folding rear glass.

Already have examples from a number of the plastic versions so, at this time, believe those are taken care of.

Thanks to all that have assisted so far and those that will

[CharlesTurner]

'68 Shelby, GT350 convertible, 10D date on buck tag.  25k mile car, 7H date on the rear glass.  Seems pretty early for a late car, but factoring in the UAW strike, guess it's possible.

[J_Speegle]

Thanks Charles - any others?  Just so we have a collection with different dates and maybe slightly different format if there was a change

[Bob Gaines]

Thanks Charles - any others?  Just so we have a collection with different dates and maybe slightly different format if there was a change

I will try and remember to take a pic of a 69 one for you  tomorrow.

[JohnRB]

From 0F03R165671

JohnB

[J_Speegle]

Thanks guys

[Bob Gaines]

Thanks guys

I forgot.

[krelboyne]

Removed from a 1969 XR7 convertible. Shouldn't it have a date, if original?

[J_Speegle]

Removed from a 1969 XR7 convertible. Shouldn't it have a date, if original?

Even on replacements. Believe the "date" on your example is possible the M2 suggesting that the rear glass was replaced in 1973 (M2 should be Dec 72) following the pattern we see on the other corning rear glass examples so far

[Bob Gaines]

Even on replacements. Believe the "date" on your example is possible the M2 suggesting that the rear glass was replaced in 1973 (M2 should be Dec 72) following the pattern we see on the other corning rear glass examples so far

It is my understanding that Corning lost the contract to PPG around 1970 model year for the thin convertible top glass.

[Anghelrestorations]

This is a low mileage Cougar I looked at with Scott Behncke in August of last year while in Oregon.  Everything looked really original in this car....

[TLea]

Even on replacements. Believe the "date" on your example is possible the M2 suggesting that the rear glass was replaced in 1973 (M2 should be Dec 72) following the pattern we see on the other corning rear glass examples so far

The M2 I believe refers to the type of glass. I have found several original 68 rear glass that had no date markings. One I know had never been replaced because came from original owner
The one in Marcus's picture is very typical of 68-69

[krelboyne]

The one in Marcus's picture is very typical of 68-69

The car in Marcus's picture is from a 1969 R code Cougar XR7 convertible, the owner is a member of this site. The 8B date on the glass pre-dates the car by a wide margin. Maybe Deadstang can comment on the cars build date?

[J_Speegle]

The car in Marcus's picture is from a 1969 R code Cougar XR7 convertible, the owner is a member of this site. The 8B date on the glass pre-dates the car by a wide margin. Maybe Deadstang can comment on the cars build date?

Then the K1 must/may be the date code on the early one you posted Thanks Tim for the correction

Still suggesting a replacement

Interesting the that M2 was not included on all of the examples - maybe a running change in marking at some point

The R code XR7 one (last one you posted) looks like a good fit as you mentioned with the 8B

[TLea]

I would say all the examples submitted are typical except the one Scott says came from 69 XR7. (K1) I am thinking that is replacement