Oh this could get ugly

[Rusty boat]

hello everyone, well heres my problem i have a 1979 grady white 212 cheasapeak, that i bought as a basket case, the gentleman i bought it off of said the windshield was broken in a storm but he had one with it the problem is its not close the being the right windshield , now i know i can get one made but i cant put a 1000.00 in a windshield, does anyone know of a salvage yard or anywhere i could get one,this has been my perverbial needle in a hay stack, ive checked with all the salvage yards i can find online with no luck please help, or im going to get really wet this summer, which isnt as bad as all the bugs ill be eating,

 

[andy1canada]

Re: Oh this could get ugly

Howdy from Canada!

That's a cool old boat you got there; seen a few come and go on ebay; which is where you might also find a replacement windshield for her...

OR, if the lower sills are all more or less flat, you could have a new frame made or buy the stock aluminum window channel then cut it up and screw it together yourself. Order yourself some new glass and 'wham-O'...

Good luck with your new boat!

Cheers,
Terry

 

[thurps]

Re: Oh this could get ugly

If you build your own, make sure you use laminated glass. It's really not a big project. Everything you need should be available at your local glass shop. Good luck!

 

[ManOfwar690]

Re: Oh this could get ugly

USE PLEXY GLASS AND INSTALL IT sorry caps if its curved you can shape it with a heat gun

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Oh this could get ugly

i used lexan, cut with fine tooth jib saw blade.