[DeTomaso] Windshield

[gow2 at rc-tech.net]

Once I saw a few flush mounted windows I could never get over the klunky
look of stock window mouldings.

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> In a message dated 11/8/11 18 51 39, klckmac at msn.com writes:
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>>
>> Looking for a new winshield, open to flush mount or original for my 72
>> Pantera. I've seen pics of both out there and would like feedback from
>> anyone
>> who has replaced theirs with either and who you recommend. I like the
>> idea
>> of the flush mount as it seems to clean up the front a bit.  Any and all
>> ideas greatly appreciated.
>>
>
> You need to determine if you appreciate the Pantera as a true classic car,
> or if it's merely a blank canvas for you to create a mid-engined hot rod.
> That will determine the direction you take.   The nice thing is, there's
> really no wrong answer in the Pantera world.
>
> Some of the flush-mounted windscreens have a huge black band all the way
> around the inside, that actually reduces the area you see through
> significantly.   I think that looks like crap, and can't understand how
> anybody would
> pay good money to make that modification.   If the glass is basically 100%
> clear, then there's no real downside other than the fact that it looks a
> bit
> odd having trim on the sides, but not on the front.
>
> Personally, I prefer the classic look, especially if the rest of the car
> is
> more-or-less stock-looking....
>
> Mike (whose car is more-or-less stock-looking)
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