Bastardized 1959 "Coronet" build

[3175375]

I like how the rear glass line follows the roof, but it doesn’t ‘flow’ right into the rear deck/fenders to me. Maybe it needs to stretch in the center of the glass further into the Dutchman panel.

However, from your comment that you don’t want another 11 year project, I can see the justification to leave it.

Chuck Barris would do something besides leaving it alone…

I think the car deserves something different. I just don’t know what right now.

 

[wetskier2000]

I like how the rear glass line follows the roof, but it doesn’t ‘flow’ right into the rear deck/fenders to me. Maybe it needs to stretch in the center of the glass further into the Dutchman panel.

However, from your comment that you don’t want another 11 year project, I can see the justification to leave it.

Chuck Barris would do something besides leaving it alone…

I think the car deserves something different. I just don’t know what right now.

He most assuredly would.. Prolly use the 59 windshield and cut the roof off another car.

I'll try to expose some more blue tape "glass" today...

 

[wetskier2000]

Ok, 2 inch chop instead of 4. More "glass". A huge improvement IMHO. Still a little goofy with the targa top removed, but I can live with that... Sorry Chuck...

 

[3C's & a D?]

What do you plan on doing for rear glass? And do you have the '59 glass? I'm sure you're aware many top chops use the original glass, lowered into a recess. Might be a good exercise to gently place into position if you have it.

 

[wetskier2000]

Gently, LOL... I do not have the 59 rear glass, uh well, I did have it until I knocked it off the roof and found out exactly how many Ziplocks a 1959 Coronet rear glass fits into. None of the typical rear glass chop methods will work here. Not only is it chopped 2 inches, but the B and C pillars are also leaned in. I think my only option is Lexan but I am going to chat with my glass guy this week...

 

[1970cat]

if it were me , i'd put a curve on the top of the glass to match the curvature of the deck lid

 

[wetskier2000]

if it were me , i'd put a curve on the top of the glass to match the curvature of the deck lid
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It will....

 

[wetskier2000]

I sliced the real roof panel down the middle then cut it to fit the new shorter side-to-side dimension. That went pretty well. Then I placed it where the tinfoil had been and guess what... Yup, a damn bump.... Back to the drawing board...

 

[mopar preferred]

Well, that's what it needed to correct the view from the rear. Progress.

 

[Just Carbs]

Ok, 2 inch chop instead of 4. More "glass". A huge improvement IMHO. Still a little goofy with the targa top removed, but I can live with that... Sorry Chuck...

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I think you will get something close to this exact setup it to work with the windshield as the windshield is. It looks good with the fin and hood angle.

 

[livininharrow]

i absolutely luv what you are doing on this project. have you considered lowering the assend a couple inches if it is possible? i am trying to picture it with a lower back end. the inside of the rear fender maybe being level with the axle center.

 

[wetskier2000]

I have thought about that on occasion when I see these Exner beauties lowered all the way around. I'd have to mess with the stock Corvette suspension to lower it. Maybe air bags some day?? In the meantime, I did put ridiculous rake on the car on purpose.