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General Category => Darrin Forum => Topic started by: ChrisBcritter on February 27, 2020, 03:57:04 PM

Title: Convertible top window - is this original?
Post by: ChrisBcritter on February 27, 2020, 03:57:04 PM

I got a picture from the new owner of #225; is this the original clear plastic rear window?

Title: Re: Convertible top window - is this original?
Post by: joefrazer on February 28, 2020, 09:06:12 AM

LOF and Reaglite date coded their material using a similar pattern. In the photo, the AS-6 code = American Standards (glass standards) level 6, and 6 was used for plastic windows. A '1' designation means it passed the steel ball drop test and could be used for windshields, a '2' means it didn't pass but is still usable for side glass. As you can imagine, a 6 designation means it didn't pass most any test except to keep wind, bugs and water out.

The other code is hard to read but it looks like 8N70 and if that's correct, then that - according to my research - corresponds to January 8, 1970 as the manufacture date.

Title: Re: Convertible top window - is this original?
Post by: ChrisBcritter on February 28, 2020, 05:13:02 PM

Thanks, Joe!