[ROVERNET - UK] P6 windshield specs

[phing]

Glen
 There was a difference of opinion on windshield specs at the time A toughened screen would shatter into a million particles which 
required you to push your fist through the screen . I had to do this once on the M1 at 80 + mph ,On the other hand  the laminated 
screen simply cracked and , if you were not wearing your seat belt in a high speed accident , allowed you to exit gracefully through 
the screen neatly decapitating yourself on the jagged edges on the way  . That at least was the gist of the arguments in UK pub bars 
!
Cheers
 Patrick
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Glen Wilson" <rovercar at comcast.net>
To: <rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com>
Sent: Friday, March 07, 2008 6:44 PM
Subject: Re: [ROVERNET - UK] P6 windshield differences?


>
> These are all windshields?  That is, they go on the front of the car?
>
> Fact remains, they are all the same shape, tinted or not. Aftermarket windshields could be square or purple, but they will only 
> fit the car if they conform to the factory dimensions.
>
> I'm surprised that Rover would have installed an unlaminated windshield on a car they were selling as a safely designed vehicle. I 
> can see the back window being non-laminated, but not the front windshield.
>
> Does your book also show the heated rear window with the defroster wires built in?
>
> Glen
>
>
>
> Vern Klukas wrote:
>>> Folks I have found the answer in the rover bibles.
>>> I have factory parts manuals for 2000's (1966) 2200 (1975) & 3500 (1973)
>>>
>>> There are FOUR windscreens listed They apply to all years of production
>>> 2 are heat treated #367195 clear  & #371796 tinted
>>> 2 are laminated    #371793 clear  & #371794 tinted
>>>
>>> There is an additional pr in the 2200 manual for Norway
>>>
>>> I would suggest the laminated screens which were not compulsory  in Britain and were primarily for the American market where I 
>>> think they were required.
>>
>> Exactlly right, though laminated screens were also promoted for the home market as a safety upgrade.
>>
>> I wonder if Peter may of gotten his impression of different screens because the rear and front screens are close in size and 
>> shape, unlike most cars where the rear is markedly different from the front.
>>
>> Yours
>> Vern
>>
>>>
>>> Michael Pellow
>>> Rover nut
>>> 2 46 10 hp
>>> 1 49 6light 75;
>>> 1 60,80,95,110
>>> 1 3ltr MkII  manual Coupe
>>> 1 3ltr MkII auto saloon
>>> 1 68 2000 TC with wires
>>> 3 3500 manuals
>>> 1 5spd 2000 SD1
>>> 1 5spd 3500 SD1
>>> 1 1999 2.5 connoisseur 75
>>>
>>
>>
>
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