Windshield difference Coupe / Fastback

[MITCH351]

Hey guys and gals - my first post and it's because I messed up. Broke the windshield in my 71 Boss that I have had since 1975. In looking for a replacement - they say the coupe and convertible windshield is different than a fastback. Can someone tell me the difference, I am going to Carisle, Pa next seek and would hate to bring home a windshield that will not fit. Thanks MITCH351 Bristol, Tn

 

[Hemikiller]

The height of the windshield is different from top to bottom. The sportsroof windshield is shorter. If you look at the etched label on the window, it'll have the NAGS number incorporated. Sportsroof is W800, coupe/vert is W801

 

[Stanglover]

Wow! with an original BOSS 351, I'd want a genuine Carlite windshield, not a repop.

 

[Kilgon]

Hey guys and gals - my first post and it's because I messed up. Broke the windshield in my 71 Boss that I have had since 1975. In looking for a replacement - they say the coupe and convertible windshield is different than a fastback. Can someone tell me the difference, I am going to Carisle, Pa next seek and would hate to bring home a windshield that will not fit. Thanks MITCH351 Bristol, Tn

Since this is your first post how about a little more introduction about your car and some pictures also. We would love to see your 71 Boss.

 

[PoFoMoCo]

Mitch - Welcome from Texas! Good luck with locating the windshield.

 

[73MustangCoupe]

Hey Mitch351. Welcome from just down the road in Jonesborough, TN. We're into pictures, so how about post up some pix of your Boss? Would love to see them.

 

[Cleveland Crush]

Welcome to the forum Mitch.

 

[NOT A T5]

Welcome from Omaha!

 

[MITCH351]

The height of the windshield is different from top to bottom. The sportsroof windshield is shorter. If you look at the etched label on the window, it'll have the NAGS number incorporated. Sportsroof is W800, coupe/vert is W801

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Thanks for the great info - Do you know where I can get one -

 

[MITCH351]

Thanks for the great info - Do you know where I can get one -

 

[Hemikiller]

Kentucky Mustang is a lot closer than Carlisle

https://www.kentuckymustang.com/ext...arts/windshield-front-fastback-1971-1973.html

 

[Bill Perkins]

Hey guys and gals - my first post and it's because I messed up. Broke the windshield in my 71 Boss that I have had since 1975. In looking for a replacement - they say the coupe and convertible windshield is different than a fastback. Can someone tell me the difference, I am going to Carisle, Pa next seek and would hate to bring home a windshield that will not fit. Thanks MITCH351 Bristol, Tn

Let me know if you find a Windshield Glass Vendor at Carlisle, PA who has the original Ford Carlite Windshield's? Thanks

 

[James Bond]

Welcome from Oregon.

 

[ib4stangs]

Let me know if you find a Windshield Glass Vendor at Carlisle, PA who has the original Ford Carlite Windshield's? Thanks

NPD does if you have a coupe or convertible...

https://www.npdlink.com/product/glass-windshield-tinted-with-green-sun-shield-carlite/100226/200498

 

[Paul M]

Hey guys and gals - my first post and it's because I messed up. Broke the windshield in my 71 Boss that I have had since 1975. In looking for a replacement - they say the coupe and convertible windshield is different than a fastback. Can someone tell me the difference, I am going to Carisle, Pa next seek and would hate to bring home a windshield that will not fit. Thanks MITCH351 Bristol, Tn

Hey guys and gals - my first post and it's because I messed up. Broke the windshield in my 71 Boss that I have had since 1975. In looking for a replacement - they say the coupe and convertible windshield is different than a fastback. Can someone tell me the difference, I am going to Carisle, Pa next seek and would hate to bring home a windshield that will not fit. Thanks MITCH351 Bristol, Tn

Yep, there's a difference in height. When you pick up your new windshield, unpack it and pull the tape off of the outer round foam packing. Be careful in general as these windshields are pretty flimsy. I received 3 damaged on the same corner underneath the packing. I still to this day think they received a batch of broken windshields from China and used the broken ones for insurance write offs.

 

[MITCH351]

Kentucky Mustang is a lot closer than Carlisle

https://www.kentuckymustang.com/ext...arts/windshield-front-fastback-1971-1973.html

That's perfect thanks so much. Yes Kentucky Mustang is closer. But at Carisle there is 80 acres of nothing but Ford cars and parts.

 

[MITCH351]

Yep, there's a difference in height. When you pick up your new windshield, unpack it and pull the tape off of the outer round foam packing. Be careful in general as these windshields are pretty flimsy. I received 3 damaged on the same corner underneath the packing. I still to this day think they received a batch of broken windshields from China and used the broken ones for insurance write offs.

Thanks - will be sure to check

 

[MITCH351]

Yep, there's a difference in height. When you pick up your new windshield, unpack it and pull the tape off of the outer round foam packing. Be careful in general as these windshields are pretty flimsy. I received 3 damaged on the same corner underneath the packing. I still to this day think they received a batch of broken windshields from China and used the broken ones for insurance write offs.

Thanks - will be sure to check

 

[MITCH351]

NPD does if you have a coupe or convertible...

https://www.npdlink.com/product/glass-windshield-tinted-with-green-sun-shield-carlite/100226/200498

Will do - thanks for the info -

 

[Bill Perkins]

NPD does if you have a coupe or convertible...

https://www.npdlink.com/product/glass-windshield-tinted-with-green-sun-shield-carlite/100226/200498

Thanks for the information, you may see a vendor or two at Carlisle that have some OEM Carlite Windshield's for the 71-73 Mustang's, I do have a Coupe, it is a one owner, so I'm trying to put it back to as close as possible Original.