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1951 200 Standard Coupe Glass Tint
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Did the standard coupe (2498) have tinted glass or clear? I believe its clear.

Posted on: 2021/5/12 16:06
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Re: 1951 200 Standard Coupe Glass Tint
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When it became available tinted glass was sold as an option. It is shown in the 25th RPO code list as available for all models but if this combined 24-25 series RPO list is correct and I am reading the list correctly, Solex tinted glass first became available for 52 and later models so would not have been on a 51.

The 51 accessory book shows what is called a light filter which I believe was a 2 or 3 inch wide strip of tinted celluloid that was adhered across the windshield top. I guess it was an early version of todays tinting films.

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Posted on: 2021/5/12 16:48
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Thanks for that authoritative information. I'm wanting to replace all 6 of my side windows. 3 are cracked, 1 is chipped, 1 is full of bubbles and the last 1 has a 2" haze around the perimeter.

Posted on: 2021/5/13 8:08
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In case no one has mentioned it, the side windows are flat glass so any local glass shop can make a replacement in any tint or color that's available! Just be sure to specified polished edges.

Posted on: 2021/5/13 20:55
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I remember applying those windshield sun shades. A kind of tinted plastic which was applied by wetting the glass and using a squeegee to smooth out air bubbles. They worked quite well and were much less expensive than a tinted windshield.

Posted on: 2021/5/14 10:07
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