66 Coupe different glass dates - concern?

[Ed K.]

I looked at a 66 coupe stated to be all original for possible purchase & would ask your comments regarding glass dates. The car build date was 5/66 and the windshield, pass door, & hatch glass were dated 2/66. The passenger door glass was dated 10/65. This might indicate a door change, glass change or maybe nothing at all. Your thoughts?

Also what would be an acceptable range between build date & glass date.

Thanks - Ed

[Donald T.]

Re: 66 Coupe different glass dates - concern?

I have a 65 with glass that I believe to be original. Some of the glass is dated three months prior to build date and the rest is dated six months prior to build date. I have seen this in other original cars as well. This in itself would not raise a red flag with me.

[Joel F.]

Re: 66 Coupe different glass dates - concern?

Also what would be an acceptable range between build date & glass date.

Ed,

The standard says 1 year prior is acceptable, though more typically within 6 months.

I would not think twice about the dates you are seeing.

Joel