Hi! I am a new member and have a question about my '73 E Series III Roadster. I had a chip in the original windscreen so purchased a replacement to repair. Problem is, new one doesn't fit. Old one was PILKINGTON SHATTERPRUFF SAFETY GLASS (PTY) LTD (DOT122) and (I believe) original. New one is too short across the top cord dimension so the cap trim doesn't line up with the post screws when seated. Does anyone have experience with this issue? I've been muddling through for about 8 months now and have gotten exactly nowhere.

Thanks for your help in advance!

Mutley

 

Here I am again. Does anyone have any experience with this issue? I am having difficulty finding a windscreen to fit my E type Series III roadster and my car is the problem and that the replacement windscreen is "to spec." Does anyone have the specs for a E type Series III roadster windscreen? The problem is that the trim piece at the top (chrome) is too long for the new windscreen. I can find no specs which say how long the windscreen should be on the top 'chord.'

 

Hi Muley,
I would contact these people (copied from their website):

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I wonder if the 2+2 and the OTS have different windshields and maybe you have a 2+2 windshield.

 

Bob, Thanks so much for your help. Will do. I would like to measure the top chord of a 2+2 to see.

 

Hi Mutley,
You may want to order to V!2 parts book. It would tell you if the windshield are different. You can order it from JCNA.com

B-J46PH
E-type V12 Series 3 Open 2 Seater.=13px All parts illus. & numbered. 240 pgs, drawings.

B-J47RL
Jaguar V-12 2+2 Official parts catalog. =13pxTHis covers the V-12 (series 3) 2+2 (coupe)

https://www.jcna.com/shop/items/56

 

Bob,

Thanks again for help and response. I ordered the catalog. Do you have a go-to vendor for misc. parts? I am about done with SNG Barratt, but cannot find a good supplier for the usual parts. Again, thank you!

Mike

 

As fate would have it, I just pulled the factory windscreen out of my 71 Series 3 2+2 yesterday.
What measurement do you need?


I also just opened up the parts PDFs for the 2+2 and Roadster.
for the 2+2




For the Roadster

 

That's terrific! Measure the top edge of the windscreen (corners are slightly rounded, so to the middle of the rounded corner). What I did, since it's not a straight line, is taped a piece of string along the top edge and marked it. Then laid against a tape and measured the delta of the marks. Mine measures 49 1/2. Thank you!!

 

Apparently image pasting causes a lot of grief.

As fate would have it, I just pulled the factory windscreen out of my 71 Series 3 2+2 yesterday.
What measurement do you need?


I also just opened up the parts PDFs for the 2+2 and Roadster.
for the Roadster the windscreen part# is BD37953
for the 2+2 the windscreen part# is BD38061

 

So, to all of those who have helped and made suggestions, thank you. I wanted to post an update of my progress. I found a really helpful person at XK Unlimited. He was kind enough to measure some windscreens and ask some questions of fellow restorers.

This is the mark on the new windscreen that didn't fit.

This is the windscreen on the one that was in my car (chipped).
The problem is the top dimension. The XK Unlimited windscreen has the same label as the one i bought that didn't fit and has the same top measurement as the failed windscreen as well. It looks as though there are multiple dimensions for the top edge from the same manufacturer (albeit different factories). Has anyone had a similar experience in fitting new windscreen's on a E-Type Series III Roadster?
I am also following leads with Pilkington Glass who appear very cooperative as well.