WANTED--Rear Windshield (for a 1951 Pacemaker, 2 Door Coupe

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Does anyone have a rear windshield for a '51 Pacemaker?

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So far I've struck out. How about this ----is a'51 Pacemaker rear windshield unique or does it interchange with a '50, '52, 53, 54? Anyone know?

FlimFlamMan

Pretty sure the rear glass for your car is unique for 1951 only.

Shows these guys have it.


http://www.metropartsmarket.com/glass/classicautoglass-c19s2.html

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FlimFlamMan --Thank you for the link! I'll call them on Monday. Has anyone bought windshields from Metro Parts ---quality OK?

snowshoe90aolcom

I have one out of a '51 Commodore 6 4 door. Not sure if it will fit the Pacemaker though.

Ric West IN

only 1951  coupes  according tp Hudson parts book. 

Ric West IN

oops thought you wanted coupe.  

ski4life65

Bob's classic glass also has it

https://www.vendio.com/stores/bobsclassicautoglass/item/hudson-glass/1951-hudson-2-or-4-door-sedan-/lid=34066528

ski4life65

Where do you live? Maybe a member close to you has one.

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I am looking for a 51' Pacemaker, 2 Door Club Coupe back windshield. From the description Bob's Classic Glass doesn't carry it. I'm located in Northern California. Appreciate the help you all have provided.

Club Coupe

I've owned a '51 Pacemaker Club Coupe for 50+ years.  The bad news is that the rear window is unique to the '51.  I don't know of any rear windows that would come close to replacing it. A long shot may be Vic's Auto Glass in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, that is if he is still in business.  Other than that maybe something could be custom made somewhere using a laser printer so computer generated blueprint.  Good luck.  I feel for you.

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Since the '51 rear windshield is turning out to be so rare maybe another option is to graft a '52 or '53 Coupe's rear roof section + window frame into place. I'd have to find a donor car. Doable but a lot of work. Anyone attempted this before? I'm assuming the bodies of the cars across these various years didn't change much (other than in '54).

I'm trying to salvage a '51 Pacemaker 2 Door Club Couple that had devolved into a "parts donor car" sometime in the '70s. From what I can tell '51 Pacemaker Club Coupes are rare birds ---sure would be nice to save this one....

Club Coupe - Can you share/post a few pictures of your gem?

eddiehudson

Per the 48 - 54 MPC, all 1951 Coupes use the same rear glass. Find any 1951 coupe.

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I'm scouring the world wide web for '51 Coupes.

54coupe

Check with Al Saffrahn in Maricopa, Az

AndrewSilva

StepUp,  I have what you need and I’m even in NorCal.  Price is a handshake and maybe something cold to drink cause it was pretty hot up in my rafters today.  Terrible photos but the weatherstripping will cost you 

Andrew Silva
916-666-9273

AndrewSilva

Here is a sedan rear window for comparison 

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AndrewSilva----Holy hotcakes! I think you just helped me save a Hudson from the trash heap! I'm calling you right after this period . (<) THANK YOU!

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Here's a loud shout out to the amazingly generous club members amongst us: HOORAY! Andrew has donated a rear windshield and Richard donated a 262ci running engine. Outstanding Gents!

I'll start a new thread titled, "Saving a '51 Pacemaker" once I tow the car home. 

The goal of this particular project is to make this abandoned Hudson roadworthy and get'r back on the road.

Stay tuned and thanks again all. 

Club Coupe

I'll see what I can do as to photos as I am not very computer savvy.  You are right about the club coupe Pacemakers being rare and mine is one of the most rare as it came with a factory Hydromatic.  

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Hydromatic ---very cool. Mine is a std 3speed + OD.

Here's how to post the pics.

Open a new message. You'll see a square box at the top ribbon that looks like a picture. Click on the box it and then click on the "Browse" button. That will open a window that should open your Window's "Pictures" file. Select the pictures to share by clicking on them and next click "Open".  That should embed the picture(s) into the message.