Windscreen Glass Options

[RCarr]

I'm looking for opinions on which windshield glass I should use in my BN1 restoration. Background is that I purchased it in a completely disassembled state and am nearing the end of the project. It is matching numbers and prior owners maintained all of the original components, so although not concours, it is very original.

I have the original windscreen frame with a Duplate windshield and I purchased the cheaper of the two windshields Moss offers; not the TripleX. Is the Duplate original and should I use it? What do you think of the less expensive Pilkington screen I bought? Should I spring for the Pilkington Triplex that Moss offers?

All opinions are welcome. Thank you.

 

[John Turney]

My guess, looking at the Duplate label, it may not be original. It has an ASI standard on it, which would be a US standard, not UK. If it's in good shape, I would use it. My original windscreen had wiper marks that were too deep for it to be used. If not good, go for the Pilkington. I bought mine from Pilkington for less than from Moss, but that was a while ago.

 

[RCarr]

My guess, looking at the Duplate label, it may not be original. It has an ASI standard on it, which would be a US standard, not UK. If it's in good shape, I would use it. My original windscreen had wiper marks that were too deep for it to be used. If not good, go for the Pilkington. I bought mine from Pilkington for less than from Moss, but that was a while ago.

Thanks much, that makes sense.