quote Originally posted by FieroGTguy: Archie, When you get back... What would the cost of the basic chop after purchase of these windows? Would it be the basic chop minus the fee of an extra set of lexan windows that come standard? I've been on the fence, but glass is a strong motivator. Thanks, Greg

I haven't set a price on a Chop with the glass windows because the windows are not yet available.

However your formula would be the way I'd be looking to calculate it.

Archie

bump. any news on this project?

I Would love to do a chop with the glass windows but being without a job right now makes it kinda hard to drop the dough on a chop. If I could barter in a trade I'd be in on it in a heartbeat.

You need a 2001 S10 Xtreme for a shop truck? LOL

Ok, we're up to about 16 or 17 sets now.

I've got to go thru all my notes & get an exact count later today.

Several people have sent checks & credit card numbers. I haven't deposited the checks or ran the CC's thru yet but I'll be doing that next week.

If anyone else wants to get hooked up on this then they need to contact me within the next week.

Those that haven't sent a check or called with a CC number, need to do that this next week.

If those people get paid up in time, I'm planning to take the order to the glass place the week of May 11th.

Right now, I'm not planning on posting the names of payment status of those who are ordering because that will just subject them to the hate that I see everyday.

Archie

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Archie,

I am not scared! I will be sending mine to you on monday

hey archie, if you don't want to print out eveyones name who have paid up for these windows, perhaps you could send them each a pm to let them know they're paid up and on the list. that way they'll know they'll be getting glass and their identies are "protected"

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Yes, I'll be doing that.

Archie

quote Originally posted by av8fiero: hey archie, if you don't want to print out eveyones name who have paid up for these windows, perhaps you could send them each a pm to let them know they're paid up and on the list. that way they'll know they'll be getting glass and their identies are "protected"

quote Originally posted by Archie: I'm taking names & payments for the total price so we can get these ordered ASAP. I can take all credit cards, PayPal & you can mail in your order. Archie

Archie, I've not received from you a response to my earlier inquiry:

quote Originally posted by project34: ...Archie, I can do PayPal, and after adding $650.00 to my PayPal account to ensure the amount of money in it for the windows is adequate to cover this transaction, should I send that $650.00 to the corporate e-mail address in your Pennock's "Profile," or would you prefer I use a different e-mail address for that?

Because I definitely want to be part of the "group buy" on these chopped glass side windows, I've taken the liberty of initiating within the past five minutes a PayPal payment of $650.00 to the e-mail address listed on the "Contact Information" page of your website.

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By the way, madcurl, as I'd mentioned earlier in this thread, your chopped Fieros are actually what inspired in me the crazy idea to consider having a chopped-top Fiero as a year-round, daily driver --- one which even will see automatic car washes during the winter. All this will occur in a climate sufficiently harsh that winter-time, hand-washed cars for a DD like mine simply are just not readily feasible.

Said simply, my silliness is all your fault.

quote Originally posted by project34: Because I definitely want to be part of the "group buy" on these chopped glass side windows, I've taken the liberty of initiating within the past five minutes a PayPal payment of $650.00 to the e-mail address listed on the "Contact Information" page of your website. *** By the way, madcurl, as I'd mentioned earlier in this thread, your chopped Fieros are actually what inspired in me the crazy idea to consider having a chopped-top Fiero as a year-round, daily driver --- one which even will see automatic car washes during the winter. All this will occur in a climate sufficiently harsh that winter-time, hand-washed cars for a DD like mine simply are just not readily feasible. Said simply, my silliness is all your fault.

Sorry, I missed your post asking for the paypal info. However, you did send it to the right account & it has been rec'd.

I have to take my wife to the hospital in chicago tomorrow for her monthly treatment. When I get back, tomorrow late afternoon, I'll bring the list count up to date send out some info to everyone involved.

Archie

quote Originally posted by project34: By the way, madcurl, as I'd mentioned earlier in this thread, your chopped Fieros are actually what inspired in me the crazy idea to consider having a chopped-top Fiero as a year-round, daily driver --- one which even will see automatic car washes during the winter. All this will occur in a climate sufficiently harsh that winter-time, hand-washed cars for a DD like mine simply are just not readily feasible. Said simply, my silliness is all your fault.

I'm glad to help.

Archie, I'll give you a call Archie on Tuesday (if that's not too late?). I ain't scarred of no choptop haters.

A bump

Just want to bump this TTT. Glad I logged in and got Archie's pm.

quote Originally posted by Archie: ...I will be emailing or PM'ing all of those on the list so far.

PM received and PM response just sent.

This is a tough decision for me. I think the lexan widows are pretty nice.

Archie, is shipping and handling included in the $650 price? If not, approximately how much extra to the West Coast?

I am leaning towards getting a set if there aren't significant additional costs.

Thanks

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Purple Pavement Eater
V8, Chop top, coil-overs, 12" brakes

I hadn't calculated shipping into the price. I'm sure shipping would only be $20 to $25 at the most.

Considering that you're keeping rich's car alive, we'll work something out.

Archie

quote Originally posted by newin55: This is a tough decision for me. I think the lexan widows are pretty nice. Archie, is shipping and handling included in the $650 price? If not, approximately how much extra to the West Coast? I am leaning towards getting a set if there aren't significant additional costs. Thanks

I'm in. Archie, Email sent. Thanks.

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Ya gotta love it! Now my car is going to be complete.

quote Originally posted by rodneybooth: Ya gotta love it! Now my car is going to be complete.

Naaaa, it will always need something kind of like a wife but a little cheaper! LOL

I know Rodney said tinted windows are available, so do we get a choice?

That's the way I understand it.

However when I called the guy about taking the masters down that I didn't even think to ask what options we had.

I'll call him Monday to see if we have a choice & what those choices are.

Archie

quote Originally posted by GODFATHER: I know Rodney said tinted windows are available, so do we get a choice?

archie, if we get a choice should we pm you or call you? what would be best for you?let us know when you find out.

thanks, chris

Archie, PM and money sent your way.
D.

OK, I've got the scoop on tinting for the windows.

The original quote was for a stock "green" tint.

They also can do a standard gray & a dark gray like you'd see in the side windows on a minivan.

Here's the rub.

Our original quotes were for 25 sets of windows. Right now we're at 17 sets spoken for.

For each different color of tinting they have to run them seperately thru the whole process. The heat treating is different for each of the different colors etc.

In other words for each different color they would upcharge 25 to 30% if the lot is under 25 sets.

I know this sucks but it's what I was told.

To keep this thing on track & affordable, we need to all agree on what color we want.

Archie

I'm really only interested in stock tint windows......

I'd like the standard gray. But if we don't agree on a color stock is fine.

I'll take stock. In CA, I don't need a headache from a officer trying ride me, cause I have tinted windows.

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"I drive modified Fieros- anything less would be uncivilized."

For the price difference, I'm in for stock and darned grateful!

quote Originally posted by Archie: The original quote was for a stock "green" tint. ...for each different color they would upcharge 25 to 30% if the lot is under 25 sets.

I'd prefer the stock tint.

That preference is reinforced strongly by the 25% to 30% upcharge for anything other than that.

stock keep it simple

stock

stock is my preference

Stock

I will take the stock color as well. I will just have them tinted later
Archie, you should have my money in you hands this week it went out tuesday.
I will see you soon
D.

OK so so far we have 12 sets of windows who have voted. All of them say stock tint will do.

The others haven't voted yet.

So that's what we're going to make.

Archie

if somone could help with a few questions,first off ive been lurking but finally registered to ask a few questions..im planning a fiero chop because my 16 year old son has seen my work and pics of previous stuff before he was old enough to remember.im not new to chops, have about 30 under my belt...no fieros but corvettes ,elcaminos ,big sedans old rods ,trucks you name it,the killer of these have always been the longevity of lexan side windows,scratching fadeing and windshield wipers destroying the lexan windshields made me start lean back chops on the front and rears .the lexan was making customers and me as well not completely satisfied with the end result,sealing has never been the problem but replacing the windows after a short time because of the look is my concern,i have watched archies work for some time and have been impressed as usual,
i love the idea of glass for the sides and as i havent started the chop yet im sure i can make the top fit the glass ,the cost is more than i care to spend but would be nice....how long are you guys getting with the lexan on the sides. ive been able to make the lexan seal but not happy with its life expectancy...just trying to weigh my options and get in on the buy before its too late if thats my only option ,sorry for the length ,thanks ,Robby Robinson

From my point of view, the Lexan is without a doubt the best alternative to glass. I personally have a hard time getting accustomed to the scratches that eventually appear about four to six months and then the loss of my own time taking the car to have them buffed out only to come back again. I am probably also somewhat of a snob and just want real glass in my car. It's almost like the car isn't finished with the Lexan. It's like a detail is missing.

quote Originally posted by rodneybooth: From my point of view, the Lexan is without a doubt the best alternative to glass. I personally have a hard time getting accustomed to the scratches that eventually appear about four to six months and then the loss of my own time taking the car to have them buffed out only to come back again. I am probably also somewhat of a snob and just want real glass in my car.

IMHO, I think you're being w-a-y too hard on yourself, for at least two reasons:

1. First, the "snobbery" you'd mentioned, and having a Fiero, just don't seem to mesh at all well.
   
   
   
2. Second, I wouldn't suggest attempting to impress anyone by announcing that one's car has glass side windows.
   

All razzing aside, rodneybooth, thank you very much for helping to instigate this group buy on glass side windows for a V8-Archie chop. It's removed my last excuse for not having one.

Its shock value alone as a year-round, "daily driver" also should prove to be great fun in my neigborhood.

Thanks again for your efforts on this.

Bump!
Archie, have you gotten my money?
I look forward to getting the glass. now I will have to sell the other ones I have or do another chop top