Windshield eyebrow (?)

bosco · 06-29-2006

Not sure what it's officially called, but does anyone know where to find the custom fit tinted strip that goes along the top of the windshield on a GT. I had one on my 71 GT and my 73 Manta back in the 70s. Below is the link to a pic of the one on my old Manta.

Any help appreciated.

Mike

Tru-Craft · 06-29-2006

I remember those in the 70's -80's. Just go to a tint shop, or window sign company. They can make you one.
Lyle

bosco · 06-29-2006

Thanks Lyle.....forgot to add the link to the picture....ooops.

hustlerzlife · 06-29-2006

I have one on my windsheild, I don't much care for it. I think it says Opel GT on it (the whindsheild is out of the car and hidden somewhere). If it can be taken off do you want it?

bosco · 06-30-2006

Thanks for the offer, but the type I'm looking for is more permanent....like the tint on the windows...and won't peel off for re-use.

Ill probably just go have one made.

soybean · 06-30-2006

I found one from this guy on Ebay http://stores.ebay.com/Ballz-Vinyl. If that doesn't bring up his store, his seller id is ballz4311. Hth, Jarrell

simplemind7 · 06-30-2006

if you're just looking to get the top few inches tinted then any tint shop can do it, the tint just comes on a big roll and the cut it to fit every car

MikeyOne · 06-30-2006

There are two distinct kinds. One is more or less an static cling type and can be removed and re-applied. The other is adhesive. They come in rolled strips that are 6 inches or so witde and 6 feet long and you have to trim to shape. Trimming instructions are included.

Both look the same although the static cling kinds seem to have more variety - patterns, logos, opaque, perforated, ....

I have a static cling type that is perforated opaqe with hawaiian flowers along it (currently on the car) and a 'limo black' one as well (a bit more stealth looking).

The most important thing when applying any window film is to immacuately clean the window and remove all dust.

bosco · 06-30-2006

I was hoping to find one or get one made that said OPEL on it.....like this one...

http://www.opelgt.com/photos/showpho...0/ppuser/14993

soybean · 06-30-2006

Watch Ebay for the seller I spoke of. That's what it looks like. Write or ask him when he might have some more OPEL logos made up. I have one on my Manta as in the picture you showed. But I purchased and installed it around 1977. Can't remember where or who it came from. Jarrell

Killer Texas GT · 06-30-2006

Is this what you had in mind? PM me if it is.

06-29-2006	#1 (permalink)
bosco Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 494	Unanswered: Windshield eyebrow (?) Not sure what it's officially called, but does anyone know where to find the custom fit tinted strip that goes along the top of the windshield on a GT. I had one on my 71 GT and my 73 Manta back in the 70s. Below is the link to a pic of the one on my old Manta. Any help appreciated. Mike __________________ Next stop the Twilight Zone..... 1973 Opel GT 1977 Datsun 280Z Previously: 1971 Opel GT 1973 Opel Manta

06-29-2006	#3 (permalink)
bosco Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 494	Thanks Lyle.....forgot to add the link to the picture....ooops. __________________ Next stop the Twilight Zone..... 1973 Opel GT 1977 Datsun 280Z Previously: 1971 Opel GT 1973 Opel Manta

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hustlerzlife Opeler Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sept-May 47803 else 90245 Posts: 154	I have one on my windsheild, I don't much care for it. I think it says Opel GT on it (the whindsheild is out of the car and hidden somewhere). If it can be taken off do you want it? __________________ -Conrad (1971 GT)

06-30-2006	#5 (permalink)
bosco Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 494	Thanks for the offer, but the type I'm looking for is more permanent....like the tint on the windows...and won't peel off for re-use. Ill probably just go have one made. __________________ Next stop the Twilight Zone..... 1973 Opel GT 1977 Datsun 280Z Previously: 1971 Opel GT 1973 Opel Manta

06-30-2006	#6 (permalink)
soybean Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Reidsville N.C. Posts: 2,160	I found one from this guy on Ebay http://stores.ebay.com/Ballz-Vinyl. If that doesn't bring up his store, his seller id is ballz4311. Hth, Jarrell __________________ You lose your dreams, you lose your mind. (The Rolling Stones)

06-29-2006	#2 (permalink)
Tru-Craft 1970-GT Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Clearwater, Florida Posts: 1,237 Provided Answers: 2	I remember those in the 70's -80's. Just go to a tint shop, or window sign company. They can make you one. Lyle

06-30-2006	#7 (permalink)
simplemind7 Opel GT? Who makes that? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Ayr, Ontario, Canada Posts: 632	if you're just looking to get the top few inches tinted then any tint shop can do it, the tint just comes on a big roll and the cut it to fit every car __________________ Brendan: 72 Manta Rallye 69 GT 72 GT - parts car

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MikeyOne Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Los Angeles more or less Posts: 97	Autozone or any chain has em There are two distinct kinds. One is more or less an static cling type and can be removed and re-applied. The other is adhesive. They come in rolled strips that are 6 inches or so witde and 6 feet long and you have to trim to shape. Trimming instructions are included. Both look the same although the static cling kinds seem to have more variety - patterns, logos, opaque, perforated, .... I have a static cling type that is perforated opaqe with hawaiian flowers along it (currently on the car) and a 'limo black' one as well (a bit more stealth looking). The most important thing when applying any window film is to immacuately clean the window and remove all dust.

06-30-2006	#9 (permalink)
bosco Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 494	I was hoping to find one or get one made that said OPEL on it.....like this one... http://www.opelgt.com/photos/showpho...0/ppuser/14993 __________________ Next stop the Twilight Zone..... 1973 Opel GT 1977 Datsun 280Z Previously: 1971 Opel GT 1973 Opel Manta

06-30-2006	#10 (permalink)
soybean Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Reidsville N.C. Posts: 2,160	Watch Ebay for the seller I spoke of. That's what it looks like. Write or ask him when he might have some more OPEL logos made up. I have one on my Manta as in the picture you showed. But I purchased and installed it around 1977. Can't remember where or who it came from. Jarrell __________________ You lose your dreams, you lose your mind. (The Rolling Stones)

06-30-2006	#11 (permalink)
Killer Texas GT Senior Contributor Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Leonard, Texas Posts: 888 Provided Answers: 1	Opel ? Like THIS? Is this what you had in mind? PM me if it is. __________________ rk 68 Kadett 2 Dr 1.1 SR/Rallye Suspension 68 Kadett Rallye 1.9/4 Spd & AC 69 GT 1.9/4 Spd 70 GT 1.9/5 Spd,87 Impulse PB/MC/4 wheel 10.5" vented Disc/complete suspension/power assist & tilt wheel steering 71 Kadett 2 Dr 1.1/4 Spd/4 wheel drum brakes(project:to a 1.9 FI/Auto 75 Big Brakes/Impulse vented rr Disc, Factory AC from Buick/Opel by Isuzu 72 GT 1.9 FI/Auto 75 Big Brakes/Impulse vented rr Disc 73 Manta Rallye 75 Ascona 1.9 FI/5 Spd/Impulse rr Disc brakes OPEL WERKS Last edited by Killer Texas GT; 11-04-2006 at 09:19 AM.

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