Re: Unsafe safetyglass.
This has been discussed at great length on the Model T forum and I agree; tempered glass for everything except the windshield.
It was mentioned that the VW Beetle in Europe also had a tempered glass windshield with the portion directly in front of the driver left untempered so that forward vision would not be affected in a mishap.
I have assisted with parking at our local museum during our annual old car show. Due to my vantage point, I have spotted many fellow hobbyists that have tempered glass windshields. They're easy to spot because the glass has waves when viewed from the side and is not flat like float glass. I've always wondered if any of these have failed on an open trailer or during a dirt road tour.
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