The glass block window panel sits on the block or concrete wall and is held in place with mortar and caulk. When it comes to basement windows, there’s nothing more practical than glass block windows.

For those who are building and restoring vintage Fords, Mercurys, and Lincolns, one of the toughest tasks has always been finding reproduction or new-old-stock glass to complete a restoration project.

When replacing basement windows, most people now consider glass block. It's a good insulator, secure, and waterproof. It lets light in, but obscures visibility from the outside, and can incorporate ...