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05-30-2024, 11:12 PM | #1 |
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Windshield replacement
I am looking for an installer to replace my damaged windshield on a 71. So far, the only place that has confirmed they can do the job only has glass with a blue tint bar across the top.
My existing windshield has no tint, and I would like to keep it original, or at least factory looking. Did a search and could not find a recent thread. Has anyone recently found a glass company with quality windshields?
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05-31-2024, 12:06 AM | #2 |
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Re: Windshield replacement
What you're describing from your glass shop is called a shaded windshield. Any quality glass shop should be able to order the tinted windshield for you. Tinted windshields have a uniform green tint. A windshield with absolutely no tint is called clear.
Clear - no tint Tinted - uniform green tint Shaded - tinted (green) with a blue band across the top
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05-31-2024, 07:25 AM | #3 |
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Re: Windshield replacement
I bought mine from a local windshield shop. They had all 3 options available. It took a while to get it right as they kept asking me for the vin and I gave it to her. She kept saying "I need the whole vin number".
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05-31-2024, 09:16 AM | #4 |
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Re: Windshield replacement
I used these guys. Window fit perfectly and they have many options on tint and color.
https://www.autocityclassic.com/1968-1972-gmc-pickup/ Shipping wasn't as bad as I thought it might be. |
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05-31-2024, 12:13 PM | #6 |
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Re: Windshield replacement
What windshield options came on these trucks originally? I am guessing that the shaded band across the top was not factory.
My old one "looks" clear. But I would need to get a good look to see if there might be a slight green tinge to it, definitely no shade band though.
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05-31-2024, 01:31 PM | #7 | |
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06-01-2024, 02:53 AM | #8 |
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Re: Windshield replacement
I was able to purchase glass from a local auto glass shop. They said hell no to installing it. I contacted another generic glass man. He insisted on using his w/s but only charged me $110 for the install and $45 for the gasket. Did it by himself in 20 mins…way cool guy too!
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Re: Windshield replacement
Not sure why these glass companies refuse to install windshield in these trucks, it isn't that difficult. I guess if it doesn't use glue to hold the glass in, it short circuits their brains.
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Today, 09:39 AM | #10 |
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Re: Windshield replacement
I paid $210 installed last year. I dropped off the truck and before I got home, which is a 20 minute drive, they called and said it was done.
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