Windshields, are there differences between the years? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

hexafamily · 02-01-2004, 12:11 AM

Besides the '72 having the rear view mirror attached, are there any differences between a windshield for a '70 and a '72? Any information would be welcomed.

Don

gonebad2 · 02-01-2004, 12:43 AM

There is no difference in the dimensions of the windshields. The only differences would be in the tinting of the glass.

Rod · 02-01-2004, 03:21 AM

The rubber gaskets have some differences between the years and the type of trim they will accept.. but besides that the glass will interchange.

fast14 · 02-01-2004, 03:49 AM

Just curious, what is the difference on the tints???

68CST327 · 02-01-2004, 03:54 AM

My '68 windshield is tinted a very faint green color. Is there any way to get a replacement with the same tinting on it?

gonebad2 · 02-01-2004, 07:03 AM

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Originally posted by fast14
Just curious, what is the difference on the tints???

Some windshields came clear while others had a slight tint to them, Others came with a shaded band across the top or both. I was looking at windshields a while ago and the guy at the glass shop said he could order one that was bronzed. It looked really cool but was pricey. When facing the bronzed windshield, you could not see into it. It had kind of a very subtle brassy gold look to it. It would look great on my yellow truck Here is a link below. This place offers custom auto glass. IMO they are a little pricey but there are some good ideas on this site. You can get mostly the same thing from a good local glass shop. I just had new dark smoke side glass made. It's colored in the glass and will never scratch or fade like tinted film.
http://www.vintageglass.com/index.html

Huck · 02-01-2004, 11:14 AM

Some windshields tend to get darker with age---not to be confused with the white they get around the edges as the laminate lets loose. The only other really common thing is that they LEAK! Just look at the two holes GM put in the outer edges of the dash surface---to let the water drain!!!

Rod · 02-02-2004, 01:53 AM

I have one windshield that is older .. not sure when it was made... but it has a green tint thats darker than the original factory tinted side glass.... I'm saving it for the tow truck. Never seen one with as much tint.

02-01-2004, 12:11 AM	#1
hexafamily Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lee's Summit MO 64086 (Kansas City) Posts: 128	Windshields, are there differences between the years? Besides the '72 having the rear view mirror attached, are there any differences between a windshield for a '70 and a '72? Any information would be welcomed. Don __________________ Thanks Don '57 Chevy Nomad '70 Buick GSX '72 Cheyene (Boys' truck)

02-01-2004, 12:43 AM	#2
gonebad2 Merciless Butcher Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CC Nevada Posts: 1,447	There is no difference in the dimensions of the windshields. The only differences would be in the tinting of the glass. __________________ Your Bought And Sold....I Got Your Soul!

02-01-2004, 03:21 AM	#3
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	The rubber gaskets have some differences between the years and the type of trim they will accept.. but besides that the glass will interchange. __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

02-01-2004, 03:49 AM	#4
fast14 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 117	Just curious, what is the difference on the tints??? __________________ Just a little crazy 1970 chevy full size half ton, soon to be one ton running gear, 350 turbo, 205 case, 355c.i.

02-02-2004, 01:53 AM	#8
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	I have one windshield that is older .. not sure when it was made... but it has a green tint thats darker than the original factory tinted side glass.... I'm saving it for the tow truck. Never seen one with as much tint. __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

02-01-2004, 03:54 AM	#5
68CST327 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: USA Posts: 443	My '68 windshield is tinted a very faint green color. Is there any way to get a replacement with the same tinting on it?

02-01-2004, 11:14 AM	#7
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,269	Some windshields tend to get darker with age---not to be confused with the white they get around the edges as the laminate lets loose. The only other really common thing is that they LEAK! Just look at the two holes GM put in the outer edges of the dash surface---to let the water drain!!!



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