Fesler Flush Mount D.O.T. Glass Kit? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

TXBoudy · 12-02-2016, 12:55 PM

Has anyone used this set? Got pics? Looks nice and the current price is attractive. I really want flush mounted glass but others I've seen look more like surface mount or have huge gaps.

http://www.shopfesler.com/flush-moun...ck-kit/#tabs-1

Thanks,

Boudy

truckster · 12-02-2016, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by TXBoudy

Has anyone used this set? Got pics? Looks nice and the current price is attractive. I really want flush mounted glass but others I've seen look more like surface mount or have huge gaps.

http://www.shopfesler.com/flush-moun...ck-kit/#tabs-1

Thanks,

Boudy

Why flush mount? Is it for a show vehicle, or one that's going to be driven? If it's going to be driven, the windshield is eventually going to break, and then you're stuck with only one supplier (assuming they're still in business when it breaks) and paying whatever they are charging at the time.

TXBoudy · 12-02-2016, 01:29 PM

Well because it's so darned cool! But for a heavy driver, you make a good point. I keep running up against this very dilemma. Go nuts or stay practical, lol. Thanks.

Boudy

**GR8-68** · 12-02-2016, 02:27 PM

Wow !!! That's a bit pricey

Rufas · 11-21-2017, 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by GR8-68

Wow !!! That's a bit pricey

Depends on your point of view. Windshield replacement for my motor home is over $2,600. Be there, done that.

boostedc10 · 12-02-2016, 02:35 PM

Just my opinion but I would rather rock the stock glass and trim for 200.00. I can think of better things to spend a grand on lol.

67 chevelle · 12-02-2016, 02:48 PM

$1200 WOE

MattPSU · 12-02-2016, 03:09 PM

I've been researching flush mounted glass also, and this seems to be the one "kit" that doesn't require extra metal work.

FYI - the price does include both the front and back window. The front is $799 by itself and One Piece Products has their own back window kit for $245. From what I gather OPP is working on a windshield, but it's not yet available.

I've seen a few flush mount windshields in person, but I'm not sure if any were from Fesler.

Custom 68 · 12-02-2016, 04:03 PM

Nice find, I have been wanting this but again I will wait based on the pricing at least for now. I have not been able to find any others making such a product. I wonder to make if flush what spacers or what else might be required. Their photos seem to show something keeping the windshield out.

truckster · 12-02-2016, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Custom 68

Nice find, I have been wanting this but again I will wait based on the pricing at least for now. I have not been able to find any others making such a product. I wonder to make if flush what spacers or what else might be required. Their photos seem to show something keeping the windshield out.

It's a urethane-set windshield, so it would be glued to the pinchweld with 3/8 inch spacing.

TXBoudy · 12-03-2016, 11:10 PM

Agreed, OPP has a rear but no front at this time. In viewing the front they offer for others, it looks more like a surface mount, really bad. I'm going to paint probably in Feb so I'll likely just run stock glasses and upgrade at a later date if I'm still pining once it's on the road.

I had a guy at Good Guys quote me $1,500 so I thought $1,100 sounded fair. I guess compared to stock it's a bit up there.

Boudy

Andy4639 · 12-02-2016, 04:40 PM

I love the look and like the fact you don't have to modify the metal around the window but the price and shipping it just doesn't meet my wants as bad as I want it to.

I wonder if they have any kind of warranty with it? They only mention about before you pick it up. They say have a glass company install it also.

69RDMo · 12-06-2016, 10:52 PM

Im going to try it, my truck is at a paint shop and the glass is on order, should be done around the end of january. maybe if this is still out there ill post some pictures. For 1200 it comes with the front and rear and to me its not that bad. I had a rock crack my windshield earlier this year right after i bought my new toyota and factory glass for the 16' toyota was $1050, not installed, new cars have the rain sensing cutouts and lane departure cutouts. granted it didnt cost me that (went through insurance) but thats what the actual cost of the glass was. i saw two trucks at the good guys swap meet with it, it wasn't bad. they both had shaved drip rails as well.

here is the one i saw at good guys, not my video ( Facebook if you have it)
https://www.facebook.com/truckinmag/...4238735429132/

MattPSU · 01-08-2017, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by 69RDMo

Im going to try it, my truck is at a paint shop and the glass is on order, should be done around the end of january. maybe if this is still out there ill post some pictures. For 1200 it comes with the front and rear and to me its not that bad. I had a rock crack my windshield earlier this year right after i bought my new toyota and factory glass for the 16' toyota was $1050, not installed, new cars have the rain sensing cutouts and lane departure cutouts. granted it didnt cost me that (went through insurance) but thats what the actual cost of the glass was. i saw two trucks at the good guys swap meet with it, it wasn't bad. they both had shaved drip rails as well.

here is the one i saw at good guys, not my video ( Facebook if you have it)
https://www.facebook.com/truckinmag/...4238735429132/

Any update?

**invicta455** · 01-08-2017, 05:26 PM

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bpmathy · 04-17-2017, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 69RDMo

Im going to try it, my truck is at a paint shop and the glass is on order, should be done around the end of january. maybe if this is still out there ill post some pictures. For 1200 it comes with the front and rear and to me its not that bad. I had a rock crack my windshield earlier this year right after i bought my new toyota and factory glass for the 16' toyota was $1050, not installed, new cars have the rain sensing cutouts and lane departure cutouts. granted it didnt cost me that (went through insurance) but thats what the actual cost of the glass was. i saw two trucks at the good guys swap meet with it, it wasn't bad. they both had shaved drip rails as well.

here is the one i saw at good guys, not my video ( Facebook if you have it)
https://www.facebook.com/truckinmag/...4238735429132/

69RD69 did you ever get the Fesler Flush Glass installed. Sure would be great to see some pictures

Custom 68 · 12-07-2016, 03:53 PM

Thats great 69rdmo keep us posted I am betting it is a nice product.
Now that video. That truck looks like the top was chopped and the windshield was laid back some. Maybe it was all the other fab work but it looks different so it would be a different windshield if that is the case. This one is to be a direct fit.
We will watch for updates.
Dave

**Dieselwrencher** · 12-07-2016, 05:45 PM

I'd love it but the availability of the glass later down the road would bother me. Plus the extra cost kind of hurts. I drove my truck for 2 weeks and got my first bulls eye on the windshield. That would really suck on a $800 windshield plus shipping again.

James the III · 12-07-2016, 05:58 PM

I don't think without re enforcing the cab, this is a good idea..
one good bump in the road and you'll have a nice crack 3-4" up from the bottom the length of the window.. just like every unit body car that rust has weaked the floors/rockers,, and stresses the window..

TXBoudy · 12-07-2016, 09:12 PM

Wow, that's cool 69RDMo. Please keep us posted. And thanks for the vid. I could go to sleep staring at that red paint job.

Boudy

69RDMo · 04-17-2017, 08:24 PM

Hey guys, so yeah my truck isn't finished because the glass was on back order. Glass came in last Wednesday after 2 months or so. The glass is just sitting in there, for mock up. The groove in the pillar will go away and will be flush with the glass. I will not be shaving my drip rail. Maybe in a month I might have a final picture (with paint)

**derotoreut** · 04-17-2017, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 69RDMo

Hey guys, so yeah my truck isn't finished because the glass was on back order. Glass came in last Wednesday after 2 months or so. The glass is just sitting in there, for mock up. The groove in the pillar will go away and will be flush with the glass. I will not be shaving my drip rail. Maybe in a month I might have a final picture (with paint)

Come on, you shaved the cowl and have flush mounted glass, and you're not shaving your drip rail? Lol.

Custom 68 · 04-17-2017, 08:53 PM

Very nice I like it and think it will be a good change
When you say the grove will be gone are you going to shave it as well or what?

TXBoudy · 04-17-2017, 09:28 PM

Wow 69RDMo! I like it allot.

Boudy

Custom 68 · 04-18-2017, 09:47 AM

And a follow-up...
How did it fit on your truck. It looks great now but was wondering if the shop had to do any modifications to get the fitment correct?
And are you going with their rear back glass as well? I know they offer both.
Thanks
Dave

12-02-2016, 12:55 PM	#1
TXBoudy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Southlake, TX Posts: 181	Fesler Flush Mount D.O.T. Glass Kit? Has anyone used this set? Got pics? Looks nice and the current price is attractive. I really want flush mounted glass but others I've seen look more like surface mount or have huge gaps. http://www.shopfesler.com/flush-moun...ck-kit/#tabs-1 Thanks, Boudy

12-02-2016, 01:29 PM	#3
TXBoudy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Southlake, TX Posts: 181	Re: Fesler Flush Mount D.O.T. Glass Kit? Well because it's so darned cool! But for a heavy driver, you make a good point. I keep running up against this very dilemma. Go nuts or stay practical, lol. Thanks. Boudy

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MattPSU Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Lyman, SC Posts: 734	Re: Fesler Flush Mount D.O.T. Glass Kit? I've been researching flush mounted glass also, and this seems to be the one "kit" that doesn't require extra metal work. FYI - the price does include both the front and back window. The front is $799 by itself and One Piece Products has their own back window kit for $245. From what I gather OPP is working on a windshield, but it's not yet available. I've seen a few flush mount windshields in person, but I'm not sure if any were from Fesler. __________________ Matt Criswell - Lyman, SC 1972 Chevy Cheyenne SWB - Build: Porterbuilt State 1 Front & Rear, Bolt in Notch, McGaughys 2.5 Drop Spindles, Boyd Welding Fuel Tank UPSTATE SC GM TRUCK CLUB: FACEBOOK WEBSITE

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Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,944	Re: Fesler Flush Mount D.O.T. Glass Kit? Nice find, I have been wanting this but again I will wait based on the pricing at least for now. I have not been able to find any others making such a product. I wonder to make if flush what spacers or what else might be required. Their photos seem to show something keeping the windshield out. __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"

12-03-2016, 11:10 PM	#11
TXBoudy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Southlake, TX Posts: 181	Re: Fesler Flush Mount D.O.T. Glass Kit? Agreed, OPP has a rear but no front at this time. In viewing the front they offer for others, it looks more like a surface mount, really bad. I'm going to paint probably in Feb so I'll likely just run stock glasses and upgrade at a later date if I'm still pining once it's on the road. I had a guy at Good Guys quote me $1,500 so I thought $1,100 sounded fair. I guess compared to stock it's a bit up there. Boudy

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Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Fesler Flush Mount D.O.T. Glass Kit? I love the look and like the fact you don't have to modify the metal around the window but the price and shipping it just doesn't meet my wants as bad as I want it to. I wonder if they have any kind of warranty with it? They only mention about before you pick it up. They say have a glass company install it also. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

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69RDMo Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Antelope, CA Posts: 47	Re: Fesler Flush Mount D.O.T. Glass Kit? Im going to try it, my truck is at a paint shop and the glass is on order, should be done around the end of january. maybe if this is still out there ill post some pictures. For 1200 it comes with the front and rear and to me its not that bad. I had a rock crack my windshield earlier this year right after i bought my new toyota and factory glass for the 16' toyota was $1050, not installed, new cars have the rain sensing cutouts and lane departure cutouts. granted it didnt cost me that (went through insurance) but thats what the actual cost of the glass was. i saw two trucks at the good guys swap meet with it, it wasn't bad. they both had shaved drip rails as well. here is the one i saw at good guys, not my video ( Facebook if you have it) https://www.facebook.com/truckinmag/...4238735429132/

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Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,944	Re: Fesler Flush Mount D.O.T. Glass Kit? Thats great 69rdmo keep us posted I am betting it is a nice product. Now that video. That truck looks like the top was chopped and the windshield was laid back some. Maybe it was all the other fab work but it looks different so it would be a different windshield if that is the case. This one is to be a direct fit. We will watch for updates. Dave __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"

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TXBoudy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Southlake, TX Posts: 181	Re: Fesler Flush Mount D.O.T. Glass Kit? Wow, that's cool 69RDMo. Please keep us posted. And thanks for the vid. I could go to sleep staring at that red paint job. Boudy



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69RDMo Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Antelope, CA Posts: 47	Re: Fesler Flush Mount D.O.T. Glass Kit? Hey guys, so yeah my truck isn't finished because the glass was on back order. Glass came in last Wednesday after 2 months or so. The glass is just sitting in there, for mock up. The groove in the pillar will go away and will be flush with the glass. I will not be shaving my drip rail. Maybe in a month I might have a final picture (with paint) Attached Images

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Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,944	Re: Fesler Flush Mount D.O.T. Glass Kit? Very nice I like it and think it will be a good change When you say the grove will be gone are you going to shave it as well or what? __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!" Last edited by Custom 68; 04-17-2017 at 09:42 PM.

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