where to buy good glass - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

olskoolchevy · 07-30-2014, 07:10 PM

Who sells good windshields and back glass for 67-72 Chevys?

kcsa75 · 07-30-2014, 10:08 PM

You should be able to go to any glass shop and get a windshield or back glass. They may have to order it but it's available. I replaced my windshield a while back and called around looking for the best price. Nobody batted an eye when I told them the year, make and model.

Hutch · 07-30-2014, 10:35 PM

This dealer is in Dallas
If you want new and installed
https://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/ptd/4478558459.html
If you want used
https://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/pts/4592210517.html

ETsC10 · 07-30-2014, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kcsa75

You should be able to go to any glass shop and get a windshield or back glass. They may have to order it but it's available. I replaced my windshield a while back and called around looking for the best price. Nobody batted an eye when I told them the year, make and model.

I agree. But, the glass may be the easiest part. Installer (you?), condition of the WS surround, having
the correct gasket (SS trim or plain) and; if you aren't installing yourself, finding someone
that's experience in our trucks.

I would go to your regional area and ask your buddies for referrals.

**Grumpy old man** · 07-31-2014, 07:27 AM

pgwglass.com --Pittsburgh glass works is a major US supplier and there is one in every large town ,They also carry many needed shop supplies and their prices are great .

**Tom Vogel** · 07-31-2014, 09:06 AM

I would recomend Pilkington (name brand). My son is a glazier and recomended that. He was right.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 07-31-2014, 12:55 PM

pgwglass.com is formerly PPG bought out by a conglomerate corperation. Like many American companies have been they were purchased by companies that figures they can make more money by purchasing imported products and sell at the same price as their USA counterpart. PPG use to sell nice thick windshields that were not bubbled in the center and were my choice of windshields. However since they became PGW I won't have anything more to do with them. The glass is not only imported, but is thinner that OE spec and bubbled in the center. Crap in my opinion! Pilkington glass is the only one left. Their glass is thicker and flat across the center and made in the USA. WES

olskoolchevy · 07-31-2014, 10:46 PM

Thanks everybody for the info. I emailed Pilkington tonight for a quote. I also emailed Binswanger mainly because there is one right down the street from me. Lately, convenience seems to trump all.

PanelDeland · 08-01-2014, 02:22 PM

Ask the supplier(Plinkington) who in your area orders the most of these glasses.That should tell you who has the most experience or at least who stands behind their work and has to order extras. The last one I had done was in Houston and is still leak free.

ETsC10 · 08-01-2014, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PanelDeland

Ask the supplier(Plinkington) who in your area orders the most of these glasses.That should tell you who has the most experience or at least who stands behind their work and has to order extras. The last one I had done was in Houston and is still leak free.

Wow. Never would have thought of that. Great idea my friend!

07-30-2014, 07:10 PM	#1
olskoolchevy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Pasadena, TX Posts: 162	where to buy good glass Who sells good windshields and back glass for 67-72 Chevys? __________________ Instructions: Just another man's opinion

07-30-2014, 10:08 PM	#2
kcsa75 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Kansas City Posts: 3,590	Re: where to buy good glass You should be able to go to any glass shop and get a windshield or back glass. They may have to order it but it's available. I replaced my windshield a while back and called around looking for the best price. Nobody batted an eye when I told them the year, make and model. __________________ Willie Swamp Angel Truckers '72 C10 Highlander *People who blindly follow a GPS end up on television programs on The Weather Channel. Some survive, some don't.*

07-30-2014, 10:35 PM	#3
Hutch Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Grapevine, Tx. Posts: 2,142	Re: where to buy good glass This dealer is in Dallas If you want new and installed https://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/ptd/4478558459.html If you want used https://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/pts/4592210517.html Attached Images __________________ John Hutchison Grapevine,Texas 68 1/2 t swb 68 Mustang 69 Jaguar 71 1/2 t swb 88 Supra CompTs6m 93 Escort GT 2005 Corolla XRS

07-31-2014, 07:27 AM	#5
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: where to buy good glass pgwglass.com --Pittsburgh glass works is a major US supplier and there is one in every large town ,They also carry many needed shop supplies and their prices are great .

07-31-2014, 09:06 AM	#6
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,565	Re: where to buy good glass I would recomend Pilkington (name brand). My son is a glazier and recomended that. He was right.

07-31-2014, 12:55 PM	#7
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: where to buy good glass pgwglass.com is formerly PPG bought out by a conglomerate corperation. Like many American companies have been they were purchased by companies that figures they can make more money by purchasing imported products and sell at the same price as their USA counterpart. PPG use to sell nice thick windshields that were not bubbled in the center and were my choice of windshields. However since they became PGW I won't have anything more to do with them. The glass is not only imported, but is thinner that OE spec and bubbled in the center. Crap in my opinion! Pilkington glass is the only one left. Their glass is thicker and flat across the center and made in the USA. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

07-31-2014, 10:46 PM	#8
olskoolchevy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Pasadena, TX Posts: 162	Re: where to buy good glass Thanks everybody for the info. I emailed Pilkington tonight for a quote. I also emailed Binswanger mainly because there is one right down the street from me. Lately, convenience seems to trump all. __________________ Instructions: Just another man's opinion

08-01-2014, 02:22 PM	#9
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: where to buy good glass Ask the supplier(Plinkington) who in your area orders the most of these glasses.That should tell you who has the most experience or at least who stands behind their work and has to order extras. The last one I had done was in Houston and is still leak free. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

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