Can't find a non-shade-band windshield - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

saxart · 10-09-2016, 08:43 AM

"Old Roy" is in need of a new windshield. I called a friend of mine who is also an auto glass installer as he has done many windshields for us. He says the only windshield he can find in a "quality" glass is one that has the shade-band at the top. That won't work, I'm 6'3" and with the new seat foam Old-Roy has, I'm only using the top 3" of the windshield as it is.

I told my friend I could order one from many of the different parts vendors for our trucks, but he advised not to do that as the quality, and more importantly the FIT, will be sub-par.

Thinking maybe he had lost his touch, I reached out to Safelight. After a 20 minute phone conversation the lady on the other end of the line said the same thing...can only find a windshield with the shade-band at the top.

So, does anybody here know of somewhere to find a QUALITY windshield without the shade band at the top?

irl104 · 10-09-2016, 12:09 PM

LMC offers a clear windshield.

custom10nut · 10-09-2016, 12:43 PM

The glass place I'm going to go with is able to get me the "Green Tinted" glass like my original, so they are available. I understand why you don't want the Blue tint band at the top. Maybe you need to find a sales person whose a little older to understand you.

saxart · 10-09-2016, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by custom10nut

The glass place I'm going to go with is able to get me the "Green Tinted" glass like my original, so they are available. I understand why you don't want the Blue tint band at the top. Maybe you need to find a sales person whose a little older to understand you.

Yes, the "green tinted" is what I want, and that's what the glass guy was looking for. I know this glass can be found through most of the vendors that serve our needs for other parts, but according to my glass-guy, they are going to be "china" pieces that don't fit the opening correctly.

I guess what I'm asking is if anybody has experience with windshields from any of these vendors. (Does it fit?)

davepl · 10-09-2016, 01:48 PM

LMC and Summit both offer it. Google my username and windshield, I have a thread with part numbers and what's what with the various tints. Should be all you need if you can find it.

Like so:

site:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/ windshield part number davepl

And you'll find:

CT6772T

saxart · 10-09-2016, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davepl

LMC and Summit both offer it. Google my username and windshield, I have a thread with part numbers and what's what with the various tints. Should be all you need if you can find it.

Like so:

site:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/ windshield part number davepl

And you'll find:

CT6772T

Thanks Dave. I saw that Summit is selling these on eBay for $210 with free shipping, but I wasn't sure if these were decent quality.

**Already Gone** · 10-09-2016, 03:11 PM

I had a green tint windshield installed in my truck a couple months ago and it fit perfect. Used a new gasket with the original trim.

**leddzepp** · 10-09-2016, 04:45 PM

I use originals from junkyard trucks if they are not all pitted up.

10-09-2016, 08:43 AM	#1
saxart Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: St. Croix River Valley, WI Posts: 795	Can't find a non-shade-band windshield "Old Roy" is in need of a new windshield. I called a friend of mine who is also an auto glass installer as he has done many windshields for us. He says the only windshield he can find in a "quality" glass is one that has the shade-band at the top. That won't work, I'm 6'3" and with the new seat foam Old-Roy has, I'm only using the top 3" of the windshield as it is. I told my friend I could order one from many of the different parts vendors for our trucks, but he advised not to do that as the quality, and more importantly the FIT, will be sub-par. Thinking maybe he had lost his touch, I reached out to Safelight. After a 20 minute phone conversation the lady on the other end of the line said the same thing...can only find a windshield with the shade-band at the top. So, does anybody here know of somewhere to find a QUALITY windshield without the shade band at the top? __________________ Meet "Old Roy": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707801

10-09-2016, 12:09 PM	#2
irl104 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Martinsville, IN. Posts: 251	Re: Can't find a non-shade-band windshield LMC offers a clear windshield.

10-09-2016, 12:43 PM	#3
custom10nut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: East Tn (In the heart of the Smoky Mtns) Posts: 1,882	Re: Can't find a non-shade-band windshield The glass place I'm going to go with is able to get me the "Green Tinted" glass like my original, so they are available. I understand why you don't want the Blue tint band at the top. Maybe you need to find a sales person whose a little older to understand you.

10-09-2016, 01:48 PM	#5
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: Can't find a non-shade-band windshield LMC and Summit both offer it. Google my username and windshield, I have a thread with part numbers and what's what with the various tints. Should be all you need if you can find it. Like so: site:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/ windshield part number davepl And you'll find: CT6772T __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

10-09-2016, 03:11 PM	#7
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,139	Re: Can't find a non-shade-band windshield I had a green tint windshield installed in my truck a couple months ago and it fit perfect. Used a new gasket with the original trim. __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

10-09-2016, 04:45 PM	#8
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,022	Re: Can't find a non-shade-band windshield I use originals from junkyard trucks if they are not all pitted up. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul



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