flush mount windsheld? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**JDL** · 02-10-2005, 08:07 PM

I seen a post on them I think. Dose any one have some info?

lofly'a · 02-10-2005, 09:49 PM

are you interested in flush mounting your windshield. i have flush mounted a back glass before. never checked to see if the mounting lip is large enough to flush mount one in a chevy truck, or if more metal must be added. the newer chevy truck windshield gasket probably can be modified to accept earlier year glass to make this sweet install a done deal. you got me thinking about it with my project now. i'd be intersted to see this also.

**JDL** · 02-11-2005, 09:20 AM

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**JDL** · 02-12-2005, 10:47 PM

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jewels. · 02-12-2005, 11:01 PM

JDL, i have searched the threads up and down, and i cannot seem to locate any particular thread solely on flush-mounted windshields.... any more suggestions about what the particular thread you are look for was about? have you checked with any of the vendors on the board?

jewels.

**JDL** · 02-12-2005, 11:15 PM

I think it had shaved drip rails to. Yes I have checked some outhers. I think some one would have done it.

**JDL** · 02-12-2005, 11:19 PM

here is a pic of one

jewels. · 02-12-2005, 11:27 PM

yeah, this thread talks about a great truck that also has a flush windshield

wow - want to talk about a sweet truck!
here is a pic:

MrShelley · 02-13-2005, 12:05 AM

Can you believe that the silver/black truck is actually a Blazer that has had "a few" modifications made to it? I don't know who owns it now, but it was originally built by the granddaddy of billet, Lil' John Buttera.

I've got a magazine article on it somewhere; I'll see if I can find it and look to see if it shows closeups that would reveal the flush mounted windshield gasket.

68LSS1 · 02-13-2005, 04:55 AM

This is a surprise as I myself have started looking into doing this a week ago. Here's the problem as I see it. It will take a lot of metal work to close the gap between the windshield and it's "frame". Or you will have to go with a lexan/acrylic windshield. I'm not worried about the seal as there are many options out there most of which that can be had from your local glass company. I guess another option would be to see about getting a custom windshield made but I'm not sure if that's feasible as it would have to be just like the stock one but maybe a 1/4" wider in all directions (haven't measured as I don't have a windshield). I found a company last week that makes them and they come in 1/8", 3/16", and 1/4" thicknesses, are shatterproof, scratch proof, can be tinted, and are lighter than standard glass. They are coated and safe for wipers. Yes, they do have the disclaimer about not for street use but that's not the problem. The problem is they don't make one for our trucks. '55-59 and '73 and up only. I've got a email to them but haven't heard anything back yet. As far as the pinchweld, it would be fine with a lexan windshield. I think it wouldn't be enough for glass though. But that's just my opinion as I've never done this and am just learning about it.

jewels. · 02-17-2005, 01:01 AM

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anyone else have any info or ideas? this topic interests me too!

jewels.

lofly'a · 02-17-2005, 08:06 PM

bottom line is, to do this would require some metal reshaping to make the windshield area smaller to accept the stock glass and delete the factory seal, or have a custom windshield made to fit the opening. if i were to do it i'd modify the metal, as i'd hate to pay more than once to get a custom curved glass made........ if need be. i say this because i do my own metal work, but would have to pay someone else big bucks for a custom windshield.

**JDL** · 02-17-2005, 08:21 PM

I remember some one did it and had some pics. I would like to see them again.

68LSS1 · 02-22-2005, 02:58 AM

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02-10-2005, 08:07 PM	#1
JDL Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Agency IA. Posts: 1,839	flush mount windsheld? I seen a post on them I think. Dose any one have some info? __________________ 72 Chevy short step side with 454 air and tilt. 72 nova project car 63 chevy II drag car Agency Iowa

02-10-2005, 09:49 PM	#2
lofly'a Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Alexandria, LA 71301 Posts: 1,451	are you interested in flush mounting your windshield. i have flush mounted a back glass before. never checked to see if the mounting lip is large enough to flush mount one in a chevy truck, or if more metal must be added. the newer chevy truck windshield gasket probably can be modified to accept earlier year glass to make this sweet install a done deal. you got me thinking about it with my project now. i'd be intersted to see this also. __________________ -02 avalanche (daily driver) -66 gto ragtop 389/400 (garage queen, hand-me-down from dad) -72 Tribute Trans Am (6.0LS/T56 6-speed) in progress -2003 YUKON (Wife's) -71 gmc swb fleet (current project, gonna shave everything, bags, stuff w/ 20's, gen III powertrain) -48 3100 SWB - 12/31/23 LONG TERM Project Last edited by lofly'a; 02-17-2005 at 07:58 PM.

02-11-2005, 09:20 AM	#3
JDL Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Agency IA. Posts: 1,839	ttt __________________ 72 Chevy short step side with 454 air and tilt. 72 nova project car 63 chevy II drag car Agency Iowa

02-12-2005, 10:47 PM	#4
JDL Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Agency IA. Posts: 1,839	ttt __________________ 72 Chevy short step side with 454 air and tilt. 72 nova project car 63 chevy II drag car Agency Iowa

02-12-2005, 11:01 PM	#5
jewels. Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Munster, IN Posts: 1,100	JDL, i have searched the threads up and down, and i cannot seem to locate any particular thread solely on flush-mounted windshields.... any more suggestions about what the particular thread you are look for was about? have you checked with any of the vendors on the board? jewels. __________________ 68 C10 Red Step 350 my first child & main focus 58 3200 Apache LWB Step the upcoming project

02-12-2005, 11:15 PM	#6
JDL Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Agency IA. Posts: 1,839	I think it had shaved drip rails to. Yes I have checked some outhers. I think some one would have done it. __________________ 72 Chevy short step side with 454 air and tilt. 72 nova project car 63 chevy II drag car Agency Iowa

02-12-2005, 11:19 PM	#7
JDL Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Agency IA. Posts: 1,839	here is a pic of one Attached Images __________________ 72 Chevy short step side with 454 air and tilt. 72 nova project car 63 chevy II drag car Agency Iowa Last edited by JDL; 02-12-2005 at 11:21 PM.

02-12-2005, 11:27 PM	#8
jewels. Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Munster, IN Posts: 1,100	yeah, this thread talks about a great truck that also has a flush windshield wow - want to talk about a sweet truck! here is a pic: Attached Images __________________ 68 C10 Red Step 350 my first child & main focus 58 3200 Apache LWB Step the upcoming project

02-13-2005, 12:05 AM	#9
MrShelley Too Many Clubs Club Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Kilgore, Texas Posts: 443	Can you believe that the silver/black truck is actually a Blazer that has had "a few" modifications made to it? I don't know who owns it now, but it was originally built by the granddaddy of billet, Lil' John Buttera. I've got a magazine article on it somewhere; I'll see if I can find it and look to see if it shows closeups that would reveal the flush mounted windshield gasket. __________________ How I installed my air bags...

02-13-2005, 04:55 AM	#10
68LSS1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 1,191	This is a surprise as I myself have started looking into doing this a week ago. Here's the problem as I see it. It will take a lot of metal work to close the gap between the windshield and it's "frame". Or you will have to go with a lexan/acrylic windshield. I'm not worried about the seal as there are many options out there most of which that can be had from your local glass company. I guess another option would be to see about getting a custom windshield made but I'm not sure if that's feasible as it would have to be just like the stock one but maybe a 1/4" wider in all directions (haven't measured as I don't have a windshield). I found a company last week that makes them and they come in 1/8", 3/16", and 1/4" thicknesses, are shatterproof, scratch proof, can be tinted, and are lighter than standard glass. They are coated and safe for wipers. Yes, they do have the disclaimer about not for street use but that's not the problem. The problem is they don't make one for our trucks. '55-59 and '73 and up only. I've got a email to them but haven't heard anything back yet. As far as the pinchweld, it would be fine with a lexan windshield. I think it wouldn't be enough for glass though. But that's just my opinion as I've never done this and am just learning about it. __________________ '68 Short Step LS1/T56, Hydratech, Fatman Fabrications Stage III, Baer, Hot Rods to Hell, US Body, S&W, etc

02-17-2005, 01:01 AM	#11
jewels. Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Munster, IN Posts: 1,100	ttt anyone else have any info or ideas? this topic interests me too! jewels. __________________ 68 C10 Red Step 350 my first child & main focus 58 3200 Apache LWB Step the upcoming project

02-17-2005, 08:06 PM	#12
lofly'a Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Alexandria, LA 71301 Posts: 1,451	bottom line is, to do this would require some metal reshaping to make the windshield area smaller to accept the stock glass and delete the factory seal, or have a custom windshield made to fit the opening. if i were to do it i'd modify the metal, as i'd hate to pay more than once to get a custom curved glass made........ if need be. i say this because i do my own metal work, but would have to pay someone else big bucks for a custom windshield. __________________ -02 avalanche (daily driver) -66 gto ragtop 389/400 (garage queen, hand-me-down from dad) -72 Tribute Trans Am (6.0LS/T56 6-speed) in progress -2003 YUKON (Wife's) -71 gmc swb fleet (current project, gonna shave everything, bags, stuff w/ 20's, gen III powertrain) -48 3100 SWB - 12/31/23 LONG TERM Project

02-17-2005, 08:21 PM	#13
JDL Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Agency IA. Posts: 1,839	I remember some one did it and had some pics. I would like to see them again. __________________ 72 Chevy short step side with 454 air and tilt. 72 nova project car 63 chevy II drag car Agency Iowa

02-22-2005, 02:58 AM	#14
68LSS1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 1,191	ttt __________________ '68 Short Step LS1/T56, Hydratech, Fatman Fabrications Stage III, Baer, Hot Rods to Hell, US Body, S&W, etc



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