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Brad · 01-06-2006, 12:09 PM

Okay, now I'm thoroughly confused. An issue came up on the parts board between the different years of windshield chrome. Several years ago I found a complete set of chrome from a truck, I can't remember what year it was. I thought I could eventually use it for my 67, but now I'm learning that there are 2 different versions of the chrome.

My question is, regardless of what year it came out of, will I be able to use it on my 67 with the correct year of weather stripping, or is that a bad idea?

Can anyone provide a picture of the 2 different styles so I can figure out what I have?

1972ChevyCheyenne · 01-06-2006, 12:28 PM

The later trim had a narrower (1/4 inch) hold down piece that held the trim in the rubber. The earlier stuff had about a 1/2 inch hold down piece. I am unsure on the years though. Someelse will need to jump in.

Solver · 01-06-2006, 12:35 PM

67-70 had the 1/2" lip 71-72 had narrow lip. you need to get the windshield seal for the year of trim you have not the year of truck
in pic front (bottom)1 is 71-72
back (top) is 67-70

Brad · 01-06-2006, 05:34 PM

Thanks very much guys. I'll have to look at what I've got and compare. So my understanding is that I CAN use either of these for my 67; I just need to get the correct weatherstripping right?

How much is a complete setup worth? Not sure how much to ask if I sell mine.

cheyenne10 · 01-06-2006, 06:50 PM

Solver; You said front and back on your picture. It would help me if you said top or bottom. I think the top peice is the 67-70 and the bottom is the 71/72 according to other posts. I learned something new today, I think I will go home, wait I'm already there.

Informative post, thanks.

Huck · 01-06-2006, 07:33 PM

The above is correct--only addition is that you need to mount the trim in the rubber seal and the seal on the window and install as an assembly. Trying to install the trim with the glass and rubber already mounted is like impossible. Good luck

01-06-2006, 12:09 PM	#1
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,672	Windshield chrome Okay, now I'm thoroughly confused. An issue came up on the parts board between the different years of windshield chrome. Several years ago I found a complete set of chrome from a truck, I can't remember what year it was. I thought I could eventually use it for my 67, but now I'm learning that there are 2 different versions of the chrome. My question is, regardless of what year it came out of, will I be able to use it on my 67 with the correct year of weather stripping, or is that a bad idea? Can anyone provide a picture of the 2 different styles so I can figure out what I have? __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

01-06-2006, 12:28 PM	#2
1972ChevyCheyenne Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Teeswater, Ontario, Canada Posts: 173	Re: Windshield chrome The later trim had a narrower (1/4 inch) hold down piece that held the trim in the rubber. The earlier stuff had about a 1/2 inch hold down piece. I am unsure on the years though. Someelse will need to jump in. __________________ Jamie _______________________________ 72 Chevy Cheyenne 350/th350 LWB 03 Chevy Silverado Sporty Shorty 4.8L

01-06-2006, 12:35 PM	#3
Solver Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Storm Lake, Ia Posts: 1,449	Re: Windshield chrome 67-70 had the 1/2" lip 71-72 had narrow lip. you need to get the windshield seal for the year of trim you have not the year of truck in pic front (bottom)1 is 71-72 back (top) is 67-70 Attached Images __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 LWB-Blue 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Black 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Red 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-green 1972 GMC 4x4 LWB-White 1971 Cheyenne 10 LWB-Ochre 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Copper 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Black 1969 Custom 10 LWB-lt blue 1968 GMC 3/4 ton-green 1968 1/2 ton swb stepside-silver 1967 Chevrolet CST 10 LWB-green 1967 Chevrolet custom 20 LWB-Maroon Last edited by Solver; 01-06-2006 at 07:10 PM.

01-06-2006, 05:34 PM	#4
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,672	Re: Windshield chrome Thanks very much guys. I'll have to look at what I've got and compare. So my understanding is that I CAN use either of these for my 67; I just need to get the correct weatherstripping right? How much is a complete setup worth? Not sure how much to ask if I sell mine. __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

01-06-2006, 06:50 PM	#5
cheyenne10 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,512	Re: Windshield chrome Solver; You said front and back on your picture. It would help me if you said top or bottom. I think the top peice is the 67-70 and the bottom is the 71/72 according to other posts. I learned something new today, I think I will go home, wait I'm already there. Informative post, thanks. __________________ Bob

01-06-2006, 07:33 PM	#6
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,261	Re: Windshield chrome The above is correct--only addition is that you need to mount the trim in the rubber seal and the seal on the window and install as an assembly. Trying to install the trim with the glass and rubber already mounted is like impossible. Good luck



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