To Tint or Not to Tint that is the Question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Delo69 · 06-27-2012, 02:33 PM

I've been thinking about tinting my windows on my 69 but wasn't sure what the general consensus was..or for those who have done it on their 67-72 trucks if they would post pics.

72highlander · 06-27-2012, 02:40 PM

I like tinted windows in nearly everything, except these trucks. That's my opinion.
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hopped up · 06-27-2012, 02:48 PM

im not a fan of tinted windows on old cars or trucks. but thats just my opinion
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JWall · 06-27-2012, 02:51 PM

No tint

dracula4999 · 06-27-2012, 02:59 PM

Do whatever you want...mine are tinted, kinda helps keep the truck a little cooler when its sitting. Would be nice if i had ac, but i dont so i have to drive with the windows down all the time so the tint dont help me much right now. But i dont have pictures of it.

black_sheep454 · 06-27-2012, 03:29 PM

I think if you have clear glass, not soft ray, a light tint would look good. Just no darker than 20%.
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big_al_71 · 06-27-2012, 03:32 PM

In south florida tints are a must....I had mine done lightly tinted I was against it but driving here without tints is a mission.

ArkGL01 · 06-27-2012, 03:37 PM

I tinted mine but like you I am on the fence. I did 15% but figured I will have them down most of the time anyways.

Lee H · 06-27-2012, 06:00 PM

Tint

big mike71 · 06-27-2012, 07:42 PM

Nice truck Lee H. I'm going to tint mine when it gets out of paint shop.

**jocko** · 06-27-2012, 08:43 PM

I agree with blacksheep - I would NOT tint soft-ray glass. Otherwise, it's a toss-up for me, but would probably lean to the no tint side regardless.

One note - make sure you know your local laws regarding tint - even of you're legal, darker tints attract cops like a bum on a baloney samich. (which is why I no longer have tinted windows, btw

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Delo69 · 06-28-2012, 12:31 AM

Well it may be alittle while yet..and like many of you tint on older car seems outta place but I was just thinking it may protect the interior(dash pad) and keep the interior cooler during the summer here in Memphis, especially with no AC. 20% is what is legal here in TN.

Now my door windows have scratches toward the bottom of them leading me to believe that the PO may have gotten crazy with a power sander when doing body work..so I plan on keeping my eyes peeled for some replacements.

Fatkid1983 · 06-28-2012, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Lee H

Tint

That's perfect. What % is that?
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piecesparts · 06-28-2012, 07:45 AM

I personally like a tint of 35% on my windows. My thought is to control the UV rays on my interior items and make that last as long as I can. To each his own.

Lee H · 06-28-2012, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Fatkid1983

That's perfect. What % is that?
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The receipt says 13%, not sure what that means.

Cole Trickle · 06-28-2012, 12:51 PM

Like others I don't like tint on classics.....

**leddzepp** · 06-28-2012, 01:11 PM

I think older vehicles look better without tint, but it does help keep the interior cooler. All of my late model vehicles are tinted dark black...you can't even see inside the vehicle. Technically it is illegal, but in over 20 years I have never been pulled over for it.

Cole Trickle · 06-28-2012, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by leddzepp

I think older vehicles look better without tint, but it does help keep the interior cooler. All of my late model vehicles are tinted dark black...you can't even see inside the vehicle. Technically it is illegal, but in over 20 years I have never been pulled over for it.

Your a lucky guy....lol

My wife and I have probably recieved a combined 10+ tickets

We used to just rip it off ourselves and re do it after the ticket was signed off. These days its good to know real cops that hate CHP ticket writers

Leroy-B1 · 06-28-2012, 02:01 PM

do they make a tint to mimic soft ray...i know mercedes have bluish tinted windows...I would tint if I could get something that looked like original

tubbedII · 06-28-2012, 02:06 PM

I think in older cars/trucks, color plays a big role in if tint looks good or not. I too am not a big fan of tinting though. Even with that said, I still think I'm going to tint my blazer top windows after it's painted black.

W.I.P.72 · 06-28-2012, 02:31 PM

I'm new to classic trucks, but I think that everything looks good with tint... JMO...

dmw319 · 06-28-2012, 05:28 PM

no tint is goin on mine. just prefer them to look nice and open. clean

jchav62 · 06-28-2012, 05:39 PM

I like the look of tinted windows. On some styles I prefer no tint. I use my '67 as a daily driver. Tint helps big time to keep it cool..not only that, it looks cool too..

Do what you like....

Before and after...

Dunenutt · 06-28-2012, 06:16 PM

Here is mine. Rear is 5%, and the sides are 40% (I think). It's survival in the desert.

06-27-2012, 02:33 PM	#1
Delo69 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 62	To Tint or Not to Tint that is the Question I've been thinking about tinting my windows on my 69 but wasn't sure what the general consensus was..or for those who have done it on their 67-72 trucks if they would post pics. __________________ _____________________________________ Dennis 1969 C10 250 w/3 on the tree - project/weekend warrior 2010 Subaru Impreza - daily driver

06-27-2012, 02:40 PM	#2
72highlander Sophomore Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: brownwood, tx Posts: 927	Re: To Tint or Not to Tint that is the Question I like tinted windows in nearly everything, except these trucks. That's my opinion. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 Chevrolet Highlander SWB 1972 Custom Deluxe 3/4 2WD 60k miles these trucks don't need vacuum gauges cause they don't suck! two wrongs don't make a right, but three rights do make a left all i want is a little more than i'll ever get it's better to be judged by 12 than to be carried by 6

06-27-2012, 02:48 PM	#3
hopped up Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: los angeles,ca Posts: 3,617	Re: To Tint or Not to Tint that is the Question im not a fan of tinted windows on old cars or trucks. but thats just my opinion Posted via Mobile Device

06-27-2012, 02:51 PM	#4
JWall Frequent Flyer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 2,258	Re: To Tint or Not to Tint that is the Question No tint __________________ - Justin 76 SWB C-10 - 98 SWB C1500 (x2) 1 Owner 1976 SWB

06-27-2012, 02:59 PM	#5
dracula4999 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Shawnee, OK Posts: 63	Re: To Tint or Not to Tint that is the Question Do whatever you want...mine are tinted, kinda helps keep the truck a little cooler when its sitting. Would be nice if i had ac, but i dont so i have to drive with the windows down all the time so the tint dont help me much right now. But i dont have pictures of it. __________________ 71 GMC long bed 70 Chevy short step 71 Chevy K10 long bed

06-27-2012, 03:29 PM	#6
black_sheep454 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Lebanon, Mo. Posts: 1,315	Re: To Tint or Not to Tint that is the Question I think if you have clear glass, not soft ray, a light tint would look good. Just no darker than 20%. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1968 chevy lwb, getting ready to join forces with the 70 gmc 1970 gmc swb, getting ready to be a 68 chevy swb 1971 gmc lwb 2500 2wd Sierra Grande 1988 chevy 1-ton crew cab 2wd waiting for a 12v cummins

06-27-2012, 03:32 PM	#7
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: To Tint or Not to Tint that is the Question In south florida tints are a must....I had mine done lightly tinted I was against it but driving here without tints is a mission. Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

06-27-2012, 03:37 PM	#8
ArkGL01 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Nlr Arkansas Posts: 254	Re: To Tint or Not to Tint that is the Question I tinted mine but like you I am on the fence. I did 15% but figured I will have them down most of the time anyways. __________________ really clean 72! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=531183[/url] also 1972 2wd blaze.

06-27-2012, 06:00 PM	#9
Lee H Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Upland Ca Posts: 4,147	Re: To Tint or Not to Tint that is the Question Tint Attached Images __________________ 1972 C10 SWB, Air, PS, PB, 350/350THM. Second owner. 1965 Corvette roadster, 44K miles, 327/365 SHP, 4 speed, side exhaust, knockoffs, teak, second owner (bought in 1970), Have ALL numbers matching components. My frame off restoration thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556703

06-27-2012, 07:42 PM	#10
big mike71 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: independence mo Posts: 2,111	Re: To Tint or Not to Tint that is the Question Nice truck Lee H. I'm going to tint mine when it gets out of paint shop. __________________ I'm not as good as I once was, But I'm as good once as I ever was.

06-27-2012, 08:43 PM	#11
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: To Tint or Not to Tint that is the Question I agree with blacksheep - I would NOT tint soft-ray glass. Otherwise, it's a toss-up for me, but would probably lean to the no tint side regardless. One note - make sure you know your local laws regarding tint - even of you're legal, darker tints attract cops like a bum on a baloney samich. (which is why I no longer have tinted windows, btw )

06-28-2012, 12:31 AM	#12
Delo69 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 62	Re: To Tint or Not to Tint that is the Question Well it may be alittle while yet..and like many of you tint on older car seems outta place but I was just thinking it may protect the interior(dash pad) and keep the interior cooler during the summer here in Memphis, especially with no AC. 20% is what is legal here in TN. Now my door windows have scratches toward the bottom of them leading me to believe that the PO may have gotten crazy with a power sander when doing body work..so I plan on keeping my eyes peeled for some replacements. __________________ _____________________________________ Dennis 1969 C10 250 w/3 on the tree - project/weekend warrior 2010 Subaru Impreza - daily driver

06-28-2012, 07:45 AM	#14
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: To Tint or Not to Tint that is the Question I personally like a tint of 35% on my windows. My thought is to control the UV rays on my interior items and make that last as long as I can. To each his own. __________________ Frank

06-28-2012, 12:51 PM	#16
Cole Trickle C-10 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Corona,CA Posts: 1,001	Re: To Tint or Not to Tint that is the Question Like others I don't like tint on classics..... __________________ 1969 Short Fleet 350/SM465 4.5/6.5 ECE drop 20" Raceline Wheels 1998 2dr Tahoe 5/7 drop 20"/22" Coys-sold Build thread...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=401910

06-28-2012, 01:11 PM	#17
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,036	Re: To Tint or Not to Tint that is the Question I think older vehicles look better without tint, but it does help keep the interior cooler. All of my late model vehicles are tinted dark black...you can't even see inside the vehicle. Technically it is illegal, but in over 20 years I have never been pulled over for it. __________________ 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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06-28-2012, 02:01 PM	#19
Leroy-B1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Mars Hill, NC Posts: 1,994	Re: To Tint or Not to Tint that is the Question do they make a tint to mimic soft ray...i know mercedes have bluish tinted windows...I would tint if I could get something that looked like original

06-28-2012, 02:06 PM	#20
tubbedII needs more $$$ Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 1,936	Re: To Tint or Not to Tint that is the Question I think in older cars/trucks, color plays a big role in if tint looks good or not. I too am not a big fan of tinting though. Even with that said, I still think I'm going to tint my blazer top windows after it's painted black. __________________ 1970 2wd Blazer

06-28-2012, 02:31 PM	#21
W.I.P.72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Oklahoma City, OK/ but I'm from Cali Posts: 101	Re: To Tint or Not to Tint that is the Question I'm new to classic trucks, but I think that everything looks good with tint... JMO...

06-28-2012, 05:28 PM	#22
dmw319 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 639	Re: To Tint or Not to Tint that is the Question no tint is goin on mine. just prefer them to look nice and open. clean __________________ 1970 Chevy C-10 Stepside My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528167

06-28-2012, 05:39 PM	#23
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: To Tint or Not to Tint that is the Question I like the look of tinted windows. On some styles I prefer no tint. I use my '67 as a daily driver. Tint helps big time to keep it cool..not only that, it looks cool too.. Do what you like.... Before and after... Attached Images __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

06-28-2012, 06:16 PM	#24
Dunenutt Newbee Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 1,406	Re: To Tint or Not to Tint that is the Question Here is mine. Rear is 5%, and the sides are 40% (I think). It's survival in the desert. Attached Images __________________ My Build, http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...58#post4464158

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