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**gmc 2500 4x4** · 04-08-2016, 07:44 AM

has anyone ordered from PGW (Pittsburgh Glass Works) ? shopping for a new windshield . there is some junk out there, so im looking for suggestions on a good windshield. thanx, paul

**truckster** · 04-08-2016, 09:51 AM

I haven't dealt with them lately, but back when I had my glass business my preferred brands were LOF and PPG - they were OEM on GM vehicles. PPG is now Pittsburgh Glass Works, so I would imagine the quality is still high. Maybe someone with more recent experience can verify whether that's true.

**gmc 2500 4x4** · 04-08-2016, 10:32 AM

i think my front glass on my 68 442 was ppg. thanx for the reply truckster

big bad orange · 04-08-2016, 12:00 PM

The replacement windshield in my saturn vue is from PGW. I have no issues with the quality.

**truckster** · 04-08-2016, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gmc 2500 4x4

i think my front glass on my 68 442 was ppg. thanx for the reply truckster

You're welcome.

Do you still have the 442? That's right near the top of my "someday" list - except the 72 convertible.

**gmc 2500 4x4** · 11-14-2016, 07:01 AM

yes i do, and i did find a front windshield tinted with shaded top, http://www.ebay.com/itm/131894859263...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

**special-K** · 11-14-2016, 08:25 AM

If it's just a matter of a name change, for whatever BS legal reason corporations do such things, it should be good glass. PPG was always my second choice to LOF, which was OEM in these trucks. I assume LOF is no more? Been meaning to look into it before buying. Both trucks need a front window.

**gmc 2500 4x4** · 11-14-2016, 10:50 AM

Lof is gone, Pittsburgh glass works bought them and now they are no longer, that's why I bought this one and he has a few left I think. I picked it up in Ohio and saved shipping. Follow the link and he can give you info. Paul

**special-K** · 11-15-2016, 09:30 AM

Are you saying those are old stock LOF? Shew, shipping is more than cost of windshield. Trip to Ohio sounds better.

**gmc 2500 4x4** · 11-15-2016, 09:35 AM

Not sure. Mine still boxed up.

04-08-2016, 07:44 AM	#1
gmc 2500 4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: ripley ny Posts: 2,903	(Pittsburgh Glass Works) has anyone ordered from PGW (Pittsburgh Glass Works) ? shopping for a new windshield . there is some junk out there, so im looking for suggestions on a good windshield. thanx, paul

04-08-2016, 09:51 AM	#2
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,896	Re: (Pittsburgh Glass Works) I haven't dealt with them lately, but back when I had my glass business my preferred brands were LOF and PPG - they were OEM on GM vehicles. PPG is now Pittsburgh Glass Works, so I would imagine the quality is still high. Maybe someone with more recent experience can verify whether that's true.

04-08-2016, 10:32 AM	#3
gmc 2500 4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: ripley ny Posts: 2,903	Re: (Pittsburgh Glass Works) i think my front glass on my 68 442 was ppg. thanx for the reply truckster

04-08-2016, 12:00 PM	#4
big bad orange Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 187	Re: (Pittsburgh Glass Works) The replacement windshield in my saturn vue is from PGW. I have no issues with the quality. __________________ just like that old Johnny Cash song. "One piece at a time and I am go na make an old C10 mine a look at all your faces when I drive through your town"

11-14-2016, 07:01 AM	#6
gmc 2500 4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: ripley ny Posts: 2,903	Re: (Pittsburgh Glass Works) yes i do, and i did find a front windshield tinted with shaded top, http://www.ebay.com/itm/131894859263...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

11-14-2016, 08:25 AM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,859	Re: (Pittsburgh Glass Works) If it's just a matter of a name change, for whatever BS legal reason corporations do such things, it should be good glass. PPG was always my second choice to LOF, which was OEM in these trucks. I assume LOF is no more? Been meaning to look into it before buying. Both trucks need a front window. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

11-14-2016, 10:50 AM	#8
gmc 2500 4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: ripley ny Posts: 2,903	Re: (Pittsburgh Glass Works) Lof is gone, Pittsburgh glass works bought them and now they are no longer, that's why I bought this one and he has a few left I think. I picked it up in Ohio and saved shipping. Follow the link and he can give you info. Paul

11-15-2016, 09:30 AM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,859	Re: (Pittsburgh Glass Works) Are you saying those are old stock LOF? Shew, shipping is more than cost of windshield. Trip to Ohio sounds better. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

11-15-2016, 09:35 AM	#10
gmc 2500 4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: ripley ny Posts: 2,903	Re: (Pittsburgh Glass Works) Not sure. Mine still boxed up.



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