Soft Ray (green) or clear glass? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

88k5jimmy · 10-11-2017, 09:40 PM

Wanted to get everyone's opinion on which glass they prefer. I don't want the gray tinted glass and want to stick with either the Soft Ray (green) or clear. Plan is to paint the truck the factory turquoise with white from the belt line up. From a vision point of view, can you even tell a difference once you're in the truck and looking through the windows? It's been a while since I've driven a vehicle without aftermarket film tint.

Since I will be replacing all the glass, I want all the glass to match one way or another, all Soft Ray or all clear.

I've heard the aftermarket door windows can be a smaller thickness so I've thought about having the door windows and even the vent windows cut from an automotive glass shop. Same if the rear glass isn't the same thickness as the factory.

Any aftermarket suppliers you would stay away from due to smaller thickness, etc?

Thanks

AcampoDave · 10-14-2017, 07:44 PM

I say go with soft-ray. Where as the tint is only marginally perceptible when sitting inside looking out, it is quite noticeable when viewing the truck from a distance. The soft green color will absolutely tie in with the turquoise paint. I think you'll be glad you did it. I have a turquoise truck with a white cab and I converted to soft-ray and I love the look.

**jayoldschool** · 10-14-2017, 08:14 PM

+1 on SoftRay. It just looks so cool (while keeping you cool).

AcampoDave · 10-14-2017, 09:19 PM

I just took my wife out for dinner in the truck so I parked in the sun and tried for a distance shot to show the color match of truck and glass.

zachiatrist · 02-01-2018, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by AcampoDave

I just took my wife out for dinner in the truck so I parked in the sun and tried for a distance shot to show the color match of truck and glass.

Bringing this thread back for a minute.. Can I ask where you got the bracket that attaches to the bottom of the glass inside the door? I'm about to convert all my glass to this green tint, but for the life of me, I can't find any new track brackets to attach to the bottom of the glass... they only sell clear glass with the bracket installed..

Edit: nevermind! found a place that sells green glass with the bracket installed.. Auto City Classic

**The Rocknrod** · 02-01-2018, 02:56 PM

You may have to get the lower part from Aspen or some place like that and buy the glass separate.

zachiatrist · 02-01-2018, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

You may have to get the lower part from Aspen or some place like that and buy the glass separate.

Thanks man! I just found a site that sells green glass with the bracket installed (autocityclassic.com). Just ordered a set with new side vent glass as well

vin63 · 02-01-2018, 03:17 PM

Soft Ray green here, as well:

**The Rocknrod** · 02-01-2018, 03:27 PM

Good find.

AcampoDave · 02-01-2018, 08:53 PM

Believe it or not, I actually found o.e.m green side windows in a junkyard so they came with the bracket too.

oldusafmsgt · 02-02-2018, 08:50 AM

Here in the south, it's a no brainer. Soft Ray Green

**aerotruk63** · 02-02-2018, 09:07 PM

When I first purchased my truck it had a green tint windshield that when looked through seemed like a georgeous day. The side wondows were clear and looked like grey skies. You'll notice a star reflection with the green glass on anything thats reflecting sunlight. It was optioned for A/C trucks as well.

10-11-2017, 09:40 PM	#1
88k5jimmy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Tulsa OK Posts: 96	Soft Ray (green) or clear glass? Wanted to get everyone's opinion on which glass they prefer. I don't want the gray tinted glass and want to stick with either the Soft Ray (green) or clear. Plan is to paint the truck the factory turquoise with white from the belt line up. From a vision point of view, can you even tell a difference once you're in the truck and looking through the windows? It's been a while since I've driven a vehicle without aftermarket film tint. Since I will be replacing all the glass, I want all the glass to match one way or another, all Soft Ray or all clear. I've heard the aftermarket door windows can be a smaller thickness so I've thought about having the door windows and even the vent windows cut from an automotive glass shop. Same if the rear glass isn't the same thickness as the factory. Any aftermarket suppliers you would stay away from due to smaller thickness, etc? Thanks

10-14-2017, 07:44 PM	#2
AcampoDave Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: central California Posts: 2,795	Re: Soft Ray (green) or clear glass? I say go with soft-ray. Where as the tint is only marginally perceptible when sitting inside looking out, it is quite noticeable when viewing the truck from a distance. The soft green color will absolutely tie in with the turquoise paint. I think you'll be glad you did it. I have a turquoise truck with a white cab and I converted to soft-ray and I love the look. Last edited by AcampoDave; 10-14-2017 at 07:51 PM.

10-14-2017, 08:14 PM	#3
jayoldschool Moderator Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: ON, Canada Posts: 2,187	Re: Soft Ray (green) or clear glass? +1 on SoftRay. It just looks so cool (while keeping you cool).

10-14-2017, 09:19 PM	#4
AcampoDave Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: central California Posts: 2,795	Re: Soft Ray (green) or clear glass? I just took my wife out for dinner in the truck so I parked in the sun and tried for a distance shot to show the color match of truck and glass. Attached Images

02-01-2018, 02:56 PM	#6
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Soft Ray (green) or clear glass? You may have to get the lower part from Aspen or some place like that and buy the glass separate. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

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vin63 It's Better With Nitro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 2,262	Re: Soft Ray (green) or clear glass? Soft Ray green here, as well: Attached Images __________________ 1963 C-10: Deluxe-optioned cab, shortbed, fleetside Pontiac 462 ci, Kauffman D-Port alum. heads 4L80E, narrowed sheetmetal Ford 9-inch Tubular front and rear suspension Custom 6-piston front disc and 4-piston rear disc brakes

02-01-2018, 03:27 PM	#9
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Soft Ray (green) or clear glass? Good find. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

02-01-2018, 08:53 PM	#10
AcampoDave Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: central California Posts: 2,795	Re: Soft Ray (green) or clear glass? Believe it or not, I actually found o.e.m green side windows in a junkyard so they came with the bracket too.

02-02-2018, 08:50 AM	#11
oldusafmsgt Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Jasper, AL Posts: 224	Re: Soft Ray (green) or clear glass? Here in the south, it's a no brainer. Soft Ray Green __________________ 1960 Chevy Apache10 Short Fleetside 1961 Chevy Apache10 Short Fleetside 1961 Chevy Apache20 Fleetside 1963 Chevy C10 Short Fleetside 1965 Chevy C10 Short Stepside 1965 Chevy C10 Long Fleetside 1966 GMC 1000 Long Fleetside 1966 Chevy C10 Short Fleetside

02-02-2018, 09:07 PM	#12
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