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Troy Sr · 08-30-2016, 02:44 PM

Hey All,

My '72 C20 has a growing crack in the windshield, who makes the best fitting, price, and quality replacements? Is the replacement easy to do and who has any tips to help it go easier? Thanks!!

mikewoodproblems · 08-30-2016, 05:41 PM

I just bought one for my '72 C20 from LMC Truck. I should get it tomorrow. Not interested in installing myself –*leaving that to the pros – but I'll let you know how it goes.

Best of luck,
Mike

**Already Gone** · 08-30-2016, 11:51 PM

Good idea leaving it to the pros for install. I took mine in last week and as they were putting in the last corner it broke and this is at a professional glass shop that has been around forever. The truck is going in tomorrow morning for the second try. I'll let you know if they get it this time. As a footnote the new windshield is about 5/8th's as thick as the original. When I mentioned it to them they said that is all that is available today but the green tint is throughout the windshield like the original .

Shaky · 08-31-2016, 07:11 AM

Here's a thread:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708600

**Tom Vogel** · 08-31-2016, 09:28 AM

Pilkington. My son is a glazier with 20 years experience. The local glass companies call him for muscle car stuff. He says Pilkington... period.

brad_man_72 · 08-31-2016, 02:00 PM

Id let your local glass shop supply the windshield. That way if they break the first one they only loose the profit.
I dont take my own eggs to the restaraunt..

**Already Gone** · 08-31-2016, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Already Gone

Good idea leaving it to the pros for install. I took mine in last week and as they were putting in the last corner it broke and this is at a professional glass shop that has been around forever. The truck is going in tomorrow morning for the second try. I'll let you know if they get it this time. As a footnote the new windshield is about 5/8th's as thick as the original. When I mentioned it to them they said that is all that is available today but the green tint is throughout the windshield like the original .

They got it done today with no problems. They used my new gasket with my original trim. I guess the old gasket ripped on the corners.

**Grumpy old man** · 08-31-2016, 05:55 PM

OH! , be brave do it yourself it's not brain surgery !

08-30-2016, 02:44 PM	#1
Troy Sr Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Antioch, Ca. Posts: 452	Best '72 Windshileds Hey All, My '72 C20 has a growing crack in the windshield, who makes the best fitting, price, and quality replacements? Is the replacement easy to do and who has any tips to help it go easier? Thanks!! __________________ Take Care Troy

08-30-2016, 05:41 PM	#2
mikewoodproblems Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 1	Re: Best '72 Windshileds I just bought one for my '72 C20 from LMC Truck. I should get it tomorrow. Not interested in installing myself –*leaving that to the pros – but I'll let you know how it goes. Best of luck, Mike

08-30-2016, 11:51 PM	#3
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,109	Re: Best '72 Windshileds Good idea leaving it to the pros for install. I took mine in last week and as they were putting in the last corner it broke and this is at a professional glass shop that has been around forever. The truck is going in tomorrow morning for the second try. I'll let you know if they get it this time. As a footnote the new windshield is about 5/8th's as thick as the original. When I mentioned it to them they said that is all that is available today but the green tint is throughout the windshield like the original . __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

08-31-2016, 07:11 AM	#4
Shaky Six in a row makes it go... Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vacationland: Maine Posts: 1,346	Re: Best '72 Windshileds Here's a thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708600 __________________ 67 C20 long step resto: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342086 66 C10 long step build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3814790 CT to Alaska in a 67 C10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399224 “The height of sophistication is simplicity." - Clare Boothe Luce

08-31-2016, 09:28 AM	#5
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,564	Re: Best '72 Windshileds Pilkington. My son is a glazier with 20 years experience. The local glass companies call him for muscle car stuff. He says Pilkington... period.

08-31-2016, 02:00 PM	#6
brad_man_72 the boat guy Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: springfield mo Posts: 2,339	Re: Best '72 Windshileds Id let your local glass shop supply the windshield. That way if they break the first one they only loose the profit. I dont take my own eggs to the restaraunt.. __________________ 67, swb, fleet, tach, throttle, 5.3, 4l60e, 3.73's, fuel cell, 5 lug, p.d.b., 4-6 drop. great little truck 66, stevens drag/ski 18' silouette, 350, 2.02 doublehump heads. comp extreme marine 278 cam, vette 7 fin valve covers, old polished edelbrock intake, velvetdrive, casale v-drive, adj cavitation plate. 28, model a rpu project,

08-31-2016, 05:55 PM	#8
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Best '72 Windshileds OH! , be brave do it yourself it's not brain surgery ! __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop



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