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Expat_dude · 06-01-2013, 11:36 AM

Hi all, we are getting close to the finish line and I need to order my glass. I thought about going with the smoked glass. Has anyone got the smoked glass, if so pics/ thoughts?

Because we all like pics, here is my baby

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hayhauler71 · 06-01-2013, 12:18 PM

My rear glass is smoked and I wish all the windows were smoked

*Mister-B* · 06-01-2013, 12:49 PM

Here's mine. Makes a huge difference in keeping the truck cool, and the sun off your neck. Feels like less of a fishbowl too

I went with high end ceramic tint, which really cuts the heat more than traditional tint.

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Expat_dude · 06-01-2013, 01:28 PM

Nice , thanks for the pics!!
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rustypu · 06-01-2013, 02:37 PM

I just finished spraying the clear on my truck this AM. I bought smoked glass for it but no pics yet have to wait for paint to dry! Mine is orange as well, yours looks great.

Expat_dude · 06-01-2013, 04:05 PM

Where are you guys getting the smoked glass? I was looking at classic truck glass but the shipping is brutal...
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rustypu · 06-01-2013, 04:18 PM

http://www.bobsclassicautoglass.com/ This is where I got mine

*Mister-B* · 06-01-2013, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Expat_dude

Where are you guys getting the smoked glass? I was looking at classic truck glass but the shipping is brutal...
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I just found a small local tint dealer. I think I paid about $230 for all the windows. Well worth it. I wouldn't do a tint job myself, and I'm pretty handy
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68c10airstream · 06-01-2013, 04:37 PM

i have seen their smoked glass on display at swap meets. All new glass tinted (oem) or dark smoked for i believe 300.00 plus shipping. That's new windshield, backglass, wings and door glass. The business is AUTO CITY CLASSICS in isanti minnesota, just outside minneapolis. They make glass for many classics this way,oem, or smoked. Their oem tinted i purchased as a replacement windshield and it was old style blue/green with sunshade band. Nice glass for 99.00. Good luck, Brian F.

*Mister-B* · 06-01-2013, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 68c10airstream

i have seen their smoked glass on display at swap meets. All new glass tinted (oem) or dark smoked for i believe 300.00 plus shipping. That's new windshield, backglass, wings and door glass. The business is AUTO CITY CLASSICS in isanti minnesota, just outside minneapolis. They make glass for many classics this way,oem, or smoked. Their oem tinted i purchased as a replacement windshield and it was old style blue/green with sunshade band. Nice glass for 99.00. Good luck, Brian F.

That's pretty steep, especially considering you then have to do all the work yourself. The tint I bought is very high end, and the price included installation
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volksworld · 06-01-2013, 05:02 PM

mr b I believe the guys are talking smoked glass with the color actually in the glass,not just applying tint film to clear glass...that's why the price is high

pritch · 06-02-2013, 01:39 AM

I bought some smoked glass for a boat I used to have. These were custom-shaped, flat glass that they had tempered. IIRC, these pieces were not very expensive. I don't know why any glass company couldn't copy the shape of all our flat pieces.

slikside · 06-02-2013, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Expat_dude

Hi all, we are getting close to the finish line and I need to order my glass. I thought about going with the smoked glass. Has anyone got the smoked glass, if so pics/ thoughts?

Because we all like pics, here is my baby

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Expat,

I have no info for you on the glass, but all I can say is that your truck is going to look so Bad Ass with it installed!

I love that orange! Mine is 524 Red Orange, and stock as heck, which is fine by me. But yours is will literally be "smoki'n!"

Congrats! Can't wait to see the finished product!

Expat_dude · 06-02-2013, 08:35 AM

Thanks Slikside! I do think the smoked would be awesome against the paint. The above pic was before the last cut and polish, she really pops now!!
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**WIDESIDE72** · 06-02-2013, 09:27 AM

I have a set with side glass for sale on the parts forum:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559365

Please take into consideration that it has the sashes and window vent frames. All you would need would be the rear window glass. The one from the truck came out of was broken.
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67swb72klb · 06-02-2013, 09:47 AM

i brought pieces of my glass for a template to a local glass company and they made me a set of new glass and tempered it for like $150 and i could pick what ever tint/color i wanted..but that was just doors and vent glass (i had the rear from an other project) it is nice to have new glass

slikside · 06-02-2013, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Expat_dude

Thanks Slikside! I do think the smoked would be awesome against the paint. The above pic was before the last cut and polish, she really pops now!!
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OK man, stop right there! You can not come on here and say THAT about that already beautiful truck, and then FAIL to post an updated pic!!

That has to be against the board protocols!

(hint hint)

Expat_dude · 06-02-2013, 09:43 PM

Lol,,, more pics upcoming. I am heading to Norway tomorrow for a week so I will post some up later on...

**70cst** · 06-02-2013, 10:11 PM

I agree the tints look good

stsalvage · 06-02-2013, 11:49 PM

they make factory Smoked glass and its not a tint you put on.Its in the glass.My friend has a 1966 chevy 1/2 ton.He's in the Army but went to a military base back east.If you have tinted windows at a military base they will hand you a razer Blade and you have to strip all your Illegal tent off be for you enter the base check point. Military police don't play.Well he drove up to the gate it was cold that morning and the officer walked up he rolled down his window showed him the Id pass the officer told him that he could not come on base with Illegal tint.He told him there was no tint.One thing you never do is play 20 questions with a Military police.They have all the time to make your life hell.The officer walked in to the office came back with a scraper and had john step out of the truck.He then tryed to use the scraper but No tint.Officer walked back to the office and told john to have a good Day and press the button to higher the gate.John was worried that he get a right up But nothing come of it

gonnuts · 06-03-2013, 12:13 AM

Mine are tinted & similar colour to yours, i would defiantly do it. The windows rolled down in the one but you can see the back window in it, the best I could find, I really need to take some better pics of my truck.
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**WIDESIDE72** · 06-03-2013, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by stsalvage

they make factory Smoked glass and its not a tint you put on.Its in the glass.

Like this?
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559365

"Tinted aftermarket 68-72 door and vent glass, not film, actual tinted glass"
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**WIDESIDE72** · 06-03-2013, 12:30 AM

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Military police dont play

Regular police do?

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Codez67Chevy · 06-03-2013, 09:57 PM

My opinion blacker the glass the better. My daily driver is 5% back window and tint strip. The side windows are 20% on top of 50%. I love tint.

rustypu · 06-09-2013, 07:41 PM

finally got mine installed this weekend

06-01-2013, 11:36 AM	#1
Expat_dude Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Brookhaven, Ms/ Sakhalin Russia Posts: 370	Smoked glass, thoughts ?? Hi all, we are getting close to the finish line and I need to order my glass. I thought about going with the smoked glass. Has anyone got the smoked glass, if so pics/ thoughts? Because we all like pics, here is my baby Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1970 Chevy swb, project UGHH! 1987 Grand National http://s168.photobucket.com/albums/u.../1970%20Chevy/

06-01-2013, 12:18 PM	#2
hayhauler71 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: St. Paul MN. Posts: 1,996	Re: Smoked glass, thoughts ?? My rear glass is smoked and I wish all the windows were smoked Attached Images __________________ Fuzzy

06-01-2013, 12:49 PM	#3
Mister-B Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,331	Re: Smoked glass, thoughts ?? Here's mine. Makes a huge difference in keeping the truck cool, and the sun off your neck. Feels like less of a fishbowl too I went with high end ceramic tint, which really cuts the heat more than traditional tint. Posted via Mobile Device

06-01-2013, 01:28 PM	#4
Expat_dude Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Brookhaven, Ms/ Sakhalin Russia Posts: 370	Re: Smoked glass, thoughts ?? Nice , thanks for the pics!! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1970 Chevy swb, project UGHH! 1987 Grand National http://s168.photobucket.com/albums/u.../1970%20Chevy/

06-01-2013, 02:37 PM	#5
rustypu Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Barnstead NH Posts: 35	Re: Smoked glass, thoughts ?? I just finished spraying the clear on my truck this AM. I bought smoked glass for it but no pics yet have to wait for paint to dry! Mine is orange as well, yours looks great.

06-01-2013, 04:05 PM	#6
Expat_dude Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Brookhaven, Ms/ Sakhalin Russia Posts: 370	Re: Smoked glass, thoughts ?? Where are you guys getting the smoked glass? I was looking at classic truck glass but the shipping is brutal... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1970 Chevy swb, project UGHH! 1987 Grand National http://s168.photobucket.com/albums/u.../1970%20Chevy/

06-01-2013, 04:18 PM	#7
rustypu Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Barnstead NH Posts: 35	Re: Smoked glass, thoughts ?? http://www.bobsclassicautoglass.com/ This is where I got mine

06-01-2013, 04:37 PM	#9
68c10airstream Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Marquette michigan Posts: 828	Re: Smoked glass, thoughts ?? i have seen their smoked glass on display at swap meets. All new glass tinted (oem) or dark smoked for i believe 300.00 plus shipping. That's new windshield, backglass, wings and door glass. The business is AUTO CITY CLASSICS in isanti minnesota, just outside minneapolis. They make glass for many classics this way,oem, or smoked. Their oem tinted i purchased as a replacement windshield and it was old style blue/green with sunshade band. Nice glass for 99.00. Good luck, Brian F.

06-01-2013, 05:02 PM	#11
volksworld Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: formerly NY currentlyNC Posts: 390	Re: Smoked glass, thoughts ?? mr b I believe the guys are talking smoked glass with the color actually in the glass,not just applying tint film to clear glass...that's why the price is high

06-02-2013, 01:39 AM	#12
pritch Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hoytsville, Utah Posts: 3,365	Re: Smoked glass, thoughts ?? I bought some smoked glass for a boat I used to have. These were custom-shaped, flat glass that they had tempered. IIRC, these pieces were not very expensive. I don't know why any glass company couldn't copy the shape of all our flat pieces. __________________ '68 Panel Project Boogie Chillin' '68 C-10 Ol' Green

06-02-2013, 08:35 AM	#14
Expat_dude Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Brookhaven, Ms/ Sakhalin Russia Posts: 370	Re: Smoked glass, thoughts ?? Thanks Slikside! I do think the smoked would be awesome against the paint. The above pic was before the last cut and polish, she really pops now!! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1970 Chevy swb, project UGHH! 1987 Grand National http://s168.photobucket.com/albums/u.../1970%20Chevy/

06-02-2013, 09:27 AM	#15
WIDESIDE72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 7,500	Re: Smoked glass, thoughts ?? I have a set with side glass for sale on the parts forum: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559365 Please take into consideration that it has the sashes and window vent frames. All you would need would be the rear window glass. The one from the truck came out of was broken. Posted via Mobile Device Last edited by WIDESIDE72; 06-03-2013 at 12:31 AM.

06-02-2013, 09:47 AM	#16
67swb72klb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: livingston co.mi Posts: 2,471	Re: Smoked glass, thoughts ?? i brought pieces of my glass for a template to a local glass company and they made me a set of new glass and tempered it for like $150 and i could pick what ever tint/color i wanted..but that was just doors and vent glass (i had the rear from an other project) it is nice to have new glass __________________ California 65 GTO---Texas 64 burb 283 ---Oklahoma 67 CST SWB BBW wood bed 327 2004r---New Mexico 72 k10 350 350 auto---Georga 72 short step project Last edited by 67swb72klb; 06-02-2013 at 09:58 AM.

06-02-2013, 09:43 PM	#18
Expat_dude Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Brookhaven, Ms/ Sakhalin Russia Posts: 370	Re: Smoked glass, thoughts ?? Lol,,, more pics upcoming. I am heading to Norway tomorrow for a week so I will post some up later on... __________________ 1970 Chevy swb, project UGHH! 1987 Grand National http://s168.photobucket.com/albums/u.../1970%20Chevy/

06-02-2013, 10:11 PM	#19
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: Smoked glass, thoughts ?? I agree the tints look good __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!



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06-02-2013, 11:49 PM	#20
stsalvage Scrapper 1 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Riverside Calif Posts: 1,649	Re: Smoked glass, thoughts ?? they make factory Smoked glass and its not a tint you put on.Its in the glass.My friend has a 1966 chevy 1/2 ton.He's in the Army but went to a military base back east.If you have tinted windows at a military base they will hand you a razer Blade and you have to strip all your Illegal tent off be for you enter the base check point. Military police don't play.Well he drove up to the gate it was cold that morning and the officer walked up he rolled down his window showed him the Id pass the officer told him that he could not come on base with Illegal tint.He told him there was no tint.One thing you never do is play 20 questions with a Military police.They have all the time to make your life hell.The officer walked in to the office came back with a scraper and had john step out of the truck.He then tryed to use the scraper but No tint.Officer walked back to the office and told john to have a good Day and press the button to higher the gate.John was worried that he get a right up But nothing come of it

06-03-2013, 12:13 AM	#21
gonnuts Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Langdon, Ab Posts: 348	Re: Smoked glass, thoughts ?? Mine are tinted & similar colour to yours, i would defiantly do it. The windows rolled down in the one but you can see the back window in it, the best I could find, I really need to take some better pics of my truck. __________________ 67 Chev SWB, 400 SB .040 over, vortec heads, comp XE268 cam, performer EPS intake, edel. 650 AVS carb, 700R4

06-03-2013, 09:57 PM	#24
Codez67Chevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Spanish Fork Ut Posts: 370	Re: Smoked glass, thoughts ?? My opinion blacker the glass the better. My daily driver is 5% back window and tint strip. The side windows are 20% on top of 50%. I love tint. __________________ " Dead Pumpkin" 67 Chevy short bed, 292 I6, 4spd manual. Fan of the "Slant Noses". 93' Toyota pickup 2WD 2dr and 32mpg. Daily driver. 300k+ Members I've met... Mister-B

06-09-2013, 07:41 PM	#25
rustypu Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Barnstead NH Posts: 35	Re: Smoked glass, thoughts ?? finally got mine installed this weekend Attached Images

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