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gotmud · 01-27-2004, 10:29 AM

Anyone know of a way to get the cloudy white stuff off of my windshield? Seems the edges have a cloudy white type look to them...for about 2 - 3 inches all the way around.

zyggy72 · 01-27-2004, 10:43 AM

If you look closely, the white cloudy stuff is under the glass. As far as I know there is no way to get rid of it, you are in need of a new windshield. Around here a frosted windshield like that would be flagged when going through inspection and you would have to have it replaced.
just my .02

pierce · 01-27-2004, 10:43 AM

This is normal...the old glass that is sandwiched is seperating and getting foggy looking. Can't really clean it up. I need to replace mine eventually also.

gotmud · 01-27-2004, 11:23 AM

Is it normally a sign that there is rust near the edges of the windshield or is it just from being on the truck for 35 years?
Glenn

pierce · 01-27-2004, 01:23 PM

Never know what's under the gasket but the 2 pieces of glass have a thin film between them to keep the glass from shattering and the adhesive is seperating from old age.

70ChevyLongbed · 01-27-2004, 02:18 PM

Glenn,

Just like 'Pierce' said... that windshield is separating and you need a new one. I just got a new one a few weeks ago and there is a fairly recent thread about pricing. I paid $140.00 for the Pilkington glass, $50.00 for a gasket, and $60.00 for labor. I suggest paying to have it put in... It's a really tight fit and can be a headache.

J

gotmud · 01-27-2004, 04:36 PM

Was that for a local person to put it in or are they national and you mail ordered it?

70ChevyLongbed · 01-27-2004, 09:56 PM

gotmud,

It was a local shop that orders their glass from a supplier. They handled the whole thing.

J

Blue Beard · 01-27-2004, 10:06 PM

That also will break and shatter easier.........

**Ironhorse** · 01-28-2004, 12:30 AM

Do some shopping around for prices. I bought a new front glass for my 71 4x4 a year ago when it was being painted. New with tint and upper portion shaded was $90 walk in with no insurance deductible. Bought a new gasket when it was on sale from a local vendor for $28, plain rubber w/o trim groove. Had it installed by the paint/body shop as truck was being painted. No pits or dings at all in front glass. Old original had numerous of both with a crack. Shop around and tell glass shop you are paying for it with out insurance deductible.

Hooter · 01-28-2004, 03:35 AM

there is a membrane of plastic in the windshield, when it is turning white like that, water and UV are wrecking the plastic, sounds like your windshield has been in there for quite a while

68CST327 · 01-28-2004, 04:08 AM

Anyplace to get a windshield that has the original green tint in it for the trucks that were optioned with tinted windows?

gotmud · 01-28-2004, 03:41 PM

Hooter from what I can gather from my dad its been in there since new. I kind of like it from a nastalgic standpoint but hate it from a safety standpoint.

01-27-2004, 10:29 AM	#1
gotmud Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Cumming, Ga Posts: 234	windshield is white around the edges Anyone know of a way to get the cloudy white stuff off of my windshield? Seems the edges have a cloudy white type look to them...for about 2 - 3 inches all the way around. __________________ Glenn Cumming, Ga (68 C/10 Fleetside LWB 307 (64 C/10 Fleetside Shorty Custom 350, with 73 donor parts aplenty) (2001 Porsche Boxster S - 168 MPH of fun) (2005 Chevy Avalanche Z71 1500)

01-27-2004, 10:43 AM	#3
pierce Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Cincinnati,OH,USA Posts: 464	This is normal...the old glass that is sandwiched is seperating and getting foggy looking. Can't really clean it up. I need to replace mine eventually also. __________________ 69 GMC 1 Ton Longhorn 37 Chevy Coupe

01-27-2004, 11:23 AM	#4
gotmud Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Cumming, Ga Posts: 234	Is it normally a sign that there is rust near the edges of the windshield or is it just from being on the truck for 35 years? Glenn __________________ Glenn Cumming, Ga (68 C/10 Fleetside LWB 307 (64 C/10 Fleetside Shorty Custom 350, with 73 donor parts aplenty) (2001 Porsche Boxster S - 168 MPH of fun) (2005 Chevy Avalanche Z71 1500)

01-27-2004, 01:23 PM	#5
pierce Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Cincinnati,OH,USA Posts: 464	Never know what's under the gasket but the 2 pieces of glass have a thin film between them to keep the glass from shattering and the adhesive is seperating from old age. __________________ 69 GMC 1 Ton Longhorn 37 Chevy Coupe

01-27-2004, 02:18 PM	#6
70ChevyLongbed Howzit?!? Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Maryville, TN Posts: 1,265	Glenn, Just like 'Pierce' said... that windshield is separating and you need a new one. I just got a new one a few weeks ago and there is a fairly recent thread about pricing. I paid $140.00 for the Pilkington glass, $50.00 for a gasket, and $60.00 for labor. I suggest paying to have it put in... It's a really tight fit and can be a headache. J __________________ Jason Hawaiian-J 70 Longbed, 307, Edelbrock Carb 1404, Edelbrock Intake 2101, Dual Roller Timing chain and gears, 214/214 cam, Comp Roller Rockers, dual Flowmasters. 1999 Chevy Tahoe 2004 Mini Cooper S 71 BMW 2002 - Sold

01-27-2004, 10:43 AM	#2
zyggy72 Can't kick the addiction! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Riverton, CT 06065 Posts: 402	If you look closely, the white cloudy stuff is under the glass. As far as I know there is no way to get rid of it, you are in need of a new windshield. Around here a frosted windshield like that would be flagged when going through inspection and you would have to have it replaced. just my .02

01-27-2004, 04:36 PM	#7
gotmud Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Cumming, Ga Posts: 234	Was that for a local person to put it in or are they national and you mail ordered it? __________________ Glenn Cumming, Ga (68 C/10 Fleetside LWB 307 (64 C/10 Fleetside Shorty Custom 350, with 73 donor parts aplenty) (2001 Porsche Boxster S - 168 MPH of fun) (2005 Chevy Avalanche Z71 1500)

01-27-2004, 09:56 PM	#8
70ChevyLongbed Howzit?!? Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Maryville, TN Posts: 1,265	gotmud, It was a local shop that orders their glass from a supplier. They handled the whole thing. J __________________ Jason Hawaiian-J 70 Longbed, 307, Edelbrock Carb 1404, Edelbrock Intake 2101, Dual Roller Timing chain and gears, 214/214 cam, Comp Roller Rockers, dual Flowmasters. 1999 Chevy Tahoe 2004 Mini Cooper S 71 BMW 2002 - Sold

01-27-2004, 10:06 PM	#9
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	That also will break and shatter easier......... __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

01-28-2004, 12:30 AM	#10
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,294	Do some shopping around for prices. I bought a new front glass for my 71 4x4 a year ago when it was being painted. New with tint and upper portion shaded was $90 walk in with no insurance deductible. Bought a new gasket when it was on sale from a local vendor for $28, plain rubber w/o trim groove. Had it installed by the paint/body shop as truck was being painted. No pits or dings at all in front glass. Old original had numerous of both with a crack. Shop around and tell glass shop you are paying for it with out insurance deductible. __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks

01-28-2004, 03:35 AM	#11
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,085	there is a membrane of plastic in the windshield, when it is turning white like that, water and UV are wrecking the plastic, sounds like your windshield has been in there for quite a while __________________ Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life

01-28-2004, 04:08 AM	#12
68CST327 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: USA Posts: 443	Anyplace to get a windshield that has the original green tint in it for the trucks that were optioned with tinted windows?

01-28-2004, 03:41 PM	#13
gotmud Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Cumming, Ga Posts: 234	Hooter from what I can gather from my dad its been in there since new. I kind of like it from a nastalgic standpoint but hate it from a safety standpoint. __________________ Glenn Cumming, Ga (68 C/10 Fleetside LWB 307 (64 C/10 Fleetside Shorty Custom 350, with 73 donor parts aplenty) (2001 Porsche Boxster S - 168 MPH of fun) (2005 Chevy Avalanche Z71 1500)



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