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Jonboy · 04-27-2004, 10:12 AM

As I was driving to work today, I noticed the reflection of the glare on the dash in the back window, making the rearview mirror worthless. Is this normal? My back glass is tinted. I don't remember this in my 73, but I didn't drive it much, either. Most of the other 73-87's I have had were either Blazers or Suburbans, and they didn't have the glare. Maybe I am just weird (probably), but I thought I would ask. Is there anything I can do?

Gibble · 04-27-2004, 10:26 AM

I have it in my 86...annoying as hell, but you get used to it eventually.

oldraven · 04-27-2004, 11:17 AM

Same here. The tint makes it pretty much impossible to use the rv mirror. And the superman decal makes it even worse.

It's not so bad in the bright of day, but at night, forget about it.

LOHRTBT · 04-27-2004, 11:54 AM

Its really fun when you have 5% tint and try to back out of a garage with your headlights on haha

**N2TRUX** · 04-27-2004, 12:11 PM

It's the window tint. That's one more reason for me to leave the 77 un-tinted...

bpmcgee · 04-27-2004, 12:15 PM

I've got factory tinted windows in my '75, and I find exactly the same thing as you do. My rear view mirror shows a wonderful reflection of the road ahead of me.

Brian

Gibble · 04-27-2004, 12:18 PM

Mine isn't tinted and I still have that reflection...

LOHRTBT · 04-27-2004, 02:37 PM

tint just increases the problem

Smokin86 · 04-27-2004, 06:16 PM

my truck does the same thing. i got in the habit of leaving my headlights off until i have backed out of the driveway. the headlights would reflect off of the garage, then the rear window. Looking forward or backwards was a joke. I have gotten pulled over twice now for forgetting to turn the lights on after i left my house.

if you think your backclass in annoying now, my friend has two layers of 5% all the way around his truck. Backing up at night just doesn't happen.

joseph

TIMSPEED · 04-27-2004, 11:05 PM

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Originally posted by LOHRTBT
Its really fun when you have 5% tint and try to back out of a garage with your headlights on haha

My tint is 2½%...tell me about the reflection...

82 Silverado 4X · 04-27-2004, 11:11 PM

The reason you didn't get glare from the rear windows in the suburbans or Blazers is because the rear window is tilted downward slightly. The vertical flat glass in the trucks reflects terribly. Even with just a light tint it does the same thing.

04-27-2004, 10:12 AM	#1
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Reflection in rear glass??? As I was driving to work today, I noticed the reflection of the glare on the dash in the back window, making the rearview mirror worthless. Is this normal? My back glass is tinted. I don't remember this in my 73, but I didn't drive it much, either. Most of the other 73-87's I have had were either Blazers or Suburbans, and they didn't have the glare. Maybe I am just weird (probably), but I thought I would ask. Is there anything I can do? __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

04-27-2004, 11:17 AM	#3
oldraven Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Antigonish, Nova Scotia Posts: 869	Same here. The tint makes it pretty much impossible to use the rv mirror. And the superman decal makes it even worse. It's not so bad in the bright of day, but at night, forget about it. __________________ '86 C10 regular cab, 383 on propane www.cardomain.com/id/doasa '87 TurboCoupe 2.3Turbo intercooled 5-spd www.cardomain.com/id/oldraven '93 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0L

04-27-2004, 11:54 AM	#4
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	Its really fun when you have 5% tint and try to back out of a garage with your headlights on haha __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

04-27-2004, 12:11 PM	#5
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	It's the window tint. That's one more reason for me to leave the 77 un-tinted... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

04-27-2004, 02:37 PM	#8
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	tint just increases the problem __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

04-27-2004, 10:26 AM	#2
Gibble mmmm....Rye and Coke Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: MB, Canada Posts: 485	I have it in my 86...annoying as hell, but you get used to it eventually.

04-27-2004, 12:15 PM	#6
bpmcgee Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 2,181	I've got factory tinted windows in my '75, and I find exactly the same thing as you do. My rear view mirror shows a wonderful reflection of the road ahead of me. Brian

04-27-2004, 12:18 PM	#7
Gibble mmmm....Rye and Coke Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: MB, Canada Posts: 485	Mine isn't tinted and I still have that reflection...

04-27-2004, 06:16 PM	#9
Smokin86 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Wichita Falls, TX Posts: 71	my truck does the same thing. i got in the habit of leaving my headlights off until i have backed out of the driveway. the headlights would reflect off of the garage, then the rear window. Looking forward or backwards was a joke. I have gotten pulled over twice now for forgetting to turn the lights on after i left my house. if you think your backclass in annoying now, my friend has two layers of 5% all the way around his truck. Backing up at night just doesn't happen. joseph __________________ Joseph 1986 Silverado with some things upgraded. Currently living in Arlington, TX going to school.

04-27-2004, 11:11 PM	#11
82 Silverado 4X Genuine Chevrolet Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: South West Pennsylvania. Posts: 582	The reason you didn't get glare from the rear windows in the suburbans or Blazers is because the rear window is tilted downward slightly. The vertical flat glass in the trucks reflects terribly. Even with just a light tint it does the same thing. __________________ George 82 Silverado LWB 4x4 350 SM465 NP208 77 Chevrolet Blazer Chalet 400 TH350 NP203



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