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duallyjams · 03-22-2009, 08:14 AM

I have a 64 GMC that I need a windshield and a rear small back window.
1) can these bought new
2) was tinted glass offered
3) was stainless trim available for a small back window
James

**Captainfab** · 03-22-2009, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by duallyjams

I have a 64 GMC that I need a windshield and a rear small back window.
1) can these bought new
2) was tinted glass offered
3) was stainless trim available for a small back window
James

If you can't get the glass from your local auto glass installer, then you can purchase it from any one of the aftermarket pickup parts suppliers such as LMC, Classic Parts, Brothers, etc. Yes the windshields and rear windows are offered in tinted. The only optional trim for the rear window would be a 'chrome' type of bead for the rubber.

66Gilbert · 03-22-2009, 12:20 PM

Yes, these can be bought new. I just replaced one of my windshields though a local glass installer, Insurance paid for it but saw the invoice was only $164. They come in shaded or tinted. You can buy back windows from almost any classic truck parts supplier or have a glass company cut one. I don't think the stainless trim was available, could be wrong on that.

*LILRED66* · 03-23-2009, 10:09 AM

Stainless steel trim for the rear glass was not an available option, however there was a rear glass rubber seal with a chromed, plastic bead, in lieu of the black rubber bead that was standard.

A local automotive glass shop is 1/2 the price of a windshield from LMC or Classic Parts, here in Kansas City. The removal, new glass, new rubber seal, disposal and warranty is 50% less than a windshield alone from the afternarket truck suppliers, not to mention, most glass installers will not warranty the work, if the truck owner provides the glass.

joe231 · 03-23-2009, 10:15 AM

good info!!

Rogue · 03-23-2009, 04:18 PM

Why buy aftermarket? Glass has changed over the years.

I bet Tony has a stack of OEM ones.
www.4-5-6chevytrucks.com

mbgmike · 03-23-2009, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LILRED66

Stainless steel trim for the rear glass was not an available option, however there was a rear glass rubber seal with a chromed, plastic bead, in lieu of the black rubber bead that was standard.

A local automotive glass shop is 1/2 the price of a windshield from LMC or Classic Parts, here in Kansas City. The removal, new glass, new rubber seal, disposal and warranty is 50% less than a windshield alone from the afternarket truck suppliers, not to mention, most glass installers will not warranty the work, if the truck owner provides the glass.

I agree. We sell Auto Glass from the 30's up even for Studebakers. Glass is really not that expensive anymore. One of the members here in Houston had Benswangers glass put a new gasket and front window in for $180.00 He furnished the rear gasket and window and they installed that included in the price. We use to put glass in but its so cheap now its easier to pay someone

duallyjams · 03-23-2009, 08:28 PM

Thanks to all for the info.
James

03-22-2009, 08:14 AM	#1
duallyjams Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Deale Md Posts: 4,663	Windshield I have a 64 GMC that I need a windshield and a rear small back window. 1) can these bought new 2) was tinted glass offered 3) was stainless trim available for a small back window James __________________ James 63 GMC V6 4speed carryall 65 chevy swb bbw V8 auto 68 K20 327/4 speed, buddy buckets 2002 GMC CC Dually Duramax 64 GMC lwb 3/4 V6 4speed SOLD 66 GMC swb bbw buddy buckets SOLD IG duallyjams The only thing that stays the same is constant change!

03-22-2009, 12:20 PM	#3
66Gilbert 1966 Crew Cab & 4X4 Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 904	Re: Windshield Yes, these can be bought new. I just replaced one of my windshields though a local glass installer, Insurance paid for it but saw the invoice was only $164. They come in shaded or tinted. You can buy back windows from almost any classic truck parts supplier or have a glass company cut one. I don't think the stainless trim was available, could be wrong on that.

03-23-2009, 10:09 AM	#4
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: Windshield Stainless steel trim for the rear glass was not an available option, however there was a rear glass rubber seal with a chromed, plastic bead, in lieu of the black rubber bead that was standard. A local automotive glass shop is 1/2 the price of a windshield from LMC or Classic Parts, here in Kansas City. The removal, new glass, new rubber seal, disposal and warranty is 50% less than a windshield alone from the afternarket truck suppliers, not to mention, most glass installers will not warranty the work, if the truck owner provides the glass.

03-23-2009, 10:15 AM	#5
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Windshield good info!! __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

03-23-2009, 04:18 PM	#6
Rogue Airport Bum Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Propwash (16Xray) D/FW, Texas Posts: 320	Re: Windshield Why buy aftermarket? Glass has changed over the years. I bet Tony has a stack of OEM ones. www.4-5-6chevytrucks.com __________________ 1964 Chevrolet C-10 1941 Chevrolet coupe 1962 Thunderbird 1959 Edsel Villager 1963 Skylark

03-23-2009, 08:28 PM	#8
duallyjams Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Deale Md Posts: 4,663	Re: Windshield Thanks to all for the info. James __________________ James 63 GMC V6 4speed carryall 65 chevy swb bbw V8 auto 68 K20 327/4 speed, buddy buckets 2002 GMC CC Dually Duramax 64 GMC lwb 3/4 V6 4speed SOLD 66 GMC swb bbw buddy buckets SOLD IG duallyjams The only thing that stays the same is constant change!



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