Reproduction '64-'66 windshield quality? (I need one...) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

66Submarine · 08-29-2014, 01:25 AM

The windshield in the truck I'm driving is covered in fine scratches/pitting and lights up like a Christmas tree when the sun/headlights hit it--it really sucks.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/290921041773...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

I can buy a new Chinese one made by "Pittsburgh Glass Works" for $95 off ebay and go pick it up semi-locally. Are these decent? Anyone have/had one?

Thanks!

66Submarine · 08-30-2014, 09:10 PM

No one?

**DPowers** · 08-30-2014, 09:28 PM

I got mine local and was made by Pilkington.

Woogeroo · 08-30-2014, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 66Submarine

No one?

3 day weekend.

-W

LostMy65 · 08-30-2014, 09:43 PM

i don't know

pimpston65 · 08-30-2014, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 66Submarine

The windshield in the truck I'm driving is covered in fine scratches/pitting and lights up like a Christmas tree when the sun/headlights hit it--it really sucks.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/290921041773...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

I can buy a new Chinese one made by "Pittsburgh Glass Works" for $95 off ebay and go pick it up semi-locally. Are these decent? Anyone have/had one?

Thanks!

i bought one of those and the guy at the glass shop said " they dont make like that anymore" meaning it was made just like original!!! i havent installed it yet, it looks just like the old one, thats not saying much...

rickywideglide · 08-30-2014, 10:20 PM

dont know if this will help but theres an ad on fredricksburg,va cl for one out of a 66 with small chip that the seller says will be covered by rubber

jtrichard · 08-31-2014, 02:40 AM

his feed back is great in the last month he has sold a few of the 65 windshields and all the feed back on them was great and great glass ect. ect. as for any used windshield with a chip in it any where i would not buy they like to crack at the chip when you install them if it was free i would give it a try

oem4me · 08-31-2014, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by pimpston65

i bought one of those and the guy at the glass shop said " they dont make like that anymore" meaning it was made just like original!!! i havent installed it yet, it looks just like the old one, thats not saying much...

Hey Winston, I've not had any luck finding a nice used OEM tinted windshield, so I'm considering alternatives. Yes, I know they are made overseas, but can you take a peak and tell me if "made in China" appears anywhere on your new glass? Thanks.

66Submarine · 08-31-2014, 01:21 PM

Thanks for the feedback, pimpston; if they seem pretty close to OE I'll give one a try. I just was wondering if the thickness/fit/etc. was OK on them. They claim to be OE spec, but we all know how that is sometimes.

markeb01 · 08-31-2014, 01:35 PM

I bought a foreign windshield years ago and it had two problems. I was about 30-40% thinner that a stock glass and I was convinced it would never seal well. It was also blue blended at the top, which extended down about 6-8" from the top and would interview with forward vision. Ultimately I gave it away at a swap meet rather than use it.

To the best of my knowledge Pilkington is the best windshield on the market. Years ago it was LOF (Libby Owens Ford) and after mergers/acquisitions it ended up Pilkington. You just have to ask/insist this is the only brand you'll accept. I've never paid a premium to get one, although I think they may only be available in a light green tint currently. It's so light I can't detect the tint, but my wife can see it's there.

duallyjams · 08-31-2014, 08:06 PM

I put a PGW tinted windshield in the 65 over a year ago with N/P would use them again.

66Submarine · 08-31-2014, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by duallyjams

I put a PGW tinted windshield in the 65 over a year ago with N/P would use them again.

Thickness and fit was comparable to the OE windshield, I guess? As long as it's not super thin or fits poorly I think it's an easy decision for me @ $95.

duallyjams · 08-31-2014, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 66Submarine

Thickness and fit was comparable to the OE windshield, I guess? As long as it's not super thin or fits poorly I think it's an easy decision for me @ $95.

It's not thin and still was a PITA with trim to put in.
I used precision gasket

66Submarine · 08-31-2014, 08:32 PM

Sounds good to me! I'll have to pick one up.

Thanks again, guys.

pimpston65 · 08-31-2014, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by oem4me

Hey Winston, I've not had any luck finding a nice used OEM tinted windshield, so I'm considering alternatives. Yes, I know they are made overseas, but can you take a peak and tell me if "made in China" appears anywhere on your new glass? Thanks.

sure I will take a look at it tomorrow afternoon and submit pics...

gulfcoast66 · 09-01-2014, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by 66submarine

sounds good to me! I'll have to pick one up.

Thanks again, guys.

x2.

jtrichard · 09-01-2014, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by duallyjams

i put a pgw tinted windshield in the 65 over a year ago with n/p would use them again.

n/p ????

LostMy65 · 09-01-2014, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by jtrichard

n/p ????

no problems

pimpston65 · 09-02-2014, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by oem4me

Hey Winston, I've not had any luck finding a nice used OEM tinted windshield, so I'm considering alternatives. Yes, I know they are made overseas, but can you take a peak and tell me if "made in China" appears anywhere on your new glass? Thanks.

no where on the glass is Made in China. only on the shipping sticker

pimpston65 · 09-02-2014, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by pimpston65

no where on the glass is Made in China. only on the shipping sticker

shipping label

onebad65c10 · 09-03-2014, 05:11 AM

I got a replacement from a local glass company when I first put the truck together 12 years ago. Quality and fit were like original. Sealed well and never had a problem leaking. Have a few chips in it from highway use. I don't know if they are still readily available but call a few local glass companies in your area. Maybe even Safelight.

I dont know if this link will stay with the info in it but it came to $370 for a replacment.
https://fixmyglass.safelite.com/External/GetQuote.aspx

oem4me · 09-03-2014, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by pimpston65

no where on the glass is Made in China. only on the shipping sticker

Thanks Winston.

duallyjams · 09-03-2014, 08:09 PM

safelite uses PGW as a upgrade for a better quality product

MadRatt · 09-04-2014, 09:10 PM

I just installed a PGW from the same ebayer for $95 and it seems to be a decent windshield. Granted I've only had it in for less than a month and have only drove the truck a couple times but seems to be a good fit. Blue tint instead of green. I haven't noticed the tint being in the way, but I have a bench out of a 93 and I shortened the brackets 2 inches. At this point I would buy again. Precision windshield seal

08-29-2014, 01:25 AM	#1
66Submarine Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Dallas, GA Posts: 1,497	Reproduction '64-'66 windshield quality? (I need one...) The windshield in the truck I'm driving is covered in fine scratches/pitting and lights up like a Christmas tree when the sun/headlights hit it--it really sucks. http://www.ebay.com/itm/290921041773...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT I can buy a new Chinese one made by "Pittsburgh Glass Works" for $95 off ebay and go pick it up semi-locally. Are these decent? Anyone have/had one? Thanks! __________________ 1965 C30 pickup 350/SM420/4.10's (daily driver) thread 1968 Impala 4 door sedan (future driver project) thread Last edited by 66Submarine; 08-30-2014 at 09:11 PM.

08-30-2014, 09:10 PM	#2
66Submarine Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Dallas, GA Posts: 1,497	Re: Reproduction '64-'66 windshield quality? (I need one...) No one? __________________ 1965 C30 pickup 350/SM420/4.10's (daily driver) thread 1968 Impala 4 door sedan (future driver project) thread

08-30-2014, 09:28 PM	#3
DPowers One foot in front of the other Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Parrottsville, TN Posts: 5,455	Re: Reproduction '64-'66 windshield quality? (I need one...) I got mine local and was made by Pilkington. __________________ DP's 66 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361556

08-30-2014, 09:43 PM	#5
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,530	Re: Reproduction '64-'66 windshield quality? (I need one...) i don't know __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

08-30-2014, 10:20 PM	#7
rickywideglide Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: mechanicsville,md Posts: 360	Re: Reproduction '64-'66 windshield quality? (I need one...) dont know if this will help but theres an ad on fredricksburg,va cl for one out of a 66 with small chip that the seller says will be covered by rubber

08-31-2014, 02:40 AM	#8
jtrichard Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: joshua tree ca. Posts: 1,484	Re: Reproduction '64-'66 windshield quality? (I need one...) his feed back is great in the last month he has sold a few of the 65 windshields and all the feed back on them was great and great glass ect. ect. as for any used windshield with a chip in it any where i would not buy they like to crack at the chip when you install them if it was free i would give it a try

08-31-2014, 01:21 PM	#10
66Submarine Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Dallas, GA Posts: 1,497	Re: Reproduction '64-'66 windshield quality? (I need one...) Thanks for the feedback, pimpston; if they seem pretty close to OE I'll give one a try. I just was wondering if the thickness/fit/etc. was OK on them. They claim to be OE spec, but we all know how that is sometimes. __________________ 1965 C30 pickup 350/SM420/4.10's (daily driver) thread 1968 Impala 4 door sedan (future driver project) thread

08-31-2014, 01:35 PM	#11
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Reproduction '64-'66 windshield quality? (I need one...) I bought a foreign windshield years ago and it had two problems. I was about 30-40% thinner that a stock glass and I was convinced it would never seal well. It was also blue blended at the top, which extended down about 6-8" from the top and would interview with forward vision. Ultimately I gave it away at a swap meet rather than use it. To the best of my knowledge Pilkington is the best windshield on the market. Years ago it was LOF (Libby Owens Ford) and after mergers/acquisitions it ended up Pilkington. You just have to ask/insist this is the only brand you'll accept. I've never paid a premium to get one, although I think they may only be available in a light green tint currently. It's so light I can't detect the tint, but my wife can see it's there. __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

08-31-2014, 08:06 PM	#12
duallyjams Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Deale Md Posts: 4,663	Re: Reproduction '64-'66 windshield quality? (I need one...) I put a PGW tinted windshield in the 65 over a year ago with N/P would use them again. __________________ 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!

08-31-2014, 08:32 PM	#15
66Submarine Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Dallas, GA Posts: 1,497	Re: Reproduction '64-'66 windshield quality? (I need one...) Sounds good to me! I'll have to pick one up. Thanks again, guys. __________________ 1965 C30 pickup 350/SM420/4.10's (daily driver) thread 1968 Impala 4 door sedan (future driver project) thread

09-03-2014, 05:11 AM	#22
onebad65c10 Gm for life. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Baltimore, Md Posts: 119	Re: Reproduction '64-'66 windshield quality? (I need one...) I got a replacement from a local glass company when I first put the truck together 12 years ago. Quality and fit were like original. Sealed well and never had a problem leaking. Have a few chips in it from highway use. I don't know if they are still readily available but call a few local glass companies in your area. Maybe even Safelight. I dont know if this link will stay with the info in it but it came to $370 for a replacment. https://fixmyglass.safelite.com/External/GetQuote.aspx __________________ Phil CHEVY ONLY Baltimore, MD 65 Short wide: 383 stroker 5 spd Toys: D/D: 2017 Silverado LTZ2 crewcab 1969 Pontiac GTO Yes it is a real goat waiting its turn to be the car it was. http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/pr...59&ref=profile

09-03-2014, 08:09 PM	#24
duallyjams Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Deale Md Posts: 4,663	Re: Reproduction '64-'66 windshield quality? (I need one...) safelite uses PGW as a upgrade for a better quality product __________________ 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!

09-04-2014, 09:10 PM	#25
MadRatt Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Port Charlotte, Florida Posts: 155	Re: Reproduction '64-'66 windshield quality? (I need one...) I just installed a PGW from the same ebayer for $95 and it seems to be a decent windshield. Granted I've only had it in for less than a month and have only drove the truck a couple times but seems to be a good fit. Blue tint instead of green. I haven't noticed the tint being in the way, but I have a bench out of a 93 and I shortened the brackets 2 inches. At this point I would buy again. Precision windshield seal __________________ If you ain't living life on the Edge.... Your taking up entirely to much space!!!! My 64 Stepper Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=586792



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