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Grumpy old man 03-17-2021 12:54 PM

Tinted windows ?
 
Anybody have pictures of the grey or green AFTER MARKET tinted glass that's being sold ? NOT STICK ON .

70STOVEBOLT 03-17-2021 01:05 PM

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I can get you a pic of mine after work today. They are grey, not sure where they came from, as I bought them off the parts board second hand.

NorCalC20LWB 03-17-2021 02:05 PM

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Grumpy, are you referring to the current glass version of Soft-Ray? If so, I have that installed for the windshield. I can get you a pic if that's what you need.

Peanut74 03-17-2021 05:08 PM

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Grumpy,
I got my grey class from Auto City Classic, Inc. The part number for the complete glass kit is 67PKG. I can take a picture to show the tint level but I would estimate it is about a 30% smoked grey tint. The windshield has I lighter tint then the side, vent or back glass. If you need the pic let me know. Right now it is cloudy and rain so I would need to wait for a sunny day to show the tint level.

Grumpy old man 03-17-2021 07:06 PM

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Bring all pictures of the grey and green tinted glass . Also I'm wondering how dark they are , Legal ? any problems with insurance coverage ? :chevy:

ThreeQuarter 03-17-2021 08:58 PM

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Grumpy, here's a pic of the green windshield I bought from LMC in the last couple of years. The rest of the glass in my A/C cab is factory green tint and it matches in hue and value. Windshield mfr is DOT-686.

71CHEVYSHORTBED402 03-17-2021 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Grumpy old man (Post 8895682)
Bring all pictures of the grey and green tinted glass . Also I'm wondering how dark they are , Legal ? any problems with insurance coverage ? :chevy:

Original? I think this is gray, 1971. I can take another pic if you need it. EDIT: It's Green:lol:

NorCalC20LWB 03-18-2021 11:05 AM

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Pic of another DOT 686 green tint windshield. Very subtle IMO...

Accelo 03-18-2021 12:28 PM

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Extremely difficult to catch the tints accurately with a camera.
Might try putting something white behind the glass it will highlight the tint.

Peanut74 03-19-2021 06:43 PM

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Grumpy, here is a picture of my gray tinted windows

Peanut74 03-19-2021 10:02 PM

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You might also want to look into ceramic tinting. It is suppose to be more durable that the normal tint products. It is also suppose to keep your interior cooler when it is in the sun.

Grumpy old man 03-19-2021 10:23 PM

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I'm getting ready to order all new glass for the 2 -67's I'm working on and the smoke/grey looked dark in the ads but some real life pics shows me they will both work great . , The green looks good with the green paint . :chevy:

71CHEVYSHORTBED402 03-20-2021 12:08 PM

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Did GM trucks use green or gray during the same production years, or was it green some years & gray others?

Edit: After a little research it seems like my "gray" factory glass is probably green. I'm about the last guy to ask about colors, but I think I can see it, which unfortunately I can't pick up in a picture. Per the top link RPO A11 is green. My 71 Deluxe & 72 Super have the A11 option.


http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=714849

http://www.camaros.org/glass.shtml

https://www.stevesnovasite.com/threa...oft-ray.90395/

1967-1969 Camaro LOF Glass Models
Model Rating Tint Thk Type Typical Application
------ ------ ---- ---- --------------- -----------------------
M3 AS1 No 1/4 Laminated Plate windshield
M4 AS1 Yes 1/4 Laminated Plate windshield
M24 AS1 Yes 1/4 Laminated Plate windshield (plant 10)

M51 AS2 No 1/4 Tempered Plate door
M52 AS2 No 3/16 Tempered Plate vent, quarter, backlight
M54 AS2 Yes 1/4 Tempered Plate door
M55 AS2 Yes 3/16 Tempered Plate vent, quarter, backlight

M71 AS2 No 1/4 Tempered Float door
M72 AS2 No 3/16 Tempered Float vent, quarter and backlight
M74 AS2 Yes 1/4 Tempered Float door
M75 AS2 Yes 3/16 Tempered Float vent, quarter and backlight

Grumpy old man 03-20-2021 12:49 PM

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Look in the corner of the glass it should say Soft ray and it was the only "tinted " glass available . with A/C NO smoke :chevy:

General23cmp 06-12-2021 02:40 AM

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Grumpy, did you ever see or try the smoke gray version? I’m looking at doing the same.

67swb72klb 06-13-2021 02:13 AM

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All but the windshield are the same grey

Accelo 06-13-2021 11:44 AM

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Below is a picture of the Smoke Gray Back glass.
Purchased online. I am doing the same "all the glass but the front window" in the Smoke Gray. Inside it looks darker than outside.
Rick

big_al_71 06-13-2021 01:50 PM

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I Have to do this

General23cmp 06-13-2021 05:21 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Accelo (Post 8931976)
Below is a picture of the Smoke Gray Back glass.
Purchased online. I am doing the same "all the glass but the front window" in the Smoke Gray. Inside it looks darker than outside.
Rick

Do you recall where that came from?

71CHEVYSHORTBED402 06-14-2021 02:53 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Accelo (Post 8931976)
Below is a picture of the Smoke Gray Back glass.
Purchased online. I am doing the same "all the glass but the front window" in the Smoke Gray. Inside it looks darker than outside.
Rick

I like that smoked gray a lot, even my eyes can see the color difference.

Grumpy old man 05-23-2022 07:36 PM

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I finally ordered my glass from Auto City after a year of going back and forth over the tint color , i was a little worried today when the box had a dented corner when Fed Ex "dropped " it off ! , But all is good and I was worried it would be too dark but it looks just fine , I called Auto City last week and asked if the glass was DOT stamped , I was assured it was and they had no problems with tint laws and being too dark , Well it's got a DOT stamp but once it's installed you won't be able to see it on the edge of the glass . :smoke:

Peanut74 05-24-2022 10:24 AM

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Looks good Grumpy.
I think your grey tint is a bit heavier than mine. I will be interested to see the pics once you have them installed.

indymachinist 05-25-2022 11:27 AM

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That gray looks nice. Makes me want to get new windows. ��

Grumpy old man 05-25-2022 01:10 PM

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I'm not sure who's truck this is but I really liked the color and the tinted windows , I'm thinking it's close to the 68 Corvette Safari yellow paint . as much as I like the 503 green with the green tinted windows it will have to wait for my next truck . :chevy:

special-K 05-25-2022 01:30 PM

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The green tint looks awesome with grapefruit, especially with a parchment interior. Really stands out.


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