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Old 11-27-2021, 04:01 PM   #2
Accelo
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Re: Original glass or new glass?

I would go new.
It is just the last thing we think of and also the one of the details that separates the high quality restoration from the average one. The Truck just looks better and you can't always tell why.
Now you have me wondering! (I measured the windows with calipers and the new glass was .022 thinner. No issues with the thinner glass.
The green tint was an option and typically used on Air trucks.

With new glass installed I have to be careful when reaching through the door window jam with my hand. With new glass it is almost impossible to tell if it's up or down.
You many be able to get glass with reproduction bug stickers. I know you can get it for Corvettes. So I am assuming someone does it for the trucks also.
Not likely something you will deal with as you already have glass. Most glass shops have wet sanders, for glass, and can clean up the edges if that bothers you.

I used autocityclassic.com. One of the few vendors I was 100% happy with. Glass arrived unbroken and well packaged. They sell clear, gray and green tint.

Last edited by Accelo; 11-27-2021 at 11:21 PM. Reason: Added measurements.
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