77'Complete Glass Replacement Supplier?
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77'Complete Glass Replacement Supplier?
I'm trying to find a supplier who can supply the complete set of glass for my 77 F250.
- I did look at other forums and I haven't found one who talks about replacing the entire set of glass rather just individual pieces.
Everyone I call locally can get the windshield and or the door glass but I can't find anyone who can supply the whole set. I'm worried if I mix and match companies to get what I need, there might be discrepencies between the glass depending on which piece I bought from which supplier. I know LMC truck sells it all but I'm looking to buy glass for it once and not have to worry about quality over the years.
Looking for all clear glass - without the top band on the windshield. I'll end up tinting it to accomplish that smoke grey look.
Any suppliers or companies come to mind?
- I did find https://www.vintageglass.com/ who lists a complete truck pickup glass kit. But reviews are not the greatest.
Thanks. Josh
- I did look at other forums and I haven't found one who talks about replacing the entire set of glass rather just individual pieces.
Everyone I call locally can get the windshield and or the door glass but I can't find anyone who can supply the whole set. I'm worried if I mix and match companies to get what I need, there might be discrepencies between the glass depending on which piece I bought from which supplier. I know LMC truck sells it all but I'm looking to buy glass for it once and not have to worry about quality over the years.
Looking for all clear glass - without the top band on the windshield. I'll end up tinting it to accomplish that smoke grey look.
Any suppliers or companies come to mind?
- I did find https://www.vintageglass.com/ who lists a complete truck pickup glass kit. But reviews are not the greatest.
Thanks. Josh
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I got my clear windshield from Auto Metal Direct. It was the only place I could find it at the time. Everywhere else only had the tinted stuff which I think looks silly. They show it as in stock.
Door glass isn’t in stock, at least on their website. You might end up needing to use different suppliers for each piece. I don’t think that’s a big deal.
Door glass isn’t in stock, at least on their website. You might end up needing to use different suppliers for each piece. I don’t think that’s a big deal.
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I have not seen a complete kit ever offered. W/S from one and at least get matching doors glass from the same vendor to get them the same. Back glass from the front w/s vendor maybe?
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Thank you for the information. Looking at auto city glass, their reviews look pretty good along with a solid selection of glass. Might go with them.
Now its just the question about tinting and whether or not I want the factory green or the smoke grey. I would think it'll look weird to have smoke grey on the sides and rear but the factory green up front but its hard to find a picture of what I'm looking for. Idk yet.
Now its just the question about tinting and whether or not I want the factory green or the smoke grey. I would think it'll look weird to have smoke grey on the sides and rear but the factory green up front but its hard to find a picture of what I'm looking for. Idk yet.
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I'll run with the clear and find a guy to tint it before installation. Thank you for the help.
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