New Reproduction Pilkington windshields

[BULLITT65]

It would be interesting to see yours next to an original side by side for color comparison of the tint and glass. I am not sure if a camera would do the trick, or if there would be any noticeable differences. I have also heard the new windshields are a bit thinner compared to an original? Not sure if this true for the Camaro, but I did initially order a replacement windshield for my 64 C/10, and the replacement was noticeably thinner.

 Interesting side note: I had both windshields in a shed and a tree came down and demolished the shed, the original windshield survived, the new one did not. So the original got put back into my truck when done. I guess it was meant to be

[69Z28-RS]

I've never noticed a 'tint' difference in the reproduction glasses (for any of my cars - I have reproduction glass for several of my older fiftie's Chevys).  This glass also has a very natural appearing tint, but that won't be affirmed until I can install it in the car.

I've also heard that the repros are 'tinner'..  I was told perhaps 1/32" thinner, and that was one of the first things I looked for after opening the crate.  Appearance wise, it did not appear thinner, but I've not yet mic'ed it.. when I remove the old one to install this one, I'll try to remember to mic both of them and report on any differences.

All my other glass is factory soft ray, but of course it is all tempered rather than laminated.  I'll let you know via photos if it appears different once installed.

Note:  Pilkington Classic Glass has the rights to reproduce the LOF (Libby Owens Ford) glass and their logos (per Pilkington classic).  I bought this one via Randy Keith in Ohio.  My cost was $305 shipped to the most local shipper (where I picked it up).  It's more expensive to ship to a residence. 
Pilkington contact:  Randy Keith, Pilkington Classics, ph 800-848-1351,
email:  Keith, Mark R <Mark.Keith@nsg.com>

[BULLITT65]

I hope you are able to have it side by side an original at some point and let us know visibly the differences (if any). Were you happy with the etching and the color of the band at the top?( I also heard there is a variance blue vs green tint) but there could have been at the factory as well I suppose

[ZLP955]

Interesting idea, but if you have to put them side by side to see any differences in tint, who's going to notice when installed....

[BULLITT65]

Well thats why were all here right ? ( Reading about the new replacement windshield ) We all want to make sure its money well spent, and matches up to where you can't notice.   

[ZLP955]

I just don't think you'd be able to tell once installed, unless installing a piece of repro tinted glass next to a piece of original tinted, for example door and quarter glass on the same side.
But agree that it'd be interesting to see how close they are; perhaps there was even tint variation between production batches of original glass?

[crobjones2]

I know I am late to the party
my observation from original glass
JV dated 06A(c)
the shaded area is an amber color? maybe from old age?

[69Z28-RS]

Hold a piece of white paper behind the shaded region, and shine a flashlight or other light on it from outside the car..    that should clearly show the green tinted windshield, and the shading color at the top...

[crobjones2]

images:

[BULLITT65]

I see what you mean on color. Would it have changed over the years from being in the sun?

[BillOhio]

I was at Pilkington Friday and picked up my windshield. I have the other in the house and will compare. Mine had enough deep scratches they wouldnt polish out. My back glass was actually the worse.
I got to see how the guy date codes them. He has a small rubber like stencil with several dates and attaches it to the glass and gives it a blasting with a fine media. I bet it doesnt take 5 minutes. The blaster had 2 walls of his booth covered in muscle car pictures. Nice guys
The place is huge and they have regular car glass there too. Classic glass is the last dock of the warehouse and it was dock 24 to give you an idea how long it was.

[BillOhio]

My front is just about dead on to what Chris posted above. The last line on new might be a tick wider.
the rear is a little different and I will let Randy know. I will post my original first. Some reason there is a dash in as2. Spacing needs corrected also. I will get the calipers and measure them also.

[crobjones2]

Wouldn't a windshield be AS1 while the sides are AS2?
do you have the AS mark on the upper passenger side? should be where the shading starts

[BULLITT65]

well if your first pic is the original, I would say the "solid tempered" line is actually smaller, and it looks like the "safety plate " letters don't have as many breaks in them. Also the spacing looks a bit different. BUT I have no idea since I have only seen a couple, if the originals were not uniform when the etching was done.

[BillOhio]

I measured the windshield and the old one was around .280 and the new one is .255.  seemed to vary a little around the edges on both.
The back glass for the old one is .201 and new is .190.