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Windshield Glass tinted or Non Tinted?
Topic Started: Nov 13 2012, 03:49 PM (1,623 Views)
jeepcj3b
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I'm getting a peice of glass cut and seems the best price is tinted.
Not that it matters too much, but just curious if that was an option on 3B's?

Thanks

Derek

Derek Chesterfield Va.

Trans Vintage CJ3B early tub, late frame, F134, all stock and running.

1981 CJ5 304,T-18,Scout 300 4:1 case, 44 front w/lockrite, 44 rear w/detroit.

1978 SJ
6 other various late models
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Goose
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You mean the top quarter or so of the winshield, right? I don't know if that was ever an option but it seems too much of a modern detail for an older jeep to look right.
Just my .02
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jeepcj3b
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No not the top, I think a slight green tint to the entire glass.
Derek Chesterfield Va.

Trans Vintage CJ3B early tub, late frame, F134, all stock and running.

1981 CJ5 304,T-18,Scout 300 4:1 case, 44 front w/lockrite, 44 rear w/detroit.

1978 SJ
6 other various late models
M-100 Trailer
M-416 Trailer
1952 Ford 8N
1946 2A for parts
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Bruce W
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If the entire glass is colored, it's tinted. If it has a dark strip across the top, it's shaded. BW
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'53 CJ3B "Nellybelle", '48 CJ2A "Uncle Lyndon", '47 CJ2A "Teddy", '47 CJ2A "Rusty", '47 CJ2A "Zak", '43 GPW "Sarge", '88 XJ "Pluto"
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Bruce W,Nov 13 2012
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If the entire glass is colored, it's tinted. If it has a dark strip across the top, it's shaded.  BW

In that case...for a vintage jeep, I would say: tinted okay, shaded not. Again, just my humble opinion.
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jeepcj3b
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Yeah I don't think it will make a big difference. Just curious how many are using just clear glass vs tinted and if it was an option in the 50's and 60's.

Derek Chesterfield Va.

Trans Vintage CJ3B early tub, late frame, F134, all stock and running.

1981 CJ5 304,T-18,Scout 300 4:1 case, 44 front w/lockrite, 44 rear w/detroit.

1978 SJ
6 other various late models
M-100 Trailer
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1946 2A for parts
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There were no tinted glass options.
Currently building my final F-134 powered 3B .
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Derek, leave the glass clear and wear sun glasses. I don't think tinted glass or a shaded glass would do the jeep proud. Besides the windshield is only maybe 25% or less of the viewing area in an open CJ-3B, so why mess with it, leave it original.
It would be like putting quad headlights on the grill of a CJ-3B, bad.
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jeepcj3b
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I was going to have it done today with the very slightly tinted green glass for $195.00, but I decided to wait for the clear. It just didn't seem right.
Problem is I can't find an actual replacement and if I pay for a whole sheet of glass it's going to be $275.00. The shop is going to call me when they get a peice of clear in from another job.

They even looked up a CJ5 glass and were going to cut it to fit, but it's also only available in tinted.

Anyone else had problems getting glass?

Thanks for the opinions.
Derek Chesterfield Va.

Trans Vintage CJ3B early tub, late frame, F134, all stock and running.

1981 CJ5 304,T-18,Scout 300 4:1 case, 44 front w/lockrite, 44 rear w/detroit.

1978 SJ
6 other various late models
M-100 Trailer
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1952 Ford 8N
1946 2A for parts
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i had the tinted cut for my jeep, there is not much difference only a very light shade of green. once it was installed on the jeep you would be hard pressed to tell the difference, unless it is a show jeep and it is sitting next to another jeep with a clear windscreen.
but either way be absolutely certain that it is safety glass, so it does not turn into razor blades if someone goes through it.
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53 3b, early cj5 frame (hurricane),2.43 ratio t case 26 tooth with 1 1/4" case (my own creation), late 60's c5 ross steering box, all range od, parts from a welder generator, and parts from about 9 different jeeps and counting. my every last penny and ounce of patients creates what we call the FrAnken B, the jeep that never was

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Rus Curtis
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Derek,
It may already be a done deal, but I wondered if you were talking to a windshield business or a regular glass business.

It's been years and things have a way of changing over time, but I got my safety glass cut at a glass store from a template and it was clear. At the time, I hadn't even considered a windshield business (maybe I should have).

I say cut from template 'cause they told me then that a precut windshield wasn't available and they just had a paper template to use and since it was flat it was easy enough to do.
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Larry (TX)
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Derek, if you have a Binswanger Glass dealer in your area, (they should be the same or very close on prices nationwide I'd imagine), try them. I had the dealer here in our city cut one from stock for my 3B just over a year ago and it cost me less than $200, and that was installed.
Larry Steed
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jeepcj3b
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Thank for the replies

Yes the shop I went to I've used before and they do windshields and plate glass for store fronts etc. he's already obtained a template for the 3B. If these windshields were 48" this woundn't be an issue because he has a few peices that would work.

I do have Binswanger in town. I'll probably give them a call next week.

Thanks .
Derek Chesterfield Va.

Trans Vintage CJ3B early tub, late frame, F134, all stock and running.

1981 CJ5 304,T-18,Scout 300 4:1 case, 44 front w/lockrite, 44 rear w/detroit.

1978 SJ
6 other various late models
M-100 Trailer
M-416 Trailer
1952 Ford 8N
1946 2A for parts
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Geez, Glass is really expensive in the USA! I had a quote from two different glass dealers in my town and the lowest price was 70.00 and the higher was 86.00 and that is safety glass. i asked if that included installation and the high price guy said 100.00 cash in hand would take care of that.
The prices you guys are quoting is this for the whole installtion with mounting seal or just glass?
J.I. Fraser, Nova Scotia, Canada
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2008 Patriot ltd. daily drive Selling as soon as new muffler installed
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About $200.00 installed, but I already have the gasket.

I did get a quote from Binswanger over the phone last week for a peice of clear safety windshield glass for $195.00 install.
It's on the otherside of town, but I'll probably get it done next week.
Derek Chesterfield Va.

Trans Vintage CJ3B early tub, late frame, F134, all stock and running.

1981 CJ5 304,T-18,Scout 300 4:1 case, 44 front w/lockrite, 44 rear w/detroit.

1978 SJ
6 other various late models
M-100 Trailer
M-416 Trailer
1952 Ford 8N
1946 2A for parts
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