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Technical Shop => Body Shop => Topic started by: FSHTAIL on May 13, 2021, 11:47:48 PM

Title: Auto City Classic glass?
Post by: FSHTAIL on May 13, 2021, 11:47:48 PM
I'm looking to replace the scratched glass on the rear and side windows with Auto City Classis's "Grey Glass" which is right around a 50% tint IN the glass.. 

Hoping to find some feedback.. 

They seem to only list 70 to 72, is there any difference in glass for a 1973? 

Thanks

Title: Re: Auto City Classic glass?
Post by: GoodysGotaCuda on May 14, 2021, 03:46:59 AM
I have their glass and don't recommend it. Front and rear windshields were thinner than OEM by quite a bit. Door glass curvature has been a problem to get an ideal seal and fit into the quarter window trim.

Go AMD.


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Title: Re: Auto City Classic glass?
Post by: GoodysGotaCuda on May 14, 2021, 03:47:09 AM
I have their glass and don't recommend it. Front and rear windshields were thinner than OEM by quite a bit. Door glass curvature has been a problem to get an ideal seal and fit into the quarter window trim.

Go AMD.


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Title: Re: Auto City Classic glass?
Post by: anlauto on May 14, 2021, 04:17:53 AM
Member Rbob is installing a set right now in his Challenger https://forum.e-bodies.org/your-restoration-project-roseville-moparts/10/1970-ta-gomango-4sp/16573/msg263601#msg263601  :bigthumb:
Title: Re: Auto City Classic glass?
Post by: 1972V21Cuda on May 14, 2021, 04:53:12 AM
Almost all of the glass is a Chinese-made and only comes from 2 different factories. ECS glass may come from a small manufacturer in California. You can check with them.
Title: Re: Auto City Classic glass?
Post by: anlauto on May 14, 2021, 05:18:49 AM
I don't think AMD or ECS offer the 50% tint grey glass though... :dunno:  If that's what the original poster is after, I think Auto City is the only game in town
Title: Re: Auto City Classic glass?
Post by: GoodysGotaCuda on May 14, 2021, 06:37:20 AM
Quote from: anlauto on May 14, 2021, 05:18:49 AM
I don't think AMD or ECS offer the 50% tint grey glass though... :dunno:  If that's what the original poster is after, I think Auto City is the only game in town
From what I measured, the ACC windshield was 2/3rd the thickness of the AMD that I replaced it with. Oof.


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Title: Re: Auto City Classic glass?
Post by: anlauto on May 14, 2021, 08:11:59 AM
Think of the weight savings  :D :rofl: :rofl:
Title: Re: Auto City Classic glass?
Post by: Mrbill426 on May 14, 2021, 08:25:23 AM
 :popcorn:
Title: Re: Auto City Classic glass?
Post by: RUNCHARGER on May 14, 2021, 11:19:17 AM
I sold a customer Auto City glass for his 65 convt. Buick. It was actually thicker than original and a couple of the mounting holes ended up being misdrilled a bit. I remember they weren't interested in giving us new glass or any money back. We were still fighting with them when I left that job a year and a half ago. We sold lots of their glass and the other stuff we didn't have any problem with, probably 2 or 3 sets a month.