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Old Jan 29, 2026 | 05:35 PM
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I recently bought a couple of midyear windshields from a retired glass guy. I believe they were both manufactured in the mid '90's, with the LOF one being made in Mexico, and the PPG in the US. They are both tinted with the sunshade at the top. I guess my question would be is there a good reason to use one over the other in my '63? Here's pics of both labels:



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LOF stands for LIbbey Owens Ford......
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LOF stands for LIbbey Owens Ford......
Maybe so, but the NCRS JG says the 63 Corvette says “LOF”…



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Originally Posted by Limp
LOF stands for LIbbey Owens Ford......
A brief history of LOF...
  • Formation: Created in 1930 in Toledo, Ohio, from the merger of Libbey-Owens and Edward Ford Plate Glass (no relation to Henry Ford).
  • Relationship to Ford: LOF was a key vendor, supplying glass for Ford cars, but operated independently.
  • Industry Role: LOF was a leading manufacturer of flat glass for automobiles and buildings.
  • Acquisition: In 1986, LOF sold its glass business to Pilkington plc.
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Great info Leif
I knew there was no connection between FORD and LOF . But that's about all .
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