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Old Feb 15, 2009 | 08:20 AM
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In looking for a replacement windshield for my 68 Le-Mans blue car This comes up:

Safelite-Front Windshield, Green Tinted Glass with Blue Shadeband at top

My tank sticker says option 02A01BA tinted glass. I guess the green word scares me. Why would my glass be tinted green on a blue car?

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Hi AW,
I believe orginally all the glass was tinted the same green color regardless of the car's exterior color. It was for shade not style.
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AW, It's Green, very light tint, the guy who did the resto on my car forget the to order the tinted glass for mine and I can't stand it. He went through all the trouble to get "LOF" dated glass and forgot to order tint......hope a rock hits it so I can get a new one with tint (uuggh, as long as it doesn't scratch the paint).
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In looking for a replacement windshield for my 68 Le-Mans blue car This comes up:

Safelite-Front Windshield, Green Tinted Glass with Blue Shadeband at top

My tank sticker says option 02A01BA tinted glass. I guess the green word scares me. Why would my glass be tinted green on a blue car?

Is this correct?
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Old Feb 15, 2009 | 10:27 AM
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Hi AJ,
Just curious about your glass... does it have the shade band or is it completely clear?
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Old Feb 15, 2009 | 10:51 PM
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Hi AJ,
Just curious about your glass... does it have the shade band or is it completely clear?
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I removed it last fall but it definitely was tinted. I just wasn't sure it was green.
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I hear the replacement glass is thinner so I have to make sure to use enough sealant to build it up to the moldings.
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I got my windshield,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,for $120!!!!,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,2 miles from my house!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Brand new. Green tint with blue shade!
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I got my windshield,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,for $120!!!!,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,2 miles from my house!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Brand new. Green tint with blue shade!
Great price
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WELL DONE!!!!
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