Soft ray glass

[Howard H.]

I need to replace a vent window glass on my 64. It came with tinted windows and was wondering if the new glass sold thru zip, corvette central and others would match the tint color of the original soft ray glass. Also would the printing on the new glass match or closely match the original glass. Thanks;
Howard Hiller (46797)

[Larry E.]

Re: Soft ray glass

I need to replace a vent window glass on my 64. It came with tinted windows and was wondering if the new glass sold thru zip, corvette central and others would match the tint color of the original soft ray glass. Also would the printing on the new glass match or closely match the original glass. Thanks;
Howard Hiller (46797)

Howard: Just replaced my P/S Vent window in my 66 Conv. this past Summer. Took out a Non-Soft Ray and replace it with the proper date
code Soft-Ray. Picture below of the one I took out. (Not for sale) I doubt that the one you get from Zip or other parts stores will pass judging
100%. I would try David Sokolowski who is in the "Parts For Sale" section in the "Driveline" He has originals for sale; has C2 inventory. Page 36 in the Nov/Dec.
issue. JMHO>Larry P.S. If you do not know the Conv. and Coupe glass is different

[Larry E.]

Re: Soft ray glass

Added Info: Per the 66 Judging manual the LOF stamp on the Door glass can be observed in any
position (Inside/Outside and even upside down) unlike the Windshield which is set by the DOT. Larry

[Howard H.]

Re: Soft ray glass

Thanks Larry;
I was hoping someone had bought a new glass and share his thoughts on how it compares to an original. I took a chance and ordered one while Zip had their sale on this past weekend. Hopefully it will be close in color to the other glass in my car.
Howard

[Larry E.]

Re: Soft ray glass

Howard: Like to see a picture of the one when you receive. Would be a nice comparison. Thanks>Larry

[Howard H.]

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Will take pictures of glass and LOF logo when it arrives. Will try to upload pics if I can. May need some help with that.
Howard

[Don H.]

Re: Soft ray glass

Howard
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[Howard H.]

Re: Soft ray glass

Don;
Thanks, I will if I can't figure it out.
Howard

[Harry S.]

Re: Soft ray glass

The original is on the right (door Glass) reproduction on the left (vent glass) both dated XC.

The reproduction glass has a bit more green tint. Same result when compared to the rear glass.

I'm waiting on a reply from Auto City Glass.

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[Larry E.]

Re: Soft ray glass

Pretty obvious difference as shown. I wonder how they would show outside
in the sunlight?? Larry

[Harry S.]

Re: Soft ray glass

Larry, don't know.

The answer I got was different manufacturers add different levels of tint. Not sure they answered my question.

They also said in a email "We are not the manufacturer of the glass we sell. Our glass comes from overseas."

But, it's the only game in town, so that is what I will install as my vents.