TRUCKMAN & 1/2 ton Dave:
The question was posted a while back by 1/2 ton Dave on the subject of when tinted glass was introduced to AD Trucks. I posted a reply that I felt was accurate. I had read in not only one but two publications that Tinted Glass was an option on 53 Chevrolet Trucks. TRUCKMAN apparently begged to differ. He said that he was told by someone that worked at "one" of the factories that AD trucks were built in that even though the books said it is an option, it was not. Being someone that wants to know the real facts, I consulted the Vintage Chevrolet Club of America. Who else would be a better source? The relplies that I received from one member, states that he has seen several 53s with factory green tinted glass. Another member remembers driving a 53 in the 50s with the factory tinted glass. Now it appears that most of the vehicles that the members remember seeing are all down south. Probably due to the sunnier climate. That leads me to beleive that perhaps not all of the factories installed tinted glass as an option. However, it was definately available.
Sorry to have dug this post up. But I like to be as acurate as possible when relying to a fellow bolters questions. I know all of you take the same pride in your answers. I have seen this first hand over the last couple years. I truly appreciate all of the help I have received from everybody.
I hope this helps someone in their restoration.
Rugo
53 3100
Smokem if you gottem, if you haven't gottem, I know where you can gettem.
