1966 Corvette windshield

[Ken H.]

Need some help, I am in the process of replacing my windshield due to wiper blade scratches, my question is did early 1966 corvettes ever deliver with EZ-EYE glass, I am having a hard time with date, car was restored in 1999 and I think windshield was left as is with scratches which has me asking myself if it could have been original and they did not want to change out, I have found replacement EZ-Eye glass on Ebay that they claim is NOS original, windshield information as follows:

Shaded
E-Z - EYE
Safety LOF Float
ASI LI
Laminated
DOT 15 M24

I know glass date is from 1962, my car was built Sept 1965
Appreciate any help with above

[Don H.]

Re: 1966 Corvette windshield

Ken-
DOT markings started in 1969.
EZ Eye and Float was not OEM factory installed glass in 1966.
If you search using LOF and Markings in the search box you will find many previous threads on the topic.

[Jim D.]

Re: 1966 Corvette windshield

Ken, PM sent.

[Ken H.]

Re: 1966 Corvette windshield

Any idea why my glass has LI date code (1962 if I am reading it right) and LOF marking, I did read some previous threads and was also thinking it was not original, I think I will have glass mfg. etch correct info for a sept 65 build date.
Thanks for getting back

[Donald H.]

Re: 1966 Corvette windshield

According to the LOF dating table I have, L is January and I represents multiple possible years 1962, 1975, or 1988.

[Ken H.]

Re: 1966 Corvette windshield

Thanks Don
That explains it, 75 or 88 would be the one, this is what happens when you get into the 70's and you read every other word.

[Donald H.]

Re: 1966 Corvette windshield

Page 60 of the 66 judging guide has a picture of the correct LOGO configuration. Page 60 has the clear windshield LOGO and page 61 shows the tinted windshield.

I just replaced all the glass in my 66 coupe as part of the restoration. I had the same problem. Much of my glass had been replaced at various time, including some in the 70's.

Don

[Ken H.]

Re: 1966 Corvette windshield

Is there a way I can get a picture of 66 judging guide correct logo on page 60 that Don mentioned without buying manual, I have my windshield order in and no time to order, I looked on line but have not been able to locate. Any one have a clue on where I get photo, I am working with Pilkington Glass.
Thanks

[Donald H.]

Re: 1966 Corvette windshield

Here's the LOGO picture that I made up. You should make it clear with Pilkington that the dating on this picture is incorrect for your car. In fact, you may want to delete the dating.

Also per NCRS judging guide, the LOF logo and dating should be etched on the outside of the glass and should be readable from inside the car, i.e. appears reversed when read from the outside.

[Ken H.]

Re: 1966 Corvette windshield

Thanks Don,
just went over details with Pilkington and looks like we are ready to proceed, I added Shaded and Soft-Ray to glass over LOF since windshield will be tinted, also changed date code to UJ to match my build date.
Ken

[Dan L.]

Re: 1966 Corvette windshield

Appreciate all the good windshield glass advice. I'm in the process of refinishing all the windshield stainless steel trim and replacing an incorrect windshield (Shaded E-Z-Eye Safety Float) on my 66 roadster with the correct date coded Safety Plate LOF Laminated. The car has been judged Top Flight on three occasions with windshield point deducts ranging from 6 to 10 points. The existing windshield is in pretty good shape but does have a few scratches. Is it worth trying to sell the windshield to someone not concerned with OEM correctness? Thanks

[Tim G.]

Re: 1966 Corvette windshield

Is the sun tinting correct? I had a November '68 dated windshield in my May '67 build Corvette. The tint was correct, but I found an original Feb '67 windshield and installed it last year. Since the tint was correct, someone wanted my old windshield because it visually looked good if you didn't check the date.

[Dan L.]

Re: 1966 Corvette windshield

The tint looks correct - narrower in the middle and flares slightly on the edges. However the logo reads from outside the car which is incorrect. If you were not seeking NCRS certification it would look fine.

[Tim G.]

Re: 1966 Corvette windshield

There are people that can change the dates and remove the extra logos.

[Geoff C.]

Re: 1966 Corvette windshield

In 1978 I purchased a new windshield, vent windows, door glass as well as split windows for a 63 – all tinted from my local GM dealer. It was all packaged in traditional GM logo cartons with big LOF printing also. Not that it matters in the broad view; but the converse would if they came in no-name boxes. I’ve no clue to the variety or evolution or mutation of the tint band or such.

Regretfully none of my outside photos reveal the tint clearly. One interior photo does partially shows the tint. Does this look like a “correct” band?

(In 1978 this windshield cost me $96. Dealer list was $146.00)