51 Dodge Dump Posted September 22, 2020 Report Share Posted September 22, 2020 I have a 1951 Dodge B-3 Series 2 1/2 ton dump truck that need's glass replaced in all areas. (Windshield/side windows/rear window) no vents. Is the glass the same as for 1/2 pick-up or is it larger? Looks to be the same to me, but do not want to order the wrong glass. Vendor has not responded to me yet, thought some of you old-timers like myself would know. Thanks in advance for the response. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallytoo Posted September 22, 2020 Report Share Posted September 22, 2020 (edited) glass in the cabs is the same for all sizes. cabs themselves are the same each year, too. Edited September 22, 2020 by wallytoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
51 Dodge Dump Posted September 22, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2020 Thank-you Sir, for the quick response. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Los_Control Posted September 22, 2020 Report Share Posted September 22, 2020 Also if you have any glass in full pieces, you can bring to local glass shop and they can use as a pattern and cut new for you. Or make a cardboard template and they can use that. ... Is just flat laminated safety glass. Not expensive. Some shops may offer to create the glass then send it off to be tempered for more safety. Cost a little more, might be a 2 week turn around ... is a option. I am sure ordering glass online works fine, I know some offer every piece in a package deal for a decent price, what if a piece breaks during shipping? Just seems like a potential can of worms, when you have the opportunity to support a local business. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
51 Dodge Dump Posted September 22, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2020 Was the glass back then tinted green? Vendor is asking if I want green or clear glass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brent B3B Posted September 22, 2020 Report Share Posted September 22, 2020 48 minutes ago, 51 Dodge Dump said: Was the glass back then tinted green? Vendor is asking if I want green or clear glass. Don’t know if it was tinted or not back then, but I went clear on mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billrigsby Posted September 22, 2020 Report Share Posted September 22, 2020 Mine from what I can tell is original, and Clear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merle Coggins Posted September 23, 2020 Report Share Posted September 23, 2020 I believe the originals were clear. I used the green tint on mine and I'm happy with it. The green tint was cheaper from my glass guy because that's what he had in stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brent B3B Posted September 23, 2020 Report Share Posted September 23, 2020 34 minutes ago, Merle Coggins said: I believe the originals were clear. I used the green tint on mine and I'm happy with it. The green tint was cheaper from my glass guy because that's what he had in stock. Ha! I knew it! And the green glass also makes it look bigger than mine, LOL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Ed Posted September 23, 2020 Report Share Posted September 23, 2020 4 hours ago, Brent B3B said: Ha! I knew it! And the green glass also makes it look bigger than mine, LOL That is an awesome looking driveway! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgeb4ya Posted September 23, 2020 Report Share Posted September 23, 2020 1952 was the first year for factory tinted glass in MoPar vehicles. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brent B3B Posted September 24, 2020 Report Share Posted September 24, 2020 16 hours ago, Dodgeb4ya said: 1952 was the first year for factory tinted glass in MoPar vehicles. what is the “heat absorbing” option is referring to in the parts manual? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgeb4ya Posted September 24, 2020 Report Share Posted September 24, 2020 That would be the new tinted "Solex Safety Glass"... Very slightly tinted green. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBF Posted September 24, 2020 Report Share Posted September 24, 2020 I've got clear in my 1 ton, and when I bought the 2.5 ton it has a lightly tinted brown glass which I really like. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBNeal Posted September 25, 2020 Report Share Posted September 25, 2020 additional information - Spring Special tinted glass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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