Windsheild with tinted glass

Dodge64 · 11-25-2016, 03:19 PM

After 30-35 years on bad Swedish roads before the car ended up as a racecar ,the windshield on my Superstock Dodge Polara '64 need to be replaced cause its very blasted .

Is it legal in NHRA Superstock to have windshield tinted or maybe partly tinted upper part ?

Thanks
Glenn A.

Mickey Whaley · 11-25-2016, 03:37 PM

No you cant redlight as bad

Carguy49 · 11-25-2016, 04:40 PM

Glenn, According to the NHRA rulebook all windows must be clear except for factory tint. I hope this helps you.

Keith 944 · 11-25-2016, 07:46 PM

Just curious, are you asking about a replacement windshield? If so I believe that would be legal

Dodge64 · 11-26-2016, 04:25 AM

Yes , it would be a replacement windshield in that case.

MR DERBY CITY · 11-26-2016, 02:23 PM

Not sure you know the difference between tinted windshield and shaded windshield. Dave Casey operates a glass shop and he could definately point you in the right direction. He is a D 1 Stock eliminator racer.

Dave Casey · 11-27-2016, 10:37 AM

Cars in the 60's were generally available with either a clear windshield, or an optional shaded windshield. Back then tinted windows were generally standard on cars with air conditioning. New replacement windshields for older cars are easier to get shaded than clear , just more popular now. All are legal on the road or as a race car. If you give me some more info on your car(2 door , 4 door, convertible, sedan hardtop, polara or ? etc ) I will get you the nags part number and you can look around to see what is available to you. I have bought a windshield for a racer with a similar car to yours, I am sure there is some availability. When a racer asks me for a windshield and it is a popular one, I generally try to measure the thickness and get the thinnest one available to me so that there is a weight savings.

Dodge64 · 11-27-2016, 12:55 PM

Thanks for the answer Dave !
With shaded glass , is that when the glass has a tinted part on the upper part of the windshield ?
Why I dont need the thinnest glass in front is because the weight transfer is allready about 48-52 % (front/rear) and it works great. GT/HA and a 383" (1969) in a 64 Polara 2dHt .

Glenn A.

11-25-2016, 03:19 PM	#1
Dodge64 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: southern part of Sweden (Scandinavia) Posts: 20 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Windsheild with tinted glass After 30-35 years on bad Swedish roads before the car ended up as a racecar ,the windshield on my Superstock Dodge Polara '64 need to be replaced cause its very blasted . Is it legal in NHRA Superstock to have windshield tinted or maybe partly tinted upper part ? Thanks Glenn A. __________________ Glenn Last edited by Dodge64; 11-25-2016 at 03:28 PM.

11-25-2016, 03:37 PM	#2
Mickey Whaley VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,220 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Windsheild with tinted glass No you cant redlight as bad

11-25-2016, 04:40 PM	#3
Carguy49 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fife, Washington Posts: 1,958 Likes: 2,375 Liked 2,871 Times in 691 Posts	Re: Windsheild with tinted glass Glenn, According to the NHRA rulebook all windows must be clear except for factory tint. I hope this helps you. __________________ Ron McDowell - Did Race Every day is a Gift - Enjoy with family and friends.

11-25-2016, 07:46 PM	#4
Keith 944 VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dela-where? Posts: 2,192 Likes: 1,159 Liked 1,872 Times in 576 Posts	Re: Windsheild with tinted glass Just curious, are you asking about a replacement windshield? If so I believe that would be legal __________________ KEITH MAYERS 2-1/2 X somebody Still many X nobody

11-26-2016, 04:25 AM	#5
Dodge64 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: southern part of Sweden (Scandinavia) Posts: 20 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Windsheild with tinted glass Yes , it would be a replacement windshield in that case. __________________ Glenn

11-26-2016, 02:23 PM	#6
MR DERBY CITY VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Derby City, USA Posts: 3,607 Likes: 1,068 Liked 7,780 Times in 1,494 Posts	Re: Windsheild with tinted glass Not sure you know the difference between tinted windshield and shaded windshield. Dave Casey operates a glass shop and he could definately point you in the right direction. He is a D 1 Stock eliminator racer.

11-27-2016, 10:37 AM	#7
Dave Casey VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hampden, MA Posts: 1,197 Likes: 233 Liked 769 Times in 162 Posts	Re: Windsheild with tinted glass Cars in the 60's were generally available with either a clear windshield, or an optional shaded windshield. Back then tinted windows were generally standard on cars with air conditioning. New replacement windshields for older cars are easier to get shaded than clear , just more popular now. All are legal on the road or as a race car. If you give me some more info on your car(2 door , 4 door, convertible, sedan hardtop, polara or ? etc ) I will get you the nags part number and you can look around to see what is available to you. I have bought a windshield for a racer with a similar car to yours, I am sure there is some availability. When a racer asks me for a windshield and it is a popular one, I generally try to measure the thickness and get the thinnest one available to me so that there is a weight savings. __________________ Dave Casey 1330 STK

11-27-2016, 12:55 PM	#8
Dodge64 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: southern part of Sweden (Scandinavia) Posts: 20 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Windsheild with tinted glass Thanks for the answer Dave ! With shaded glass , is that when the glass has a tinted part on the upper part of the windshield ? Why I dont need the thinnest glass in front is because the weight transfer is allready about 48-52 % (front/rear) and it works great. GT/HA and a 383" (1969) in a 64 Polara 2dHt . Glenn A. __________________ Glenn Last edited by Dodge64; 11-27-2016 at 12:58 PM. Reason: Spelling trouble...