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1967 vs 1968 vs 1969 Camaro: What Actually Interchanges

First-gen Camaros look interchangeable and are not. Glass and kick panels carry all three years, door panels and power window kits split at 1967, and the dash and A-pillars are 1969-only. Here is t...

B-bodyBlacked out second generation Dodge Charger style fastback restomod at dusk in an industrial lot with flush-mount glass

The 1968-1970 Dodge Charger Restomod Guide: What to Build and What to Leave Alone

The second-generation Charger is the best-looking American car of the era and one of the least well-served by the aftermarket. Here is what changed between 1968, 1969, and 1970, which cars you shou...

AS1Head-on view of a classic muscle car windshield in shade showing the green tint of laminated glass and a trimless flush-mount edge

How to Read the Bug: Decoding Every Marking on Your Windshield

That small etched block in the corner of your windshield tells you who made the glass, whether it is legal for a windshield, and roughly when it was manufactured. Here is how to read every element,...

BlazerAir ride squarebody K5 Blazer laid out on the pavement in Arizona with trimless flush-mount bonded glass and no rubber gaskets or chrome moldings

K5 Blazer Flush-Mount Glass: The 1969-1991 Builder's Guide

Fesler builds flush-mount DOT glass for both K5 Blazer generations: a full front, side, and rear kit for the 1969-1972 first-gen, and a windshield plus top side glass program for the 1973-1991 squa...

bumpsideRestomod 1967-1972 Ford F-100 bumpside pickup at golden hour in Arizona with a trimless flush-mount windshield

1967-1972 Ford F-100 Flush-Mount Glass: The Bumpside Builder's Guide

One DOT-certified flush-mount kit covers every 1967-1972 Ford truck, F-100 through F-350, front windshield and rear glass, trimless and rubberless. Here is what it changes on a bumpside, the body p...

Build TipsClassic muscle car in primer inside a restoration shop with blue painter tape around a freshly set flush-mount windshield

Who Actually Installs Flush-Mount Glass, and What It Costs

National windshield chains will not touch flush-mount glass on a classic, and it is a business problem rather than a technical one. Here is who to call instead, the five questions to ask before you...

C10Candy red 1957 Chevy Task Force pickup with flush-mount wraparound windshield outside a Phoenix hot rod shop

Flush-Mount Glass for 1955-59 Chevy Trucks: The Task Force Builder's Guide

Fesler now builds DOT flush-mount glass for 1955-59 Task Force Chevy trucks. Here is what the kit changes, why the wraparound windshield era benefits most, and how to get in on the pre-order.

DOT certificationBlack and gold second-generation Pontiac Firebird with flush-mount glass on a desert highway at dusk near Phoenix

Firebird and Trans Am Flush-Mount Glass: The 1970-81 Builder's Guide

Second-gen Firebird and Trans Am builders finally get the full flush-mount glass answer: which Fesler kits fit, why the F-body glasshouse loves this upgrade, and how to plan it.

BroncoEarly Ford Bronco restomod with flush-mount windshield glass parked in the Arizona desert at golden hour

Bronco Flush-Mount Glass: The Complete 1966-76 Builder's Guide

Everything early Bronco builders need to know about flush-mount glass: what changes on the body, how the trimless look works, DOT certification, and how to plan the install.

Build TipsPro-touring 1969 Camaro parked in a Phoenix driveway as monsoon storm clouds roll in behind desert mountains

Monsoon-Proofing Your Classic: The Phoenix Leak-Season Checklist

Phoenix monsoon season finds every weak seal on a classic car. Use this checklist to test your windshield, cowl, and weatherstripping before the first big storm hits.

Build TipsFirst-generation 1969 Camaro in pro-touring stance on forged wheels, three-quarter front angle catching a clean reflection across the flush-mounted windshield in warm Phoenix golden-hour light

Camaro flush-mount glass: the complete 1967 to 1981 builder's guide

The flush-mount glass upgrade for the 1967 to 1981 Camaro, start to finish. First-gen and second-gen fitment, what the frameless look changes, DOT certification, leaks and wind noise, where glass f...

Air ConditioningLowered pro-touring classic truck parked on a sun-baked Phoenix street in harsh midday summer light with heat shimmer and desert mountains behind it

Can you drive a classic in a Phoenix summer? The honest guide to AC, glass, and heat

Yes, you can drive a classic through an Arizona summer and enjoy it. Here is the honest take on what classic cabins do in 110-degree heat, how modern AC changes the build, why the climate decision ...

DOT certificationPro-touring 1969 Camaro with flush-mount glass beaded with rain at a Phoenix desert overlook at blue hour

Does flush-mount glass leak? Honest answers to the questions builders ask before buying

Leaks, wind noise, rock chips, replacement, insurance. Every question builders ask about flush-mount glass before they buy, answered straight, including the downsides.

discontinued glassRestomod Datsun 240Z with a new OEM-pattern windshield at a desert overlook at blue hour

Nobody makes your windshield anymore: what to do when your classic's glass is discontinued

The local glass shop just said NLA. Why classic glass goes extinct, how to identify exactly what your car needs, every real option ranked honestly, and the new-production path that brings dead glas...

ChevellePro-touring 1970 Chevelle with flush-mount glass on a desert road outside Phoenix at golden hour

Chevelle flush-mount glass: the complete 1968 to 1972 builder's guide

What flush-mount glass changes on a 1968 to 1972 Chevelle, and the part most owners do not know yet: the DOT kits are on the shelf for both 1968-72 and 1966-67 cars. Plus the full A-body interior c...

C10Lowered 1967 to 1972 Chevy C10 with one-piece door glass and shaved trim at a Phoenix desert overlook at golden hour

C10 vent window delete: how one-piece door glass actually works on 1967 to 1972 trucks

The vent window delete is the cleanest mod you can make to a 1967 to 1972 C10 and the easiest one to botch. Here is how one-piece door glass actually works, why most kits leak or need a hand to clo...

GlassPolycarbonate Windshields vs Laminated Automotive Glass: Safety, Clarity, and Street Legality

Polycarbonate Windshields vs Laminated Automotive Glass: Safety, Clarity, and Street Legality

Polycarbonate windshields can look like a shortcut until wipers, dust, sun, and real street driving show you the downside. Here is the real-world breakdown of visibility, safety, and street legalit...

GlassWet Carpet in Your Classic? Windshield Leak vs. Cowl Leak (Quick Tests + Real Fixes)

Wet Carpet in Your Classic? Windshield Leak vs. Cowl Leak (Quick Tests + Real Fixes)

Wet passenger carpet is one of the most common “mystery problems” in classics. Here’s how to quickly tell if the water is coming from the windshield, the cowl, or somewhere else and how to fix it c...

GlassPolycarbonate windshields are not street legal. Here is why real laminated automotive glass from Fesler is safer and smarter.

Polycarbonate windshields are not street legal. Here is why real laminated automotive glass from Fesler is safer and smarter.

Polycarbonate seems tempting for weight or cost. The facts are simple. It is plastic. It scratches and hazes. It is not DOT approved for street use and can create insurance problems. Real laminated...

GlassShade-Band vs. Clear on GM Classics (Blue vs Green) — What Actually Works in Phoenix Sun

Shade-Band vs. Clear on GM Classics (Blue vs Green) — What Actually Works in Phoenix Sun

Driving into Arizona sun exposes the real differences between blue/green shade-band windshields and clear glass. Here’s how to choose the right look and function—without ordering the wrong piece.

Flush Mount GlassAuto Glass Part Numbers, Decoded: A Quick NAGS Cheat Sheet

Auto Glass Part Numbers, Decoded: A Quick NAGS Cheat Sheet

Reading auto glass part numbers does not have to be confusing. Use this quick NAGS cheat sheet to understand the DW and FW prefixes, what DB or DQ means, and common tint and shade band suffixes lik...

GlassHow to Receive and Inspect Your Fesler Glass Shipment the Right Way

How to Receive and Inspect Your Fesler Glass Shipment the Right Way

Ordering glass for your classic build is exciting — but shipping large, fragile parts can feel stressful. Here’s a simple checklist for receiving your Fesler glass shipment safely, avoiding hidden ...

GlassOEM Windshields by Fesler | Factory-Correct Replacement Glass

OEM Windshields by Fesler | Factory-Correct Replacement Glass

We’re known for flush-mount glass—and we also stock and source OEM-style windshields with factory-correct fit, DOT laminated construction, and Pilkington sourcing.

GlassSleeker Roofline for Your First Generation Camaro with Fesler Flush Mount Glass

Sleeker Roofline for Your First Generation Camaro with Fesler Flush Mount Glass

Delete bulky stainless trim on your first generation Camaro with Fesler flush mount glass. See why builders love the upgrade and follow our quick install outline.