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does anyone know what full length windshields fit a 1951 chevy fleetline. i have heard possibly later model chevy or 49-50 oldmobile. any info greatly appreciated. or does anyone know where to get the two piece glass for cheap? ive been quoted around $200 per side.
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The Olds windshield was a fairly common swap into those Chevys back in the good old days. From what I remember it was a direct fit using the Olds windshield gasket. The 88 body was based on the Chevy and the 98 was a heavier and larger Olds. The windshields may or may not be exactly the same for the 88 and 98? New gaskets are available from Steele Rubber Products. Hope this is a little help for you.
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You might want to try Smith's Rod Glass in Hazard,KY. 1-877-ROD-GLAS
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Dear Mr. C; Check with Patrick's in Casa Grande, Az. for info on those. Also; there's a Bob's Antique Auto Glass in Washington State or Oregon that would have it. He advertises on e-bay a lot. As I recall the 50 olds windshilds were used in the Chevy passenger cars (49-52) but not the trucks. One of the places posted should get it for you. Good luck. 
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Originally posted by Mike G:
The Olds windshield was a fairly common swap into those Chevys back in the good old days. From what I remember it was a direct fit using the Olds windshield gasket. The 88 body was based on the Chevy and the 98 was a heavier and larger Olds. The windshields may or may not be exactly the same for the 88 and 98? New gaskets are available from Steele Rubber Products. Hope this is a little help for you. Same question for the '48 Chevy Fleetline. Thanks. Al
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There's a (moulded) windshild for those. It's a custom made unit W/O the center post.  The same guy (Bob's) sells those. It comes with a gasket/weatherstrip as well. He has the (one piece) door glass & kit too. Good luck.
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I've not actualy seen it either. He (Bob) said it was a moulded 'one piece' glass. Check his website/store. www.bobsclassicautoglass.com The photos show them prety well and W/O any distortion in the center. Happy trails.
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