Windshield options
 

Hey guys,

I am in the market for a windshield for a 68 GTO HT. I would like to get one that has the antena built into the windshield as my fenders are not drilled for one and I do not want to drill a hole for one. What are my options as far as which make/model cars that I can look for one. I am limited on choices here in Alaska but do have a few windshield shops. So what will fit and also what ends do I need for the antenna portion?

68-72 A Body. What else will work? Chevelle or........

Thanks,

Bill

I think the windshield with the antenna will be readily available, even up there, Bill. Won't matter which brand, just that it's for a '68-'72 A-body 2-dr sedan or HT--converts are different. I put one in my '69 a few years ago (came with the car) and I just ordered the little adapter for the antenna from Ames or PY or somebody. Works fine.

Unlike the back glass, I think all the GM '68-'72 A body windshields are the same. As I recall, '70 to '72 is what you'll need for the in glass antenna.

just bought glass
 

Bill,
I went to a glass shop, asked for 68 GTO and they asked me what I wanted - antenna or not, blue tint at the top etc. It came in next day. Maybe in Alaska it will be longer - but I believe all the A body GM coupes had the same windshield so you shouldn't have trouble.

Randy

Bill,

Make it simple and ask for a 70 GTO windshield with antenna and your tint preference. Don't even bother mentioning it is for a 68 that may confuse the counter person. I installed one in my 69 after removing the power antenna and it works and fits just fine.

John

Guys,

Thanks for the info. On to the glass shop I go.

Bill

Yea, 70-72 Tinted & shaded, with antenna.

or you could get a plain windshield and go XM radio, mount the reciever bubble thing on the dashboard of the package tray. thats another option.

How much are those windshields going for?

no antenna blue tint band
 

$142 - no install - Bloomington, IL

Hi,
What about the routing of the antenna cable? A 68 GTO isn't going to have a hole where the 70-72 A-Bodies do. You will probably have to drill it while the old windshield is out of the car. I'd ask some of the guys in the 70-72 forum to send you pictures and measurements of their windshields with the internal antenna arrangement.
Just my 2 cents worth.
Mike