Tinted Glass

[USNA1969]

According to one http://www.100megsfree4.com/corvette/1970/vet72.htm, the '72 came standard with tinted glass. Did that include the door glass and the rear window? My tinting is about like a pair of sunglasses, not too dark. Is that the norm? The reason I ask is that I need a Maryland safety inspection and I've seen where they'll fail a car for tinted windows. I'd hate to have to change out my glass.

 

[JohnZ]

Factory tinted glass will pass any state inspection with no problem - it's hardly noticeable; if your tint is more like sunglasses, perhaps a previous owner had tinting film applied, which could be a problem depending on where your state law draws the line between legal and illegal tinting.

 

[fine69]

Hi USNA1969,

Welcome to the Corvette Action Center!

I also live in Maryland. If you don't plan to use your Vette as a daily driver, you should consider getting historic plates.

The cost is reasonable and you don't have to get your car inspected. I've appended the criteria for obtaining MD historic plates.

Also, here's a link to downlodd the application form:
http://www.marylandmva.com/Resources/VR-096.pdf
Maryland Historic Plates:

• The vehicle is 25 calendar years or older and has not been substantially altered, remodeled, or remanufactured from its original construction, or
• The vehicle is between 20 and 24 model years old and is a model, of which the manufacturer produced 1,000 or fewer models for that year, as verified by the manufacturer (supporting documentation required). The vehicle has not been substantially altered, remodeled or remanufactured from its original construction, or
• The vehicle is between 20 and 24 model years old and is a make that the manufacturer no longer produces, as verified by the manufacturer (supporting documentation required). It is not substantially altered, remodeled or remanufactured from it original construction.

"...Vehicles classified as historic or street rod certify the vehicle will be maintained for use in exhibitions, club activities, parades, tours, occasional transportation and similar uses. The vehicle owner further certifies the vehicle will not be used for general daily transportation or primarily for the transportation of passengers or property on highways. You will need to fill out the Application for Historic or Street Rod Registration (form # VR-096) and supply all necessary documentation....."

Hope helpful.......

Ralph

According to one http://www.100megsfree4.com/corvette/1970/vet72.htm, the '72 came standard with tinted glass. Did that include the door glass and the rear window? My tinting is about like a pair of sunglasses, not too dark. Is that the norm? The reason I ask is that I need a Maryland safety inspection and I've seen where they'll fail a car for tinted windows. I'd hate to have to change out my glass.