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e5j · 10-31-2007, 07:30 PM

Greetings Earthlings..

I'm 80% done with rebuilding a 72 K5 that I bought in horrible shape. So bad that it was 50-50 whether to save or scrap. My friends thought I was nuts.

I am at the point where the side window glass and wing windows need to be replaced. I have the original wing windows but they have some surface rust.

Parts companies like Brother's Trucks and Mane's have factory replacement wing windows for $150-180 a piece. I have the originals still.

I have never done this before so I seek experienced folks here. Does it make more sense to sand and rechrome (or powder coat) the wing windows I have or buy new ones?

--Jeff

10-31-2007, 07:30 PM	#1
e5j Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 9	72 K5 wing windows and bright parts. Buy new or rechrome? Greetings Earthlings.. I'm 80% done with rebuilding a 72 K5 that I bought in horrible shape. So bad that it was 50-50 whether to save or scrap. My friends thought I was nuts. I am at the point where the side window glass and wing windows need to be replaced. I have the original wing windows but they have some surface rust. Parts companies like Brother's Trucks and Mane's have factory replacement wing windows for $150-180 a piece. I have the originals still. I have never done this before so I seek experienced folks here. Does it make more sense to sand and rechrome (or powder coat) the wing windows I have or buy new ones? --Jeff