Purely subjective: 67 small window vs. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

leftybass209 · 08-15-2016, 02:08 PM

What say you to small vs big?

Right now my project is dead in the water until I get a new cab. The thought of a small window is intriguing, so i'm trying to entertain all opinions on the subject.

**RodnRudy** · 08-15-2016, 02:11 PM

Personally I like the big window best or Panoramic Cab as they were called.

Tkmadone · 08-15-2016, 02:18 PM

I love the way the small windows look, but it sure is nice to have the added visibility of the large window.

chewychevy67 · 08-15-2016, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tkmadone

I love the way the small windows look, but it sure is nice to have the added visibility of the large window.

I have had both and I too like the cosmetics of the small window but I would rather drive with the big window . It also depends on what mirrors you are using. The sport style are limiting as well.

68Gold/white · 08-15-2016, 02:22 PM

I do NOT care for the small window's!
Can't see much out of them.
I have a 67 with a small window, will convert to large window...some day...

Boyd67 · 08-15-2016, 08:09 PM

I have a small and wish it was a big. Small's have terrible blind spots

firedemon · 08-15-2016, 08:22 PM

i have the small I love it

**ohboy321** · 08-15-2016, 08:45 PM

When I was looking for a 62-66, the big back window was high on the list of desirable options.

Now that I have a 67 with the small window, I wouldn't have it any other way.

Seriously, the fact that 67 was the last year for the small window makes me like it more. I think it gives it a more "vintage" look.

1972RedNeck · 08-17-2016, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ohboy321

Seriously, the fact that 67 was the last year for the small window makes me like it more. I think it gives it a more "vintage" look.

I do like the small back window in our 2 '71's but I prefer the larger window in my '72.

**ohboy321** · 08-18-2016, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 1972RedNeck

I do like the small back window in our 2 '71's but I prefer the larger window in my '72.

As you can see by several replies, it seems that many think 67 was the last year for the small window, myself included.
Do you have any pictures?

1972RedNeck · 08-23-2016, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ohboy321

As you can see by several replies, it seems that many think 67 was the last year for the small window, myself included.
Do you have any pictures?

You can find lots on google but I can snap some in the morning if you need.

I will agree that '67 was the last year for the small back window on 10's & 20's & 30's but C40's and up could have had them through at least '72.

**A1971Blazer** · 08-15-2016, 08:46 PM

I don't have either one but I always liked the look of the small window '67.....plus it's the only one of that generation to have the small window.....just my 2¢...

EARNHARDT#3 · 08-15-2016, 08:57 PM

To me a big window looks too modern. Especially with the icky plastic 71/72 front end. But a fancy '67 big window short bed CST with all the cool hot rod type options is definitely a super nice ride!

TwoFiftyShifter · 08-15-2016, 09:01 PM

Both cool of course. Big window is useful, small window is unique, uncommon and one year only. Take your pick.

On a side note, my 71 project is without side view mirrors at the moment, just rear-virw. I have driven it a few hundred miles, and I'd say I've looked over my shoulder a dozen times at least, to clear unobstructed view. Small window? I'd be needing those mirrors!!!

Metaldoc · 08-15-2016, 09:14 PM

Small window for a 67 defines it.

**Grumpy old man** · 08-15-2016, 10:01 PM

I thought they stopped building cool trucks in 67 ?

Last small window many one year parts, First of the body style to hit 50 . The small back window can be made power let alone it screams classic ... I've bought big window trucks ...For parts

TwoFiftyShifter · 08-15-2016, 10:17 PM

Body style to hit 50???

**leddzepp** · 08-15-2016, 10:20 PM

I like medium window trucks the best

Gromit · 08-15-2016, 11:23 PM

Somebody should make a conversion kit; big window to small.. diamond blade saw cut, stitch, weld, grind, sand, paint.

So I guess you know my vote - the small window is mo bettah

faribran · 08-15-2016, 11:30 PM

People with curly hair want straight.
People with straight hair want curly.

steveo3318 · 08-15-2016, 11:33 PM

Small window all day any day. I get more complements and questions about the small window than anything else. Sorry the truck was dirty in the picture. We had been on a dusty ride. Plus I like the fact people can't see my every move through the back glass.

**special-K** · 08-16-2016, 06:36 AM

I like both, but since '67 was the only year in this body style that got a small window, it makes them more tempting. You could have a full-tilt loaded CST/Super Custom with small window and that would be super trick. If I drew a line in '67 (which I'd never do) it would be Stepside small window/Fleetside big window. Just because I see the small window as more old timey like a Stepside and the last of the continuous pickup tradition of a deluxe truck getting more back glass... all the way back to before such a thing as a Fleetside existed. Stepside were once just plain old pickup trucks... period.
I also like how a small window lends to roundness of the cab, has more mass to the truck look, and is more private. Nice way to keep the sun off the back of your neck as well.

The '67 looking truck I'm building from spare parts has a '72 can at this point. I'm still open to going small window and possibly Fenderside. I'd like to come across a decent small window cab just to have handy so I could build the next one with it and have one of each, a small window Fenderside and a big window Wideside. Never was good at decision making when it comes to passion. My solution to that is more more more

67ChevyRedneck · 08-16-2016, 08:29 AM

My 67 is the only vehicle that I drive where I pretty much never change lanes unless someone is going stupid slow in front of me. I just have to check my blind spot, so I can't imagine how goofy I look to people behind me craning my neck back to see what's in that corner. The tiny round mirrors don't help... I do like that it's unique and makes my truck immediately identifiable as a 67, even from the back.

Alex V. · 08-16-2016, 08:59 AM

I really think the small window fits the rest of the styling better, by far. Having seen both but driven neither, I'm sure a large window is much easier to drive. But if I had a pickup and it was small window, by golly I'd keep it!

leftybass209 · 08-16-2016, 02:22 PM

Thanks for the replies everyone! It's interesting to get a different perspective on it. I like the looks of the small back window better, but enjoy the viewing benefits of the large back window.

I'm going to go look at a 67 cab later next week, hopefully it's in good shape.

08-15-2016, 02:08 PM	#1
leftybass209 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 2,189	Purely subjective: 67 small window vs. What say you to small vs big? Right now my project is dead in the water until I get a new cab. The thought of a small window is intriguing, so i'm trying to entertain all opinions on the subject.

08-15-2016, 02:11 PM	#2
RodnRudy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: New Palestine In Posts: 931	Re: Purely subjective: 67 small window vs. Personally I like the big window best or Panoramic Cab as they were called. __________________ Phil "Money is only a tool to create and achieve what you want most in life" PayPal: rodnrudy@comcast.net

08-15-2016, 02:22 PM	#5
68Gold/white Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ark City, Kansas Posts: 3,387	Re: Purely subjective: 67 small window vs. I do NOT care for the small window's! Can't see much out of them. I have a 67 with a small window, will convert to large window...some day...

08-15-2016, 08:09 PM	#6
Boyd67 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: China Grove, NC Posts: 93	Re: Purely subjective: 67 small window vs. I have a small and wish it was a big. Small's have terrible blind spots __________________ Boyd -67' C10 SWB FLEETSIDE LS 5.3 4 speed muncie

08-15-2016, 08:22 PM	#7
firedemon Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: @ Posts: 890	Re: Purely subjective: 67 small window vs. i have the small I love it

08-15-2016, 02:18 PM	#3
Tkmadone Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 193	Re: Purely subjective: 67 small window vs. I love the way the small windows look, but it sure is nice to have the added visibility of the large window.

08-15-2016, 08:45 PM	#8
ohboy321 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Dunbarton, NH Posts: 283	Re: Purely subjective: 67 small window vs. When I was looking for a 62-66, the big back window was high on the list of desirable options. Now that I have a 67 with the small window, I wouldn't have it any other way. Seriously, the fact that 67 was the last year for the small window makes me like it more. I think it gives it a more "vintage" look. Attached Images

08-15-2016, 08:46 PM	#12
A1971Blazer Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 2,187	Re: Purely subjective: 67 small window vs. I don't have either one but I always liked the look of the small window '67.....plus it's the only one of that generation to have the small window.....just my 2¢... __________________ 1967 C10 Step side 1968 C10 Step side 1970 Chevrolet K/5 Blazer 1972 Chevrolet K/5 Blazer .............

08-15-2016, 08:57 PM	#13
EARNHARDT#3 Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: PA Posts: 1,417	Re: Purely subjective: 67 small window vs. To me a big window looks too modern. Especially with the icky plastic 71/72 front end. But a fancy '67 big window short bed CST with all the cool hot rod type options is definitely a super nice ride! __________________ 1967 C10, LWB, 250, Powerglide, PS, PB, 3/4 STATIC DROP

08-15-2016, 09:01 PM	#14
TwoFiftyShifter Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Gwinnett GA Posts: 1,803	Re: Purely subjective: 67 small window vs. Both cool of course. Big window is useful, small window is unique, uncommon and one year only. Take your pick. On a side note, my 71 project is without side view mirrors at the moment, just rear-virw. I have driven it a few hundred miles, and I'd say I've looked over my shoulder a dozen times at least, to clear unobstructed view. Small window? I'd be needing those mirrors!!! __________________ 1982 K10 SWB 1987 V20 - Sold - Doh!

08-15-2016, 09:14 PM	#15
Metaldoc Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Ayr Ontario Posts: 1,122	Re: Purely subjective: 67 small window vs. Small window for a 67 defines it. Attached Images

08-15-2016, 10:01 PM	#16
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Purely subjective: 67 small window vs. I thought they stopped building cool trucks in 67 ? Last small window many one year parts, First of the body style to hit 50 . The small back window can be made power let alone it screams classic ... I've bought big window trucks ...For parts __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop

08-15-2016, 10:17 PM	#17
TwoFiftyShifter Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Gwinnett GA Posts: 1,803	Re: Purely subjective: 67 small window vs. Body style to hit 50??? __________________ 1982 K10 SWB 1987 V20 - Sold - Doh!

08-15-2016, 10:20 PM	#18
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,022	Re: Purely subjective: 67 small window vs. I like medium window trucks the best __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

08-15-2016, 11:23 PM	#19
Gromit Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Central Coast, CA Posts: 501	Re: Purely subjective: 67 small window vs. Somebody should make a conversion kit; big window to small.. diamond blade saw cut, stitch, weld, grind, sand, paint. So I guess you know my vote - the small window is mo bettah



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faribran Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: AL Posts: 1,828	Re: Purely subjective: 67 small window vs. People with curly hair want straight. People with straight hair want curly. __________________ "

08-15-2016, 11:33 PM	#21
steveo3318 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Sumrall, MS Posts: 381	Re: Purely subjective: 67 small window vs. Small window all day any day. I get more complements and questions about the small window than anything else. Sorry the truck was dirty in the picture. We had been on a dusty ride. Plus I like the fact people can't see my every move through the back glass. __________________ 1967 c10 3OTT with R10 overdrive. 385 Stroker, 373 posi FITECH EFI, Vintage air, York 210 OBA, 4/6 drop with riddler 20x8 and 20x10 1957 S5T Leslie Supertyfon train horns and EMD bell "No bolt left unturned"

08-16-2016, 06:36 AM	#22
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Purely subjective: 67 small window vs. I like both, but since '67 was the only year in this body style that got a small window, it makes them more tempting. You could have a full-tilt loaded CST/Super Custom with small window and that would be super trick. If I drew a line in '67 (which I'd never do) it would be Stepside small window/Fleetside big window. Just because I see the small window as more old timey like a Stepside and the last of the continuous pickup tradition of a deluxe truck getting more back glass... all the way back to before such a thing as a Fleetside existed. Stepside were once just plain old pickup trucks... period. I also like how a small window lends to roundness of the cab, has more mass to the truck look, and is more private. Nice way to keep the sun off the back of your neck as well. The '67 looking truck I'm building from spare parts has a '72 can at this point. I'm still open to going small window and possibly Fenderside. I'd like to come across a decent small window cab just to have handy so I could build the next one with it and have one of each, a small window Fenderside and a big window Wideside. Never was good at decision making when it comes to passion. My solution to that is more more more __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

08-16-2016, 08:29 AM	#23
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Purely subjective: 67 small window vs. My 67 is the only vehicle that I drive where I pretty much never change lanes unless someone is going stupid slow in front of me. I just have to check my blind spot, so I can't imagine how goofy I look to people behind me craning my neck back to see what's in that corner. The tiny round mirrors don't help... I do like that it's unique and makes my truck immediately identifiable as a 67, even from the back. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 08-16-2016 at 11:56 AM.

08-16-2016, 08:59 AM	#24
Alex V. Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Campbellsville, KY Posts: 888	Re: Purely subjective: 67 small window vs. I really think the small window fits the rest of the styling better, by far. Having seen both but driven neither, I'm sure a large window is much easier to drive. But if I had a pickup and it was small window, by golly I'd keep it! __________________ Alex V. ------ 1967 C10 Suburban, 350/NP435, Green/Green, PS, PB, HD cooling, charging, shocks, and springs. 1985 GMC C3500 SRW, Sierra Classic, 454/TH400, white/blue.

08-16-2016, 02:22 PM	#25
leftybass209 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 2,189	Re: Purely subjective: 67 small window vs. Thanks for the replies everyone! It's interesting to get a different perspective on it. I like the looks of the small back window better, but enjoy the viewing benefits of the large back window. I'm going to go look at a 67 cab later next week, hopefully it's in good shape.

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