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C10 Club Tennessee
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: White House, TN 37188
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Backsliding Glass or not?
I'd like to get some opinions on whether i should go with a backsliding glass on my truck or not. Just wanted some opinions. No A/C so that is the main reason I was going to install it.
thanks
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67-72 Addict!
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: The TAX State!
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With no AC it comes in handy but I like the look of smooth glass way better!.
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Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Minnesota
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i agree, but unless you have a power slider then its another access point for theives |
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Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires
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Location: Greenville, SC
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I personally don't like how they look. My grandpa had one in a 72 and it rattled like a son of a gun. I helped him put a smooth back window in it and I think they look a lot better. My truck doesn't have A/C either, but with the wings open, windows down, and the lower vents open it stays pretty cool....when your sittin at redlights is a whole 'nother story!!!
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Still drivin' a Rat Rod
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Monett Missouri
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I have one and I love it,it will move a lot of air when the wings and back window are open and the windows down.It does blow leaves and junk up from the bed though.But still it's nice,IMO.
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: The Rubber City
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I like mine...easy way to throw trash in the bed of your truck while driving
![]() I guess you could say that its an easy access point for thieves, but these old trucks are so easy to break into anyway, I don't think it matters. And yeah, I do like the ventilation I have with no a/c.
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Nothing fits but the oil
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Gaston, Indiana
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I have one and won't get rid of it for nothing. No glare at night, great air flow, and a convienent pass-through for the cans into the bed.......
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Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: DFW TX
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I didnt read this thread and i'm sure someone has mentioned it by now but NO i would NOT get a rear sliding window. Any theif will be able to get in and out of your truck at will. IMO i would never put a sliding rear window on anything that i even remotely cared about keeping.
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Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Muskegon,MI,USA
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I like sliders, the way they look and the way they work. As far as getting into the truck easier I cannot see much difference in security since the vent windows are easily broken into.
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Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Westminster, CO
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I like the sliders. Kinda cool having the back window open. Hey, If you don't like em' don't put one in...very simple. If you want one they are less than a C-note. Since my truck is a fair weather Spring/summer driver...I'm going with the slider.
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Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Mechanicsville, VA, 23111
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I agree that the solid window looks better but I would not get rid of my slider...just watch if theres a can in the back...can scare you when it comes through the window and hits the dash
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Howzit?!?
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Maryville, TN
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I like my sliding rear glass and there is a huge difference in air-flow. I like the look of a smooth one-piece rear window on show trucks... but I don't have a show truck. I'd say get the sliding glass and make the security a different issue.
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it doesnt matter matter how "secure" you think your truck is the only thing stopping someone is a piece of glass not a hard obstacle to get around. if someone wants to get in they will i dont care what you have to try and stop them. use the slider it has far superior airflow in the summer with no ac plus as mentioned cold beverage cans pass nicely into the bed
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Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: DFW TX
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If its a beater and youll never keep anything of value in it then a sliding window might be a nice thing to have but if you have anything you want to keep in your truck .... make a thief at least work for it ..... dont just give it away. Personally my garage door opener is in my car in my driveway and there is PLENTY in my garage i dont want stolen so i make sure i have adequate security protecting it. |
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wing windows are an open invite for someone to break in sliding glass isnt going to matter. i dont bother locking my doors it saves a broken window and its cheaper in the long run plus i dont have to ride around cold untill i get new glass. smacking a piece of glass with anything metal isnt work. glass is far from indestructable its not a magical barrier it just gives thieves of a good view of ur stuff. these trucks take no skill to get into or even drive away. if somebody wants it they will get it i dont care if your truck is armor plated
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Where's my beer?
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Glen Allen, VA
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My uncle gave me a sliding window when I got the truck from him, it will definitley be installed. Also if I ever have the cap on the bed, then I have a pass thru to it, not that the cap will be on much, because it's an ugly 70's looking cap, with side windows that crank out.
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I like mine and I also like the looks.
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Join Date: Jan 2003
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Location: Pace, FL
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Some people act like sliding windows don't lock, geez. It wouldn't be that easy to get into. Mine is very secure, I don't know how you would be able to unlock it without breaking the glass. If someone wants to break into a truck, it won't matter about the back window, they would just pick the one that has the best stereo. Get an alarm if you're that paranoid.
That being said, living in FL with no AC, I love my sliding back window, though it gets noisy with dual Flowmaster 40s under the bed. ![]()
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What year truck are you talking about? It's impossible to lock your keys in these trucks.
![]() My window has a metal hasp on it attached to the window frame, I have no idea what plastic piece you are referring to. One side of the window frame has a slot and the other side slides into that, so you can't even slide a thin object in between.
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10/30/19
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: ottawa kansas
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I read your title and thought I would want repenting glass.Then I read your thread and said,oh I've got a "backsliding glass" in my truck.Its cool
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Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Minnesota
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how does one go about breaking in through a wing window, i had it done to my truck once
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Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: Delta,Pa
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most of the time someone just breaks the wing window or knocks the wing out there aint much holding the whole assembly in and the hinge is on the outside. then reach in and pull the door handle
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December 21, 2012
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: Black Eagle, Montana
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Stick a knife blade into the seal and slide the wing window latch up, once the latch is up open the wing window and roll down the window enough to ulnlock the door. They do make some little latches that attach to your wing window to keep people from being able to do this to the wing windows. Check the HELP section of the parts store for them. On another note I have a slider in my truck. Has a metal lock in it and have never had a problem with it. The only way to break into that window is to bust the glass and if that is the case I am willing to bet they would break the glass in the wing window first.
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