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mikesgmc68 · 02-10-2006, 12:46 AM

This may sound crazy, I like the small back windows of the 67 trucks. I have a 68 gmc with a large slider, If I got my hands on the back panel of a 67 with the small window and trimed it just right, I am thinking that I could just fit into the large window opening and weld/finish it off. Has anyone ever done this? How did it go? I really do not want to mess with swapping cab. Thanks for your help!

Americanrider · 02-10-2006, 04:25 AM

I like the small windows too... Let us know how this turns out.

Sweet72 · 02-10-2006, 07:51 AM

Small windows rock! I've heard some guys on here explain how much of a pain they are to drive because of the limited visibility, especially in todays traffic, but that's why most of these trucks came factory with LARGE rear view mirrors. If you're really good at welding body panels it shouldn't be too difficult. Good luck!

sweet n rare67 · 02-10-2006, 08:17 AM

Maybe someone would just trade your cab for a 67 small window...two cabs saved everyones happy...Come on somebody has got to be somewhat close and up for a trade right?
Just a Thought
-Jake

RicksTrucks · 02-10-2006, 09:18 AM

Trying to sell this one in Oklahoma

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=188090

mikesgmc68 · 02-10-2006, 09:40 AM

I reallydon't want to do the cab thing, I also dont want to trash a good cab. I also need a windshied for my 68 gmc, Maybe if rickstrucks cab doesn't sell???? I can get the windshield and just the back panel with glass shipped up??? Thats scary to ship glass but I guess it happens all the time! Keep me posted.

**special-K** · 02-10-2006, 10:15 AM

I`ve wondered the same thing.The flanges are there.It needs to be built out,it`s too deep as it is.I was thinking some day I`d try this:Gut out the back panel are on a`67(trashed,of course)cab,mark the large window opening on it,bend a 90deg. along that outline with the flange(bend)being the depth of the gasket flange,ang mig it/smooth it.Maybe weld reinforcement to the inside of the flat area on the`67 panel,1)to help against distortion and 2)to support what you put on the inside to flush the inner panel.

booth · 02-10-2006, 06:02 PM

I'm not sure how far you are from MN, but if you want I have a cab that would be perfect for this application. Let me know,
Thanks,
Paul

mikesgmc68 · 02-10-2006, 07:21 PM

Paul, do you mean the entire cab or the back panel itself with window?? Any Pics?? Thanks.

*1969owner* · 02-10-2006, 09:06 PM

i did a cab swap to a small window. took a good while. lots of work!

booth · 02-10-2006, 09:38 PM

The entire cab that you could cut. Check your PM

02-10-2006, 12:46 AM	#1
mikesgmc68 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Oak Creek, WI Posts: 29	67 small back window This may sound crazy, I like the small back windows of the 67 trucks. I have a 68 gmc with a large slider, If I got my hands on the back panel of a 67 with the small window and trimed it just right, I am thinking that I could just fit into the large window opening and weld/finish it off. Has anyone ever done this? How did it go? I really do not want to mess with swapping cab. Thanks for your help!

02-10-2006, 04:25 AM	#2
Americanrider Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NW, WA. Posts: 1,421	Re: 67 small back window I like the small windows too... Let us know how this turns out.

02-10-2006, 07:51 AM	#3
Sweet72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 1,534	Re: 67 small back window Small windows rock! I've heard some guys on here explain how much of a pain they are to drive because of the limited visibility, especially in todays traffic, but that's why most of these trucks came factory with LARGE rear view mirrors. If you're really good at welding body panels it shouldn't be too difficult. Good luck! __________________ '72 GMC SWB C1500 Custom, frame-off in progress. 383 SBC, 9:1CR, Comp Cams XE262H, Scat internal balanced crank, Eagle SIR 6" rods, Keith Black dish pistons, Dart Iron Eagle 72/180 heads, Weiand Stealth intake, Stewart stage I water pump, Holley 4bbl vac sec, TH350 with B&M Shift Improver Kit. 12 bolt positraction.

02-10-2006, 08:17 AM	#4
sweet n rare67 Young truck fanatic Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: The wonderful Mat-Su Valley....Palmer, Ak Posts: 253	Re: 67 small back window Maybe someone would just trade your cab for a 67 small window...two cabs saved everyones happy...Come on somebody has got to be somewhat close and up for a trade right? Just a Thought -Jake __________________ '67 Chevy Longstep 2wd 350 w/4spd manual Muncie M21. My first project. Proud to be Valley Trash

02-10-2006, 09:18 AM	#5
RicksTrucks Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Claremore, OK 74017 Posts: 2,639	Re: 67 small back window Trying to sell this one in Oklahoma http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=188090 __________________ 68 Short Stepside C-10 69 SWB C-10 70 Flatbed C-20 70 LWB C-20 BB402 70 LWB C-10 CST 70 LWB C-10 CST 71 Short Stepside Cheyenne C-10 72 LWB C-10 72 Blazer 4x4 4spd 95 Jeep Cherokee 4x4

02-10-2006, 09:40 AM	#6
mikesgmc68 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Oak Creek, WI Posts: 29	Re: 67 small back window I reallydon't want to do the cab thing, I also dont want to trash a good cab. I also need a windshied for my 68 gmc, Maybe if rickstrucks cab doesn't sell???? I can get the windshield and just the back panel with glass shipped up??? Thats scary to ship glass but I guess it happens all the time! Keep me posted.

02-10-2006, 10:15 AM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 67 small back window I`ve wondered the same thing.The flanges are there.It needs to be built out,it`s too deep as it is.I was thinking some day I`d try this:Gut out the back panel are on a`67(trashed,of course)cab,mark the large window opening on it,bend a 90deg. along that outline with the flange(bend)being the depth of the gasket flange,ang mig it/smooth it.Maybe weld reinforcement to the inside of the flat area on the`67 panel,1)to help against distortion and 2)to support what you put on the inside to flush the inner panel. __________________ "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 ~

02-10-2006, 06:02 PM	#8
booth Active Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Lonsdale, MN Posts: 109	Re: 67 small back window I'm not sure how far you are from MN, but if you want I have a cab that would be perfect for this application. Let me know, Thanks, Paul __________________ '67 Chevy LWB (Running) '67 Chevy LWB (Not Running) '70 Chevy LWB (In Pieces) '72 Chevy LWB (In Pieces)

02-10-2006, 07:21 PM	#9
mikesgmc68 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Oak Creek, WI Posts: 29	Re: 67 small back window Paul, do you mean the entire cab or the back panel itself with window?? Any Pics?? Thanks.

02-10-2006, 09:06 PM	#10
1969owner Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: martin georgia Posts: 568	Re: 67 small back window i did a cab swap to a small window. took a good while. lots of work!

02-10-2006, 09:38 PM	#11
booth Active Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Lonsdale, MN Posts: 109	Re: 67 small back window The entire cab that you could cut. Check your PM __________________ '67 Chevy LWB (Running) '67 Chevy LWB (Not Running) '70 Chevy LWB (In Pieces) '72 Chevy LWB (In Pieces)

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