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65standard · 01-14-2016, 09:33 PM

Has anyone here converted to the small back window? I really like the look and I am thinking about cutting up my '85 C/10 to do this. I found a small back window 1976 to cut up as an organ donor.

68c10owner · 01-14-2016, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 65standard

Has anyone here converted to the small back window? I really like the look and I am thinking about cutting up my '85 C/10 to do this. I found a small back window 1976 to cut up as an organ donor.

I'm thinking you mean 1967 instead of 1976. I've seen a pic of one somewhere. Didn't care for the look but to each his own man.

**1774btcrew** · 01-14-2016, 11:44 PM

He means 76. Big 2 and 1/2 ton trucks had small back windows

68c10owner · 01-15-2016, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by 1774btcrew

He means 76. Big 2 and 1/2 ton trucks had small back windows

In a squarebody? Never seen one of those.

andrewmp6 · 01-15-2016, 02:59 AM

Yeah the big topkick and kodiak used the same cab but had a small back window.

68c10owner · 01-15-2016, 03:01 AM

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Originally Posted by andrewmp6

Yeah the big topkick and kodiak used the same cab but had a small back window.

Got any pics? Tried a Google search but could only find regular square bodys.

andrewmp6 · 01-15-2016, 04:53 AM

Like this http://www.bigasstrux.com/88gmcC5000_exNavy.html

D13 · 01-15-2016, 07:18 AM

I can confirm that the 6500/7500 straight trucks have a smaller window cut out. From what i was measuring the cab back panel would fit. By using the whole panel rather than just the window, the welds are in the door frame and roof header just like factory.

65standard · 01-16-2016, 11:10 AM

The donor truck is a 1976 C/60 with small back window. I didn't notice if it has that big window size stamped into it like that white one picture. I'll check it out again. If it does, I'm not going to do this.

bark · 01-16-2016, 11:52 AM

Yep, far as I've seen they are all like that, I've thought about it a couple times. But kinda like the stock big back window better

65standard · 01-16-2016, 04:23 PM

Yeah, this 1976 C/60 has the stamping in the back like that white one picture. Oh well not thinking about doing this anymore.

91short · 01-17-2016, 01:36 AM

This is on an 88-98 truck but same could be done to the 73-87 trucks.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=576171

enaberif · 01-17-2016, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by 91short

This is on an 88-98 truck but same could be done to the 73-87 trucks.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=576171

Holy crap that is just gross.

65standard · 01-17-2016, 12:21 PM

I like it. I think the 1967-1972 small back window shape flows well with the square bodies. I know where a 1970 C/50 is with the small back window I could use as a donor.

**Gregski** · 01-17-2016, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 68c10owner

Got any pics? ...

I am just gonna post some pics from that site directly on to here for us to have an easier looksie as I also never seen these before

1988 GMC C5000

andrewmp6 · 01-18-2016, 02:17 AM

That site the guy takes the big trucks and makes huge pickups out of them.Look at some of his other builds he has crew cabs and one he made a super long bed pickup.

65standard · 01-23-2016, 10:17 PM

I cut up the 1970 C/50 for the small back window. I think it will look great on my 1985 C/10?

65standard · 01-23-2016, 11:48 PM

I separated the inner and outer skins so I can fit up one side at a time. Slowly trimming the outer skin. More to come...

65standard · 01-24-2016, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by enaberif

Holy crap that is just gross.

I like it, but I think it would look better if the window opening was set up 1" higher.

65standard · 01-24-2016, 06:53 PM

Got the outer skin all fitted and tacked it.

65standard · 01-24-2016, 06:56 PM

Another angle

68Timber · 01-24-2016, 08:13 PM

I like it!

01-14-2016, 09:33 PM	#1
65standard Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Coal City, IL Posts: 695	Small back window? Has anyone here converted to the small back window? I really like the look and I am thinking about cutting up my '85 C/10 to do this. I found a small back window 1976 to cut up as an organ donor. __________________ Tony Nicholas @ Midwest Metal Masters 1953 Chevy 3100 392 Hemi w/727 & 9” Ford 1985 Chevy C/10 6.0L 4L80 373 locker

01-14-2016, 11:44 PM	#3
1774btcrew Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 4,603	Re: Small back window? He means 76. Big 2 and 1/2 ton trucks had small back windows __________________ AZPartsLocators on Instagram 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Bed big block "Blackie" 1977 Crew Cab GMC Short bed with 4BT Intercooled Cummins Diesel and a 4L80e "The Junkyard Dog" 1985 Crew Cab Chevy dually with 5.9 Cummins "The Big Dog" This is what my dad liked to be called by the grandkids before he passed so it seems fitting for his old truck.

01-15-2016, 02:59 AM	#5
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: Small back window? Yeah the big topkick and kodiak used the same cab but had a small back window.

01-15-2016, 04:53 AM	#7
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: Small back window? Like this http://www.bigasstrux.com/88gmcC5000_exNavy.html

01-15-2016, 07:18 AM	#8
D13 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Memphis MI Posts: 1,851	Re: Small back window? I can confirm that the 6500/7500 straight trucks have a smaller window cut out. From what i was measuring the cab back panel would fit. By using the whole panel rather than just the window, the welds are in the door frame and roof header just like factory. __________________ 1987 2 ton 1982 250/TH350 beater in progress Dad's 1981 3/4 L6 3 on tree posi and no options, awaiting restoration or scrapping Plus a mess o' tractors

01-16-2016, 11:10 AM	#9
65standard Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Coal City, IL Posts: 695	Re: Small back window? The donor truck is a 1976 C/60 with small back window. I didn't notice if it has that big window size stamped into it like that white one picture. I'll check it out again. If it does, I'm not going to do this. __________________ Tony Nicholas @ Midwest Metal Masters 1953 Chevy 3100 392 Hemi w/727 & 9” Ford 1985 Chevy C/10 6.0L 4L80 373 locker

01-16-2016, 11:52 AM	#10
bark Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Manitoba Posts: 223	Re: Small back window? Yep, far as I've seen they are all like that, I've thought about it a couple times. But kinda like the stock big back window better

01-16-2016, 04:23 PM	#11
65standard Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Coal City, IL Posts: 695	Re: Small back window? Yeah, this 1976 C/60 has the stamping in the back like that white one picture. Oh well not thinking about doing this anymore. Attached Images __________________ Tony Nicholas @ Midwest Metal Masters 1953 Chevy 3100 392 Hemi w/727 & 9” Ford 1985 Chevy C/10 6.0L 4L80 373 locker

01-17-2016, 01:36 AM	#12
91short Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Hemet, CA Posts: 129	Re: Small back window? This is on an 88-98 truck but same could be done to the 73-87 trucks. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=576171

01-17-2016, 12:21 PM	#14
65standard Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Coal City, IL Posts: 695	Re: Small back window? I like it. I think the 1967-1972 small back window shape flows well with the square bodies. I know where a 1970 C/50 is with the small back window I could use as a donor. Attached Images __________________ Tony Nicholas @ Midwest Metal Masters 1953 Chevy 3100 392 Hemi w/727 & 9” Ford 1985 Chevy C/10 6.0L 4L80 373 locker

01-18-2016, 02:17 AM	#16
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: Small back window? That site the guy takes the big trucks and makes huge pickups out of them.Look at some of his other builds he has crew cabs and one he made a super long bed pickup.

01-23-2016, 10:17 PM	#17
65standard Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Coal City, IL Posts: 695	Re: Small back window? I cut up the 1970 C/50 for the small back window. I think it will look great on my 1985 C/10? Attached Images __________________ Tony Nicholas @ Midwest Metal Masters 1953 Chevy 3100 392 Hemi w/727 & 9” Ford 1985 Chevy C/10 6.0L 4L80 373 locker

01-23-2016, 11:48 PM	#18
65standard Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Coal City, IL Posts: 695	Re: Small back window? I separated the inner and outer skins so I can fit up one side at a time. Slowly trimming the outer skin. More to come... Attached Images __________________ Tony Nicholas @ Midwest Metal Masters 1953 Chevy 3100 392 Hemi w/727 & 9” Ford 1985 Chevy C/10 6.0L 4L80 373 locker

01-24-2016, 06:53 PM	#20
65standard Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Coal City, IL Posts: 695	Re: Small back window? Got the outer skin all fitted and tacked it. Attached Images __________________ Tony Nicholas @ Midwest Metal Masters 1953 Chevy 3100 392 Hemi w/727 & 9” Ford 1985 Chevy C/10 6.0L 4L80 373 locker

01-24-2016, 06:56 PM	#21
65standard Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Coal City, IL Posts: 695	Re: Small back window? Another angle Attached Images __________________ Tony Nicholas @ Midwest Metal Masters 1953 Chevy 3100 392 Hemi w/727 & 9” Ford 1985 Chevy C/10 6.0L 4L80 373 locker



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01-24-2016, 08:13 PM	#22
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: Small back window? I like it! __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

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