is a small back window more desireable than a big back window ? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Twisted71c10 · 07-16-2011, 06:19 PM

gotta chance to trade my 91 seadoo xp for a 67 c10 small window, is a small window 67 more desireable than a big back window ?

**leddzepp** · 07-16-2011, 06:20 PM

Depends....what do you desire more?

Twisted71c10 · 07-16-2011, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by leddzepp

Depends....what do you desire more?

lol !

i don't know

do they make a rear cab panel to switch a small window to a big window ?

**leddzepp** · 07-16-2011, 06:40 PM

I do not believe so. I think you would have to swap cabs.

**Tim Christian** · 07-16-2011, 07:09 PM

I like both but my first was a small window and it is my first LOVE!!!!!

19673ontree · 07-16-2011, 08:56 PM

you asked if the small back window is more dsirable ? YES ! IT IS !

67Slider · 07-16-2011, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 19673ontree

you asked if the small back window is more dsirable ? YES ! IT IS !

Gotta agree^^^

I wanted a big window before I knew about 67 as the only year for small windows. Now I wouldn't trade it for anything.

mightymouse · 07-16-2011, 09:00 PM

i like big back glass better..and i like a full window better than a slider.

tantrumpipeline · 07-16-2011, 09:03 PM

small window gets my vote, dream truck is a 67swb fleet with factory mouldings on my chassis setup, maybe bagged even

69heavychevy · 07-16-2011, 09:16 PM

thats like asking what front end is more desirable, it all depends on who you ask...go with what you prefer and dont worry about what everyone else likes

**70cst** · 07-16-2011, 09:30 PM

For the most part it's...what do you like. I like both styles but as been said only so many small windows were made and that was only for 67

**chewychevy67** · 07-16-2011, 10:39 PM

i had 2 small windoe 67's and the one im building now is a panoramic cab and i like the big window better. JMO

FRENCHBLUE72 · 07-16-2011, 10:43 PM

Big window for me...

**Boog** · 07-16-2011, 10:46 PM

No. Itsnot.

Zoomin · 07-16-2011, 10:51 PM

Small windows for steppers, big for fleets.

**Tim Christian** · 07-16-2011, 11:00 PM

My first

chevyman95 · 07-16-2011, 11:00 PM

I prefer the big back window as well....more visibility, makes more sense

Oddly enough though I have always lusted after a 1963 corvette split window which was eliminated due to visibility issues....so I guess I could learn to love a small back window c10 as well

tdp67 · 07-17-2011, 12:31 AM

It was on my first one. A 67 (Which is now for sale) I like the look. But I also like my 70 with the big window. It's more about the over all look for me.

**N2TRUX** · 07-17-2011, 12:37 AM

You need to define "more desireable". Most owners that have them love them. If your talking about resale value then no, they are less sought after.

c1069 · 07-17-2011, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Zoomin

Small windows for steppers, big for fleets.

x2

**special-K** · 07-17-2011, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by TRILOGYZ28

gotta chance to trade my 91 seadoo xp for a 67 c10 small window, is a small window 67 more desireable than a big back window ?

I don't know,is it? That would be something only you can answer.

ChevLoRay · 07-17-2011, 08:56 AM

Harry Bentley Bradley was the designer at GM who was the lead guy on these trucks. He said the small back window made him think of a limo. In Tims' pic, the smoothness of the cab as it falls from the top and wraps around from the side are enhanced by the small window, in my opinion. So, as some have said, it depends on the truck. It was only available for the '67 model in the pickup line, but still available on later models in the big stuff (40-50-60 series). Seems that when we had a choice, we wanted the big window. When that choice was taken away, we wanted the small one.

I have a big window. Never wanted a small window.

It depends on the overall look of the truck, as to whether or not it is more desirable. If you question it, you must have doubts about how well you'd like it sitting at your house.

Hubscrub · 07-17-2011, 09:05 AM

i have both and i think i like the small one.

stsalvage · 07-17-2011, 09:11 AM

well I drive a 1965 3/4 ton and i have a small window Big back windows where special order deluxe cabs got them or the custom cab's.I had nothing but small windows and when your young there cool But when you age and its hard to see the blind spots ya the big windows work But now with all these new head lights that are brighter you can hide in your Man cave lol But for a 1964--66 short bed fleet side and the 1968--72 short bed fleet side Big windows all the way.Trust me trying to Cut that doable wall cab is a lot of work.I had a friend of mine do it to a 1964 and Me i have a 1964 that is a fleet side well i'm swapping cabs cus i have a 66 that is a big window and they just look better.Do a little research on the most Desired truck Chevy ever made was the 1957 big window and That cameo with the most useless bed on earth other then a elcomino.Sorry all I'm just a guy that looks at a truck for the hauling content.Now how cool it looks

smallwin67 · 07-17-2011, 10:05 AM

In my opinion,yeah...heh,heh.
I Dig the small back window.

07-16-2011, 06:19 PM	#1
Twisted71c10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 163	is a small back window more desireable than a big back window ? gotta chance to trade my 91 seadoo xp for a 67 c10 small window, is a small window 67 more desireable than a big back window ?

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leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,031	Re: is a small back window more desireable than a big back window ? Depends....what do you desire more? __________________ 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

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leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,031	Re: is a small back window more desireable than a big back window ? I do not believe so. I think you would have to swap cabs. __________________ 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

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Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	Re: is a small back window more desireable than a big back window ? I like both but my first was a small window and it is my first LOVE!!!!!

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tantrumpipeline Master Procrastinator Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Grande Prairie AB Canada Posts: 1,128	Re: is a small back window more desireable than a big back window ? small window gets my vote, dream truck is a 67swb fleet with factory mouldings on my chassis setup, maybe bagged even __________________ My Buildhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=395506 20 Duramax tow pig 68 2wd short stepper project 77 2wd short fleet beater 52 short project

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69heavychevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Garland,TX Posts: 431	Re: is a small back window more desireable than a big back window ? thats like asking what front end is more desirable, it all depends on who you ask...go with what you prefer and dont worry about what everyone else likes

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70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: is a small back window more desireable than a big back window ? For the most part it's...what do you like. I like both styles but as been said only so many small windows were made and that was only for 67 __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

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chewychevy67 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,551	Re: is a small back window more desireable than a big back window ? i had 2 small windoe 67's and the one im building now is a panoramic cab and i like the big window better. JMO

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chevyman95 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Underground Bunker Posts: 284	Re: is a small back window more desireable than a big back window ? I prefer the big back window as well....more visibility, makes more sense Oddly enough though I have always lusted after a 1963 corvette split window which was eliminated due to visibility issues....so I guess I could learn to love a small back window c10 as well



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07-17-2011, 12:31 AM	#18
tdp67 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Rowlett, TX Posts: 325	Re: is a small back window more desireable than a big back window ? It was on my first one. A 67 (Which is now for sale) I like the look. But I also like my 70 with the big window. It's more about the over all look for me.

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N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: is a small back window more desireable than a big back window ? You need to define "more desireable". Most owners that have them love them. If your talking about resale value then no, they are less sought after. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

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ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: is a small back window more desireable than a big back window ? Harry Bentley Bradley was the designer at GM who was the lead guy on these trucks. He said the small back window made him think of a limo. In Tims' pic, the smoothness of the cab as it falls from the top and wraps around from the side are enhanced by the small window, in my opinion. So, as some have said, it depends on the truck. It was only available for the '67 model in the pickup line, but still available on later models in the big stuff (40-50-60 series). Seems that when we had a choice, we wanted the big window. When that choice was taken away, we wanted the small one. I have a big window. Never wanted a small window. It depends on the overall look of the truck, as to whether or not it is more desirable. If you question it, you must have doubts about how well you'd like it sitting at your house. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

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stsalvage Scrapper 1 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Riverside Calif Posts: 1,649	Re: is a small back window more desireable than a big back window ? well I drive a 1965 3/4 ton and i have a small window Big back windows where special order deluxe cabs got them or the custom cab's.I had nothing but small windows and when your young there cool But when you age and its hard to see the blind spots ya the big windows work But now with all these new head lights that are brighter you can hide in your Man cave lol But for a 1964--66 short bed fleet side and the 1968--72 short bed fleet side Big windows all the way.Trust me trying to Cut that doable wall cab is a lot of work.I had a friend of mine do it to a 1964 and Me i have a 1964 that is a fleet side well i'm swapping cabs cus i have a 66 that is a big window and they just look better.Do a little research on the most Desired truck Chevy ever made was the 1957 big window and That cameo with the most useless bed on earth other then a elcomino.Sorry all I'm just a guy that looks at a truck for the hauling content.Now how cool it looks

07-17-2011, 10:05 AM	#25
smallwin67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Southern,Maryland Posts: 87	Re: is a small back window more desireable than a big back window ? In my opinion,yeah...heh,heh. I Dig the small back window. __________________ Doin it one piece at a time.

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