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**special-K** · 01-18-2011, 08:23 AM

Cool! I had a '73. A ffriend's dad was VP of Head Ski (AMF). We got ours cheap. My friend with the '71 has some rare extras. Not sure if he's still hoarding or not

. Thanks for the offer on info. I may just need to pick your brain one day. I ride a '90 FLST I bought new. I ended up with one with the defective left case. I decided to go with an S&S 96".

bigsnookmaster · 01-18-2011, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by CircusWagonJim

I got the story on the '67 Small Window DIRECTLY from the man that designed the whole truck! Mr. Harry Bentley Bradley. Mr. Bradley being a hot rod & custom fan (he also designed the first series of Hot Wheels in 1967 among MANY other things) said the small window in the light series pickup was to evoke the look and feel of the early 3-Window Coupes like the classic '32 Ford.
He was pretty pissed when they eliminated that window in '68 and even more upset when they changed the nose in '69 because his '67 design was eventually deemed "too pretty" compared to the competition. HA HA! I and many others think the "slant nose" is indeed the BEST looking truck design EVER!

I kinda got that coupe feeling after I chopped mine:

Mufrat62 · 01-18-2011, 10:53 AM

This Fall I bought what is supposed to be a 1969 GMC. A GM dealership checked out the VIN # and they say it is a 1969. It has the small window in the back. Was it a option in 1969 or could it have been a early 1969 or late 1968 run at the factory and had the window installed???

**too much stuff** · 01-18-2011, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Mufrat62

This Fall I bought what is supposed to be a 1969 GMC. A GM dealership checked out the VIN # and they say it is a 1969. It has the small window in the back. Was it a option in 1969 or could it have been a early 1969 or late 1968 run at the factory and had the window installed???

It would be a 67 cab. Probably had a vin/cab swap at some point.

54blackhornet · 01-18-2011, 11:10 AM

Proper 67 code # and description of option is A10 , Full-view Rear: (cabs)
from 1967 Chevrolet Price & Facts Book, dated 1st Edition Oct 1966

**special-K** · 01-18-2011, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Mufrat62

This Fall I bought what is supposed to be a 1969 GMC. A GM dealership checked out the VIN # and they say it is a 1969. It has the small window in the back. Was it a option in 1969 or could it have been a early 1969 or late 1968 run at the factory and had the window installed???

'67-only. All '69s had the larger window. You cab was either swapped or the original cab was customized.

*Shane* · 01-18-2011, 12:20 PM

Tim's right, no '69's but I'm pretty sure there have been a few documented early-build '68's with the small window ... left over parts from previous model year was the best guess.

406 Q-ship · 01-18-2011, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Shane

Tim's right, no '69's but I'm pretty sure there have been a few documented early-build '68's with the small window ... left over parts from previous model year was the best guess.

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Originally Posted by special-K

'67-only. All '69s had the larger window. You cab was either swapped or the original cab was customized.

It could be a cab swap from a larger truck like a C40/C50, they had small rear windows long after 1967.

**N2TRUX** · 01-18-2011, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 406 Q-ship

It could be a cab swap from a larger truck like a C40/C50, they had small rear windows long after 1967.

Thats true, but from everything I have read the cabs are not even close to the smaller brothers.

68 C-10 Panel · 01-18-2011, 12:53 PM

I love it classic Chevys and Harleys. This thread just keeps gettin better. Here is a pic of the 71 as an Flh, which is how it is now. When I get the superglide together I am going to move the motor and trans over and it will be back to stock once again. and then I will build another motor for the FL. I also came across a pic of the 68 xlh while I was lookin. And we all love pics. And just to try and save the tread alittle, I am going to call the guy about the 67 today, who knows I may give the wife a good reason to get mad at me.

*Shane* · 01-18-2011, 02:45 PM

that sporty is sweet ... and judging by those smiles it was a dang good investment.

**special-K** · 01-18-2011, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 406 Q-ship

It could be a cab swap from a larger truck like a C40/C50, they had small rear windows long after 1967.

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Thats true, but from everything I have read the cabs are not even close to the smaller brothers.

N2TRUX is right. The C/40 and larger cabs share only about 1/2 the same panels with 10-30s. The floor-cowl & front door pillar are different. The fenders & hood bolt up different and the cab monts to the straight rail frames differently. Either way it would be a cab swap.

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Originally Posted by 68 C-10 Panel

I love it classic Chevys and Harleys. This thread just keeps gettin better. Here is a pic of the 71 as an Flh, which is how it is now. When I get the superglide together I am going to move the motor and trans over and it will be back to stock once again. and then I will build another motor for the FL. I also came across a pic of the 68 xlh while I was lookin. And we all love pics. And just to try and save the tread alittle, I am going to call the guy about the 67 today, who knows I may give the wife a good reason to get mad at me.

Both bikes are nice. I like the early Sportsters and really like yours. I would like to have a 66-72 FLH one day. I have another friend that still has his '78 Suoerglide he bought new,still in original paint. He doesn't do anything with it and knows I want it. Maybe some day.
Yeah,trucks and bikes are the best,but this thread is about small windows. Now about that charcoal grille,I see it's a Char-Broil. What model and year? I like grilles.........

bruceman1968 · 01-19-2011, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 54blackhornet

Proper 67 code # and description of option is A10 , Full-view Rear: (cabs)
from 1967 Chevrolet Price & Facts Book, dated 1st Edition Oct 1966

proper 67 code # and description of option is A10, PANORAMIC CAB or PANORAMIC CAB EQ or PANORAMIC CAB EQUIP From actual SPID's

54blackhornet · 01-19-2011, 05:08 PM

I have seen many SPIDS over the years with different descriptions of available options for the 1967 model year truck models ! It appears from the many SPIDS I have seen that the different Mfg plants across the country used their own descriptions of options that sometimes differed from the regular production option codes and descriptions printed in the dealer order guides.The A10 code : Window, Full-View Rear: (Cabs) $40.00 $3.05 $43.05 was used for the models years 1964,1965,1966 & 1967 with no change in cost ! There is no mention of a panoramic window in any order guide between 1964-1967.............just my 2 cents

**SOON2BLAZE** · 01-19-2011, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by CircusWagonJim

If you heard that story ANYWHERE else I'm the person Harry Bradley told it to directly and then it was printed in Sport Truck and Chevy Truck magazines 10 years ago.

Just re read that atricle the other day. Good info and great pics of his work in it.

72freak · 01-20-2011, 08:19 AM

One more for the picture guys. About the only truck I wish I hadnt sold!

01-18-2011, 08:23 AM	#26
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: 67 Small Rear Window? Whats the story? Cool! I had a '73. A ffriend's dad was VP of Head Ski (AMF). We got ours cheap. My friend with the '71 has some rare extras. Not sure if he's still hoarding or not . Thanks for the offer on info. I may just need to pick your brain one day. I ride a '90 FLST I bought new. I ended up with one with the defective left case. I decided to go with an S&S 96". __________________ "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 ~ Last edited by special-K; 01-18-2011 at 08:26 AM.

01-18-2011, 10:53 AM	#28
Mufrat62 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Brandon, Manitoba Canada Posts: 16	Re: 67 Small Rear Window? Whats the story? This Fall I bought what is supposed to be a 1969 GMC. A GM dealership checked out the VIN # and they say it is a 1969. It has the small window in the back. Was it a option in 1969 or could it have been a early 1969 or late 1968 run at the factory and had the window installed???

01-18-2011, 11:10 AM	#30
54blackhornet Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Eastern Oregon Posts: 2,312	Re: 67 Small Rear Window? Whats the story? Proper 67 code # and description of option is A10 , Full-view Rear: (cabs) from 1967 Chevrolet Price & Facts Book, dated 1st Edition Oct 1966

01-18-2011, 12:20 PM	#32
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: 67 Small Rear Window? Whats the story? Tim's right, no '69's but I'm pretty sure there have been a few documented early-build '68's with the small window ... left over parts from previous model year was the best guess. Last edited by Shane; 01-18-2011 at 12:21 PM.

01-18-2011, 12:53 PM	#35
68 C-10 Panel Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MI Posts: 88	Re: 67 Small Rear Window? Whats the story? I love it classic Chevys and Harleys. This thread just keeps gettin better. Here is a pic of the 71 as an Flh, which is how it is now. When I get the superglide together I am going to move the motor and trans over and it will be back to stock once again. and then I will build another motor for the FL. I also came across a pic of the 68 xlh while I was lookin. And we all love pics. And just to try and save the tread alittle, I am going to call the guy about the 67 today, who knows I may give the wife a good reason to get mad at me. Attached Images __________________ 68 C-10 Panel (fixing) 250-6,3ott 93 k1500 pickup DD "When a man is old enough to figure out his dad was right, he has a son who thinks he's wrong" Charles Wadsworth

01-18-2011, 02:45 PM	#36
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: 67 Small Rear Window? Whats the story? that sporty is sweet ... and judging by those smiles it was a dang good investment.

01-19-2011, 05:08 PM	#39
54blackhornet Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Eastern Oregon Posts: 2,312	Re: 67 Small Rear Window? Whats the story? I have seen many SPIDS over the years with different descriptions of available options for the 1967 model year truck models ! It appears from the many SPIDS I have seen that the different Mfg plants across the country used their own descriptions of options that sometimes differed from the regular production option codes and descriptions printed in the dealer order guides.The A10 code : Window, Full-View Rear: (Cabs) $40.00 $3.05 $43.05 was used for the models years 1964,1965,1966 & 1967 with no change in cost ! There is no mention of a panoramic window in any order guide between 1964-1967.............just my 2 cents

01-20-2011, 08:19 AM	#41
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: 67 Small Rear Window? Whats the story? One more for the picture guys. About the only truck I wish I hadnt sold! Attached Images __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere! Last edited by 72freak; 01-20-2011 at 08:22 AM.

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