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Bullett · 01-07-2014, 10:21 PM

Just curious why some of the mid 60's truck had the bigger back windows? Why does there seem to be less of the big back window trucks?

FetchMeAPepsi · 01-07-2014, 10:23 PM

BBW was a special order item, it wasn't standard equipment. Some love it, some hate it (particularly in the south with Mr.Sun peeking on your neck).

Either way it just wasn't standard so there are less of them, same as there are less GPS systems in modern vehicles than those without.

Bullett · 01-07-2014, 10:35 PM

Ahhh, o.k. I was just wondering if the big back window signified that the truck was a "deluxe" packaged truck or something goofy like that. I guess it would be like ordering a truck today, with or without the sliding rear window. So there really is no interesting story behind it, it was just an option. Thanks.

FetchMeAPepsi · 01-07-2014, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Bullett

Ahhh, o.k. I was just wondering if the big back window signified that the truck was a "deluxe" packaged truck or something goofy like that. I guess it would be like ordering a truck today, with or without the sliding rear window. So there really is no interesting story behind it, it was just an option. Thanks.

Whoooahhh, now I didn't say there wasn't a good story behind it. Some trucks might have a great story about why their windows are larger. For instance, compensation for a...Or:

1. The owner liked to lay out for a tan but didn't want to get wet, rain paranoia.
2. The owner's son dried his own "herbs" and wanted the extra rack space
3. The owner dragged around parade floats full of college girls and the 1960's model camera needed a wider angle

See? Never know why some people do some things

oem4me · 01-07-2014, 10:48 PM

The big window was an option. ANY truck could have been ordered with one. short or long, step or wide, plain or custom, all had the same choice: do nothing and get the standard small window, or order the big glass and pay more. That's about it.

TJ's Chevy · 01-07-2014, 10:55 PM

What FetchMeAPepsi said!!!!! BUT I HAVE TO ADD THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The big back window is also used to show off the guns on the gunrack....HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHHAHAAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Keeps intruders away.

**MisterC** · 01-07-2014, 11:20 PM

Does anyone have any records which show the cost of the BBW option at the time of order?

**yelmer** · 01-07-2014, 11:37 PM

in 1966 the option code A10 window full view rear was a 43.05 option. expensive in 1966. 10 % of 1966 had this option

**MisterC** · 01-08-2014, 02:08 AM

Wow! Thank you for that information. I never would have guessed that it was that low.

Mater/10 · 01-08-2014, 11:35 AM

T.J's prolly right as far as my 64' Custom...BBW with a Gun rack haha.

glos55 · 01-08-2014, 11:52 AM

The option was titled as Panoramic Rear Glass

FetchMeAPepsi · 01-08-2014, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by yelmer

in 1966 the option code A10 window full view rear was a 43.05 option. expensive in 1966. 10 % of 1966 had this option

In today's dollars that's $309.68 (thanks obama!), which sounds about like what I'd expect for adding a sliding glass window today.

01-07-2014, 10:21 PM	#1
Bullett Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Fairfield, Maine Posts: 302	Why did some have BBW? Just curious why some of the mid 60's truck had the bigger back windows? Why does there seem to be less of the big back window trucks?

01-07-2014, 10:23 PM	#2
FetchMeAPepsi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Edmond, Ks Posts: 595	Re: Why did some have BBW? BBW was a special order item, it wasn't standard equipment. Some love it, some hate it (particularly in the south with Mr.Sun peeking on your neck). Either way it just wasn't standard so there are less of them, same as there are less GPS systems in modern vehicles than those without. __________________ Step by steps: Remove primer to reveal original paint Rebuild a carburetor See My Build - Cecilia! Some people are like slinkys. Not worth much but funny as heck when pushed down stairs.

01-07-2014, 10:35 PM	#3
Bullett Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Fairfield, Maine Posts: 302	Re: Why did some have BBW? Ahhh, o.k. I was just wondering if the big back window signified that the truck was a "deluxe" packaged truck or something goofy like that. I guess it would be like ordering a truck today, with or without the sliding rear window. So there really is no interesting story behind it, it was just an option. Thanks.

01-07-2014, 10:48 PM	#5
oem4me Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 3,055	Re: Why did some have BBW? The big window was an option. ANY truck could have been ordered with one. short or long, step or wide, plain or custom, all had the same choice: do nothing and get the standard small window, or order the big glass and pay more. That's about it. Last edited by oem4me; 01-08-2014 at 02:39 AM.

01-07-2014, 10:55 PM	#6
TJ's Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: Why did some have BBW? What FetchMeAPepsi said!!!!! BUT I HAVE TO ADD THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The big back window is also used to show off the guns on the gunrack....HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHHAHAAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Keeps intruders away. __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

01-07-2014, 11:20 PM	#7
MisterC Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Hanford, CA Posts: 1,027	Re: Why did some have BBW? Does anyone have any records which show the cost of the BBW option at the time of order? __________________ Poor and content is Rich...and Rich enough! - William Shakespeare 1966 C10 Custom Cab "Luigi" Big Window - SWB Fleetside 350 V-8 - Powerglide My not so much a build thread as a "Slow Progression Thread":http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=486894

01-07-2014, 11:37 PM	#8
yelmer Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: greeley colorado Posts: 1,360	Re: Why did some have BBW? in 1966 the option code A10 window full view rear was a 43.05 option. expensive in 1966. 10 % of 1966 had this option

01-08-2014, 02:08 AM	#9
MisterC Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Hanford, CA Posts: 1,027	Re: Why did some have BBW? Wow! Thank you for that information. I never would have guessed that it was that low. __________________ Poor and content is Rich...and Rich enough! - William Shakespeare 1966 C10 Custom Cab "Luigi" Big Window - SWB Fleetside 350 V-8 - Powerglide My not so much a build thread as a "Slow Progression Thread":http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=486894

01-08-2014, 11:35 AM	#10
Mater/10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 331	Re: Why did some have BBW? T.J's prolly right as far as my 64' Custom...BBW with a Gun rack haha. __________________ 1964 Chevorlet Custom 10 350/350 ,ps,mb,A/c,BBW -Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=608625 1969 Chevy Nova 2 dr I6 250/powerglide 1967,68,69,70,71,72 Chevy Frankenstein

01-08-2014, 11:52 AM	#11
glos55 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kalamazoo, MI Posts: 1,008	Re: Why did some have BBW? The option was titled as Panoramic Rear Glass __________________ LIFE IS SHORT HAVE FUN

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