One Piece Side Windows

[tdangle]

I'm looking at Brothers Trucks single side window conversion. I really need to replace my glass, felt, rubber on the wing vents and the conversion would actually be cheaper than staying with the stock windows and wing vents. The single window looks clean on their demo truck, just not sure. What is everyones thoughts?

[stsalvage]

I've always like how are trucks are different then the new trucks.The vent windows give you a few extra's to your truck.In stead of rolling down your window in a bad rain storm you can crack the vent window.To me the vent helps in one way that i use all the time in my old chevy trucks is if i'm pulling a load on a steep hill and the temp is rising.i put my heater on switch it to defrost and open my vent wing window and blow all the hot air out the passenger side.

One peace windows look cool But when i buy a old trucks i kinda want to keep everything looking as old as possible every thing under the hood or trans using the 3.5 5.7 6.0 with the 4L80E.will be my only new truck But no one will tell if i messed with my truck unless i pop the hood.

But its your truck do what you want.But if the rubber is not that bad in your vent windows.And your worried about the anti rattle kits and the rubber for the door being a pain in the ass its really ante that are to install.The window and vent window bar.is a easy one.In 1960--66 they used this U shame long peace that you put it in where the vent window and the window meets.it holds the window firm.I will see if i have a pic and post it for you I use all the 1964--66 divider bar u shape molded peace that you push in Scew that cloth type BS crap.Put the anti rattle rubber in and your window will go up and down smooth

there is more to this process You have to remove the vent window and the window glass to put the new rubber in.Best off replacing the Window crank.Remember to grease and clean out any crap where those little plastic wheels roll on.If you need to replace the glass i say get the green tint the limo tint on dark misty nights you can't see crap

[HO455]

Originally Posted by tdangle

I'm looking at Brothers Trucks single side window conversion. I really need to replace my glass, felt, rubber on the wing vents and the conversion would actually be cheaper than staying with the stock windows and wing vents. The single window looks clean on their demo truck, just not sure. What is everyones thoughts?

I would do Some searches on that conversion. I remember hearing some tales of woe from people doing that conversion. If you know what their problems were you can ask the right questions before purchasing. Just my opinion.

[tdangle]

After some further research it seems like although most like the look, the application isn't all that great. I read about increased wind noise when up and major buffeting when down. Also the glass is not as well supported. Think I'll stay with the stock setup.

[Custom 68]

Originally Posted by tdangle

After some further research it seems like although most like the look, the application isn't all that great. I read about increased wind noise when up and major buffeting when down. Also the glass is not as well supported. Think I'll stay with the stock setup.

Sounds like you made up your mind but I will add I think your statement hit it right on the head. I liked the look and didn't like the fact my vent windows didn't seal. I swapped out and they look good. I then added power later and that was probably when I really decided I didnt like them as well as I hoped. I do fight them but they do work ok now.
Dave

[Jim Boy]

Originally Posted by Custom 68

Sounds like you made up your mind but I will add I think your statement hit it right on the head. I liked the look and didn't like the fact my vent windows didn't seal. I swapped out and they look good. I then added power later and that was probably when I really decided I didnt like them as well as I hoped. I do fight them but they do work ok now.
Dave

What stiffens the door panels when the brace is removed to install one piece glass? Have a good one eh.

[tdangle]

Originally Posted by Jim Boy

What stiffens the door panels when the brace is removed to install one piece glass? Have a good one eh.

I never thought about that aspect.

[Grumpy old man]

The vent windows are an iconic feature of these trucks , One piece side windows look hokey to me and just take away from the truck.

[Lemield]

I did the one piece conversion on a CST that I used to own...while it looked nice, I would never do it again. The stock setup is how they were built and I have to think the engineers at Chevrolet knew what they were doing.

[darrellyates]

On my previous C10 I kept the vent windows. I tried two different times, and they quickly became noisy. Even back in the day we used matchbooks to "tighten" the inside fasteners to keep noise down.

I could never keep them quiet, and on longer drives, the whistling drove me crazy.

I used one piece windows on my current build. No problems with how they look, or work. I believe them to be much quieter than the vent glass. I am NOT running power windows, I have had bad experience with aftermarket power windows in an old Ford truck I built one time (I know, it was a Ford...).

However, I am content with the one-piece windows. I wanted a little more modern look, and they are quiet going down the highway with the A/C on. I would not speak badly of them, but everybody has an opinion.

They do what I wanted them to do. I found the Brothers kit simple, and it does work fine. No complaints about the stiffness of the door either. I wish the chrome outside trim fit a little better, but that's the only real complaint.

Good Luck!!

[cypressbog]

I used their kit on a 71 GMC back about 12 years ago. They were a pain for me to install requiring taking the door off the cab. I never drove the truck but I could tell the glass has some movement that would likely make them rattle.