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fast71 · 07-24-2004, 11:44 PM

I'm going to put a new back window rubber in tomorrow and i want to know should I put the fact solid back glass or a slider back in . What would you do?

Gunther · 07-24-2004, 11:49 PM

Definately go with the slider, if for no other reason than for more airflow.

*1972C10* · 07-24-2004, 11:57 PM

I hate my slider But My hotrod with solid mounts makes it the rattlingist thing you ever heard.

They are an extra way to break into your truck too but on the same hand there nice for the added airflow.

sactoC10 · 07-25-2004, 01:06 AM

I was "decided" on putting a slider in my truck for the airflow... but then the more I thought about it, the more I looked at my rear window and liked it plain and simple. So for a time my vote would have been nothing but a slider, but I logged in a no slider vote after really thinking about it.

mocwon · 07-25-2004, 10:03 AM

I've had sliders on both of my trucks and it was one of the first parts I bought when I started building my 72.

lux hauler · 07-25-2004, 10:16 AM

Depends on what you like. If you live where it gets hot, a slider might be best. If you have a/c and plan to use it, a slider may not be necessary. Personally, I go for "form over function". I like the smooth looks of a solid glass.......I voted "no slider".

Mudder · 07-25-2004, 10:20 AM

I think silver aluminum ones make em look better. I dont care for the black sliders but really depends on the truck too.......

FRENCHBLUE72 · 07-25-2004, 10:27 AM

I like the look's of a solid window but can not give any opinion on slider's cause I don't have one..

jorgensensc · 07-25-2004, 10:44 AM

sliders give a kind of 'sunroof' feel to a truck. I've had trucks woth both. Personally if you have A.C. you don't really need one. I prefer the solid myself, because the sliders look bulky, not as smooth as the solid glass.
Shawn

crazy longhorn · 07-25-2004, 10:46 AM

I like the smooth look also, have a grey tint rear glass in my longhorn. I will say that I have had sliders in a couple old haulers, & the airflow through the cab is nice in hot weather. Also , if you have rear exit exhaust.....you can open the slider & hear the system(if thats what you are into)

my oldest kid keeps telling me that I need more amp on the sterio, but I usaully turn it off, & listen to that old Chev run

crazyL

64fleetside · 07-25-2004, 11:05 AM

I say no, just blows in the crap from the bed-leaves,pine needles,dust. Seem to rust some trucks where they drain, I don't use them anymore. Brian

ChevyDude · 07-25-2004, 11:10 AM

I voted yes for the slider. Just like the open window in the back...makes it easy for me to toss my beer cans in the bed.

**Stocker** · 07-25-2004, 11:44 AM

I've had a slider for many years, and I agree -

Good for ventilation, or a pass-through to a camper or shell.

Bad for stuff blowing in from the bed.

Solid rear glass definitely looks better.

Guess it's your choice.....

imdarren · 07-25-2004, 12:11 PM

I didn't vote because it could go either way.

For better looks go solid back glass.
For better function / ventilation go slider.

I have the same dilemah you do. I can't decide on mine either.

fast71 · 07-25-2004, 12:11 PM

Guys ,your killing me,the poll is even so far. Okay in the summer its around 90 degrees here and no the truck doesnt have a/c but its going to . I like the thought of both . I like the smooth look but air flow until I get ac is a thought also . It will start cooling off here in about 2 months and I hope to have the a/c installed by next summer . with that info lets see what happens

ChevyDude · 07-25-2004, 12:28 PM

Put a freekin slider in!!! It is very easy to pull the rubber window molding off and pop out the glass. Put a slider in and if you don't like it or when you get air change it back to the solid glass. Here is a link to a nice slider that is brand new. I have the exact same one from this seller and it is really nice. I am in the same boat as you are...as my truck with have AC at some point...but until that time I'm doing the big "SLIDE" baby!!!!

On another point (this is my sinister side, so don't get pissed) Polls are stupid and are for the wishy washy, LOL!!! Do what you want. Sounds like, you know it's hot and you want the air flow, and really want to put a slider in....So do it! When you get AC, pop it out and sell it...someone always wants to do the slide!!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=7912709331

**Canadian694x4** · 07-25-2004, 12:47 PM

I voted Slider but again like others I guess I could go either way. I personally have a Slider in my Truck...if I did switch it chances are I would miss it. I don't live where it gets overly hot for too much of the year but I don't know if I could live without the extra ventilation (my Trucks like an oven when it sits in the sun!!), plus I don't have AC but I prefer windows open anyway...guess that's why I like my slider.....lol

**smitty62** · 07-25-2004, 12:58 PM

IMO sliders are ugly and noisy. I realize they may be appealing for those without A/C, but they don't really help. Just another source for cab dirt, noise, etc. My '84 has one and it has air!!!?? WTF?

View Poll Results: slider or no slider
yes slider	13	44.83%
no slider	16	55.17%
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07-24-2004, 11:44 PM	#1
fast71 Drive it like U stole it Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: tunnel hill ,GA /Chatt,TN Posts: 956	to slide or not to slide I'm going to put a new back window rubber in tomorrow and i want to know should I put the fact solid back glass or a slider back in . What would you do? __________________ 71 custom 10 swb 72 nova ss 72 nova custom 87 s10 96 burb 94 camry 53 5 window 3100

07-24-2004, 11:49 PM	#2
Gunther Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: The Land of Oz Posts: 11	Definately go with the slider, if for no other reason than for more airflow. __________________ 71 C20 - Nothin' special, but it's mine.

07-25-2004, 01:06 AM	#4
sactoC10 71 DELUX Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Northern CA / Sac Posts: 1,055	I was "decided" on putting a slider in my truck for the airflow... but then the more I thought about it, the more I looked at my rear window and liked it plain and simple. So for a time my vote would have been nothing but a slider, but I logged in a no slider vote after really thinking about it. __________________ 5/4 drop LWB wood bed - 15x8 front 235/60 - 15x10 rear 295/50 2003 FORD Escape 1998 Honda VTR1000

07-25-2004, 10:03 AM	#5
mocwon Keep On Truckin' Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Buda, Texas Posts: 1,354	I've had sliders on both of my trucks and it was one of the first parts I bought when I started building my 72. __________________ Just Passin' Thru Some projects are like herding cats; others are like putting out fires; this one was like herding cats on fire.....

07-24-2004, 11:57 PM	#3
1972C10 Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 2,686	I hate my slider But My hotrod with solid mounts makes it the rattlingist thing you ever heard. They are an extra way to break into your truck too but on the same hand there nice for the added airflow.

07-25-2004, 10:16 AM	#6
lux hauler Psycho-billy Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: about 40 miles west of Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 2,591	Depends on what you like. If you live where it gets hot, a slider might be best. If you have a/c and plan to use it, a slider may not be necessary. Personally, I go for "form over function". I like the smooth looks of a solid glass.......I voted "no slider". __________________ '72 C-10 350 w/Lunati Voodoo cam (207/213, .437/.454), Performer intake, 625 Road Demon Jr. and Hooker headers. Support your community, support yourself. Buy local, buy American (or Canadian).

07-25-2004, 10:20 AM	#7
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	I think silver aluminum ones make em look better. I dont care for the black sliders but really depends on the truck too.......

07-25-2004, 10:27 AM	#8
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	I like the look's of a solid window but can not give any opinion on slider's cause I don't have one..

07-25-2004, 10:44 AM	#9
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	sliders give a kind of 'sunroof' feel to a truck. I've had trucks woth both. Personally if you have A.C. you don't really need one. I prefer the solid myself, because the sliders look bulky, not as smooth as the solid glass. Shawn __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

07-25-2004, 10:46 AM	#10
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	I like the smooth look also, have a grey tint rear glass in my longhorn. I will say that I have had sliders in a couple old haulers, & the airflow through the cab is nice in hot weather. Also , if you have rear exit exhaust.....you can open the slider & hear the system(if thats what you are into) my oldest kid keeps telling me that I need more amp on the sterio, but I usaully turn it off, & listen to that old Chev run crazyL __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

07-25-2004, 11:05 AM	#11
64fleetside Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: arkieland Posts: 1,070	I say no, just blows in the crap from the bed-leaves,pine needles,dust. Seem to rust some trucks where they drain, I don't use them anymore. Brian

07-25-2004, 11:10 AM	#12
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	I voted yes for the slider. Just like the open window in the back...makes it easy for me to toss my beer cans in the bed. __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4

07-25-2004, 11:44 AM	#13
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,722	I've had a slider for many years, and I agree - Good for ventilation, or a pass-through to a camper or shell. Bad for stuff blowing in from the bed. Solid rear glass definitely looks better. Guess it's your choice..... __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

07-25-2004, 12:11 PM	#14
imdarren Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: SW Washington Posts: 1,006	I didn't vote because it could go either way. For better looks go solid back glass. For better function / ventilation go slider. I have the same dilemah you do. I can't decide on mine either. __________________ Washington State 1967 Chevy C10 LWB Rodstoration In Progress. 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super



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07-25-2004, 12:28 PM	#16
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Put a freekin slider in!!! It is very easy to pull the rubber window molding off and pop out the glass. Put a slider in and if you don't like it or when you get air change it back to the solid glass. Here is a link to a nice slider that is brand new. I have the exact same one from this seller and it is really nice. I am in the same boat as you are...as my truck with have AC at some point...but until that time I'm doing the big "SLIDE" baby!!!! On another point (this is my sinister side, so don't get pissed) Polls are stupid and are for the wishy washy, LOL!!! Do what you want. Sounds like, you know it's hot and you want the air flow, and really want to put a slider in....So do it! When you get AC, pop it out and sell it...someone always wants to do the slide!!! http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=7912709331 __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4

07-25-2004, 12:47 PM	#17
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,307	I voted Slider but again like others I guess I could go either way. I personally have a Slider in my Truck...if I did switch it chances are I would miss it. I don't live where it gets overly hot for too much of the year but I don't know if I could live without the extra ventilation (my Trucks like an oven when it sits in the sun!!), plus I don't have AC but I prefer windows open anyway...guess that's why I like my slider.....lol __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 22 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada!- 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 3 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 17 Yrs- 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 8 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

07-25-2004, 12:58 PM	#18
smitty62 Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,234	IMO sliders are ugly and noisy. I realize they may be appealing for those without A/C, but they don't really help. Just another source for cab dirt, noise, etc. My '84 has one and it has air!!!?? WTF? __________________ Stepsides look like real trucks! Smitty

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