Do you like Back Glass Sliders? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Church · 10-08-2002, 11:52 AM

I'm just wondering if you like Back Glass Sliders?

**StingRay** · 10-08-2002, 11:58 AM

I like the function of the rear slider but think the trucks look way better with a solid piece of glass.

barn9 · 10-08-2002, 12:00 PM

I like mine, nice to be able to open up and get the air flowing once in a while.

Church · 10-08-2002, 12:07 PM

I do think a truck looks beter with a solid window too but I love the way the air can circulate with the back glass open.

Smooth68 · 10-08-2002, 12:20 PM

I like the idea but hate all the rattles and such that accompanies them.

**ThreeQuarter** · 10-08-2002, 12:27 PM

Wouldn't have it any other way. Of course I value function over aesthetics.

I've never heard one rattle before, though. Time for new felts!

**Yukon Jack** · 10-08-2002, 12:27 PM

I don't mind them either way. I'm going to add one to mine at some point for additional air flow. That or get air conditioning, and that isn't going to happen!

RodC · 10-08-2002, 12:30 PM

I have one in my 71 and one in my Toy pickup. I dont like the looks of the one in my 71 the Toy is OK.

The only problem I have is the one in my Toyota works great, nice cool air comes in. The one in my 71 stepside works OK at highway speeds, but at 15-20 mph hot air from the engine comes in!!?!

Has anyone else noticed this? I have thought of putting a piece of sheet metal between the cab and the bed to see if that helps. When I redo the cab I may put a standard window in??

72step · 10-08-2002, 12:52 PM

I don't really like the look of them on our trucks, but if mine were a daily driver, I wouldn't mind that air circulation! I have one on my 01 Dodge QC pickup, and like the air, but don't use it because it's a pain to open and close on a extra cab truck. I also don't like them for the ease of breaking into the truck with just a butterknife or screwdriver!

Mudder · 10-08-2002, 12:54 PM

Mine does the same thing but at all speeds. Love the rear slider and the looks but cant use it because of the heat issue. Im addressing it. Just got a different slider from 71Stepside and may try something like you mentioned. Im thinking a flap under the cab will deflect the air enough to correct this. My Supertraps dump about 18 inches behind the cab too, so that doesnt help.

70c10 · 10-08-2002, 01:27 PM

I like the air I get but it looks better solid.

Smooth68 · 10-08-2002, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by gmcblu
Wouldn't have it any other way. Of course I value function over aesthetics.

I've never heard one rattle before, though. Time for new felts!

one word - SUBWOOFER!

RON WOODGEARD · 10-08-2002, 02:01 PM

I'm in agreement with most of you,, I don't like the looks of it either, I installed one in mine about 8 years ago. It's been nice for off road, but now that I lowered it It's coming out. I think it makes the window area look "choppy" not smooth. And I know what you mean about the rattles,

PROST.
I like the subwoofer thing though. I've two of them, Boxed 10" ROCKFORD FOSGATE's, going where the gas tank WAS.
RON

MStokes · 10-08-2002, 02:04 PM

I would agree with most everyone else in that the looks are better with a solid window. However, I am planning on putting in a slider in the near future just for the air flow.

Brewski* · 10-08-2002, 02:04 PM

Like mine~! No rattles! No Subs! No Heat at any speed~~!

crazy longhorn · 10-08-2002, 04:28 PM

I like a slider in my work truck,but not smoove enough for the old longhorn! The air passin through is great, & also you can listen to the tail pipes......gotta love them "headaches"

67cst · 10-08-2002, 06:32 PM

Quote:

I like the function of the rear slider but think the trucks look way better with a solid piece of glass.

Alaskan · 10-08-2002, 06:56 PM

Could'nt you make a rear window that opens like a mini-van side window.

imaindianoutlaw · 10-08-2002, 07:25 PM

I LOVE THEM!

**BIG ORANGE** · 10-08-2002, 07:53 PM

Who sell the best slider?

*Zkast* · 10-08-2002, 08:00 PM

I bought mine "years" ago at pep boys for 69.00 I think. It was a L.W. Lawrence or something like that.

I've got one truck with solid glass and one with a slider... In the spring/summer/fall I wouldnt do without a slider. It provides great airflow but doesnt make you feel like your in a wind tunnel. It equalizes the air instead of forcing it into the vent windows. Hard to explain really.

The main reason is that I like to hear the exhaust LOL. Dumps under the bed sound excellent with the slider open

*racedvl* · 10-08-2002, 09:02 PM

I guess I'm alone on saying that I like the way my truck looks with one! I just put it in, and I really like it!

*racedvl* · 10-08-2002, 09:03 PM

BTW, it's a factory slider out of a 71/72 I think.

*Zkast* · 10-08-2002, 09:09 PM

The thing I dont like about mine, is its a 4 window and when closed it makes it uncomfortable to look in the rear view. Your always trying to look around the metal frame which is 2 inches wide and dead center went closed.
Next time I plan on getting a power slider (3 window)

weasel29gm · 10-08-2002, 09:43 PM

Gee, I thought the slider was a factory air unit ? LOL!!!!!!!!! Got a solid someday a slider!!!!!!!!

10-08-2002, 11:52 AM	#1
Church Carolina Classic Trucks Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: The South Posts: 792	Do you like Back Glass Sliders? I'm just wondering if you like Back Glass Sliders?

10-08-2002, 11:58 AM	#2
StingRay Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Saskatoon,SK,Canada Posts: 2,476	I like the function of the rear slider but think the trucks look way better with a solid piece of glass. __________________ Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada

10-08-2002, 12:00 PM	#3
barn9 Half a bubble off! Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Winfield, Ks, USA Posts: 5,588	I like mine, nice to be able to open up and get the air flowing once in a while. __________________ Just call me LB. '71 Cheyenne, 402BB, hauls blondes, brunettes, or redheads.

10-08-2002, 12:07 PM	#4
Church Carolina Classic Trucks Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: The South Posts: 792	I do think a truck looks beter with a solid window too but I love the way the air can circulate with the back glass open. __________________

10-08-2002, 12:20 PM	#5
Smooth68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: West Fork, Arkansas - Razorback Country Posts: 1,826	I like the idea but hate all the rattles and such that accompanies them. __________________ Smooth68's Web Site WTB 64-66 project or frame/cab, SWB or LWB...I have the fever! Whatcha got?? '68 Short Step - Shaved Body, Soon Bagged - *SOLD* Driver-2004 GMC Z-71 Ext-cab

10-08-2002, 12:27 PM	#6
ThreeQuarter Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Texan in Iowa Posts: 2,522	Wouldn't have it any other way. Of course I value function over aesthetics. I've never heard one rattle before, though. Time for new felts! __________________ Ben '68 Chevy C10 Custom LWB 327/TH400 2nd owner '16 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE Dblcab 4wd 5.3

10-08-2002, 12:27 PM	#7
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,684	I don't mind them either way. I'm going to add one to mine at some point for additional air flow. That or get air conditioning, and that isn't going to happen! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

10-08-2002, 12:30 PM	#8
RodC Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Fairmont WV Posts: 304	I have one in my 71 and one in my Toy pickup. I dont like the looks of the one in my 71 the Toy is OK. The only problem I have is the one in my Toyota works great, nice cool air comes in. The one in my 71 stepside works OK at highway speeds, but at 15-20 mph hot air from the engine comes in!!?! Has anyone else noticed this? I have thought of putting a piece of sheet metal between the cab and the bed to see if that helps. When I redo the cab I may put a standard window in?? __________________ Rod Childers '71 C10 Stepside

10-08-2002, 12:52 PM	#9
72step Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: chimayo, nm, usa Posts: 898	I don't really like the look of them on our trucks, but if mine were a daily driver, I wouldn't mind that air circulation! I have one on my 01 Dodge QC pickup, and like the air, but don't use it because it's a pain to open and close on a extra cab truck. I also don't like them for the ease of breaking into the truck with just a butterknife or screwdriver!

10-08-2002, 12:54 PM	#10
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Rod Mine does the same thing but at all speeds. Love the rear slider and the looks but cant use it because of the heat issue. Im addressing it. Just got a different slider from 71Stepside and may try something like you mentioned. Im thinking a flap under the cab will deflect the air enough to correct this. My Supertraps dump about 18 inches behind the cab too, so that doesnt help.

10-08-2002, 01:27 PM	#11
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	I like the air I get but it looks better solid. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

10-08-2002, 02:01 PM	#13
RON WOODGEARD Resident Young Old Dude ! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Nevada Posts: 1,948	I'm in agreement with most of you,, I don't like the looks of it either, I installed one in mine about 8 years ago. It's been nice for off road, but now that I lowered it It's coming out. I think it makes the window area look "choppy" not smooth. And I know what you mean about the rattles, PROST. I like the subwoofer thing though. I've two of them, Boxed 10" ROCKFORD FOSGATE's, going where the gas tank WAS. RON

10-08-2002, 02:04 PM	#14
MStokes Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Meridian, Idaho Posts: 164	I would agree with most everyone else in that the looks are better with a solid window. However, I am planning on putting in a slider in the near future just for the air flow. __________________ 1972 C-10 LWB, 400/350, 2WD 1972 C-20 Custom Camper, 350/350, 4WD (Converted)

10-08-2002, 02:04 PM	#15
Brewski* Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Rocky Mount, MO Posts: 1,293	Like mine~! No rattles! No Subs! No Heat at any speed~~!

10-08-2002, 04:28 PM	#16
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	I like a slider in my work truck,but not smoove enough for the old longhorn! The air passin through is great, & also you can listen to the tail pipes......gotta love them "headaches"



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

10-08-2002, 06:56 PM	#18
Alaskan Truck'n the alcan Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Houston, AK Posts: 149	Could'nt you make a rear window that opens like a mini-van side window. __________________ 68 GMC 4x4 71 C20 Custom Deluxe 83 1/2 ton conversion van

10-08-2002, 07:25 PM	#19
imaindianoutlaw GMC SHORT FLEET F/S Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT PENNSYLVANNIA Posts: 2,117	I LOVE THEM! __________________ CHARLES WADE HEIN HVACR FOREMAN. LEWISBURG U.S.P.

10-08-2002, 07:53 PM	#20
BIG ORANGE Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Lancaster S.C. Posts: 4,754	Who sell the best slider? __________________ Things happen for a reason!

10-08-2002, 08:00 PM	#21
Zkast Account Suspended Join Date: May 2002 Location: Olathe, Kansas Posts: 929	I bought mine "years" ago at pep boys for 69.00 I think. It was a L.W. Lawrence or something like that. I've got one truck with solid glass and one with a slider... In the spring/summer/fall I wouldnt do without a slider. It provides great airflow but doesnt make you feel like your in a wind tunnel. It equalizes the air instead of forcing it into the vent windows. Hard to explain really. The main reason is that I like to hear the exhaust LOL. Dumps under the bed sound excellent with the slider open

10-08-2002, 09:02 PM	#22
racedvl Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Woodstock, IL Posts: 7,020	I guess I'm alone on saying that I like the way my truck looks with one! I just put it in, and I really like it! Attached Images

10-08-2002, 09:03 PM	#23
racedvl Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Woodstock, IL Posts: 7,020	BTW, it's a factory slider out of a 71/72 I think.

10-08-2002, 09:09 PM	#24
Zkast Account Suspended Join Date: May 2002 Location: Olathe, Kansas Posts: 929	The thing I dont like about mine, is its a 4 window and when closed it makes it uncomfortable to look in the rear view. Your always trying to look around the metal frame which is 2 inches wide and dead center went closed. Next time I plan on getting a power slider (3 window)

10-08-2002, 09:43 PM	#25
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,094	Gee, I thought the slider was a factory air unit ? LOL!!!!!!!!! Got a solid someday a slider!!!!!!!! __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 38YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.