Converting a 67 small back window to a big back window - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

JRBECK64 · 01-20-2010, 08:06 PM

Im sure this question has been asked but is there a patch panel to convert your Small Back Window to a Big Back Window? I am getting ready to restore a 67 Long fleet and when I am done with it, it will be a Short Fleet. I am going to use a short frame from my 69 Short Step to build the 67 Short fleet. Then I am going to use the 69 parts and sheet metal to build a 69 long fleet. This is going to be a marathon but luckily all the sheet metal is in great shape which means hardly any body work. I am shooting for spring to be painting these and putting them back together. Thanks for any help you can give me with the Big Back Window question.

JRBECK64

bigsnookmaster · 01-20-2010, 09:17 PM

In your part of the country, I'd find a big back window cab. You might even be able to trade for the small window cab. My .02

JRBECK64 · 01-20-2010, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by bigsnookmaster

In your part of the country, I'd find a big back window cab. You might even be able to trade for the small window cab. My .02

Thanks for the info. It seems that finding these big window cabs are getting hard to find. I guess I could use any big window frame from any cab 67-72 and it should work.

JRBECK64

my67chevytruck · 01-20-2010, 10:18 PM

any big window cab from 67-72 will work. i have never seen a patch, that is something that would require fabrication etc. to get it right. i would consider picking up a big window cab or trading yours for one.

best of luck

Sinisterspeed · 01-21-2010, 02:44 AM

JRBECK, looks like your only about 15 minutes from me. Shoot me a PM I may be able to help you find one.

68C15 · 01-21-2010, 07:10 AM

mine is not for sale but I am sure if you post a WTB in the classifieds here someone will have a roof from a scrapped cab they would sell you. I cut mine below the body line under the window.

**special-K** · 01-21-2010, 08:11 AM

I`ve only seen people alter the far more abundant big window cabs to the small window.I`d do neither and find another cab or swing a trade.It`s not an east job converting.

01-20-2010, 08:06 PM	#1
JRBECK64 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Cornelius Oregon Posts: 1,073	Converting a 67 small back window to a big back window Im sure this question has been asked but is there a patch panel to convert your Small Back Window to a Big Back Window? I am getting ready to restore a 67 Long fleet and when I am done with it, it will be a Short Fleet. I am going to use a short frame from my 69 Short Step to build the 67 Short fleet. Then I am going to use the 69 parts and sheet metal to build a 69 long fleet. This is going to be a marathon but luckily all the sheet metal is in great shape which means hardly any body work. I am shooting for spring to be painting these and putting them back together. Thanks for any help you can give me with the Big Back Window question. JRBECK64

01-20-2010, 09:17 PM	#2
bigsnookmaster Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: St.Petersburg,Fl Posts: 1,267	Re: Converting a 67 small back window to a big back window In your part of the country, I'd find a big back window cab. You might even be able to trade for the small window cab. My .02 __________________ greg http://community.webshots.com/user/68406Stepside

01-20-2010, 10:18 PM	#4
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Converting a 67 small back window to a big back window any big window cab from 67-72 will work. i have never seen a patch, that is something that would require fabrication etc. to get it right. i would consider picking up a big window cab or trading yours for one. best of luck __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

01-21-2010, 02:44 AM	#5
Sinisterspeed Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Gales Creek, Oregon Posts: 619	Re: Converting a 67 small back window to a big back window JRBECK, looks like your only about 15 minutes from me. Shoot me a PM I may be able to help you find one. __________________ There are two kinds of people, those who finish what they start and so on. 70 GMC Longhorn (A.K.A Money Bucket) 57 Chev 3100 05 Chevy LLY Dmax. 67 Chevy Camaro Dad's Budget Build 55 My Longhorn Build

01-21-2010, 07:10 AM	#6
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Re: Converting a 67 small back window to a big back window mine is not for sale but I am sure if you post a WTB in the classifieds here someone will have a roof from a scrapped cab they would sell you. I cut mine below the body line under the window.

01-21-2010, 08:11 AM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Converting a 67 small back window to a big back window I`ve only seen people alter the far more abundant big window cabs to the small window.I`d do neither and find another cab or swing a trade.It`s not an east job converting. __________________ "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; 01-21-2010 at 08:12 AM.



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