big back glass conversion

[collins10672]

looking good,and thats really a nice truck too.post more pic's when you get it finished.

[1968vetL-71]

Very nice looking rig Flips!!

[flips72]

getting closer to completion. just wish they had never made gun racks for the rear window. hope to finish up next week i have learned over the years not to get into to big of a hurry, i usally just mess stuff up.

[SCOTI]

Nice..... This is on my 'must do' list as well.

[flips72]

well, garage is totaled but truck is done.... with the exception of a new interior light, kinda broke mine. oh well here is the finished product, let me know what you think.

[flips72]

more pictures

[Chevymann66]

Does any one know if http://www.classicbigwindow.com/home still makes these? If so how do you get one. Looks like last one he sold on ebay listing was 2012. Anybody know?

[Johnny_Lamebridge]

I just completed a BBW conversion. I came across an issue installing my new inner panel that I don't recall anyone else mentioning during their conversions.

Anyone that's done this conversion will know that there is no way to see how the window recesses on the inner and outer panels line up with each other. When trial fitting the inner panel, I ran a black sharpie along the inside edge of the window opening onto the inside of the outer panel. After removing the new inner panel I found that they didn't line up very well. If I would've went ahead and welded around the window, then trimmed the outer panel, I would've ended up with very little space for the rubber molding on one end, and too much at the opposite end.

I'm not sure if this off-centre problem was caused by my weld repairs along the top edge, or due to collision damage caused to the donor truck... but here's what I did to check that the inner panel is centered.

After applying the panel glue to the inner panel, getting it into position, and clamping along the door jambs... leave the window lip unclamped for now. Reach your hand up behind the inner panel in both of the cab corners. You will easily be able to feel whether the inner panel is flush with the outer panel. Mine wasn't, so I put a clamp on the side that needed to be pulled to even things out. The clamp was place in the area where the Sail Panel trim would mount. Once everything was flush and even, put some clamps around the window opening and weld 'er up.

Hopefully, this will save someone some grief in the future.

[Joemomma1]

Looks good. Nothing beats a 64-66 short fleet, big back window truck.

[Preacherman5555]

Looks good I just did mine last week it was real simple and it looks stock if you use the inner skin my glass guy told me they make a conversion kit for these trucks I will get the link for future ref.. He told me they were pretty cheep.

[CHIZZLER]

Looks killer. Nice work

[62 Bowtie]

man thats awsome why cant you just cut through both inner and outer panels without the need of a doner? Nevermind I see the doner has a resessed lip for proper installation of the backglass

[custom63]

Wow! That came out nice! I love the look of the BBW custom cabs! Nice work.

[lolife99]

Beautiful!
You just added at least $1k to the value of your truck.
Thanks for the pics.

[joedoh]

what a gorgeous job, I have always liked orange c10s and the BBW is the icing on the cake

[flips72]

thanks joe, but she aint orange anymore she is red as red can be although i did like the orange too.

[jonzcustomshop]

awesome, as easy as that!
this should be a sticky...

[SCOTI]

Well done!

[Captainfab]

X2

Originally Posted by scoti

well done!

[aerotruk63]

Amazing no damage to the paint on the back of the cab?

[Frizzle Fry]

Makes me want to go out there and start cutting!

[flips72]

well there was a little damage to the paint but it was at the bottom of the back of the cab between the bed and cab. grinder got it a little hot, and when i spot welded it back in, nothing a little touch up paint cant fix. hoping to take it down for a complete paint job soon anyways.allright whos next need lots of pics.

[doublebeetx]

I assume you spot welded around the window opening,the base and doors. Didi you use panel adhesive on the upper seam ? Truck looks amazing with the BBW !

[SCOTI]

Flips72,

Look familiar??? I started the process on mine Sunday after work. I hope to move forward & get the small window out of the truck this coming weekend....

[flips72]

yes the only place i used the panel bond was at the top seam, spot welded the rest. good luck on your bbw let me know if i can help,my email is flips72chevy@yahoo.com. be more than glad to.