53 Pickup window conversion - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Sojo · 03-08-2011, 08:29 PM

I'm building a 53 pickup and would like to eliminate the vent windows. Does anyone know of a conversion kit for this?? thanks....Sojo

Maximus · 03-08-2011, 08:46 PM

I am a 'Task Force' guy but if im not mistaken the 51-55 AD trucks only had the vent window because they removed the vent in the cab...
I think you can get a window setup from a 47-50 truck as they came stock without a vent window...

someone correct me if im wrong. ... but look at the earlier trucks...

Maximus · 03-08-2011, 08:53 PM

Here is the window frame for the 47-50 trucks

from the sponsor, ClassicParts.com

I might have been off a year, 47-50.
http://www.classicparts.com/Door-Glass/products/58/

Sojo · 03-08-2011, 09:34 PM

Thanks for the reply, but I think that the pre-53 trucks (no vent window) have a window glass that has a medal "molding" around it which requires a larger opening between the inner and outer skins of the door. I'm hoping that someone makes a kit that includes glass, mounting hardware and power window motion. I once saw one for a 65 but don't remember who had it. Scott

Atomsplitter · 03-08-2011, 10:46 PM

Here's the Custom Classic Truck link describing the procedure and there is a list with part numbers on page 3.

http://customclassictrucks.automotiv...ion/index.html

Maximus · 03-08-2011, 11:57 PM

If your truck is not yet painted, and you didn't want to tackle the swap, you could always track down a set of doors off of a early truck..
not always the most convenient solution but it would definitely do the trick...

**WIDESIDE72** · 03-10-2011, 09:27 PM

I looked into doing a door switch on my 55 1st series. My dad has a 47 GMC with ne piece glass in the doors. If you switch door, you will also have issues with the door latches as the door with 1 pc glass had the twist type door handles and the 2 piece had push button handles.

03-08-2011, 08:29 PM	#1
Sojo Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Raleigh,NC Posts: 2	53 Pickup window conversion I'm building a 53 pickup and would like to eliminate the vent windows. Does anyone know of a conversion kit for this?? thanks....Sojo

03-08-2011, 08:46 PM	#2
Maximus Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 672	Re: 53 Pickup window conversion I am a 'Task Force' guy but if im not mistaken the 51-55 AD trucks only had the vent window because they removed the vent in the cab... I think you can get a window setup from a 47-50 truck as they came stock without a vent window... someone correct me if im wrong. ... but look at the earlier trucks... __________________ 1955 2nd Series 3100 - 400 Pontiac / BW Super T-10 4-Speed 1972 K5 Blazer 350 Auto 4x4 1928 Ford Model A Tudor Last edited by Maximus; 03-08-2011 at 08:54 PM.

03-08-2011, 08:53 PM	#3
Maximus Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 672	Re: 53 Pickup window conversion Here is the window frame for the 47-50 trucks from the sponsor, ClassicParts.com I might have been off a year, 47-50. http://www.classicparts.com/Door-Glass/products/58/ __________________ 1955 2nd Series 3100 - 400 Pontiac / BW Super T-10 4-Speed 1972 K5 Blazer 350 Auto 4x4 1928 Ford Model A Tudor

03-08-2011, 09:34 PM	#4
Sojo Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Raleigh,NC Posts: 2	Re: 53 Pickup window conversion Thanks for the reply, but I think that the pre-53 trucks (no vent window) have a window glass that has a medal "molding" around it which requires a larger opening between the inner and outer skins of the door. I'm hoping that someone makes a kit that includes glass, mounting hardware and power window motion. I once saw one for a 65 but don't remember who had it. Scott

03-08-2011, 10:46 PM	#5
Atomsplitter Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ontario Posts: 514	Re: 53 Pickup window conversion Here's the Custom Classic Truck link describing the procedure and there is a list with part numbers on page 3. http://customclassictrucks.automotiv...ion/index.html Last edited by Atomsplitter; 03-09-2011 at 05:15 PM.

03-08-2011, 11:57 PM	#6
Maximus Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 672	Re: 53 Pickup window conversion If your truck is not yet painted, and you didn't want to tackle the swap, you could always track down a set of doors off of a early truck.. not always the most convenient solution but it would definitely do the trick... __________________ 1955 2nd Series 3100 - 400 Pontiac / BW Super T-10 4-Speed 1972 K5 Blazer 350 Auto 4x4 1928 Ford Model A Tudor

03-10-2011, 09:27 PM	#7
WIDESIDE72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 7,500	Re: 53 Pickup window conversion I looked into doing a door switch on my 55 1st series. My dad has a 47 GMC with ne piece glass in the doors. If you switch door, you will also have issues with the door latches as the door with 1 pc glass had the twist type door handles and the 2 piece had push button handles.



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