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sigshooter · 12-06-2011, 01:02 AM

I have been trying to buy this Big Window Panel for some time ( cab was ruined from someone using what looked like an axe to cut a hole for a granny 4 speed ) but they wouldn't ever sell it..... wanted to keep the cab together.

Finally last week after me asking again, they said you cut it you can have it... We are crushing it Friday.

Saved another piece from the metal mashing monster...... wasn't much else worth having, it was pretty rusty, stripped, or been hacked up.

samuellg1977 · 12-06-2011, 01:07 AM

Nice save!!

**LostMy65** · 12-06-2011, 01:08 AM

You got it for free?

sigshooter · 12-06-2011, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by LostMy65

You got it for free?

yep, for free

**Captainfab** · 12-06-2011, 01:42 AM

Great score....even got the glass

It's hard to tell for sure, but it looks like the retainer clips for the custom cab sail panels are on there. If so, be sure to save those. Those are next to impossible to find.

sigshooter · 12-06-2011, 02:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captainfab

Great score....even got the glass

It's hard to tell for sure, but it looks like the retainer clips for the custom cab sail panels are on there. If so, be sure to save those. Those are next to impossible to find.

yep they are there

**clemdaddy** · 12-06-2011, 08:47 AM

Either all those honey-dos are paying off or the old truck gods are very pleased with you.

Great save...

**Clyde65** · 12-06-2011, 08:51 AM

If you wld be willing, I would like to make some of those sail panel holder. If you wld, send 1 to me, I'll make a bunch, send your original back along with a new pair for your trust. Let me Know please
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1963c-10 · 12-06-2011, 09:22 AM

Nice find

62 short step · 12-06-2011, 09:42 AM

Awesome!

McCoyAZ · 12-06-2011, 10:35 AM

want to sell it?

sigshooter · 12-06-2011, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clyde65

If you wld be willing, I would like to make some of those sail panel holder. If you wld, send 1 to me, I'll make a bunch, send your original back along with a new pair for your trust. Let me Know please
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Sent you a pm , send your address to my email. I have one wrapped ready to send to you, I have just been sooo busy.

chad64chevy · 12-06-2011, 03:48 PM

man i didnt even know you got it for free, thats cool!

**HOTFUN** · 12-06-2011, 05:00 PM

Send me a PM your mailbox is full. Got a question on the roof section. Thanks, Mark

**PGSigns** · 12-06-2011, 08:57 PM

Nice save. Can you post a pic of the sail panel mount? I can make them I just don't have any to get me an idea on the shape.
Thanks
Jimmy

**Clyde65** · 12-06-2011, 10:05 PM

Sig, sent you an email, your pm is full.
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sigshooter · 12-07-2011, 12:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PGSigns

Nice save. Can you post a pic of the sail panel mount? I can make them I just don't have any to get me an idea on the shape.
Thanks
Jimmy

Here is some pics of the sail bracket. It is actually 6 3/8 inches long and 1/2 inches wide. It has a slight bend or offset right in the middle ( hard to see this detail ). I am painting the bracket so maybe it will show detail better, I have several of these and they are all rusty. appearantly GM just stamped the out of raw bare steel and bolted them on the cab.

sigshooter · 12-07-2011, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clyde65

If you wld be willing, I would like to make some of those sail panel holder. If you wld, send 1 to me, I'll make a bunch, send your original back along with a new pair for your trust. Let me Know please
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Clyde,
Bracket went out today on UPS, tracking 1Z17A59Y0342565257

LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING THE FINISHED PRODUCT !

chad64chevy · 12-07-2011, 04:41 PM

ya john, when you get to making them, i would like a set too please!!

sigshooter -i sent you a pm about gettin that glass from you this weekend, if your not busy! send me a pm with a price and your address so i can put it in the gps, if you would, thanks!

narx66gmc · 12-07-2011, 05:22 PM

That's a great save!! Good job staying persistent!!
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**Clyde65** · 12-07-2011, 06:06 PM

Sig, thank you sir. Ill get some done asap. ( I need a set for mine too)

Chad, ok, Ill get you a set.

All, I doubt they will be very expensive to make so when I get some done, Ill offer them on here.

duallyjams · 12-07-2011, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Clyde65

Sig, thank you sir. Ill get some done asap. ( I need a set for mine too)

Chad, ok, Ill get you a set.

All, I doubt they will be very expensive to make so when I get some done, Ill offer them on here.

put me in for a set

**PGSigns** · 12-07-2011, 09:53 PM

That is what I needed. I was planing on trying to put an offset bend in the center. Looks like a simple 5 degree bend in the break is all I need to do. This job just got easier.
Thanks
Jimmy

sigshooter · 12-07-2011, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PGSigns

That is what I needed. I was planing on trying to put an offset bend in the center. Looks like a simple 5 degree bend in the break is all I need to do. This job just got easier.
Thanks
Jimmy

Check out my other post, I posted better picture and mounting locations

I will be happy

sigshooter · 12-07-2011, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PGSigns

That is what I needed. I was planing on trying to put an offset bend in the center. Looks like a simple 5 degree bend in the break is all I need to do. This job just got easier.
Thanks
Jimmy

Check out my other post, I posted better picture and mounting locations

I will be happy be happy to send you the orange one I sent to Clyde65 as soon as he sends it back if you like.

12-06-2011, 01:02 AM	#1
sigshooter Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tahlequah, Ok Posts: 1,235	Big Window Panel saved from crusher I have been trying to buy this Big Window Panel for some time ( cab was ruined from someone using what looked like an axe to cut a hole for a granny 4 speed ) but they wouldn't ever sell it..... wanted to keep the cab together. Finally last week after me asking again, they said you cut it you can have it... We are crushing it Friday. Saved another piece from the metal mashing monster...... wasn't much else worth having, it was pretty rusty, stripped, or been hacked up. Attached Images __________________ 1965 long bed ( grandpas old truck ) 1964 long bed BBW Custom Cab 1966 Short stepside 1964 long bed 1965 long bed Custom Cab, factory air, V-8, powerglide

12-06-2011, 01:07 AM	#2
samuellg1977 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Oak Grove, Kentucky Posts: 226	Re: Big Window Panel saved from crusher Nice save!!

12-06-2011, 01:08 AM	#3
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,522	Re: Big Window Panel saved from crusher You got it for free? __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

12-06-2011, 01:42 AM	#5
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: Big Window Panel saved from crusher Great score....even got the glass It's hard to tell for sure, but it looks like the retainer clips for the custom cab sail panels are on there. If so, be sure to save those. Those are next to impossible to find. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

12-06-2011, 08:47 AM	#7
clemdaddy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas Posts: 1,923	Re: Big Window Panel saved from crusher Either all those honey-dos are paying off or the old truck gods are very pleased with you. Great save...

12-06-2011, 08:51 AM	#8
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,540	Re: Big Window Panel saved from crusher If you wld be willing, I would like to make some of those sail panel holder. If you wld, send 1 to me, I'll make a bunch, send your original back along with a new pair for your trust. Let me Know please Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

12-06-2011, 09:22 AM	#9
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: Big Window Panel saved from crusher Nice find __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer

12-06-2011, 09:42 AM	#10
62 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Posts: 2,882	Re: Big Window Panel saved from crusher Awesome! __________________ www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com 1965 c-10 86 chevy c/k 20

12-06-2011, 10:35 AM	#11
McCoyAZ Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Kingman, AZ Posts: 1,574	Re: Big Window Panel saved from crusher want to sell it?

12-06-2011, 03:48 PM	#13
chad64chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: tulsa,ok. Posts: 1,803	Re: Big Window Panel saved from crusher man i didnt even know you got it for free, thats cool! __________________ my project: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=456163

12-06-2011, 05:00 PM	#14
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12-06-2011, 08:57 PM	#15
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: Big Window Panel saved from crusher Nice save. Can you post a pic of the sail panel mount? I can make them I just don't have any to get me an idea on the shape. Thanks Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

12-06-2011, 10:05 PM	#16
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,540	Re: Big Window Panel saved from crusher Sig, sent you an email, your pm is full. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

12-07-2011, 04:41 PM	#19
chad64chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: tulsa,ok. Posts: 1,803	Re: Big Window Panel saved from crusher ya john, when you get to making them, i would like a set too please!! sigshooter -i sent you a pm about gettin that glass from you this weekend, if your not busy! send me a pm with a price and your address so i can put it in the gps, if you would, thanks! __________________ my project: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=456163

12-07-2011, 05:22 PM	#20
narx66gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bentonville, AR Posts: 190	Re: Big Window Panel saved from crusher That's a great save!! Good job staying persistent!! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Build Thread - Papa's truck build up



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12-07-2011, 06:06 PM	#21
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,540	Re: Big Window Panel saved from crusher Sig, thank you sir. Ill get some done asap. ( I need a set for mine too) Chad, ok, Ill get you a set. All, I doubt they will be very expensive to make so when I get some done, Ill offer them on here. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

12-07-2011, 09:53 PM	#23
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: Big Window Panel saved from crusher That is what I needed. I was planing on trying to put an offset bend in the center. Looks like a simple 5 degree bend in the break is all I need to do. This job just got easier. Thanks Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

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