Brothers One-piece windows - opinions please - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**steinepstein** · 01-12-2010, 03:19 PM

I'm interested in the Brothers one-piece kit. I've tried to search the board to get an accurate opinion...I may be looking in the wrong places, but anyone that's interested in commenting would be great.

How is the functionality?
Does it rattle?
Do you like the looks?
Any other problems?
Does anyone else make a better kit?
Would you rather go back to original?

Thanks!

Jon

BAGNDRAGIT · 01-12-2010, 03:39 PM

im interested in this too!

d10s69c10 · 01-12-2010, 03:42 PM

Right off the bat i would say keep it origional. and belive me i am not shy when it comes to cuting chopping and updating.

fact is the doors of these truck really dont got a wholelot of meat to them in th first place if you plan on driving the truck, passengers opening the doors rolling the windows down it puts alot of stress on the window frames. the "rattle" issues can always be fixed with modern silicone and rubber seals.

problems wise really is getting the electronics and brackets in correctly without binding up anything

Custom 68 · 01-12-2010, 03:44 PM

I have the brothers kit, the only thing I have a problem with is rolling them up the last 1 or 2 inches when driving about 60 MPH or faster. They seem to get sucked out at the top at these speeds. They may be a little loose halfway down but nothing bad. They made my truck a ton quieter. I like them and the looks. So if I could get them a little less "loose" at the top they would be perfect otherwise I just slow down to get them all the way up.
Dave

Ackattack · 01-12-2010, 03:49 PM

I haven't driven my truck with them, but I thought the install directions were horrible.

fastom · 01-12-2010, 04:58 PM

I hate mine!! Wouldn't do it again.

stepside fan · 01-12-2010, 05:38 PM

Keep it stock..............

big_al_71 · 01-12-2010, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by fastom

I hate mine!! Wouldn't do it again.

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Originally Posted by stepside fan

Keep it stock..............

WOw, I am glad this thread was atrted because this was one of those I want to do thigs on my 71, I guess I am going to pass.

weircc · 01-12-2010, 06:20 PM

i have them as well have not drove mine yet to check over all performance of them, but install is a pain there are step by step pics on the internet that make it easier but be prepared to spend 4-6 hours per side and try to do a mock up before paint cause some grinding and drilling is required but can be done after its just a little harder. IMO the look is well worth it and i think wing windows are a pain.

**Roland** · 01-12-2010, 09:05 PM

Could anyone compare the Brothers and the OPP window kits?

energiesource · 01-12-2010, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roland

Could anyone compare the Brothers and the OPP window kits?

+1
id like to know

Conroe trucker · 01-12-2010, 10:49 PM

I have installed them, and had the ability to do it during the build stage.

It is not hard at all, and you can knock the first one out in the morning, and the next one in half the time.

I plated the corners of mine, and mounted a peep mirror there.

The truck looks killer with them, go to my build and look:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=289840

They are great for cruising around, the truck seems like a hardtop with such a big open window.
It is one of the few mods that people notice, especially truck guys.

The negatives are several.
The door will be able to be squeezed from the brace being removed for the vent window.
The window can seem looser than the stock style since it is bigger and has less support halfway up or down.
Mine driver window has a lot of air noise at speed, but I think that is where I mounted the peep mirror, right in the jet blast of the windshield.
It is not for guys that like to slam doors really hard.

On the truck we are doing now I was going to install them but changed at the last minute only because I bought a pair of perfect vent windows.
Other wise I would have cut the doors.
Might install them on a future truck since the triangles are plated and ready to go.

tdp67 · 12-27-2011, 06:28 PM

http://www.webrodder.com/article.php...43a8475e80707b

6600DURAMAX · 12-27-2011, 08:07 PM

Cant get link to work?

sanford66 · 12-28-2011, 01:35 AM

I don't really care for them. I like the looks of these trucks with the vent windows. The vent windows seem to enhance the style of the truck and look like they belong there. But this is just my opinion, i'm kind of old school anyways. Joseph

01-12-2010, 03:19 PM	#1
steinepstein Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 374	Brothers One-piece windows - opinions please I'm interested in the Brothers one-piece kit. I've tried to search the board to get an accurate opinion...I may be looking in the wrong places, but anyone that's interested in commenting would be great. How is the functionality? Does it rattle? Do you like the looks? Any other problems? Does anyone else make a better kit? Would you rather go back to original? Thanks! Jon

01-12-2010, 03:39 PM	#2
BAGNDRAGIT Just Not Low Enough! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 525	Re: Brothers One-piece windows - opinions please im interested in this too! __________________ NEED ELECTRICAL HELP? ASK ME! 67-72 Full Wiring Diagrams Lots Of Info, TAKE A LOOK 1967 Chevy C-10 Shortbox Bagged 327 4spd Previous: 1971 Chevy C-10 Short Sep I6 Auto (Traded) 1973 Chevy C-20 THE REDNECK BATTLE TRUCK 2001 Chevy Silverado 2Dr 5.3L Shortbox. R.I.P. 1969 Volkswagen Bug This is my first meeting, I have a horsepower problem.

01-12-2010, 03:42 PM	#3
d10s69c10 Built 4 Speed Join Date: May 2008 Location: Geneva FL Posts: 619	Re: Brothers One-piece windows - opinions please Right off the bat i would say keep it origional. and belive me i am not shy when it comes to cuting chopping and updating. fact is the doors of these truck really dont got a wholelot of meat to them in th first place if you plan on driving the truck, passengers opening the doors rolling the windows down it puts alot of stress on the window frames. the "rattle" issues can always be fixed with modern silicone and rubber seals. problems wise really is getting the electronics and brackets in correctly without binding up anything __________________ 1969 C/10 Short Box: 496/T-56 in worx. "To Be Old And Wise, First You Must Be Young And Stupid"

01-12-2010, 03:44 PM	#4
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,928	Re: Brothers One-piece windows - opinions please I have the brothers kit, the only thing I have a problem with is rolling them up the last 1 or 2 inches when driving about 60 MPH or faster. They seem to get sucked out at the top at these speeds. They may be a little loose halfway down but nothing bad. They made my truck a ton quieter. I like them and the looks. So if I could get them a little less "loose" at the top they would be perfect otherwise I just slow down to get them all the way up. Dave __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"

01-12-2010, 03:49 PM	#5
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,525	Re: Brothers One-piece windows - opinions please I haven't driven my truck with them, but I thought the install directions were horrible. __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

01-12-2010, 04:58 PM	#6
fastom That's right, it's Copper!! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Central California Posts: 558	Re: Brothers One-piece windows - opinions please I hate mine!! Wouldn't do it again. __________________ Tom: 1968 Chevy SWB ZZ383 W/700R4 Gen-II Compact Vintage Air System PPG paint, Mandarin Copper and Vanilla Shake. http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/fastom Stupid should hurt and eventually become fatal!

01-12-2010, 05:38 PM	#7
stepside fan Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Cambridge Ohio Posts: 19	Re: Brothers One-piece windows - opinions please Keep it stock..............

01-12-2010, 06:20 PM	#9
weircc Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: richmond, MO Posts: 794	Re: Brothers One-piece windows - opinions please i have them as well have not drove mine yet to check over all performance of them, but install is a pain there are step by step pics on the internet that make it easier but be prepared to spend 4-6 hours per side and try to do a mock up before paint cause some grinding and drilling is required but can be done after its just a little harder. IMO the look is well worth it and i think wing windows are a pain. Last edited by weircc; 01-12-2010 at 06:21 PM.

01-12-2010, 09:05 PM	#10
Roland Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brandon, MS Posts: 134	Re: Brothers One-piece windows - opinions please Could anyone compare the Brothers and the OPP window kits?

01-12-2010, 10:49 PM	#12
Conroe trucker SWBs: 67 2x4, 67 4x4, 70 4x4 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 483	Re: Brothers One-piece windows - opinions please I have installed them, and had the ability to do it during the build stage. It is not hard at all, and you can knock the first one out in the morning, and the next one in half the time. I plated the corners of mine, and mounted a peep mirror there. The truck looks killer with them, go to my build and look: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=289840 They are great for cruising around, the truck seems like a hardtop with such a big open window. It is one of the few mods that people notice, especially truck guys. The negatives are several. The door will be able to be squeezed from the brace being removed for the vent window. The window can seem looser than the stock style since it is bigger and has less support halfway up or down. Mine driver window has a lot of air noise at speed, but I think that is where I mounted the peep mirror, right in the jet blast of the windshield. It is not for guys that like to slam doors really hard. On the truck we are doing now I was going to install them but changed at the last minute only because I bought a pair of perfect vent windows. Other wise I would have cut the doors. Might install them on a future truck since the triangles are plated and ready to go. __________________ FINISHED Project thread: 67 SWB 4x4 FINISHED Project thread: 67 SWB 6 cyl cruiser Project thread: Road Toad 70 SWB Step, 4x4, 292, 3OT 01 C5 convertable 08 Z06

12-27-2011, 06:28 PM	#13
tdp67 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Rowlett, TX Posts: 325	Re: Brothers One-piece windows - opinions please http://www.webrodder.com/article.php...43a8475e80707b

12-27-2011, 08:07 PM	#14
6600DURAMAX Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Wheatfield IN, USA Posts: 1,112	Re: Brothers One-piece windows - opinions please Cant get link to work? __________________ 1972 K5 Build - plans - LS3-6L80e-One Tons..... 1971 CREWMAX Build.....at body shop for couple more years

12-28-2011, 01:35 AM	#15
sanford66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Everest Ks Posts: 749	Re: Brothers One-piece windows - opinions please I don't really care for them. I like the looks of these trucks with the vent windows. The vent windows seem to enhance the style of the truck and look like they belong there. But this is just my opinion, i'm kind of old school anyways. Joseph __________________ 1970 Chevelle Nomad station wagon 1966 C-10 lwb,250-six,granny 4speed 1966 C-10 lwb,factory A/C,Custom Cab 1954 Delray 2-door sedan [rat rod project]



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