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shavedchevy · 11-30-2003, 04:20 PM

Has anyone installed or got any pictures of a one piece side windowfor an 86 bodystyle? I seen one once in a truck magazine but it was on a 72 chev. This one piece window takes away the need for that noisy vent window and really cleans up the. A company name would be greatly appreciated too.

Anybody know what I'm talking about?

Thanks.

bigblock73 · 11-30-2003, 04:23 PM

Nobody makes a kit, mostly due to the curved galss (67-72 is flat). If you find one, let us know!

**N2TRUX** · 11-30-2003, 06:45 PM

I contacted a couple of companies that makes the one piece kit for the 67-72 trucks. They did not offer a kit for the 73-87, and did not show any interest in making one.

I offered them a guarenteed sales of 10 units to help cover the R&D cost. I couldn't get anyone to take my offer on it.

ItsNotABlazer · 11-30-2003, 07:45 PM

N2Trux maybe you could post a poll on here and other sites to get a count on who might be interested if the cost is decent and supply them with a list. I am sure you could come up with more than 10 just from this site alone.

Brad

kballan · 11-30-2003, 08:05 PM

Here's a pic that I kept specifically for the reason that it has one piece side glass. I don't know how he did it, but they've never offered a kit to do it.

Stingray42 · 11-30-2003, 08:26 PM

that does look cool with no vent glass!

76bonanza · 11-30-2003, 08:53 PM

I dont see any glass in that pic?

Brothers one of the companies who sells the kit for pre 73 trucks told me on the phone with the curved glass in the after 72 trucks.
It will never happen the cost is to great to ever sell any.

He told me it will never happen not matter how many people say they want them.

bagged74 · 11-30-2003, 09:57 PM

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Originally posted by kballan
Here's a pic that I kept specifically for the reason that it has one piece side glass. I don't know how he did it, but they've never offered a kit to do it.

Are you sure that truck has glass in it? maybe he just removed it all together. Doesn't really look like a daily driver

bigblock73 · 11-30-2003, 10:02 PM

There is no side glass in the truck pictured, there were other shots a while back on the board that indicated that. Oh well

phantom dually · 11-30-2003, 10:08 PM

I would buy it. How much could it possibly cost to reprduce once the pattern is made up??? I would pay up to around $800 for a complete kit.

87 STEPPER · 11-30-2003, 10:09 PM

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Originally posted by kballan
Here's a pic that I kept specifically for the reason that it has one piece side glass. I don't know how he did it, but they've never offered a kit to do it.

This truck comes up on every topic about one piece glass for our trucks and i remember someone saying.

That truck has plexi glass or lexan windows and that they just pop in and out.

*1FaastC10* · 11-30-2003, 10:52 PM

i'm getting ready to sell my 86, and i've already got a buyer lined up for my 82. before long, i wont even have a 73-87, and i'd buy a set.

**N2TRUX** · 12-01-2003, 01:57 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by kballan
Here's a pic that I kept specifically for the reason that it has one piece side glass. I don't know how he did it, but they've never offered a kit to do it.

I don't see "one piece side glass" in that truck. I see no glass in the side.

I have see trucks with one piece side windows too. They weren't glass though. They used Lexan. That's not bad, unless you want to roll your window down...

bagged81 · 12-01-2003, 02:51 PM

I was told by a rep from Vintage Glass that they were working on a kit for our trucks, and that they actually had a prototype. He could have been full of bs though.

Call and ask...http://www.vintageglass.com/index.html.

bigd65 · 12-01-2003, 03:20 PM

CAPT. CHAOS was working on a mold for the glass. he even posted pictures on here once. unless i was just dreaming that he did ???

Ric83 · 12-02-2003, 01:05 AM

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Originally posted by bigd65
CAPT. CHAOS was working on a mold for the glass. he even posted pictures on here once. unless i was just dreaming that he did ???

I remeber that. Don't think I got to see the pics, but I know I read about it. Anyone know what the deal is with that?

kballan · 12-02-2003, 01:48 AM

Thanks for clearing up that it doesn't have any side glass. I wasn't sure if it did or not due to the fact that the window is "rolled down" so to speak.

**N2TRUX** · 12-02-2003, 01:48 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by bagged81
I was told by a rep from Vintage Glass that they were working on a kit for our trucks, and that they actually had a prototype. He could have been full of bs though.
Call and ask...http://www.vintageglass.com/index.html.

Thanks for the lead. Do you remember who the guy was? It would be nice to have a name, but I'll call regardless....

SCOTI · 12-02-2003, 09:59 AM

Ken, I'd be interested as well.

bigblock73 · 12-02-2003, 10:06 AM

Ken, count me in too.

Tell you what, to get a better handle and head count, I'll start another post on this subject.

**Captkaos** · 12-02-2003, 01:44 PM

I am working on this, but it has been held up due to funds and I was wanting a patent on it. The problem is you can just make a glass to fill the whole and be done, there is ALOT more work involved.

jon_volk · 12-02-2003, 01:45 PM

couldnt one be made out of plexi or lexan fairly easily. obviously would be way more scratch prone than glass but would be doable for the average person to make.

bagged81 · 12-02-2003, 05:02 PM

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Originally posted by N2TRUX
Do you remember who the guy was?

Sure didn't.

I had always wondered about the 88+ glass. Its curved also, but I have not seent he two side by side.

11-30-2003, 04:20 PM	#1
shavedchevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Posts: 315	1 piece side window Has anyone installed or got any pictures of a one piece side windowfor an 86 bodystyle? I seen one once in a truck magazine but it was on a 72 chev. This one piece window takes away the need for that noisy vent window and really cleans up the. A company name would be greatly appreciated too. Anybody know what I'm talking about? Thanks.

11-30-2003, 04:23 PM	#2
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Nobody makes a kit, mostly due to the curved galss (67-72 is flat). If you find one, let us know! __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

11-30-2003, 06:45 PM	#3
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	I contacted a couple of companies that makes the one piece kit for the 67-72 trucks. They did not offer a kit for the 73-87, and did not show any interest in making one. I offered them a guarenteed sales of 10 units to help cover the R&D cost. I couldn't get anyone to take my offer on it. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

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ItsNotABlazer The full convertible guy Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Paris Texas Posts: 728	N2Trux maybe you could post a poll on here and other sites to get a count on who might be interested if the cost is decent and supply them with a list. I am sure you could come up with more than 10 just from this site alone. Brad __________________ 2012 Kawasaki Vaquero (Lime Green) 2000 BMW 740iL 1995 Chevy ECSB riding on air 1975 GMC Jimmy 2WD lowered 4/6 1972 Chevy Trazer soon to be roadster 1965 Mustang 289/3 speed (friends dad bought it new) 1964 Chevy C10 (dad bought it new)

11-30-2003, 08:05 PM	#5
kballan Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Fort Frances, Ontario, Canada Posts: 373	Here's a pic that I kept specifically for the reason that it has one piece side glass. I don't know how he did it, but they've never offered a kit to do it. Attached Images __________________ Kent Ballan ANY MAN CAN BUILD A TRUCK, BUT IT TAKES A REAL MAN TO CUT ONE UP!

11-30-2003, 08:26 PM	#6
Stingray42 Woot. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Stouffville, Ontario Posts: 2,291	that does look cool with no vent glass! __________________ Clarkson 96 Chevy RCLB 4.3 2WD

11-30-2003, 08:53 PM	#7
76bonanza Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: St robert Mo Posts: 2,001	I dont see any glass in that pic? Brothers one of the companies who sells the kit for pre 73 trucks told me on the phone with the curved glass in the after 72 trucks. It will never happen the cost is to great to ever sell any. He told me it will never happen not matter how many people say they want them. __________________ 1968 c10 lowered 3" 4" 355/Th400 built by Hatfield racing in joplin MO

11-30-2003, 10:02 PM	#9
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	There is no side glass in the truck pictured, there were other shots a while back on the board that indicated that. Oh well __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

11-30-2003, 10:08 PM	#10
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,792	I would buy it. How much could it possibly cost to reprduce once the pattern is made up??? I would pay up to around $800 for a complete kit. __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

11-30-2003, 10:52 PM	#12
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,399	i'm getting ready to sell my 86, and i've already got a buyer lined up for my 82. before long, i wont even have a 73-87, and i'd buy a set.

12-01-2003, 02:51 PM	#14
bagged81 Signals in the bumper. Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: East TN Posts: 856	I was told by a rep from Vintage Glass that they were working on a kit for our trucks, and that they actually had a prototype. He could have been full of bs though. Call and ask...http://www.vintageglass.com/index.html. __________________ Jeff C. 1981 Chevrolet Silverado - Under major construction...again. link 1962 Chevrolet Impala 4D Sedan moredoorclassics.com 1936 Ford Pickup - Frame-off in progress link 1979 Chevrolet Camper Special Flatbed link

12-01-2003, 03:20 PM	#15
bigd65 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Clute, TX. Posts: 1,935	CAPT. CHAOS was working on a mold for the glass. he even posted pictures on here once. unless i was just dreaming that he did ??? __________________ 2004 Silverado Crewcab 1972 Chevy Monte Carlo 2017 Chevy Tahoe

12-02-2003, 01:48 AM	#17
kballan Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Fort Frances, Ontario, Canada Posts: 373	Thanks for clearing up that it doesn't have any side glass. I wasn't sure if it did or not due to the fact that the window is "rolled down" so to speak. __________________ Kent Ballan ANY MAN CAN BUILD A TRUCK, BUT IT TAKES A REAL MAN TO CUT ONE UP!

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SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,071	Ken, I'd be interested as well. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

12-02-2003, 10:06 AM	#20
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Ken, count me in too. Tell you what, to get a better handle and head count, I'll start another post on this subject. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale



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12-02-2003, 01:44 PM	#21
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	I am working on this, but it has been held up due to funds and I was wanting a patent on it. The problem is you can just make a glass to fill the whole and be done, there is ALOT more work involved. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

12-02-2003, 01:45 PM	#22
jon_volk Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Milford, CT Posts: 242	couldnt one be made out of plexi or lexan fairly easily. obviously would be way more scratch prone than glass but would be doable for the average person to make. __________________ 83 Monte Carlo 92 Camaro

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