60-63 chrome door window frames? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Brad54 · 09-18-2016, 10:40 PM

So how rare or unusual are the chrome window frames for the '60-63 trucks?
I just found a guy parting one, and it had the chrome window frames.

My Suburban and K-10 have no window frame for the door glass.

Worth getting, or not worth the hassle?

-Brad

Ronzo · 09-18-2016, 11:18 PM

My 63 C60 and my 61 Apache had side window frames but they weren't chromed. I am led to believe they had something to do something to do with tempered, or safety glass.

ls60apache · 09-19-2016, 08:03 PM

have seen only a handful on 60,61 chevy and gmc custom cabs that had the deluxe trim package like 60 61 chevys that had the rear cab trim. I recall a 60 gmc in a junk yard in westpoint va that had chrome door glass and vent window frames also the division post was chrome or stainless.that was 32years ago. check out the concept truck pics thread those trucks have chrome frames.

gmcbigbl · 09-19-2016, 08:44 PM

My 1960 Custom C-10 Apache Has The Original Chrome Side Window Frames, Chrome Window Wings, Stainless Trim Around Windshield, And Chrome Bar Below Large Back Window That Attaches to The Bottom Of The Stainless Door Sails.

Samz · 09-19-2016, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by gmcbigbl

My 1960 Custom C-10 Apache Has The Original Chrome Side Window Frames, Chrome Window Wings, Stainless Trim Around Windshield, And Chrome Bar Below Large Back Window That Attaches to The Bottom Of The Stainless Door Sails.

I have the same set up on my '60 Chevy. I don't have the windshield trim on because I couldn't find the weatherstrip for the windshield that works with the trim. I have that trim in my garage for now.

spacedebris · 09-19-2016, 11:08 PM

my 60 panel has the door window trim but it is not chromed (at least not anymore if ever).. I heard (not sure of the accuracy to take it for what it is worth) the door window trim was part of the "Apache" models in 60 and 61

They do not repop these (not that I've ever found anyway) so if your truck came with them and you want to put them back on, it is worth grabbing up if they are in decent shape. But if your truck did not come with it then it is not anything that you will need. If I understand correctly, if you have or are going to use the trim, it takes a different window seal and felt to accommodate the extra thickness added by the trim.

Brad54 · 09-20-2016, 03:39 AM

I don't have them on my truck--found it on a truck someone is parting out. The chrome is rough--it'd all have to be rechromed.

One interesting aspect is that in another current thread showing a '60-'61 truck with the chrome door glass trim, it's obviously tempered glass in the door, because it's busted and is small rounded pieces that remain: The door glass in the pic Spacedebris posted is clearly not tempered glass.

-Brad

1963c-10 · 09-20-2016, 08:12 AM

They are reproduced now.

jbgroby · 09-20-2016, 08:27 AM

Pm me I have two I'm not using, needs polishing

1963c-10 · 09-20-2016, 10:13 AM

pic of the repops

ls60apache · 09-20-2016, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 1963c-10

pic of the repops

what company are making these? thanks

1963c-10 · 09-21-2016, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by ls60apache

what company are making these? thanks

Let me see if I can locate it again. I think I have seen them on ebay also.

spacedebris · 09-21-2016, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Brad54

I don't have them on my truck--found it on a truck someone is parting out. The chrome is rough--it'd all have to be rechromed.

One interesting aspect is that in another current thread showing a '60-'61 truck with the chrome door glass trim, it's obviously tempered glass in the door, because it's busted and is small rounded pieces that remain: The door glass in the pic Spacedebris posted is clearly not tempered glass.

-Brad

Yeah, I'm not sure what year the change from laminated glass to tempered glass happened, but in 60 at least all the glass was laminated glass and that window is factory, never replaced. The tempered in the other thread was likely replaced at one time or another. When time comes to fix mine, it too will have tempered, for safety and because that it what is available now.

jtrichard · 09-21-2016, 07:54 PM

What is nice with the laminated is just about any glass shop can cut you a new one

markeb01 · 09-22-2016, 12:17 AM

I love the chrome window frames and would jump on the chance to grab a set.

09-18-2016, 10:40 PM	#1
Brad54 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Athens, Georgia Posts: 1,458	60-63 chrome door window frames? So how rare or unusual are the chrome window frames for the '60-63 trucks? I just found a guy parting one, and it had the chrome window frames. My Suburban and K-10 have no window frame for the door glass. Worth getting, or not worth the hassle? -Brad __________________ '61 Suburban daily driver: off the road due to 180-pound 8-pt buck! '62 K-10 long-step project '61 C30 Camper, aka "Valdez" There's no cool like Old School

09-18-2016, 11:18 PM	#2
Ronzo Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Ft Whoopup, Ab Posts: 317	Re: 60-63 chrome door window frames? My 63 C60 and my 61 Apache had side window frames but they weren't chromed. I am led to believe they had something to do something to do with tempered, or safety glass.

09-19-2016, 08:03 PM	#3
ls60apache Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: stony creek va Posts: 238	Re: 60-63 chrome door window frames? have seen only a handful on 60,61 chevy and gmc custom cabs that had the deluxe trim package like 60 61 chevys that had the rear cab trim. I recall a 60 gmc in a junk yard in westpoint va that had chrome door glass and vent window frames also the division post was chrome or stainless.that was 32years ago. check out the concept truck pics thread those trucks have chrome frames.

09-19-2016, 08:44 PM	#4
gmcbigbl Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 67	Re: 60-63 chrome door window frames? My 1960 Custom C-10 Apache Has The Original Chrome Side Window Frames, Chrome Window Wings, Stainless Trim Around Windshield, And Chrome Bar Below Large Back Window That Attaches to The Bottom Of The Stainless Door Sails.

09-19-2016, 11:08 PM	#6
spacedebris Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 543	Re: 60-63 chrome door window frames? my 60 panel has the door window trim but it is not chromed (at least not anymore if ever).. I heard (not sure of the accuracy to take it for what it is worth) the door window trim was part of the "Apache" models in 60 and 61 They do not repop these (not that I've ever found anyway) so if your truck came with them and you want to put them back on, it is worth grabbing up if they are in decent shape. But if your truck did not come with it then it is not anything that you will need. If I understand correctly, if you have or are going to use the trim, it takes a different window seal and felt to accommodate the extra thickness added by the trim. __________________ 1960 c30 Apache Panel w/ '95 cummins bt6 turbo diesel (work in progress) NOTE: due to photobucket trying to extort money my photos are temporarily unavailable. currently looking for alternative to fix issue. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=523009 Last edited by spacedebris; 09-19-2016 at 11:13 PM.

09-20-2016, 03:39 AM	#7
Brad54 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Athens, Georgia Posts: 1,458	Re: 60-63 chrome door window frames? I don't have them on my truck--found it on a truck someone is parting out. The chrome is rough--it'd all have to be rechromed. One interesting aspect is that in another current thread showing a '60-'61 truck with the chrome door glass trim, it's obviously tempered glass in the door, because it's busted and is small rounded pieces that remain: The door glass in the pic Spacedebris posted is clearly not tempered glass. -Brad __________________ '61 Suburban daily driver: off the road due to 180-pound 8-pt buck! '62 K-10 long-step project '61 C30 Camper, aka "Valdez" There's no cool like Old School

09-20-2016, 08:12 AM	#8
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: 60-63 chrome door window frames? They are reproduced now. __________________ 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 Last edited by 1963c-10; 09-20-2016 at 10:13 AM.

09-20-2016, 08:27 AM	#9
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,772	Re: 60-63 chrome door window frames? Pm me I have two I'm not using, needs polishing __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

09-20-2016, 10:13 AM	#10
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: 60-63 chrome door window frames? pic of the repops Attached Images __________________ 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

09-21-2016, 07:54 PM	#14
jtrichard Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: joshua tree ca. Posts: 1,484	Re: 60-63 chrome door window frames? What is nice with the laminated is just about any glass shop can cut you a new one

09-22-2016, 12:17 AM	#15
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: 60-63 chrome door window frames? I love the chrome window frames and would jump on the chance to grab a set. __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502



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