One piece side windows vs wing windows - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Jason7121 · 03-04-2018, 12:17 AM

Anyone have experience with one piece window kits and if so which ones fit and work the best. Also do they have wind leaks and air noise? I put brand new aftermarket wing windows on my 71 c10 and they make a ton of noise. Any help would be appreciated thanks guys.

Perpendicular · 03-04-2018, 07:42 AM

The notes I have experience with -

There is an indent in the door where the quarter window frames go. That is noticeable without them. Unless you fill them...

There is no felt for the forward part of the channel on these kits so the window will not be near as a smooth roll up and down.

No new wind noise.

Sleek, modern look.

YMMV

-Paul

Rufas · 03-04-2018, 01:26 PM

I bought a set from Brothers and after getting a good look at the total install I changed my mind. My biggest concern is you must cut the upper support between the Vent window and the main window. I had one of these supports break and that created a lot of upper door panel flexing. I also didn't like the idea of have to making mods to the door stop to get the proper clearance for the window channel. Also as ready mentioned the is a slight change in the width of the window channel starting at the vent window. When looking the the window felts provided I did not see this change on the outside window felts provided.

Over all the look is fantastic, but I was just not liking the mods to do it.

Anyone interested in buying mine? Still in box.

lux · 03-04-2018, 02:55 PM

The PO of my truck put one piece windows in with manual cranks. They didn't work at all. After working with them for a while and adding power windows they finally work fairly well, but if I roll them down to low one of them still gets stuck. To sum up, they look great, little if no wind noise but be ready to spend some time getting them right.

hdff · 03-04-2018, 03:12 PM

if you use your wings for air flow you will loose a ton of air. I had a vw with 1 piece windows and went back to wings to have my 2/55 ac back

Jason7121 · 03-04-2018, 06:06 PM

Thanks for all the input guys my main issue is all the wind noise from my new wing windows. I actually like the wing look over the one piece glass so maybe I should just buy some original wings that have been restored

03-04-2018, 12:17 AM	#1
Jason7121 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Visalia California Posts: 891	One piece side windows vs wing windows Anyone have experience with one piece window kits and if so which ones fit and work the best. Also do they have wind leaks and air noise? I put brand new aftermarket wing windows on my 71 c10 and they make a ton of noise. Any help would be appreciated thanks guys.

03-04-2018, 07:42 AM	#2
Perpendicular Registered User Join Date: May 2017 Location: Elgin, TX Posts: 310	Re: One piece side windows vs wing windows The notes I have experience with - There is an indent in the door where the quarter window frames go. That is noticeable without them. Unless you fill them... There is no felt for the forward part of the channel on these kits so the window will not be near as a smooth roll up and down. No new wind noise. Sleek, modern look. YMMV -Paul

03-04-2018, 01:26 PM	#3
Rufas Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: Fort Mohave, AZ Posts: 366	Re: One piece side windows vs wing windows I bought a set from Brothers and after getting a good look at the total install I changed my mind. My biggest concern is you must cut the upper support between the Vent window and the main window. I had one of these supports break and that created a lot of upper door panel flexing. I also didn't like the idea of have to making mods to the door stop to get the proper clearance for the window channel. Also as ready mentioned the is a slight change in the width of the window channel starting at the vent window. When looking the the window felts provided I did not see this change on the outside window felts provided. Over all the look is fantastic, but I was just not liking the mods to do it. Anyone interested in buying mine? Still in box. __________________ 1970 GMC 2500 700R Trans RideTech 4 link rear suspension - Air Bagged on all four corners 350 SBC 300hp Weiand Supercharger FiTech EFI

03-04-2018, 02:55 PM	#4
lux Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 306	Re: One piece side windows vs wing windows The PO of my truck put one piece windows in with manual cranks. They didn't work at all. After working with them for a while and adding power windows they finally work fairly well, but if I roll them down to low one of them still gets stuck. To sum up, they look great, little if no wind noise but be ready to spend some time getting them right.

03-04-2018, 03:12 PM	#5
hdff Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: pasadena,TEXAS Posts: 880	Re: One piece side windows vs wing windows if you use your wings for air flow you will loose a ton of air. I had a vw with 1 piece windows and went back to wings to have my 2/55 ac back __________________ 1971 Cheyenne SWB 402BB, 700R4, 3.73 posi, PS, PB, A/C, Tilt, Tach "Wanda" Don't argue with idiots, People watching may not be able to tell the difference... There's someone in my head........But it's not me...... cheap tricks thread great info here!! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

03-04-2018, 06:06 PM	#6
Jason7121 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Visalia California Posts: 891	Re: One piece side windows vs wing windows Thanks for all the input guys my main issue is all the wind noise from my new wing windows. I actually like the wing look over the one piece glass so maybe I should just buy some original wings that have been restored



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