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**HO455** · 12-18-2021, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Warrens69GMC

https://breezerwindows.com/

The price certainly starts reasonable. If they do custom sizes this may be your winner.

72Teeroy · 12-18-2021, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Zeroman

Flush fit.....

That looks nice and clean

**kev2809** · 12-20-2021, 09:40 AM

I vote flush fit, that looks super clean!

Lethal Tendencies · 12-20-2021, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Warrens69GMC

https://breezerwindows.com/

Thats cool. I must investigate

Lethal Tendencies · 12-20-2021, 12:35 PM

Anyone think it would be possible to take a stock sliding rear window and cut it down?

**HO455** · 12-20-2021, 02:55 PM

The frame could be cut and tigged back together but if the glass is tempered you would have to have new pieces made. Tempered glass cannot be cut.

You could find a 1960 Parklane and get the rear window from it and install it.

Lethal Tendencies · 01-10-2022, 08:52 AM

Ok so I cut out the window opening. Going to finish it off with edge trim and then make my own removable window.

**HO455** · 01-10-2022, 09:08 AM

Looking forward to updates on this!

**Ol Blue K20** · 01-10-2022, 09:25 AM

I think that looks much better.

Peanut74 · 01-10-2022, 10:15 AM

Looks much better. Nice job on cutting it out. Keep us posted on your progress.

sick472 · 01-10-2022, 11:04 AM

Much Better!

Zeroman · 01-10-2022, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by CG

I really like keeping this kind of stuff stock, its never outdated looking.

But after saying that, I really really like this rear flush glass. I could see doing that on something I owned (cept its probably pricey lol).

Not really pricey. Check out One Piece Products.

https://www.onepieceproducts.com/196...version-kit/p6

I contacted them to make my small window flush fit, and it was no problem for them to make it.

Zeroman · 01-10-2022, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Lethal Tendencies

Ok so I cut out the window opening. Going to finish it off with edge trim and then make my own removable window.

You did a great job on that.

Lethal Tendencies · 01-11-2022, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by sick472

I like the idea of a removable rear window...mainly because that would be less difficult to design and fabricate. Not that a slider would be impossible, just more expensive. My first thought is to cut the panel out leaving an inch or so of lip left and drill holes around the perimeter of the lip, have a piece of glass cut and framed with stainless that has some threaded holes or studs around the perimeter so that it can be bolted or nutted in. There would need to be a gasket between the frame and the lip and that would make it seal AND be removable. You could also look into hinging the top and use old-school pop-out window clamps at the bottom to make in non-removable, yet allow it to be cracked open.

With my limited custom fab abilities...I'd leave this job to a professional. OR, just cut the hole out and have a piece of glass cut and installed with polyurethane goo (like modern windshields).

I like your ideas

sick472 · 01-11-2022, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Lethal Tendencies

I like your ideas

I like them too, BUT I am bias...lol

Look up "Destaco" clamps. You might be able to incorporate them into your removable design. If so, they are pretty handy and convenient. Destaco is a brand name, but others make them too.

What are you thinking about the design specifics. Doing it yourself or hiring the fabrication out?

Lethal Tendencies · 01-12-2022, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by sick472

I like them too, BUT I am bias...lol

Look up "Destaco" clamps. You might be able to incorporate them into your removable design. If so, they are pretty handy and convenient. Destaco is a brand name, but others make them too.

What are you thinking about the design specifics. Doing it yourself or hiring the fabrication out?

I do everything myself. I can't paint so I usually get my brother involved for that. I believe we use those clamp at work. Thanks

yuccales · 01-12-2022, 08:22 PM

Good job cutting that out!

Hatzman · 01-13-2022, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Lethal Tendencies

Ok so I cut out the window opening. Going to finish it off with edge trim and then make my own removable window.

Chopped top? Looks great!

Lethal Tendencies · 01-24-2022, 08:46 AM

Rubber seal installed, next will fabricating a window. Going to make a template/ test piece out of plexi. Then have it made out of glass

**Ol Blue K20** · 01-24-2022, 11:03 AM

Looks good!

Zeroman · 01-24-2022, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Lethal Tendencies

Rubber seal installed, next will fabricating a window. Going to make a template/ test piece out of plexi. Then have it made out of glass

That is cool!

Lethal Tendencies · 02-01-2022, 02:03 PM

Got 3rd brake light installed. Plexiglass on order

yuccales · 02-02-2022, 08:50 AM

Well done! Soooo much better looking!

12-20-2021, 09:40 AM	#28
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,175	Re: Rear Window ideas. Creative minds step inside I vote flush fit, that looks super clean! __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

12-20-2021, 12:35 PM	#30
Lethal Tendencies Registered User Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: hebron, illinois Posts: 139	Re: Rear Window ideas. Creative minds step inside Anyone think it would be possible to take a stock sliding rear window and cut it down?

12-20-2021, 02:55 PM	#31
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,350	Re: Rear Window ideas. Creative minds step inside The frame could be cut and tigged back together but if the glass is tempered you would have to have new pieces made. Tempered glass cannot be cut. You could find a 1960 Parklane and get the rear window from it and install it. __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377 Last edited by HO455; 12-20-2021 at 03:01 PM.

01-10-2022, 08:52 AM	#32
Lethal Tendencies Registered User Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: hebron, illinois Posts: 139	Re: Rear Window ideas. Creative minds step inside Ok so I cut out the window opening. Going to finish it off with edge trim and then make my own removable window. Attached Images Last edited by Lethal Tendencies; 01-10-2022 at 09:02 AM.

01-10-2022, 09:08 AM	#33
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,350	Re: Rear Window ideas. Creative minds step inside Looking forward to updates on this! __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

01-10-2022, 09:25 AM	#34
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,245	Re: Rear Window ideas. Creative minds step inside I think that looks much better. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

01-10-2022, 10:15 AM	#35
Peanut74 Registered User Join Date: May 2018 Location: Prattville, AL Posts: 611	Re: Rear Window ideas. Creative minds step inside Looks much better. Nice job on cutting it out. Keep us posted on your progress. __________________ -------------------------------------------------------- 1967 C10 "Snowball" (Currently in a thousand pieces down from a bazillion) 1989 Toyota DLX pickup "The Hulk"

01-10-2022, 11:04 AM	#36
sick472 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Sedalia Mo. Posts: 1,131	Re: Rear Window ideas. Creative minds step inside Much Better! __________________ He who is without oil shall throw the first rod. Compressions 8.7:1 1972 C10 1976 C10 (parts truck) 1985 K20

01-12-2022, 08:22 PM	#42
yuccales Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern Calif. Posts: 3,770	Re: Rear Window ideas. Creative minds step inside Good job cutting that out!

01-24-2022, 08:46 AM	#44
Lethal Tendencies Registered User Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: hebron, illinois Posts: 139	Re: Rear Window ideas. Creative minds step inside Rubber seal installed, next will fabricating a window. Going to make a template/ test piece out of plexi. Then have it made out of glass Attached Images

01-24-2022, 11:03 AM	#45
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,245	Re: Rear Window ideas. Creative minds step inside Looks good! __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

02-01-2022, 02:03 PM	#47
Lethal Tendencies Registered User Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: hebron, illinois Posts: 139	Re: Rear Window ideas. Creative minds step inside Got 3rd brake light installed. Plexiglass on order Attached Images

02-02-2022, 08:50 AM	#48
yuccales Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern Calif. Posts: 3,770	Re: Rear Window ideas. Creative minds step inside Well done! Soooo much better looking!



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