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SS Tim · 04-07-2012, 10:31 PM

Not much to add here. In the desert airflow is everything. Rember a few summers when my truck didn't have a back window all summer long, except for a trip or two down to LA. A/C and sliders have become my friends. Actually I almost always have a window open or the tops off.

ChevyMutt · 03-26-2012, 09:55 AM

To each his own I guess. Personally, I like a slider and hate driving a truck without one. I have always had sliders in my trucks (it makes it easier to throw trash from the cab into the bed) and prob always will...

DaBigKahuna · 03-26-2012, 10:31 PM

Who sells the CR Laurance electric sliders? A/C won't be happening on my truck for awhile. Certainly not before this summer. Anything I can do to help ventilate the Truck would be cool.

Another thought... I remember seeing a truck that had a one piece plexiglas or plastic rear window that was mounted solidly in the center and would flex to pop open near the sides of the cab. Anyone know if someone makes something like this for our trucks?
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SS Tim · 04-07-2012, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by DaBigKahuna

... I remember seeing a truck that had a one piece plexiglas or plastic rear window that was mounted solidly in the center and would flex to pop open near the sides of the cab. Anyone know if someone makes something like this for our trucks?

As I recall it was made also by CR Laurance. It came out about 1980 and was 1/8" tempered glass. Attached in the center, with van window/sunroof pop out latches at each end. Here is a picture if someone who wants to recycle the idea. About the same time they introduced a verticle opening electric rear window for the square bodies then current.

DaBigKahuna · 04-08-2012, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by SS Tim

As I recall it was made also by CR Laurance. It came out about 1980 and was 1/8" tempered glass. Attached in the center, with van window/sunroof pop out latches at each end. Here is a picture if someone who wants to recycle the idea. About the same time they introduced a verticle opening electric rear window for the square bodies then current.

Yep that's it! Thanks!

CG · 04-07-2012, 07:00 PM

Its funny, earlier in this thread I asked what was a C.R. Laurence slider? Today while tossing branches in the back of my truck I noticed a sticker on my slider that I had never even looked at before. Seems I have a C.R. Laurence slider in my truck ... LOL

Sicklajoie · 04-07-2012, 07:20 PM

LOL That's the only way i knew what mine was. And the damn decal doesn't come off!
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FrankenCub · 04-07-2012, 10:58 PM

I like the sliders myself. Me and heat don't play well, even here in upstate NY. My '71 GMC doesn't have on yet, but hauling my firewood may get it done

**twouvakind** · 04-07-2012, 11:01 PM

I like the slider but the PO screwed up the install/gasket. Need to go Precision.

71shortwide · 04-08-2012, 10:47 AM

I wish you could get a electric back window like the toyota's with out major mods.
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stsalvage · 04-08-2012, 11:37 AM

I've driven with a 1 peace for a long time now i found a truck that came with it from factory I would keep it with the slider

View Poll Results: keep it or go 1 piece?
keep it and or but....	29	49.15%
get the 1 piece	30	50.85%
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04-07-2012, 10:31 PM	#1
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: keep rear sliding glass or go 1 piece? Not much to add here. In the desert airflow is everything. Rember a few summers when my truck didn't have a back window all summer long, except for a trip or two down to LA. A/C and sliders have become my friends. Actually I almost always have a window open or the tops off. __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

03-26-2012, 09:55 AM	#2
ChevyMutt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Waynesville, MO Posts: 83	Re: keep rear sliding glass or go 1 piece? To each his own I guess. Personally, I like a slider and hate driving a truck without one. I have always had sliders in my trucks (it makes it easier to throw trash from the cab into the bed) and prob always will... __________________ 79-87 3/4T Plow Truck. Running Gear all 79, body is 84-87. Originally built by my Dad & Brother in late 90's early 00's. I bought the truck in summer of 11; dad & brother put new box sides on, and surprised me with a new paint job. Jan of 12 the float stuck in the carb and she burned... The truck is back in MI now and being re-built AGAIN by my Dad & Brother. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...8633&protype=1

03-26-2012, 10:31 PM	#3
DaBigKahuna Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Disneyland, CA Posts: 486	Re: keep rear sliding glass or go 1 piece? Who sells the CR Laurance electric sliders? A/C won't be happening on my truck for awhile. Certainly not before this summer. Anything I can do to help ventilate the Truck would be cool. Another thought... I remember seeing a truck that had a one piece plexiglas or plastic rear window that was mounted solidly in the center and would flex to pop open near the sides of the cab. Anyone know if someone makes something like this for our trucks? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=513812

04-07-2012, 07:00 PM	#6
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,934	Re: keep rear sliding glass or go 1 piece? Its funny, earlier in this thread I asked what was a C.R. Laurence slider? Today while tossing branches in the back of my truck I noticed a sticker on my slider that I had never even looked at before. Seems I have a C.R. Laurence slider in my truck ... LOL __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

04-07-2012, 07:20 PM	#7
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,496	Re: keep rear sliding glass or go 1 piece? LOL That's the only way i knew what mine was. And the damn decal doesn't come off! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

04-07-2012, 10:58 PM	#8
FrankenCub Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Whitney Point, NY Posts: 90	Re: keep rear sliding glass or go 1 piece? I like the sliders myself. Me and heat don't play well, even here in upstate NY. My '71 GMC doesn't have on yet, but hauling my firewood may get it done

04-07-2012, 11:01 PM	#9
twouvakind Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: South Carolina Posts: 2,662	Re: keep rear sliding glass or go 1 piece? I like the slider but the PO screwed up the install/gasket. Need to go Precision.

04-08-2012, 10:47 AM	#10
71shortwide Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Fayetteville Arkansas Posts: 74	Re: keep rear sliding glass or go 1 piece? I wish you could get a electric back window like the toyota's with out major mods. Posted via Mobile Device

04-08-2012, 11:37 AM	#11
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