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boataddict26 · 12-02-2003, 07:03 PM

Im in but will have to know details.

CT-Truckster · 12-02-2003, 07:31 PM

Count me in too, but would like to know a price estimate before totally commiting. they say it would be too expensive because the glass is curved, but don't they they make new windows for vehicles that have curved glass? How much do new windows cost for some other vehicles with big curved glass? I'm sure it would cost a little more due to production levels and design but i don't see why the cost would be outta this world.

CRRoy71 · 12-02-2003, 07:45 PM

Put me down on the "interested, but need to see first" list

76bonanza · 12-02-2003, 08:18 PM

I am in also.

Cole's 87 · 12-02-2003, 08:30 PM

Also in

phantom dually · 12-02-2003, 09:14 PM

Im in where do I pay??

**swervin ervin** · 12-02-2003, 09:35 PM

In here.

SCOTI · 12-02-2003, 09:37 PM

Pardon my ignorance of manufacturing procedures, but they already have a template of the 'curveture' of the glass in the stock glass itself. Technically, all they would need to do is increase the overall dimensions to include the wing window area as well as the shape of the wing window area.

phantom dually · 12-02-2003, 10:05 PM

I have a door that I am going to cut open to access the inside easily. I know a glass guy that can make curved glass. Also I am working on having a 3/16" metal template made to do some testing with this glass guy to see what I can come up with. Does anyone know where I can get some window felt with the channel in it for these?? Also does anyone know what if any diffrences in the doors from 73-87?? I am going to try this with power windows as most people either have them or want them. It should work the same with both.

shavedchevy · 12-02-2003, 10:31 PM

I'm definately in, even if the CANADIAN price reaches close to a thousand. Athough it would be nice to see a few pictures and specs brfore I lay my money down.

7T7 · 12-02-2003, 11:55 PM

Hell yea! Put me in the pool of drool.
I have been waiting for someone to come out with a one piece side window for years!

Found these guys ....
http://www.alcappautoglass.com/

Their web site says.....
We are working on getting custom curved glass in laminated and tempered! Check back for updates on this and other additions.

Not a kit but glass would be better than nothing.

apstguy · 12-03-2003, 03:06 AM

I'll watch the situation then decide later.

79Silv4x4 · 12-03-2003, 03:34 AM

I'm in for one as long as we are talking about a quality kit, that is, we are obviously going to have new rubbers and some modifications/additions/changes to the tracks, guides and regulator assembly. We must also address the inherent weakness in these trucks stock power window motors (if so equipped) Will they be adequate for for the additional stress of the one piece glass (if any)?

Basically, there's more to this kit than the curvature of the glass, don't get me wrong, I would love to have it but I won't commit my money until I know what we will receive is a quality (daily use) product.

ItsNotABlazer · 12-03-2003, 11:14 AM

I would be in too if it includes everything such as weatherstripping, tracks etc. Of course since I would only need half the weatherstripping for the Jimmy mine should be cheaper right? :p

Brad

kballan · 12-06-2003, 03:38 AM

I'd definitely be interested!

gchemist · 12-07-2003, 10:52 PM

Count me in too. Quality counts though. Minor modifications are no problem. Window strip from www.jcwhitney.com plentyful for just about anything.

79Silv4x4 · 12-08-2003, 03:37 AM

I'd go $1k for everything, but no more.

PHOENIX · 12-08-2003, 01:39 PM

It would really suck if someone decided to smash your window out though. Would make it more difficult to get replacement if only the one place was making them, plus the cost of the glass itself would be high. Doesnt mean I am out though, just something to consider for us daily driver guys.

gldevall · 12-13-2003, 11:14 PM

Any news on this?

C&C Chevy · 12-14-2003, 11:48 AM

In, pending further info.

81chevystep · 12-14-2003, 03:47 PM

count me in too

79BIG10 · 12-14-2003, 09:25 PM

Definately interested but like most waiting on results.

halffast blazer · 07-16-2005, 10:16 PM

is this still happening? i am very interested.

bigarmzz · 07-16-2005, 10:44 PM

im def interested.....

laynlow77 · 07-17-2005, 02:01 AM

Put me down on the "interested, but need to see first" list

12-02-2003, 07:03 PM	#26
boataddict26 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: North Central Florida Posts: 726	Im in but will have to know details. __________________ 1978 Chevy C10 Currently under resto. 350 Getting face lift. .060, JEpistons, Modify heads. More will come with money.

12-02-2003, 07:45 PM	#28
CRRoy71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Mont Belvieu, TX Posts: 852	Put me down on the "interested, but need to see first" list __________________ Chris '92 ext. cab s/b 4.3L "Sparky" '04 crew cab 2500 4x4 6.0L

12-02-2003, 08:18 PM	#29
76bonanza Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: St robert Mo Posts: 2,001	I am in also. __________________ 1968 c10 lowered 3" 4" 355/Th400 built by Hatfield racing in joplin MO

12-02-2003, 09:14 PM	#31
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,792	Im in where do I pay?? __________________ 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

12-02-2003, 09:35 PM	#32
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	In here. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

12-02-2003, 07:31 PM	#27
CT-Truckster ? Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Dyersburg, TN Posts: 471	Count me in too, but would like to know a price estimate before totally commiting. they say it would be too expensive because the glass is curved, but don't they they make new windows for vehicles that have curved glass? How much do new windows cost for some other vehicles with big curved glass? I'm sure it would cost a little more due to production levels and design but i don't see why the cost would be outta this world.

12-02-2003, 08:30 PM	#30
Cole's 87 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 272	Also in

12-02-2003, 09:37 PM	#33
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,071	Pardon my ignorance of manufacturing procedures, but they already have a template of the 'curveture' of the glass in the stock glass itself. Technically, all they would need to do is increase the overall dimensions to include the wing window area as well as the shape of the wing window area. __________________ 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, 10:05 PM	#34
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,792	I have a door that I am going to cut open to access the inside easily. I know a glass guy that can make curved glass. Also I am working on having a 3/16" metal template made to do some testing with this glass guy to see what I can come up with. Does anyone know where I can get some window felt with the channel in it for these?? Also does anyone know what if any diffrences in the doors from 73-87?? I am going to try this with power windows as most people either have them or want them. It should work the same with both. __________________ 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

12-02-2003, 10:31 PM	#35
shavedchevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Posts: 315	I'm definately in, even if the CANADIAN price reaches close to a thousand. Athough it would be nice to see a few pictures and specs brfore I lay my money down. __________________ Dennis

12-02-2003, 11:55 PM	#36
7T7 Regular guy Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Round Rock TX Posts: 518	Hell yea! Put me in the pool of drool. I have been waiting for someone to come out with a one piece side window for years! Found these guys .... http://www.alcappautoglass.com/ Their web site says..... We are working on getting custom curved glass in laminated and tempered! Check back for updates on this and other additions. Not a kit but glass would be better than nothing.

12-03-2003, 03:06 AM	#37
apstguy LED King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,087	I'll watch the situation then decide later. __________________ Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32

12-03-2003, 03:34 AM	#38
79Silv4x4 Workaholic Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 1,589	I'm in for one as long as we are talking about a quality kit, that is, we are obviously going to have new rubbers and some modifications/additions/changes to the tracks, guides and regulator assembly. We must also address the inherent weakness in these trucks stock power window motors (if so equipped) Will they be adequate for for the additional stress of the one piece glass (if any)? Basically, there's more to this kit than the curvature of the glass, don't get me wrong, I would love to have it but I won't commit my money until I know what we will receive is a quality (daily use) product.

12-03-2003, 11:14 AM	#39
ItsNotABlazer The full convertible guy Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Paris Texas Posts: 728	I would be in too if it includes everything such as weatherstripping, tracks etc. Of course since I would only need half the weatherstripping for the Jimmy mine should be cheaper right? :p 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)

12-06-2003, 03:38 AM	#40
kballan Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Fort Frances, Ontario, Canada Posts: 373	I'd definitely be interested! __________________ Kent Ballan ANY MAN CAN BUILD A TRUCK, BUT IT TAKES A REAL MAN TO CUT ONE UP!



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12-07-2003, 10:52 PM	#41
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Count me in too. Quality counts though. Minor modifications are no problem. Window strip from www.jcwhitney.com plentyful for just about anything. __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

12-08-2003, 03:37 AM	#42
79Silv4x4 Workaholic Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 1,589	I'd go $1k for everything, but no more.

12-08-2003, 01:39 PM	#43
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	It would really suck if someone decided to smash your window out though. Would make it more difficult to get replacement if only the one place was making them, plus the cost of the glass itself would be high. Doesnt mean I am out though, just something to consider for us daily driver guys. __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

12-13-2003, 11:14 PM	#44
gldevall Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Walker, LA Posts: 2,925	Any news on this? __________________ Gary -1986 SWB: lowered 4/6, SOLD!!! -Best 1/4 mile: 14.51 @ 91.01 MPH -2001 Pewter Tahoe, billet grill, Corsa Sport Cat-back, K&N FIPK SOLD!!! -2004 Z-71 Extended cab with a flowmaster, BDS 6.5", 3" BL, 35x12.5x18 Trail Grapplers on Pro-Comp 18x9 wheels

12-14-2003, 11:48 AM	#45
C&C Chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Midwest City, OK Posts: 1,001	In, pending further info. __________________ Robert Current: 1986 SWB Silverado 4.3 / TH400 Past: 1985 SWB Silverado 305 / TH350 - sold 1995 1987 1/2 ton Silverado - FI 350 / 700R4 sold 2007

12-14-2003, 03:47 PM	#46
81chevystep ShadeTree Kustomz Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: spring, texas Posts: 300	count me in too __________________ -chris- 1981 c/10, 383 fully built bagged, custom interior. built entirely by me

12-14-2003, 09:25 PM	#47
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,774	Definately interested but like most waiting on results. __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

07-16-2005, 10:16 PM	#48
halffast blazer Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Texarkana, TX Posts: 65	is this still happening? i am very interested.

07-16-2005, 10:44 PM	#49
bigarmzz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Elkins, West Virginia Posts: 2,542	im def interested..... __________________ 1987 350 TBI lowered 5/7

07-17-2005, 02:01 AM	#50
laynlow77 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 115	Put me down on the "interested, but need to see first" list

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