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Lethal Tendencies · 12-15-2021, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Greasey Harley

I like this option

as long as the measurements jibe, this might be a good option. That's a clean piece of hardware.

I talked to the manufacturer , the window pushes out on the hinges but does not completely come out, which I think would be cool if it did come out. The one that would fit my application is the 7" X 24 " for $1036

HO455 · 12-15-2021, 03:26 PM

What is the existing window blank made of?
You could cut it down to a 1 inch lip and get a piece of smoked lexan cut to fit. Then attach a seal to the lexan and secure it in place with dzus type fasteners to the lip .
Once you have the bugs worked out you can have a piece of tempered glass cut to fit.
It would be like a T-top either on or off.
Where is the fuel tank in the truck?

Lethal Tendencies · 12-16-2021, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by HO455

What is the existing window blank made of?
You could cut it down to a 1 inch lip and get a piece of smoked lexan cut to fit. Then attach a seal to the lexan and secure it in place with dzus type fasteners to the lip .
Once you have the bugs worked out you can have a piece of tempered glass cut to fit.
It would be like a T-top either on or off.
Where is the fuel tank in the truck?

Its a piece of glass. The tank is sitting in the bed. Not a bad idea of cutting a piece of plexiglass as a template.

**special-K** · 12-11-2021, 12:46 PM

Pricey but probably easy/simple compared to other options. That saves a lot

LT7A · 12-15-2021, 05:13 PM

How about a flush fit piece of glass with hinges and clamps from OBS extended cab side windows? Or snap up a couple of '80s sunroofs and use the hardware.

**Warrens69GMC** · 12-18-2021, 02:44 PM

https://breezerwindows.com/

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.

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

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Originally Posted by Warrens69GMC

https://breezerwindows.com/

Thats cool. I must investigate

**kev2809** · 12-20-2021, 09:40 AM

I vote flush fit, that looks super clean!

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!

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.

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** · 01-10-2022, 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!

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

Looks good!

12-15-2021, 03:26 PM	#2
HO455 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 12,411	Re: Rear Window ideas. Creative minds step inside What is the existing window blank made of? You could cut it down to a 1 inch lip and get a piece of smoked lexan cut to fit. Then attach a seal to the lexan and secure it in place with dzus type fasteners to the lip . Once you have the bugs worked out you can have a piece of tempered glass cut to fit. It would be like a T-top either on or off. Where is the fuel tank in the truck? __________________ 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

12-11-2021, 12:46 PM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,859	Re: Rear Window ideas. Creative minds step inside Pricey but probably easy/simple compared to other options. That saves a lot __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

12-15-2021, 05:13 PM	#5
LT7A Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: PNW Posts: 3,667	Re: Rear Window ideas. Creative minds step inside How about a flush fit piece of glass with hinges and clamps from OBS extended cab side windows? Or snap up a couple of '80s sunroofs and use the hardware.

12-18-2021, 02:44 PM	#6
Warrens69GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Safford,AZ Posts: 3,636	Re: Rear Window ideas. Creative minds step inside https://breezerwindows.com/ __________________ 1969 307, t350 1950 Chevy Wagon 1978 Big 10 1967 C10, 250,3-OTT

12-20-2021, 09:40 AM	#9
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,201	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	#10
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	#11
HO455 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 12,411	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	#12
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	#13
HO455 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 12,411	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

01-24-2022, 08:46 AM	#16
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

01-10-2022, 09:25 AM	#17
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,866	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	#18
Peanut74 Registered User Join Date: May 2018 Location: Prattville, AL Posts: 624	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	#19
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

01-24-2022, 11:03 AM	#20
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,866	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



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