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72BlckButy · 04-10-2009, 08:16 PM

crawdad... the one piece windows look killer. I was wondering how the fitment issues would be as the '67-72 one piece windows are loose when rolling down the window.

Looks awesome! BTW I'm glad to hear that you decided to not sell it at this time. I want to see this thing finished!

Also did you see that Kevin is working on installing an I6 on a dropmember...?

**lolife99** · 04-10-2009, 08:54 PM

Looks nice!
IF,... you had it to do again,... would you have spent the cash on the one piece windows? All the labor aside,... was it worth it?

Dinos63 · 04-11-2009, 10:01 PM

love the one piece windows but haven't heard much good about them,

Riveted1 · 04-18-2009, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Dinos63

love the one piece windows but haven't heard much good about them,

You can come help me install mine (when they FINALLY get here) and get a first hand experience w/em if you want Dino!

Oh yeah, and Crawdadfox you've lit the fire under me to get a square body again before too long!

crawdadfox · 04-19-2009, 02:25 PM

The one piece window install is done! I would like to say the passenger side took half as long as the drivers side....but it didn't!

So you can figure around 8 hours to install and adjust both sides. The new track design offers alot better support when the windows are partially down than some of the earlier style kits i have seen. With the one piece windows the wiper arms looked a out of place so they are gone! The sticker on the back window is just for people who live south of lake Ponchatrain!

**N2TRUX** · 04-11-2009, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

Looks nice!
IF,... you had it to do again,... would you have spent the cash on the one piece windows? All the labor aside,... was it worth it?

I think that's a matter of perspective. On a a truck that maintains a mostly stock appearance, I like them. On a slicked up custom, I think they are mandatory.

crawdadfox · 04-11-2009, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

Looks nice!
IF,... you had it to do again,... would you have spent the cash on the one piece windows? All the labor aside,... was it worth it?

Yes.. my wing glass rubbers were shot. Anyone that has tried to change the vent glass seals knows its allmost impossible, so factor in about 300 bucks for new vent window assemblies the one piece deal is not too bad.

SBTork · 04-12-2009, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by crawdadfox

Yes.. my wing glass rubbers were shot. Anyone that has tried to change the vent glass seals knows its allmost impossible, so factor in about 300 bucks for new vent window assemblies the one piece deal is not too bad.

excellent point, new vent windows are damn expensive. Truck looks really good

andrewmp6 · 04-11-2009, 11:35 PM

Is it one piece products or brothers trucks one piece windows?

crawdadfox · 04-12-2009, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by andrewmp6

Is it one piece products or brothers trucks one piece windows?

One Piece Products.

joe231 · 04-17-2009, 08:43 PM

Say it ain't so!!!!!
http://www.hubgarage.com/classifieds/697

crawdadfox · 04-17-2009, 09:44 PM

Not to worry, i have ironed out the storage issues and i'm back on track! I had a bunch of calls and tried to pull it off of the Hub....but i had to mark it sold! I painted the grill & headlight bezels and installed a new grill emblem, and done the other one piece window today.

72BlckButy · 04-17-2009, 10:02 PM

The front end looks good crawdadfox!

joe231 · 04-17-2009, 10:35 PM

WOO, that is a relief!
you truck is what mine wants to be when she grows up

joe231 · 04-19-2009, 02:29 PM

Looks good!

have you thought about moving the mirrors forward?

crawdadfox · 04-19-2009, 02:36 PM

They would look better slid forward about 3" or taken off ....but with the original paint it's not an option.

joe231 · 04-19-2009, 02:45 PM

I hear ya.....love it anyway

**N2TRUX** · 04-19-2009, 02:52 PM

I love it. If you really want to do something about the mirrors, take a look at the mid 60's Nova/Camaro/Chevelle units.

crawdadfox · 04-19-2009, 03:02 PM

Ken i was thinking the same thing! I bought one of the mirrors you have pictured years ago for a 63 Nova. The round head would look alot better on the truck than the square plus i like the bowtie.

jdurant · 04-19-2009, 05:37 PM

I hope you're happy. Now I know I just gotta have the one piece windows. Cause all the cool kids are gettin' em. Everything seal right? No Complaints? Just gotta be careful putting them in, eh?
My buddy has been trying to get me to the Jazz Fest next month. If I go, will you let me do a proper shoot for that truck? Just something for us here on the board. I've got a pretty good camera and have been trying to learn. Plus you could throw a rock in New Orleans and hit an awesome background. I'm thinking one of the grave yards, of course.
Let me know.

jdurant · 04-19-2009, 05:45 PM

Just thought about it. It doesn't run right now, does it?

crawdadfox · 04-19-2009, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by jdurant

Just thought about it. It doesn't run right now, does it?

I have everything to get it up and running...and it doesn't need alot. The main thing is getting the fuel cell mounted and plumbed and the air management system installed. Its all about getting the time to do it, but i 'm shooting for June if everything works out..it should be driveable!

joe231 · 04-19-2009, 07:00 PM

dunno...i like the square mirrors on the square body...maybe it is just me...

**Captkaos** · 04-21-2009, 04:23 PM

Did not notice this thread, the windows look great on there.

jchav62 · 04-21-2009, 05:55 PM

Looking good! I really dig the one piece windows! The front end looks b!tchin too... Very nice work...

04-10-2009, 08:16 PM	#1
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Porterbuilt Dropmembers & 22's on my 77 Ebay truck crawdad... the one piece windows look killer. I was wondering how the fitment issues would be as the '67-72 one piece windows are loose when rolling down the window. Looks awesome! BTW I'm glad to hear that you decided to not sell it at this time. I want to see this thing finished! Also did you see that Kevin is working on installing an I6 on a dropmember...? __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

04-10-2009, 08:54 PM	#2
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,698	Re: Porterbuilt Dropmembers & 22's on my 77 Ebay truck Looks nice! IF,... you had it to do again,... would you have spent the cash on the one piece windows? All the labor aside,... was it worth it? __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

04-11-2009, 10:01 PM	#3
Dinos63 chevy only Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,619	Re: Porterbuilt Dropmembers & 22's on my 77 Ebay truck love the one piece windows but haven't heard much good about them, __________________ CHEVY ONLY... Nothin Else !

04-19-2009, 02:25 PM	#5
crawdadfox Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New Orleans Louisiana.....a great place to visit but you wouldn't want to live here!!! Posts: 883	Re: Porterbuilt Dropmembers & 22's on my 77 Ebay truck The one piece window install is done! I would like to say the passenger side took half as long as the drivers side....but it didn't! So you can figure around 8 hours to install and adjust both sides. The new track design offers alot better support when the windows are partially down than some of the earlier style kits i have seen. With the one piece windows the wiper arms looked a out of place so they are gone! The sticker on the back window is just for people who live south of lake Ponchatrain! Attached Images __________________ Down......with the sickness!!

04-11-2009, 11:35 PM	#9
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: Porterbuilt Dropmembers & 22's on my 77 Ebay truck Is it one piece products or brothers trucks one piece windows?

04-17-2009, 08:43 PM	#11
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Porterbuilt Dropmembers & 22's on my 77 Ebay truck Say it ain't so!!!!! http://www.hubgarage.com/classifieds/697 __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

04-17-2009, 09:44 PM	#12
crawdadfox Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New Orleans Louisiana.....a great place to visit but you wouldn't want to live here!!! Posts: 883	Re: Porterbuilt Dropmembers & 22's on my 77 Ebay truck Not to worry, i have ironed out the storage issues and i'm back on track! I had a bunch of calls and tried to pull it off of the Hub....but i had to mark it sold! I painted the grill & headlight bezels and installed a new grill emblem, and done the other one piece window today. Attached Images __________________ Down......with the sickness!!

04-17-2009, 10:02 PM	#13
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Porterbuilt Dropmembers & 22's on my 77 Ebay truck The front end looks good crawdadfox! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

04-17-2009, 10:35 PM	#14
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Porterbuilt Dropmembers & 22's on my 77 Ebay truck WOO, that is a relief! you truck is what mine wants to be when she grows up __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

04-19-2009, 02:29 PM	#15
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Porterbuilt Dropmembers & 22's on my 77 Ebay truck Looks good! have you thought about moving the mirrors forward? __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

04-19-2009, 02:36 PM	#16
crawdadfox Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New Orleans Louisiana.....a great place to visit but you wouldn't want to live here!!! Posts: 883	Re: Porterbuilt Dropmembers & 22's on my 77 Ebay truck They would look better slid forward about 3" or taken off ....but with the original paint it's not an option. __________________ Down......with the sickness!!

04-19-2009, 02:45 PM	#17
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Porterbuilt Dropmembers & 22's on my 77 Ebay truck I hear ya.....love it anyway __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

04-19-2009, 02:52 PM	#18
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Porterbuilt Dropmembers & 22's on my 77 Ebay truck I love it. If you really want to do something about the mirrors, take a look at the mid 60's Nova/Camaro/Chevelle units. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

04-19-2009, 03:02 PM	#19
crawdadfox Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New Orleans Louisiana.....a great place to visit but you wouldn't want to live here!!! Posts: 883	Re: Porterbuilt Dropmembers & 22's on my 77 Ebay truck Ken i was thinking the same thing! I bought one of the mirrors you have pictured years ago for a 63 Nova. The round head would look alot better on the truck than the square plus i like the bowtie. __________________ Down......with the sickness!!

04-19-2009, 05:37 PM	#20
jdurant Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 679	Re: Porterbuilt Dropmembers & 22's on my 77 Ebay truck I hope you're happy. Now I know I just gotta have the one piece windows. Cause all the cool kids are gettin' em. Everything seal right? No Complaints? Just gotta be careful putting them in, eh? My buddy has been trying to get me to the Jazz Fest next month. If I go, will you let me do a proper shoot for that truck? Just something for us here on the board. I've got a pretty good camera and have been trying to learn. Plus you could throw a rock in New Orleans and hit an awesome background. I'm thinking one of the grave yards, of course. Let me know. __________________ Joseph 87 Turbo Buick 92 5.0 Mustang coupe 87 GMC Sierra SWB 82 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd



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04-19-2009, 05:45 PM	#21
jdurant Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 679	Re: Porterbuilt Dropmembers & 22's on my 77 Ebay truck Just thought about it. It doesn't run right now, does it? __________________ Joseph 87 Turbo Buick 92 5.0 Mustang coupe 87 GMC Sierra SWB 82 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd

04-19-2009, 07:00 PM	#23
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Porterbuilt Dropmembers & 22's on my 77 Ebay truck dunno...i like the square mirrors on the square body...maybe it is just me... __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

04-21-2009, 04:23 PM	#24
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: Porterbuilt Dropmembers & 22's on my 77 Ebay truck Did not notice this thread, the windows look great on there. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

04-21-2009, 05:55 PM	#25
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: Porterbuilt Dropmembers & 22's on my 77 Ebay truck Looking good! I really dig the one piece windows! The front end looks b!tchin too... Very nice work... __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

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