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Litdave · 09-04-2003, 04:33 PM

Hey Guys, I thought I would ask the experts.

Did any 67-72 trucks come with a rear sliding widnow as an option? If so how do I tell an original from and aftermarket and are they worth anything?

I am looking at a parts truck that has a factory tilt and tach and the guy claims the rear slider is also factory.

A quick response would be appreciated.

Thank, Litdave

**CPNE** · 09-04-2003, 04:45 PM

Yes it was an option. It will be listed on glove box options if original and glovbox sticker is intact.

Other than that, it would be had to tell you what an original looks like. I do know the glass parts in the center and each piece slides sideways and it latches in the middle. It'll also have a brushed steel look to it. Anything that has the "black out" treatment is aftermarket.

dubie · 09-04-2003, 05:13 PM

I believe Gee_Emm's is stock

1969 GMC · 09-04-2003, 05:15 PM

I recently bought and installed one in my truck, it appears to be made out of brushed aluminum, and has 4 panes (2 slide out). I don't know if it is original, but I don't really see how it should matter, unless you are doing a 100% factory correct resto. It slides for cheap, thats why I like it.

Rod · 09-05-2003, 10:44 PM

Well lets bring back the dispute over sliders... whats factory?.... I have a few sliders even different types... but this one I figure is the originals around here. My preference is the two latches to lock the windows on each side. Pics to follow.

Rod · 09-05-2003, 10:45 PM

Slider decal.

Rod · 09-05-2003, 10:48 PM

Slider latch... one on Passenger side and one on drivers side.

tyger25 · 09-05-2003, 11:18 PM

Aftermarket....

Holy crap that's a big pic....my bad!

GMC69 · 09-05-2003, 11:57 PM

I'm pretty sure mine is factory and is has one latch in the middle.
On my 69

lash · 09-06-2003, 05:38 PM

I am still looking for an original slider in great shape

roger0080 · 09-07-2003, 12:06 PM

The picture from GMC69 is what you want.

It has the fat brushed aluminium frame.

There can be 2 types of these that I have seen.

Earlier models have the big fat rubber window channels on the bottom/top to guide the window as it slides.

Later models don't have the rubber channels.

The OEM mfg name is on the window clasp. It is the same OEM mfg name on the 73-87 Chevy's too. I can't recall right now what it is. That's what I look for.

Rod · 09-07-2003, 04:40 PM

What I posted is the original slider ... as far as I can figure it was used on all Canadian made trucks and some US too... I have never pulled any other type out of a truck that had the A28 slider option... I have pulled a few other types that had the single clasp.... and those are the ones I sell cheap... cause they are no where near as secure as the dual handled sliders.
I have two single clasp... three dual clasp, and a wierd type that screwed in.
I have one that has a factory tint also, but I have one broken pane of glass in that one... think I'll find another....I've been looking a long time for that.
For example the trucks I have pulled sliders out of that had the factory tinted glass option and a slider , the slider was not tinted for some reason.
I'm not saying that the single clasp type were not used as a factory product, but it seems they may have used a variety of suppliers.
Oh.... and the single clasp type some say was original on there trucks had the wording Prestige on the clasp. I have some with no wording on the clasp but have the mentioned rubber bumpers on the end of the sliding runners and use felts also ... its brand name is Guardian on a piece of the glass.
So... the debate rages on.
The decal I posted on my slider is GP which is for Guaranteed Products Inc.
All have the fat brushed aluminum finish. The pic I posted above has the rubber surround also. I have seen both rubber surrounds on slider with or without the stainless trim on sliders.

*Gee_Emm* · 09-07-2003, 08:07 PM

The one that was in my truck when I bought it was a little too modern.

*Gee_Emm* · 09-07-2003, 08:09 PM

So I got a correct kind.

I have never seen sliders on the option sheet though.

1969 GMC · 09-08-2003, 12:40 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by roger0080
The picture from GMC69 is what you want.

It has the fat brushed aluminium frame.

There can be 2 types of these that I have seen.

Earlier models have the big fat rubber window channels on the bottom/top to guide the window as it slides.

Later models don't have the rubber channels.

The OEM mfg name is on the window clasp. It is the same OEM mfg name on the 73-87 Chevy's too. I can't recall right now what it is. That's what I look for.

would it happen to be Prestige?
the one I bought says that on the single clasp.
when I first bought it, it wouldn't hold, it was too loose...but when i took the clasp off to sand the rust off and paint it silver, and then put it back on, it now latches very securely.

1969 GMC · 09-08-2003, 12:58 AM

here

shadetree · 09-08-2003, 02:29 AM

69GMC, your window is exactly like the one in my Chevy. Ours may not be 100% correct, but I think these sliders are much bettern no slider!

roger0080 · 09-08-2003, 09:55 AM

1969 GMC: Yes, it is Prestige. I looked this weekend.

Gee_Emm: I generally see them on the option sheet (FWIW). My K20 has it listed also.

Rod · 09-08-2003, 11:32 PM

Typical glove box sticker with A28 slider option.

Hooter · 09-08-2003, 11:42 PM

my truck had a rear slider from the factory, it had this big ass handles on the ends of the pains of glass and a goofy latch in the center. It was made out of brushed aluminum I took it out and installed a good quality after market slider. I still have the factory slider stored in a box, along with my factory buckets on the loft in my barn out back.

Rod · 09-08-2003, 11:42 PM

Heres a prestige latch.

Rod · 09-08-2003, 11:52 PM

no name latch

09-04-2003, 04:33 PM	#1
Litdave Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tullahoma, TN Posts: 203	Rear sliding glass option? Hey Guys, I thought I would ask the experts. Did any 67-72 trucks come with a rear sliding widnow as an option? If so how do I tell an original from and aftermarket and are they worth anything? I am looking at a parts truck that has a factory tilt and tach and the guy claims the rear slider is also factory. A quick response would be appreciated. Thank, Litdave __________________ 71 Factory SWB 4x4 Project 383/350/205 69 LWB 2wd CST Daily Driver ZZ4/700r4/3.73 72 SWB Future Hot Rod

09-04-2003, 04:45 PM	#2
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	Yes it was an option. It will be listed on glove box options if original and glovbox sticker is intact. Other than that, it would be had to tell you what an original looks like. I do know the glass parts in the center and each piece slides sideways and it latches in the middle. It'll also have a brushed steel look to it. Anything that has the "black out" treatment is aftermarket. __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

09-04-2003, 05:13 PM	#3
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,855	I believe Gee_Emm's is stock Attached Images __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

09-04-2003, 05:15 PM	#4
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	I recently bought and installed one in my truck, it appears to be made out of brushed aluminum, and has 4 panes (2 slide out). I don't know if it is original, but I don't really see how it should matter, unless you are doing a 100% factory correct resto. It slides for cheap, thats why I like it. __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

09-05-2003, 10:44 PM	#5
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	Well lets bring back the dispute over sliders... whats factory?.... I have a few sliders even different types... but this one I figure is the originals around here. My preference is the two latches to lock the windows on each side. Pics to follow. Attached Images __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

09-05-2003, 10:45 PM	#6
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	Slider decal. Attached Images __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

09-05-2003, 10:48 PM	#7
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	Slider latch... one on Passenger side and one on drivers side. Attached Images __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

09-05-2003, 11:18 PM	#8
tyger25 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Little Rock, Ar Posts: 124	Aftermarket.... Holy crap that's a big pic....my bad! __________________ U.S.A.F. 68' C-10 Stepside 305 w/ 4 speed

09-05-2003, 11:57 PM	#9
GMC69 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Sudbury, Ontario, Canada Posts: 734	I'm pretty sure mine is factory and is has one latch in the middle. On my 69 Attached Images __________________ Mike Email: Click here to email me -- 2019 Silvedrado 4x4 1970 Chevy 3/4 ton, 396BB, on air bags

09-06-2003, 05:38 PM	#10
lash Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 163	I am still looking for an original slider in great shape

09-07-2003, 12:06 PM	#11
roger0080 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Carver County, Minnesota, USA Posts: 626	The picture from GMC69 is what you want. It has the fat brushed aluminium frame. There can be 2 types of these that I have seen. Earlier models have the big fat rubber window channels on the bottom/top to guide the window as it slides. Later models don't have the rubber channels. The OEM mfg name is on the window clasp. It is the same OEM mfg name on the 73-87 Chevy's too. I can't recall right now what it is. That's what I look for. __________________ 72 Chev C-10 90% restored (former AZ truck) ... 71 Chev K-20 Cheyenne my vacation crusier... 72 Chev C-10 Now retired and striped after many faithful miles... 72 GMC 1500 Retired to the junk yard after bought new in '71...

09-07-2003, 04:40 PM	#12
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	What I posted is the original slider ... as far as I can figure it was used on all Canadian made trucks and some US too... I have never pulled any other type out of a truck that had the A28 slider option... I have pulled a few other types that had the single clasp.... and those are the ones I sell cheap... cause they are no where near as secure as the dual handled sliders. I have two single clasp... three dual clasp, and a wierd type that screwed in. I have one that has a factory tint also, but I have one broken pane of glass in that one... think I'll find another....I've been looking a long time for that. For example the trucks I have pulled sliders out of that had the factory tinted glass option and a slider , the slider was not tinted for some reason. I'm not saying that the single clasp type were not used as a factory product, but it seems they may have used a variety of suppliers. Oh.... and the single clasp type some say was original on there trucks had the wording Prestige on the clasp. I have some with no wording on the clasp but have the mentioned rubber bumpers on the end of the sliding runners and use felts also ... its brand name is Guardian on a piece of the glass. So... the debate rages on. The decal I posted on my slider is GP which is for Guaranteed Products Inc. All have the fat brushed aluminum finish. The pic I posted above has the rubber surround also. I have seen both rubber surrounds on slider with or without the stainless trim on sliders. __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

09-07-2003, 08:07 PM	#13
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,002	The one that was in my truck when I bought it was a little too modern.

09-07-2003, 08:09 PM	#14
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,002	So I got a correct kind. I have never seen sliders on the option sheet though.

09-08-2003, 12:58 AM	#16
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	here Attached Images __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650



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09-08-2003, 02:29 AM	#17
shadetree Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Knightstown, in, usa Posts: 2,525	69GMC, your window is exactly like the one in my Chevy. Ours may not be 100% correct, but I think these sliders are much bettern no slider! __________________ 1970 long fleet, 355 4 speed, primer, walnut goodies

09-08-2003, 09:55 AM	#18
roger0080 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Carver County, Minnesota, USA Posts: 626	1969 GMC: Yes, it is Prestige. I looked this weekend. Gee_Emm: I generally see them on the option sheet (FWIW). My K20 has it listed also. __________________ 72 Chev C-10 90% restored (former AZ truck) ... 71 Chev K-20 Cheyenne my vacation crusier... 72 Chev C-10 Now retired and striped after many faithful miles... 72 GMC 1500 Retired to the junk yard after bought new in '71...

09-08-2003, 11:32 PM	#19
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	Typical glove box sticker with A28 slider option. Attached Images __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

09-08-2003, 11:42 PM	#20
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,085	my truck had a rear slider from the factory, it had this big ass handles on the ends of the pains of glass and a goofy latch in the center. It was made out of brushed aluminum I took it out and installed a good quality after market slider. I still have the factory slider stored in a box, along with my factory buckets on the loft in my barn out back. __________________ Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life

09-08-2003, 11:42 PM	#21
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	Heres a prestige latch. __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

09-08-2003, 11:52 PM	#22
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	no name latch Attached Images __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

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