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6D8_C10 · 01-09-2010, 12:47 PM

I have seen some ads and some post with guys getting one-piece windows.

like this one.

My question is, is there window from a different truck year to swap out or is all a custom cut window?

*vegaschevy* · 01-09-2010, 01:01 PM

Two companies make one piece window conversion kits for the trucks.

http://www.onepieceproducts.com/

http://www.brotherstrucks.com/products.asp?dept=452

6D8_C10 · 01-09-2010, 01:41 PM

So, I guess it is all custom?

The brothers has a decent price for 2 windows.

Sinister · 01-09-2010, 01:59 PM

A lot of people on here complain about the fit and functionality of the one piece windows.

67chevy2wd · 01-09-2010, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by vegaschevy

Two companies make one piece window conversion kits for the trucks.

http://www.onepieceproducts.com/

http://www.brotherstrucks.com/products.asp?dept=452

The brothers kit looks a heck of a lot easier to install than the onepieceproducts kit.

1LIME69 · 01-09-2010, 05:23 PM

I have the OPP style windows in my truck and I really enjoy them. They are a pain in the butt to put in but atleast you dont have that triangular piece in the corner. The only gripe I have against the OPP windows is that you either have to have the window all the way up or all the way down. If not the door latch is contacted and the door will come open. Atleast that is my experience with them. But all parts were quality pieces and the instructions are pretty clear.

67chevy2wd · 01-09-2010, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 1LIME69

I have the OPP style windows in my truck and I really enjoy them. They are a pain in the butt to put in but atleast you dont have that triangular piece in the corner. The only gripe I have against the OPP windows is that you either have to have the window all the way up or all the way down. If not the door latch is contacted and the door will come open. Atleast that is my experience with them. But all parts were quality pieces and the instructions are pretty clear.

That would be reason enough for me to go a different route. I like to have my window only half ways down sometimes.

Dynomutt · 01-09-2010, 05:39 PM

I like the way the OPP glass looks without the front corner piece but the way it installs is kind of cheesy to me. Glue on scrapers instead of clip in and eliminating the rear chanel as well as modding the door latch. Don't care for the crappy little door stop either. I'm going with the Brothers product in mine, I sure wish it didn't have that little corner piece though. Probably put a mirror on there to make it "go away".

weircc · 01-09-2010, 06:45 PM

i have the brothers kit and am happy with it, bit of advice mock up before paint cause they are pain in the azz to install

67chevy2wd · 01-09-2010, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Dynomutt

I like the way the OPP glass looks without the front corner piece but the way it installs is kind of cheesy to me. Glue on scrapers instead of clip in and eliminating the rear chanel as well as modding the door latch. Don't care for the crappy little door stop either. I'm going with the Brothers product in mine, I sure wish it didn't have that little corner piece though. Probably put a mirror on there to make it "go away".

The door stop on the OPP setup looks like it uses the fender. If so what if a gust slammed the door against the stop, wouldn't that put a big bow in the fender? Or am I not seeing it right?

Fastfun · 01-09-2010, 09:15 PM

I am getting ready to install the Brothers one piece windows. I like the triangle piece it give me a place to install my mirror.

Mondo · 01-09-2010, 09:25 PM

They changed the door stop a year or so ago. It's better, but still opens quite a bit. I just tacked on a couple spacers so it doesn't open so much.

I guess I'm lucky as mine work fine.... and the door has never opened

To be honest, I only have the window all the way down or up because half way down there's not much holding the window as it's only in the rear track... would be the same for all one piece windows I imagine.

Plus, in Bakersfield, there's really only 2 seasons; hot as hell or cold & foggy. So the windows get a lot of usage

01-09-2010, 12:47 PM	#1
6D8_C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Saint Peters, MO Posts: 171	One-piece window I have seen some ads and some post with guys getting one-piece windows. like this one. My question is, is there window from a different truck year to swap out or is all a custom cut window? __________________ 68 c10 350/th350 winter daily driver 90 Nissan 180sx, sr20det gt2871r turbo, track car,summer daily driver "Just so we are reminded of those who are held back, Up front there ought to be a Man in Black". Johnny Cash.

01-09-2010, 01:01 PM	#2
vegaschevy Account Suspended Join Date: May 2009 Location: las vegas nv Posts: 1,493	Re: One-piece window Two companies make one piece window conversion kits for the trucks. http://www.onepieceproducts.com/ http://www.brotherstrucks.com/products.asp?dept=452

01-09-2010, 01:41 PM	#3
6D8_C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Saint Peters, MO Posts: 171	Re: One-piece window So, I guess it is all custom? The brothers has a decent price for 2 windows. __________________ 68 c10 350/th350 winter daily driver 90 Nissan 180sx, sr20det gt2871r turbo, track car,summer daily driver "Just so we are reminded of those who are held back, Up front there ought to be a Man in Black". Johnny Cash.

01-09-2010, 01:59 PM	#4
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: One-piece window A lot of people on here complain about the fit and functionality of the one piece windows. __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

01-09-2010, 05:23 PM	#6
1LIME69 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Alexis, NC Posts: 182	Re: One-piece window I have the OPP style windows in my truck and I really enjoy them. They are a pain in the butt to put in but atleast you dont have that triangular piece in the corner. The only gripe I have against the OPP windows is that you either have to have the window all the way up or all the way down. If not the door latch is contacted and the door will come open. Atleast that is my experience with them. But all parts were quality pieces and the instructions are pretty clear. __________________ "The Ultimate Sleeper" 69' SWB, Holley EFI 525 ci. BB, TH350, 3.73 Eaton posi/Moser axles, 1350 diveshaft, Vintec's 20"x8.5" and 20"x12", OPP windows, CPP rear coilover conversion

01-09-2010, 05:39 PM	#8
Dynomutt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North Texas Posts: 440	Re: One-piece window I like the way the OPP glass looks without the front corner piece but the way it installs is kind of cheesy to me. Glue on scrapers instead of clip in and eliminating the rear chanel as well as modding the door latch. Don't care for the crappy little door stop either. I'm going with the Brothers product in mine, I sure wish it didn't have that little corner piece though. Probably put a mirror on there to make it "go away". __________________ MARQ Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446194

01-09-2010, 06:45 PM	#9
weircc Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: richmond, MO Posts: 794	Re: One-piece window i have the brothers kit and am happy with it, bit of advice mock up before paint cause they are pain in the azz to install

01-09-2010, 09:15 PM	#11
Fastfun Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 615	Re: One-piece window I am getting ready to install the Brothers one piece windows. I like the triangle piece it give me a place to install my mirror.

01-09-2010, 09:25 PM	#12
Mondo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Ca Posts: 538	Re: One-piece window They changed the door stop a year or so ago. It's better, but still opens quite a bit. I just tacked on a couple spacers so it doesn't open so much. I guess I'm lucky as mine work fine.... and the door has never opened To be honest, I only have the window all the way down or up because half way down there's not much holding the window as it's only in the rear track... would be the same for all one piece windows I imagine. Plus, in Bakersfield, there's really only 2 seasons; hot as hell or cold & foggy. So the windows get a lot of usage Last edited by Mondo; 01-09-2010 at 09:27 PM.



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