Oh My What Yonder Window Breaks...... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jmbstudios · 06-26-2006, 08:19 PM

Well this was going to start off with a little dry humor, but the title blew it...

OK..

My wife gets into my Burb today, shuts the door, and as I am turning my head in her direction ( all of this was in cinema ultra slow motion) I see a crack start, then finish. It started from the middle edge(by the door handle) and went 8 inches out, then up to the top.. This is the Front passenger.

DOOHHHH!!!!!!

Now, I need to replace. I saw a GMC pickup in a junk yard, dont know what year it is, but I think it still has its glass.

Will any 67-72 pickup side passenger glass fit right into my 72 GMC Burb??? If so, I will be in great shape cause that one will be cheap. If not, off to the classifieds..........

Thanks
Jeff

MrGoodpliers · 06-26-2006, 08:28 PM

No, burb glass is specific, doesn't have the radius on the back edge, it comes to a sharp angle. Good luck!

**oldiron** · 06-26-2006, 08:34 PM

Off to the classified for you. The burb has squared corners at the top rear of the door where the pickups are rounded. Sorry. Any good glass shop should be able to cut you a new window as they are laminated not tempered glass.

jmbstudios · 06-26-2006, 10:17 PM

"good glass shop" and "around my area"

oxymoron... unheard of.........

Maybe in PHX though....

Jeff

Long Roof · 06-27-2006, 05:24 PM

Go with a One piece window for the front doors. I think Mothertruckers has them for the burb.

Aaron

Frizzle Fry · 06-27-2006, 07:35 PM

Here's a question for ya: What do you think caused the window break? I'd hate to see you have the same problem with your new window.

jmbstudios · 06-28-2006, 03:43 PM

The felts are pretty much gone on that side. SO new felts and channels will be put in before a new window. there was a lot of play in the window...
And what I did not mention before is that is was rolled down about half way.....

Frizzle Fry · 06-29-2006, 01:07 PM

That'll do it.

BrianJordan · 06-29-2006, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmbstudios

"good glass shop" and "around my area"

oxymoron... unheard of.........

Maybe in PHX though....

Jeff

there are a lot glass shops up and down Broadway between 35th Ave and 19th Ave. one of them should have what you need.

06-26-2006, 08:19 PM	#1
jmbstudios Pickin' and a Grinin' Join Date: May 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 128	Oh My What Yonder Window Breaks...... Well this was going to start off with a little dry humor, but the title blew it... OK.. My wife gets into my Burb today, shuts the door, and as I am turning my head in her direction ( all of this was in cinema ultra slow motion) I see a crack start, then finish. It started from the middle edge(by the door handle) and went 8 inches out, then up to the top.. This is the Front passenger. DOOHHHH!!!!!! Now, I need to replace. I saw a GMC pickup in a junk yard, dont know what year it is, but I think it still has its glass. Will any 67-72 pickup side passenger glass fit right into my 72 GMC Burb??? If so, I will be in great shape cause that one will be cheap. If not, off to the classifieds.......... Thanks Jeff

06-26-2006, 08:28 PM	#2
MrGoodpliers Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Gainesville, Georgia Posts: 704	Re: Oh My What Yonder Window Breaks...... No, burb glass is specific, doesn't have the radius on the back edge, it comes to a sharp angle. Good luck! __________________ We made Oklahoma a little after 3, Randy & his brother Bob & my old GMC...

06-26-2006, 08:34 PM	#3
oldiron Designated Grumpy Old Man Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: arlington, washington usa Posts: 3,094	Re: Oh My What Yonder Window Breaks...... Off to the classified for you. The burb has squared corners at the top rear of the door where the pickups are rounded. Sorry. Any good glass shop should be able to cut you a new window as they are laminated not tempered glass.

06-26-2006, 10:17 PM	#4
jmbstudios Pickin' and a Grinin' Join Date: May 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 128	Re: Oh My What Yonder Window Breaks...... "good glass shop" and "around my area" oxymoron... unheard of......... Maybe in PHX though.... Jeff

06-27-2006, 05:24 PM	#5
Long Roof Old School, New Style Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Monroeville, Ohio Posts: 790	Re: Oh My What Yonder Window Breaks...... Go with a One piece window for the front doors. I think Mothertruckers has them for the burb. Aaron __________________ The Good: - 72 GMC Jimmy 4x4 - 307 cid / 350 th - 70 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - 454 cid /400 th - 96 Chevy Impala SS - mainly stock - 98 Chevy Tahoe LT 4x4 - all stock The Bad: - 86 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 4x4 - winter beater The Ugly: - 72 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - parts truck

06-27-2006, 07:35 PM	#6
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Oh My What Yonder Window Breaks...... Here's a question for ya: What do you think caused the window break? I'd hate to see you have the same problem with your new window.

06-28-2006, 03:43 PM	#7
jmbstudios Pickin' and a Grinin' Join Date: May 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 128	Re: Oh My What Yonder Window Breaks...... The felts are pretty much gone on that side. SO new felts and channels will be put in before a new window. there was a lot of play in the window... And what I did not mention before is that is was rolled down about half way.....

06-29-2006, 01:07 PM	#8
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Oh My What Yonder Window Breaks...... That'll do it.



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