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Fastfun · 12-09-2006, 01:04 PM

I am planning on purchasing the one piece windows and I have a question to anybody that has installed them. I can not decide if I want to go with the clear and have them tinted or if the gray would be dark enough. I know Brothers sells them, is there anybody else that sells them cheaper.

Thanks

**John Fabris** · 12-09-2006, 01:06 PM

Since you are in AZ, order the ones that are already tinted. Check with any of the board venders here for the windows, but I think those get them from brother as well. Someone will correct me if I am wrong...

kyull67 · 12-09-2006, 01:13 PM

I bought the tinted version from brothers and they are not very dark. Great product though. I waited for them to go on sale, but if you factor in the time and money spent repairing the vent windows it's money well spent. Plus I think they look better.

brak · 12-09-2006, 01:17 PM

why don't you just buy the clear, and tint them the shade you want?

Since the windows will be out of the vehicle, it would be very easy, and only take maybe an hour.

just my opinion

kyull67 · 12-09-2006, 01:23 PM

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why don't you just buy the clear, and tint them the shade you want?

Since the windows will be out of the vehicle, it would be very easy, and only take maybe an hour.

nandress · 12-09-2006, 03:07 PM

The tint is about 35%, but is not super dark. If you doubt it will do for AZ, then buy the clear and tint them (I actually think the clear are a little easier to get, as my tinted ones were backordered when I bought them).

<<EDIT>> If your avatar photo is accurate, that is just about the tint that the tinted kit is.

Brothers makes this kit, so you will not find it cheaper with anyone else.

From my experience, there was some trouble with the door check modification. I suspect it is because the early 67's had a slightly different check design, but we had to pretty extensively modify our checks, including springs and stuff, to get them to work. When I called Brothers on this, they had not heard of anyone having trouble.

b&a72 · 12-09-2006, 03:34 PM

nandress are the directions pretty easy to follow?

nandress · 12-09-2006, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by b&a72

nandress are the directions pretty easy to follow?

For the most part, yes! It's been a while, so I am not able to remember if there was anything specifically wrong with the instructions. I know it was only a couple hours, and once you had one done the other was simple.

But there were a few hiccups that were caused by minor details on our truck that Brothers couldn't have forseen that we had to deal with, the door check being the most frustrating.

**John Fabris** · 12-09-2006, 05:42 PM

I agree with nandress, pretty simple to follow, and even if you are using new door hinges, I would still modify the door checks as described in the directions.

If you are doing this for the first time, try to get someone else that has done this before to give you a hand. For me, I took my time doing it, and I was a little apprehensive, but now that I did one, I would no problems doing it again.

Slammed70 · 12-10-2006, 12:19 AM

Dont forget to weld up the holes where the wing window screws went.

chevyboy55 · 12-10-2006, 12:26 AM

I think chevydude did a install thread on his windows.He had lots of pics & good detailed directions.We put a set in my sons 72 & they were very easy to install.Brothers was a real big help when I had a question. Good luck!

kyull67 · 12-10-2006, 12:30 AM

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From my experience, there was some trouble with the door check modification. I suspect it is because the early 67's had a slightly different check design, but we had to pretty extensively modify our checks, including springs and stuff, to get them to work. When I called Brothers on this, they had not heard of anyone having trouble.

I've got a '67 and as long as you cut down the door checks as described in the directions there are no problems at all. Pretty easy install, can be done in about 2-3 hours.

nandress · 12-10-2006, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by kyull67

I've got a '67 and as long as you cut down the door checks as described in the directions there are no problems at all. Pretty easy install, can be done in about 2-3 hours.

There wasn't really a problem with the ground down shape...Once it was trimmed up, it would clear easy. Our problem was the result of the tightness of the door checks in the hinge slides. It would hold the check out so that no matter what you did it would hit the front track when you shut the door. We had to make a spring bracket to tug the check out of the way when the door was closed.

Hind sight would have said to just buy new hinges. Like I said, even Brothers had never heard of anyone else having the same problem!!

**John Fabris** · 12-10-2006, 12:05 PM

What I did on the door check with my truck after grinding them down to the reccommended shape, was to add rubber coated washers that I cut a slot in and then using a hammer and punch, inserted them around the spring pin between the check and door hinges. This got rid of the sloppiness of the door check which is what the issue is.

Fastfun · 12-10-2006, 04:01 PM

Thanks everybody for the response. I will be ordering the one piece window on Monday and I will go with the clear glass and tint to the darkness that I want.

Prices I found

Brothers 359.96
Classic Parts Depot 339.00
Mother Truckers 329.00

**CMars45000** · 12-10-2006, 04:55 PM

a little aside on this subject: Will the standard 1-piece window kit that brothers sell (the one for manual crank windows) work with existing power window regulators? or so I have to but the entire power 1-piece window kit to go that route?

thanks

bowtiehotrodder · 12-10-2006, 04:57 PM

i help a friend do them it was really simple

rodstored-72 · 12-11-2006, 10:48 AM

fastfun,
i would like to see how that turns out & if you want or would need some help & cant' get a extra pair of hands give me a shout (pm) & i will come over. hey did you get the vette fixed in time for the goodguys show?? i went & it was a blast although i have a little problem with the frontend on my truck, it is still very drivable though. i hope things are going good for you...

rodstored-72

Lemield · 12-11-2006, 03:06 PM

Cmars45000,

Send a PM to Chevydude. He can probably answer the question since he has electric in his truck. Mine are manual with the light tint...nice windows.

John @ BROTHERS · 12-11-2006, 04:22 PM

Window kits are on sale today - Check out the Calender

Non power - $325.00
Power - $675.00

Fastfun · 12-13-2006, 12:18 AM

Ordered the windows today from Brothers and they are on backorder until after Xmas

pissonNOS · 11-02-2007, 12:11 AM

I know im bringing this back from the dead but I was going to order the one piece kit tomorrow I hope and thought some one else might want to know there on sale now $299 and if ur a canadian thats only$285 woo! anyways I found this thred because I was looking for feed back ont he windows looks good to me

Mondo · 11-02-2007, 01:01 AM

These cost more but don't have that little triangle metal piece at front of window...

http://www.onepieceproducts.com/Prod...ductid=OPP6772

12-09-2006, 01:04 PM	#1
Fastfun Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 615	one piece windows I am planning on purchasing the one piece windows and I have a question to anybody that has installed them. I can not decide if I want to go with the clear and have them tinted or if the gray would be dark enough. I know Brothers sells them, is there anybody else that sells them cheaper. Thanks

12-09-2006, 01:06 PM	#2
John Fabris TOTY 2006 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Magalia CA USA Posts: 2,270	Re: one piece windows Since you are in AZ, order the ones that are already tinted. Check with any of the board venders here for the windows, but I think those get them from brother as well. Someone will correct me if I am wrong... __________________ John Fabris 67 C10 SWB

12-09-2006, 01:13 PM	#3
kyull67 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Springfield/Kansas City Posts: 1,842	Re: one piece windows I bought the tinted version from brothers and they are not very dark. Great product though. I waited for them to go on sale, but if you factor in the time and money spent repairing the vent windows it's money well spent. Plus I think they look better.

12-09-2006, 01:17 PM	#4
brak Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: MinneSNOWta Posts: 1,381	Re: one piece windows why don't you just buy the clear, and tint them the shade you want? Since the windows will be out of the vehicle, it would be very easy, and only take maybe an hour. just my opinion __________________ 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 WT 1995 Nissan Hardbody 2016 Hyundai Veloster Turbo DC2 (SW/AW) Clyde W. Harvey USN "Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery" Winston Churchill

12-09-2006, 03:07 PM	#6
nandress Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Nevada Posts: 211	Re: one piece windows The tint is about 35%, but is not super dark. If you doubt it will do for AZ, then buy the clear and tint them (I actually think the clear are a little easier to get, as my tinted ones were backordered when I bought them). <<EDIT>> If your avatar photo is accurate, that is just about the tint that the tinted kit is. Brothers makes this kit, so you will not find it cheaper with anyone else. From my experience, there was some trouble with the door check modification. I suspect it is because the early 67's had a slightly different check design, but we had to pretty extensively modify our checks, including springs and stuff, to get them to work. When I called Brothers on this, they had not heard of anyone having trouble. Last edited by nandress; 12-09-2006 at 04:26 PM.

12-09-2006, 03:34 PM	#7
b&a72 Active Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 682	Re: one piece windows nandress are the directions pretty easy to follow?

12-09-2006, 05:42 PM	#9
John Fabris TOTY 2006 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Magalia CA USA Posts: 2,270	Re: one piece windows I agree with nandress, pretty simple to follow, and even if you are using new door hinges, I would still modify the door checks as described in the directions. If you are doing this for the first time, try to get someone else that has done this before to give you a hand. For me, I took my time doing it, and I was a little apprehensive, but now that I did one, I would no problems doing it again. __________________ John Fabris 67 C10 SWB

12-10-2006, 12:26 AM	#11
chevyboy55 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Kelso,Wa Posts: 3,637	Re: one piece windows I think chevydude did a install thread on his windows.He had lots of pics & good detailed directions.We put a set in my sons 72 & they were very easy to install.Brothers was a real big help when I had a question. Good luck!

12-10-2006, 12:05 PM	#14
John Fabris TOTY 2006 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Magalia CA USA Posts: 2,270	Re: one piece windows What I did on the door check with my truck after grinding them down to the reccommended shape, was to add rubber coated washers that I cut a slot in and then using a hammer and punch, inserted them around the spring pin between the check and door hinges. This got rid of the sloppiness of the door check which is what the issue is. __________________ John Fabris 67 C10 SWB

12-10-2006, 04:01 PM	#15
Fastfun Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 615	Re: one piece windows Thanks everybody for the response. I will be ordering the one piece window on Monday and I will go with the clear glass and tint to the darkness that I want. Prices I found Brothers 359.96 Classic Parts Depot 339.00 Mother Truckers 329.00

12-10-2006, 04:55 PM	#16
CMars45000 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 204	Re: one piece windows a little aside on this subject: Will the standard 1-piece window kit that brothers sell (the one for manual crank windows) work with existing power window regulators? or so I have to but the entire power 1-piece window kit to go that route? thanks __________________ Project Family Values Build Thread Vehicles/Projects: -1971 C10 SWB Fleetside! Gathering parts now, will begin frame-off resto soon... Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work. -Aristotle

12-10-2006, 04:57 PM	#17
bowtiehotrodder SIX BANGER Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NC Posts: 169	Re: one piece windows i help a friend do them it was really simple __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2597018(NN) 1979 chevy truck swb 454 w turbo400 with buckets 1977 chevy truck swb soon to be 454 1976 chevy dually 454 1969 chevy truck six shooter

12-11-2006, 10:48 AM	#18
rodstored-72 chevy truck fan Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gilbert, arizona 85298 Posts: 1,986	Re: one piece windows fastfun, i would like to see how that turns out & if you want or would need some help & cant' get a extra pair of hands give me a shout (pm) & i will come over. hey did you get the vette fixed in time for the goodguys show?? i went & it was a blast although i have a little problem with the frontend on my truck, it is still very drivable though. i hope things are going good for you... rodstored-72

12-11-2006, 03:06 PM	#19
Lemield Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Arvada Colorado Posts: 1,321	Re: one piece windows Cmars45000, Send a PM to Chevydude. He can probably answer the question since he has electric in his truck. Mine are manual with the light tint...nice windows. __________________ Larry 1949 Willys CJ2A, Kubota Turbo Diesel engine, Warn Overdrive, 11 inch brakes, 12volt, Warn M8000 Winch "Little Green" 1970 Rustoleum Roller Red C20 Custom Camper 454 TH400 "Big Red" 1971 K20 6.2 Turbo Diesel 4x4 4spd Ranger Overdrive "Pumpkin Wagon" 2005 VW Beetle Diesel 44+ MPG "Silver Bullet" Last edited by Lemield; 12-11-2006 at 03:07 PM.

12-11-2006, 04:22 PM	#20
John @ BROTHERS Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 310	Re: one piece windows Window kits are on sale today - Check out the Calender Non power - $325.00 Power - $675.00 __________________ 1967 Chevy Short/Fleet 1969 Chevy Short/Step 2004.5 Dodge 2500 4x4 Cummins 6spd Last edited by John @ BROTHERS; 12-11-2006 at 04:25 PM.



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12-13-2006, 12:18 AM	#21
Fastfun Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 615	Re: one piece windows Ordered the windows today from Brothers and they are on backorder until after Xmas

11-02-2007, 12:11 AM	#22
pissonNOS senior member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: fort macleod alberta Posts: 2,770	Re: one piece windows I know im bringing this back from the dead but I was going to order the one piece kit tomorrow I hope and thought some one else might want to know there on sale now $299 and if ur a canadian thats only$285 woo! anyways I found this thred because I was looking for feed back ont he windows looks good to me __________________ 69 GMC bagged

11-02-2007, 01:01 AM	#23
Mondo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Ca Posts: 538	Re: one piece windows These cost more but don't have that little triangle metal piece at front of window... http://www.onepieceproducts.com/Prod...ductid=OPP6772

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