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86 GMG · 01-30-2008, 01:40 AM

it has been awhile since ive posted but is there any feedback on the one piece glass that i believe brothers was putting out i really am curious to this modification if it is funcinal as a daily driver not just a show truck look cool that dont work well

86 GMG · 01-30-2008, 04:29 AM

Ttt

LMDGUY · 01-30-2008, 04:49 AM

I was wondering the same thing.. has anybody used this kit? is it worth the money they want for it?

LBJ · 01-30-2008, 05:23 AM

Do a search. Someone said they would not do it again, as I recall. Lots of work. You can still get the vent window assembly from Chevy, if that's the problem area.

Just for something to do? I would not tackle it, but you may want to. I changed out my old door with a new one. Pulling the internals out and replacing them was QUITE a job.

Malo83 · 01-30-2008, 06:23 AM

Last I heard it was a "PITA"

LMDGUY · 01-30-2008, 07:49 AM

by lookin at the instruction on the "onepiece" website it looks like alot of work but they look so good when installed

**Captkaos** · 01-30-2008, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by LBJ

Do a search. Someone said they would not do it again, as I recall. Lots of work. You can still get the vent window assembly from Chevy, if that's the problem area.

Just for something to do? I would not tackle it, but you may want to. I changed out my old door with a new one. Pulling the internals out and replacing them was QUITE a job.

I think you are confusing the 67-72 kit with the 73-87 kit. Some did say that about it...

I honestly have only gotten negative feedback on the ones I sell for the 73-87's from 1 customer, and it was 5 months afterwards when he wanted to return it.

I have talked to 1 customer about the 67-72's it is listed in the appropriate board.

7T7 · 01-30-2008, 09:42 AM

I just put the drivers side in Saturday. It's not really all that difficult of a job and the only pain in the azz is the new front guide channels need to be in a very specific spot.
The instructions and templates don't take into consideration the differences in the doors from 73-87.
Now I remember someone with a 73-87 having a problem rolling his one piece glass all the way down. I do not have that problem. My windows roll up and down fine but the glass doesn't want to track into the felt right now. I see in the instructions that the felt needs a break in period, so we'll see.

75silverstep · 01-30-2008, 04:25 PM

7t7 thanks for clearing this up im still wanting to do this even after i put all new felt and rubber in the doors and around the vents .I have hand crank windows and im woundering if its easier like that .and the problem ones are electric.Keep us updated please thnx.

**Captkaos** · 01-31-2008, 07:37 AM

Call me if you have issues Frank. Post some pics too if you don't mind.

7T7 · 01-31-2008, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Captkaos

Call me if you have issues Frank. Post some pics too if you don't mind.

Thanx Chris!
I really think its going to work out ok.
Right now its just mocked up, the wipers aren't mounted permanently and the shims aren't all in.
I just went out and took a few pics of the glass and you know what it looked like?................Nothing!
Hehe. It reminded me of that movie with Michael Keaton "Gung Ho"
The big executive comes in to see if all the cars are done and Michael Keaton pretends he's cleaning the windshield, but there is no windshield.
then the big wig says ""I rrrike you! You make me rrraff!"

I'll try and get it outside and get some good pics later.

**Captkaos** · 02-01-2008, 02:55 AM

Definitely don't mount the scrapers until you are happy with the way it rolls up and down. The spacers are just there to keep the glass from going to deep into the channel. Only add what you need...

Can't wait to see the pics.

Dinos63 · 02-01-2008, 12:05 PM

7t7 did you get your window kit fom one piece products?

7T7 · 02-01-2008, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Dinos63

7t7 did you get your window kit fom one piece products?

I got mine from Chris (Captkaos) above!
Just go to…… http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/

LMDGUY · 02-01-2008, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 7T7

I got mine from Chris (Captkaos) above!
Just go to…… http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/

cool.. Im goin to have to order a kit

86 GMG · 02-23-2008, 01:16 AM

Wow Thanks For The Feed Back And Sorry For The Long Time Fram Between Post So For 700.00 Roughly It Is Worth It If You Want That Look.

7T7 · 02-23-2008, 03:36 AM

I like em. I think they fit the style of truck I'm building.
The wing window was nice for certain things...like when you lock your keys in your truck. (but I've never done that)

But with no door handles, you can bet I'll have a manual cable tucked away somewhere just in case.

mrenj23 · 02-23-2008, 05:31 AM

That looks really good. I can't wait until I get mine, but that will be a little while.

75silverstep · 02-23-2008, 12:36 PM

Ive done a photoshop on mine to see what it would look like with one piece glass and i like it ..

trixter99 · 02-24-2008, 12:24 AM

I had some trouble with the one piece windows. I cant get them to roll all the way down because they hit the front of the doors were the hinges bolt on.I ground down the built in nuts on the inside of the doors and installed the short bolts that came with the kit. If I try to move the glass run back the window will not seal at the front lower corner of the window. I think that they glued the shoe on the bottom of the one peice glass in the wrong spot. but all that aside I still think the kit is pretty well thought out and looks great when installed I will definatly consider this for my truck when I get started on it this summer.

**Captkaos** · 02-24-2008, 08:21 AM

trixter99, what exactly is hitting at the front? The glass or the bracket? Did you get it from me?

Dinos63 · 02-24-2008, 07:37 PM

7t7 man your truck is looking killer, love the windows , I am thinking of pulling the trigger and going with one piece also

LMDGUY · 02-25-2008, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Dinos63

7t7 man your truck is looking killer, love the windows , I am thinking of pulling the trigger and going with one piece also

Im thinking the same thing! looks great

trixter99 · 02-27-2008, 06:37 AM

Captkaos .... No sorry we did not get the kit from you I believe the owner of the truck got it through Gasoline Alley in Vancuover B.C. The glass is hitting the inside of the door at the front edge.

**Captkaos** · 02-27-2008, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by trixter99

Captkaos .... No sorry we did not get the kit from you I believe the owner of the truck got it through Gasoline Alley in Vancuover B.C. The glass is hitting the inside of the door at the front edge.

Is it your truck? I may can help you troubleshoot it? It is probably too tight to get a pic, but where is it hitting the door? Top, middle, bottom? If you loosen the rear bracket will it go down? Is the door GM or aftermarket? Power or manual?

01-30-2008, 01:40 AM	#1
86 GMG Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Tulsa Oklahoma Posts: 943	Solid Piece Glass it has been awhile since ive posted but is there any feedback on the one piece glass that i believe brothers was putting out i really am curious to this modification if it is funcinal as a daily driver not just a show truck look cool that dont work well __________________ square body trucks an addiction or an investment either way they consume all my extra time and money

01-30-2008, 04:29 AM	#2
86 GMG Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Tulsa Oklahoma Posts: 943	Re: Solid Piece Glass Ttt __________________ square body trucks an addiction or an investment either way they consume all my extra time and money

01-30-2008, 04:49 AM	#3
LMDGUY Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Phx,AZ Posts: 352	Re: Solid Piece Glass I was wondering the same thing.. has anybody used this kit? is it worth the money they want for it? __________________ 1973 C10 "Chain Reaction" Street Trucks cover Feb 2012 2013 Silverado 1964 Cadillac

01-30-2008, 05:23 AM	#4
LBJ Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: TEXAS Posts: 378	Re: Solid Piece Glass Do a search. Someone said they would not do it again, as I recall. Lots of work. You can still get the vent window assembly from Chevy, if that's the problem area. Just for something to do? I would not tackle it, but you may want to. I changed out my old door with a new one. Pulling the internals out and replacing them was QUITE a job.

01-30-2008, 06:23 AM	#5
Malo83 Cruzzzn' Vet Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Porterville,Ca. Posts: 1,918	Re: Solid Piece Glass Last I heard it was a "PITA"

01-30-2008, 07:49 AM	#6
LMDGUY Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Phx,AZ Posts: 352	Re: Solid Piece Glass by lookin at the instruction on the "onepiece" website it looks like alot of work but they look so good when installed __________________ 1973 C10 "Chain Reaction" Street Trucks cover Feb 2012 2013 Silverado 1964 Cadillac

01-30-2008, 09:42 AM	#8
7T7 Regular guy Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Round Rock TX Posts: 518	Re: Solid Piece Glass I just put the drivers side in Saturday. It's not really all that difficult of a job and the only pain in the azz is the new front guide channels need to be in a very specific spot. The instructions and templates don't take into consideration the differences in the doors from 73-87. Now I remember someone with a 73-87 having a problem rolling his one piece glass all the way down. I do not have that problem. My windows roll up and down fine but the glass doesn't want to track into the felt right now. I see in the instructions that the felt needs a break in period, so we'll see. __________________ 'Frank' 77 Silverado 18 & 20 American CL205s Edelbrock MPFI, 700r4, Baer Brakes 9" F@rd rear, Vintage air, Bags etc etc..

01-30-2008, 04:25 PM	#9
75silverstep KEEP ON TRUCKIN. Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: TULARE,CALIFORNIA Posts: 604	Re: Solid Piece Glass 7t7 thanks for clearing this up im still wanting to do this even after i put all new felt and rubber in the doors and around the vents .I have hand crank windows and im woundering if its easier like that .and the problem ones are electric.Keep us updated please thnx. __________________ 1975 C-10 STEPSIDE (ALMOST DONE AGAIN)90 percent done wheres that other 10 haha .1994 GMC Z71 .

01-31-2008, 07:37 AM	#10
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: Solid Piece Glass Call me if you have issues Frank. Post some pics too if you don't mind. __________________ 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

02-01-2008, 02:55 AM	#12
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: Solid Piece Glass Definitely don't mount the scrapers until you are happy with the way it rolls up and down. The spacers are just there to keep the glass from going to deep into the channel. Only add what you need... Can't wait to see the pics. __________________ 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

02-01-2008, 12:05 PM	#13
Dinos63 chevy only Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,619	Re: Solid Piece Glass 7t7 did you get your window kit fom one piece products? __________________ CHEVY ONLY... Nothin Else !

02-23-2008, 01:16 AM	#16
86 GMG Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Tulsa Oklahoma Posts: 943	Re: Solid Piece Glass Wow Thanks For The Feed Back And Sorry For The Long Time Fram Between Post So For 700.00 Roughly It Is Worth It If You Want That Look. __________________ square body trucks an addiction or an investment either way they consume all my extra time and money

02-23-2008, 03:36 AM	#17
7T7 Regular guy Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Round Rock TX Posts: 518	Re: Solid Piece Glass I like em. I think they fit the style of truck I'm building. The wing window was nice for certain things...like when you lock your keys in your truck. (but I've never done that) But with no door handles, you can bet I'll have a manual cable tucked away somewhere just in case. __________________ 'Frank' 77 Silverado 18 & 20 American CL205s Edelbrock MPFI, 700r4, Baer Brakes 9" F@rd rear, Vintage air, Bags etc etc..

02-23-2008, 05:31 AM	#18
mrenj23 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: florida Posts: 160	Re: Solid Piece Glass That looks really good. I can't wait until I get mine, but that will be a little while. __________________

02-23-2008, 12:36 PM	#19
75silverstep KEEP ON TRUCKIN. Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: TULARE,CALIFORNIA Posts: 604	Re: Solid Piece Glass Ive done a photoshop on mine to see what it would look like with one piece glass and i like it .. Attached Images __________________ 1975 C-10 STEPSIDE (ALMOST DONE AGAIN)90 percent done wheres that other 10 haha .1994 GMC Z71 .



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02-24-2008, 12:24 AM	#20
trixter99 I have no time for this Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Fort St John B.C. CANADA Posts: 434	Re: Solid Piece Glass I had some trouble with the one piece windows. I cant get them to roll all the way down because they hit the front of the doors were the hinges bolt on.I ground down the built in nuts on the inside of the doors and installed the short bolts that came with the kit. If I try to move the glass run back the window will not seal at the front lower corner of the window. I think that they glued the shoe on the bottom of the one peice glass in the wrong spot. but all that aside I still think the kit is pretty well thought out and looks great when installed I will definatly consider this for my truck when I get started on it this summer. __________________ 1986 Chevy short box ( PROJECT ) 1994 Chevy Blazer lifted 6" 2009 Gmc 2500 HD 1999 Hugger orange Camaro SS 2007 BMW X5 Sport Last edited by trixter99; 02-24-2008 at 12:24 AM.

02-24-2008, 08:21 AM	#21
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: Solid Piece Glass trixter99, what exactly is hitting at the front? The glass or the bracket? Did you get it from me? __________________ 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

02-24-2008, 07:37 PM	#22
Dinos63 chevy only Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,619	Re: Solid Piece Glass 7t7 man your truck is looking killer, love the windows , I am thinking of pulling the trigger and going with one piece also __________________ CHEVY ONLY... Nothin Else !

02-27-2008, 06:37 AM	#24
trixter99 I have no time for this Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Fort St John B.C. CANADA Posts: 434	Re: Solid Piece Glass Captkaos .... No sorry we did not get the kit from you I believe the owner of the truck got it through Gasoline Alley in Vancuover B.C. The glass is hitting the inside of the door at the front edge. __________________ 1986 Chevy short box ( PROJECT ) 1994 Chevy Blazer lifted 6" 2009 Gmc 2500 HD 1999 Hugger orange Camaro SS 2007 BMW X5 Sport Last edited by trixter99; 02-27-2008 at 06:38 AM.

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