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48 ish · 03-26-2008, 06:14 AM

I just got a flyer in the mail from one of the big parts suppliers , they advertise a one piece window conversion for my 67 C-20, has anybody ever used one of these? If so, how did it fit?

motormouth · 03-26-2008, 07:14 AM

i bought my kit from brothers but have not installed yet, i hear these kits work good with factory doors but not so good on aftermarket doors

mahanian · 03-27-2008, 02:25 AM

I am considering a one piece window conversion kit as well. There are several suppliers out there now that offer these kits. Most of them add a small triangular piece in the corner of the window, which I think dramatically simplifies the install. The one kit I've seen that is a true one piece full replacement has a very involved and complicated install. Keep that in mind when you are picking your kit.

48 ish · 03-28-2008, 07:15 AM

Brothers is the one I"m looking at also, was just wondering how easy it wasn't..........

bobs68 · 03-28-2008, 07:34 AM

Bought mine at Brothers. My biggest gripe was how long it took to get the kit from them. I'm in the middle of the install now. So far the biggest problem has been the aluminum corner piece that replaces the vent window. The hole they drilled to mount does not match the location on my truck. Had to redrill the hole to new location. The instructions they supply don't quite match what I rec'd. I ordered the one piece power window kit. The instructions they sent is for the manual version they sell. Their tech dept. hasn't been much help either. They don't show where to drill holes for the power wires from the regulator through the door frame. There are more choices available out there to buy these types of conversion kits. Be sure you check them all out before ordering.

'67Nate · 03-28-2008, 07:51 AM

I installed the Brother's kit and love it now that it is done. It wasn't my favorite thing while I was installing it though. Not a bad install, but it eats up a lot of time (2 hours per door). I did not have electric windows and maybe that helped. One piece of advise to all, don't use the window tape they provide to attach the glass to the "sash" it is too thick. Go to a local glass shop and get thinner tape, it will fit much better in the end. I read a write up on this after mine was installed, but have not got arround to changing mine to fix the loosed glass problem that I have.

03-26-2008, 06:14 AM	#1
48 ish Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kennewick, WA Posts: 65	Vent window conversion I just got a flyer in the mail from one of the big parts suppliers , they advertise a one piece window conversion for my 67 C-20, has anybody ever used one of these? If so, how did it fit? __________________ hooberjon@yahoo.com "Life's Been Good To Me So Far" 1941 Chevy PU (new project, right out of the field) 1948 P/U: 350/700r4, Nova Clip,Chevelle rear, air ride suspension, custom door handles, custom firewall, custom dash, buckets and console, visor 1967 C20: 427 Tall Deck, Turbo 400 with Gear Vendors aux tranny, 5th wheel, 3500 bucket seats and console. 1996 Geo Tracker 2x4 1996 Geo Tracker 4x4

03-26-2008, 07:14 AM	#2
motormouth Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: edmonton alberta Posts: 21	Re: Vent window conversion i bought my kit from brothers but have not installed yet, i hear these kits work good with factory doors but not so good on aftermarket doors

03-27-2008, 02:25 AM	#3
mahanian C10 addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 2,432	Re: Vent window conversion I am considering a one piece window conversion kit as well. There are several suppliers out there now that offer these kits. Most of them add a small triangular piece in the corner of the window, which I think dramatically simplifies the install. The one kit I've seen that is a true one piece full replacement has a very involved and complicated install. Keep that in mind when you are picking your kit. Last edited by mahanian; 03-28-2008 at 07:53 AM.

03-28-2008, 07:15 AM	#4
48 ish Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kennewick, WA Posts: 65	Re: Vent window conversion Brothers is the one I"m looking at also, was just wondering how easy it wasn't.......... __________________ hooberjon@yahoo.com "Life's Been Good To Me So Far" 1941 Chevy PU (new project, right out of the field) 1948 P/U: 350/700r4, Nova Clip,Chevelle rear, air ride suspension, custom door handles, custom firewall, custom dash, buckets and console, visor 1967 C20: 427 Tall Deck, Turbo 400 with Gear Vendors aux tranny, 5th wheel, 3500 bucket seats and console. 1996 Geo Tracker 2x4 1996 Geo Tracker 4x4

03-28-2008, 07:34 AM	#5
bobs68 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Muskogee, Ok Posts: 1	Re: Vent window conversion Bought mine at Brothers. My biggest gripe was how long it took to get the kit from them. I'm in the middle of the install now. So far the biggest problem has been the aluminum corner piece that replaces the vent window. The hole they drilled to mount does not match the location on my truck. Had to redrill the hole to new location. The instructions they supply don't quite match what I rec'd. I ordered the one piece power window kit. The instructions they sent is for the manual version they sell. Their tech dept. hasn't been much help either. They don't show where to drill holes for the power wires from the regulator through the door frame. There are more choices available out there to buy these types of conversion kits. Be sure you check them all out before ordering.

03-28-2008, 07:51 AM	#6
'67Nate Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Nor-Cal Posts: 18	Re: Vent window conversion I installed the Brother's kit and love it now that it is done. It wasn't my favorite thing while I was installing it though. Not a bad install, but it eats up a lot of time (2 hours per door). I did not have electric windows and maybe that helped. One piece of advise to all, don't use the window tape they provide to attach the glass to the "sash" it is too thick. Go to a local glass shop and get thinner tape, it will fit much better in the end. I read a write up on this after mine was installed, but have not got arround to changing mine to fix the loosed glass problem that I have. __________________ If you can't drive safe... Drive fast.



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