Solid back window or slider?????? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ECU PIRATE · 09-21-2010, 02:57 PM

Looking to get a consensus on which you like better: A solid back window or a slider? I just picked up a good solid back window and rubber from a buddy for $ 10 bucks.............................

dv8customs · 09-21-2010, 02:58 PM

Solid

*nbpro* · 09-21-2010, 03:04 PM

slider i have no a/c lol

**nlped** · 09-21-2010, 03:12 PM

I am not a fan of the rear sliders. I have had 2 different trucks broken into through the rear slider! Besides the only time I use to use my slider was to throw beer... errr .... coke cans into the bed

So my vote is Solid.

Pop's C-10 · 09-21-2010, 03:15 PM

solid for looks..slider for functionality

kris's66lwb · 09-21-2010, 03:28 PM

i love my slider but it looks like hell

ECU PIRATE · 09-21-2010, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ECU PIRATE

Looking to get a consensus on which you like better: A solid back window or a slider? I just picked up a good solid back window and rubber from a buddy for $ 10 bucks.............................

It looks like the solid window is going in!!!!!!!!!!! You boys that live in the South know what kind of hell it is to ride in a truck with no a/c during the summer.........I guess I will just need to get a fan that plugs into the cigarette lighter and drive with the windows down all of the time......................

West Texas Z · 09-21-2010, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Pop's C-10

solid for looks..slider for functionality

Agreed. I have a slider, its growing on me.

baggedcten · 09-21-2010, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nlped

I am not a fan of the rear sliders. I have had 2 different trucks broken into through the rear slider! Besides the only time I use to use my slider was to throw beer... errr .... coke cans into the bed

So my vote is Solid.

same here not about the beer tho just the part about the truck getting broken into

so i vote solid!

*nbpro* · 09-21-2010, 03:44 PM

Wow nlped. And I thought they were bad up here. But that would only keep an honest man out. lol

*nbpro* · 09-21-2010, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ECU PIRATE

It looks like the solid window is going in!!!!!!!!!!! You boys that live in the South know what kind of hell it is to ride in a truck with no a/c during the summer.........I guess I will just need to get a fan that plugs into the cigarette lighter and drive with the windows down all of the time......................

Or just pick days when it's cooler. Dont drive the truck that much during the day. It's usually going to be for cruising at night.

THE "10" SILVERADO · 09-21-2010, 03:57 PM

Slider is best because every time I've had it and my A/C went out I was just about fine.....solid just looks better though....IMO....but if you got the solid for $10 and you don't have a slider might as well put in the solid...

gregg72340 · 09-21-2010, 04:00 PM

Im part of the no A/C slider crowd. I may be in PA but we have had a bunch of 100+ degree days up here and the slider saved my butt...........a little bit anyway

Acrophobia · 09-21-2010, 04:06 PM

Solid, but I currently have a slider thanks to the PO. Wish I could find a solid for $10.

**old Rusty C10** · 09-21-2010, 04:07 PM

slider for ventillation and for being able to slide something in the cab if necessary

RandyP · 09-21-2010, 04:28 PM

Solid, looks better imho. When I yank my glass out for paint, that's the first thing that will go out back never to be looked at again, or swapped to the glass guy for the solid. I'm just glad my latch is not broken on the slider, like most are.

ECU PIRATE · 09-21-2010, 04:57 PM

I have the slider in the truck right now but, I don't like the way it looks. It just sticks out too far past the back of the cab for my tastes..... And for the jokers who want to break in my rig, here is my equalizer and deterent.......Mr. Smith & Wesson sometimes accompanies him on trips to the range!!!!!!!!!!!!

kelsfine69 · 09-21-2010, 05:09 PM

Tinted slider with curtians...

S10Fan · 09-21-2010, 05:16 PM

Mine has a slider, I refinished the frame in satin black when the truck was painted. The stock glass is going back in over the winter when I do the Vintage Air install. One problem I have with the slider is heat, heat coming in from between the bed and cab right into the open back window. My wife and I went to a cruise-in a couple weeks ago, 85 degrees, 45 minute drive one way, had to close the window, too much heat coming in.

**nlped** · 09-21-2010, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ECU PIRATE

I have the slider in the truck right now but, I don't like the way it looks. It just sticks out too far past the back of the cab for my tastes..... And for the jokers who want to break in my rig, here is my equalizer and deterent.......Mr. Smith & Wesson sometimes accompanies him on trips to the range!!!!!!!!!!!!

So, when they break into your truck, they can get your gun

! I carry a Glock, but I would be even more pissed if it got stolen!

hatt · 09-21-2010, 05:57 PM

I don't know about the security aspect. Years ago they broke in and took the solid window with them along with the stereo equipment. Guess they used it to help carry the loot. Replaced it with slider. Couple years later they broke out the driver side window. And. A couple years ago "they" punched out the lock on a new Superduty and stole a gun too. Had a slider.

Moral: if they want in it doesn't matter.

Slider is way cooler in the summer.

*nbpro* · 09-21-2010, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by hatt

I don't know about the security aspect. Years ago they broke in and took the solid window with them along with the stereo equipment. Guess they used it to help carry the loot. Replaced it with slider. Couple years later they broke out the driver side window. And. A couple years ago "they" punched out the lock on a new Superduty and stole a gun too. Had a slider.

Moral: if they want in it doesn't matter.

Slider is way cooler in the summer.

Darn. I think I'd move, or get a big a$$ guard dog.

gregg72340 · 09-21-2010, 07:05 PM

Ok after reading all this I will gladly trade with anyone local that wants a solid window LOL I need to find a slider to put in my 85

also I dont want to hijack the thread with this but I do have a follow up question, I am trying to sell my 68 GMC to spend $$$$ on my 85. In the 68 the window in the rear just pretty much pops in. Is it the same deal with the 73-87's as well or are they glued like I have heard the Windshields are?

tucsonjwt · 09-21-2010, 08:01 PM

My truck was broken into 3 x when I had a slider -super easy to pry open.
I then kept sticks of wood in the track to deter theives - so defeated the purpose of the slider. Deep factory tinted solid rear window is my preference (not stick on window tint) - I have all of my new vehicles equipped that way. Add an electrochromic rear view mirror and you won't get glare from headlights of cars behind you, or glare from the morning sun when driving west.

Acrophobia · 09-21-2010, 08:09 PM

[QUOTE=gregg72340;4202812]Ok after reading all this I will gladly trade with anyone local that wants a solid window LOL I need to find a slider to put in my 85

its too bad you dont live in florida or it would be a done deal!!!

09-21-2010, 02:57 PM	#1
ECU PIRATE Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Centreville, Virginia Posts: 846	Solid back window or slider?????? Looking to get a consensus on which you like better: A solid back window or a slider? I just picked up a good solid back window and rubber from a buddy for $ 10 bucks............................. __________________ The Fleet........ 68' Camaro - 1st car (restored & still have it) 09' VW Tiguan (Wife's Daily Driver) 14' VW Passat SE TSI (my personal) 14' Ford Edge Sport (Daily Work Vehicle) 73' SWB Stepside - 77K org. miles 74' LWB 454/TH400 - drive train transplant for my (Sold) 98' SWB C1500 W/T - shop truck (Sold) 90' GMC Sierra SLE short step - aka " Jezabelle " (Sold)

09-21-2010, 02:58 PM	#2
dv8customs Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Texas Posts: 1,047	Re: Solid back window or slider?????? Solid

09-21-2010, 03:04 PM	#3
nbpro Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 2,119	Re: Solid back window or slider?????? slider i have no a/c lol

09-21-2010, 03:12 PM	#4
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: Solid back window or slider?????? I am not a fan of the rear sliders. I have had 2 different trucks broken into through the rear slider! Besides the only time I use to use my slider was to throw beer... errr .... coke cans into the bed So my vote is *Solid. __________________ Carter* 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

09-21-2010, 03:15 PM	#5
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: Solid back window or slider?????? solid for looks..slider for functionality

09-21-2010, 03:28 PM	#6
kris's66lwb resident wrencher Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: ramona california Posts: 720	Re: Solid back window or slider?????? i love my slider but it looks like hell

09-21-2010, 03:44 PM	#10
nbpro Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 2,119	Re: Solid back window or slider?????? Wow nlped. And I thought they were bad up here. But that would only keep an honest man out. lol

09-21-2010, 03:57 PM	#12
THE "10" SILVERADO Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Marble Falls, TX Posts: 1,575	Re: Solid back window or slider?????? Slider is best because every time I've had it and my A/C went out I was just about fine.....solid just looks better though....IMO....but if you got the solid for $10 and you don't have a slider might as well put in the solid... __________________ Michael Re-starting the neglected '77...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=425464&page=9

09-21-2010, 04:00 PM	#13
gregg72340 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: ambler, pa Posts: 325	Re: Solid back window or slider?????? Im part of the no A/C slider crowd. I may be in PA but we have had a bunch of 100+ degree days up here and the slider saved my butt...........a little bit anyway __________________ Just would like the snow to stop so I can actually work on my truck!!!!!!!!!!!

09-21-2010, 04:06 PM	#14
Acrophobia Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New Port Richey, Fl Posts: 92	Re: Solid back window or slider?????? Solid, but I currently have a slider thanks to the PO. Wish I could find a solid for $10.

09-21-2010, 04:07 PM	#15
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,280	Re: Solid back window or slider?????? slider for ventillation and for being able to slide something in the cab if necessary __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

09-21-2010, 04:28 PM	#16
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Re: Solid back window or slider?????? Solid, looks better imho. When I yank my glass out for paint, that's the first thing that will go out back never to be looked at again, or swapped to the glass guy for the solid. I'm just glad my latch is not broken on the slider, like most are. __________________ *Why is every used 350 sbc out of a corvette?* There's only two things that excite a man, expensive toys and real expensive toys. *VEGETARIAN: That's an old Indian word meaning "I don't hunt so good."* When the going gets tough, switch to power tools.

09-21-2010, 04:57 PM	#17
ECU PIRATE Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Centreville, Virginia Posts: 846	Re: Solid back window or slider?????? I have the slider in the truck right now but, I don't like the way it looks. It just sticks out too far past the back of the cab for my tastes..... And for the jokers who want to break in my rig, here is my equalizer and deterent.......Mr. Smith & Wesson sometimes accompanies him on trips to the range!!!!!!!!!!!! Attached Images __________________ The Fleet........ 68' Camaro - 1st car (restored & still have it) 09' VW Tiguan (Wife's Daily Driver) 14' VW Passat SE TSI (my personal) 14' Ford Edge Sport (Daily Work Vehicle) 73' SWB Stepside - 77K org. miles 74' LWB 454/TH400 - drive train transplant for my (Sold) 98' SWB C1500 W/T - shop truck (Sold) 90' GMC Sierra SLE short step - aka " Jezabelle " (Sold)

09-21-2010, 05:09 PM	#18
kelsfine69 18 Till I Die Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,522	Re: Solid back window or slider?????? Tinted slider with curtians... __________________ 2011 GMC Acadia 1969 GMC BBC LS7 2007 GMC Crew Duramax 1987 Camaro Iroc 350 Tuned Port Injection 42000Km 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI(yes 2) Take me drunk, I'm too home...

09-21-2010, 05:16 PM	#19
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,640	Re: Solid back window or slider?????? Mine has a slider, I refinished the frame in satin black when the truck was painted. The stock glass is going back in over the winter when I do the Vintage Air install. One problem I have with the slider is heat, heat coming in from between the bed and cab right into the open back window. My wife and I went to a cruise-in a couple weeks ago, 85 degrees, 45 minute drive one way, had to close the window, too much heat coming in. __________________ _____________________________ Bryan '99 Silverado 1500, 4.3, 5-speed, reg cab, short bed '50 Chevy 2DR Hard Top, 350/350, M2 Front End, 3:08 gear, cruiser. '40 F**d Sedan, all Chevy power, Heidt's front end, TCI rear, nice driver.



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09-21-2010, 05:57 PM	#21
hatt Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Lakeland, FL Posts: 47	Re: Solid back window or slider?????? I don't know about the security aspect. Years ago they broke in and took the solid window with them along with the stereo equipment. Guess they used it to help carry the loot. Replaced it with slider. Couple years later they broke out the driver side window. And. A couple years ago "they" punched out the lock on a new Superduty and stole a gun too. Had a slider. Moral: if they want in it doesn't matter. Slider is way cooler in the summer. Last edited by hatt; 09-21-2010 at 05:59 PM.

09-21-2010, 07:05 PM	#23
gregg72340 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: ambler, pa Posts: 325	Re: Solid back window or slider?????? Ok after reading all this I will gladly trade with anyone local that wants a solid window LOL I need to find a slider to put in my 85 also I dont want to hijack the thread with this but I do have a follow up question, I am trying to sell my 68 GMC to spend $$$$ on my 85. In the 68 the window in the rear just pretty much pops in. Is it the same deal with the 73-87's as well or are they glued like I have heard the Windshields are? __________________ Just would like the snow to stop so I can actually work on my truck!!!!!!!!!!! Last edited by gregg72340; 09-21-2010 at 07:17 PM.

09-21-2010, 08:01 PM	#24
tucsonjwt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,188	Re: Solid back window or slider?????? My truck was broken into 3 x when I had a slider -super easy to pry open. I then kept sticks of wood in the track to deter theives - so defeated the purpose of the slider. Deep factory tinted solid rear window is my preference (not stick on window tint) - I have all of my new vehicles equipped that way. Add an electrochromic rear view mirror and you won't get glare from headlights of cars behind you, or glare from the morning sun when driving west. Last edited by tucsonjwt; 09-21-2010 at 08:01 PM.

09-21-2010, 08:09 PM	#25
Acrophobia Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New Port Richey, Fl Posts: 92	Re: Solid back window or slider?????? [QUOTE=gregg72340;4202812]Ok after reading all this I will gladly trade with anyone local that wants a solid window LOL I need to find a slider to put in my 85 its too bad you dont live in florida or it would be a done deal!!!

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