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68 C-10 Panel · 01-16-2011, 09:09 PM

Hi guys, I drove an hour today to go and look at a 67 c-10 pu I found on Craigslist. The truck is in pretty rough shape but it could be saved. Long story short I would like to tap the great knowledge that lurks round these parts. Whats the story with the "small window" trucks. Are they uncommon, special in some way? I looked at the spid in the glovebox and the list was pretty short, nothing to special. Except it said something special about the heat, heavy duty or something like that. Thanks in advance.

**Tmend** · 01-16-2011, 09:14 PM

I pretty new to these trucks as well. I have a 67 small endow but I believe in
67 a big window is harder to find then a small window.
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Shyguy · 01-16-2011, 09:15 PM

The small back window was standard on the '67 and the large, panoramic, one was optional.

bruceman1968 · 01-16-2011, 09:15 PM

1967 had small rear windows stock with a big rear window as a option. code A10 PANORAMIC CAB
1968 had large rear window as standard. No small window option in 68
EDIT: shyguy you beat me to it

67chevy1series · 01-16-2011, 09:22 PM

it is the last small window that chevrolet and gmc ever put on a light duty truck to date if that isnt special i dont know what is!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

68 C-10 Panel · 01-16-2011, 09:33 PM

Thanks guys. I am going to think about it. The bed side is beat in on the pass side and the windshield is so rusted it looks like it could fall out. The drivers side rocker is so rusted you could throw a 10lb ham out the hole, or fred flintstone the thing to a stop if need be. But I cant help but want to bring it home.

67chevy1series · 01-16-2011, 09:37 PM

save one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! not very many 67 left compared to how many 72 there are!

68 C-10 Panel · 01-16-2011, 09:42 PM

Ha, I knew thats what you guys would say. I'll let ya know what happens.

67chevy1series · 01-16-2011, 09:46 PM

sounds good! oh and we need pics!

CircusWagonJim · 01-16-2011, 10:08 PM

I got the story on the '67 Small Window DIRECTLY from the man that designed the whole truck! Mr. Harry Bentley Bradley. Mr. Bradley being a hot rod & custom fan (he also designed the first series of Hot Wheels in 1967 among MANY other things) said the small window in the light series pickup was to evoke the look and feel of the early 3-Window Coupes like the classic '32 Ford.
He was pretty pissed when they eliminated that window in '68 and even more upset when they changed the nose in '69 because his '67 design was eventually deemed "too pretty" compared to the competition. HA HA! I and many others think the "slant nose" is indeed the BEST looking truck design EVER!

67chevy1series · 01-16-2011, 10:13 PM

jim you got it!

CircusWagonJim · 01-16-2011, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

jim you got it!

If you heard that story ANYWHERE else I'm the person Harry Bradley told it to directly and then it was printed in Sport Truck and Chevy Truck magazines 10 years ago.

67chevy1series · 01-16-2011, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by CircusWagonJim

If you heard that story ANYWHERE else I'm the person Harry Bradley told it to directly and then it was printed in Sport Truck and Chevy Truck magazines 10 years ago.

i have heard about that he did some crazy @$$ designs!!!

**NGN** · 01-16-2011, 10:46 PM

I though that 60-66 and also older had the small and big window option to. Nick

67chevy1series · 01-16-2011, 10:51 PM

yes they did but 67 was the last year for it on light duty trucks

**special-K** · 01-16-2011, 11:44 PM

It's really simple. GM offered a standard cab and a deluxe cab since 1947. The deluxe cabs had larger windows and the standard cabs had the usual smaller glass. This carried over for into '67,but the large window could be ordered in even a base truck.

67chevy1series · 01-16-2011, 11:59 PM

special k is correct you could have the lain jane 67 with a big window

evilways · 01-17-2011, 02:14 AM

Wasn’t it a federal mandate change that axed the small window after 67? I assume for blind spot issues? I wish mine was not in such bad shape, love the look of the small window.

67chevy1series · 01-17-2011, 02:37 AM

there is no seeing problems with me an my smll window

68 C-10 Panel · 01-17-2011, 11:21 AM

Wow that was some great information. Thanks for the info, I am going to give this guy a call and see what his bottom line is and if I can't do it, I'll post a link on the board with a better more honest description than the CL add. And of course pics if I bring it home. Thanks agaiin. Really.....what would I do without you guys?

67chevy1series · 01-17-2011, 02:43 PM

you wouldnt know half of the things you know now!

**special-K** · 01-17-2011, 04:04 PM

It's off topic,but I see you have a '71 Superglide. What condition is that in? Is it still original look paint and fender/seat? We have another member here that restored his '71 to original. I could get you two together if you want. He is also a panel guy ('67). Nice selection of bikes,BTW.

68 C-10 Panel · 01-17-2011, 09:36 PM

Special-k, The 71 super is in boxes allover the garage. Right now it is a Flh with faring and bags and a cool retro trunk. But the fiberglass rear fender and seat are on the wall and right now I am getting all the little shift and brake linkages and such together. Also if any of you guys ever have any Harley or motorcycle questions feel free to send them my way. I have been a Harley mechanic for over 10 years. Oh and i'll get a pic of the fl for ya

5150.4.67 · 01-18-2011, 03:47 AM

Off topic,
You just made me miss my S1! (Mine was red with PM wheels, S&S head pipes, and silencer)

72freak · 01-18-2011, 07:24 AM

Here you go...now that this is an OE Superglide thread. We built this 2 years ago. Belongs to my buddy. He has a 76 and a 77.

01-16-2011, 09:09 PM	#1
68 C-10 Panel Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MI Posts: 88	67 Small Rear Window? Whats the story? Hi guys, I drove an hour today to go and look at a 67 c-10 pu I found on Craigslist. The truck is in pretty rough shape but it could be saved. Long story short I would like to tap the great knowledge that lurks round these parts. Whats the story with the "small window" trucks. Are they uncommon, special in some way? I looked at the spid in the glovebox and the list was pretty short, nothing to special. Except it said something special about the heat, heavy duty or something like that. Thanks in advance. __________________ 68 C-10 Panel (fixing) 250-6,3ott 93 k1500 pickup DD "When a man is old enough to figure out his dad was right, he has a son who thinks he's wrong" Charles Wadsworth

01-16-2011, 09:14 PM	#2
Tmend Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Reseda CA Posts: 1,318	Re: 67 Small Rear Window? Whats the story? I pretty new to these trucks as well. I have a 67 small endow but I believe in 67 a big window is harder to find then a small window. Posted via Mobile Device

01-16-2011, 09:15 PM	#3
Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: 67 Small Rear Window? Whats the story? The small back window was standard on the '67 and the large, panoramic, one was optional. __________________ '67 Chevy C-20 short stepper - build complete, 454/SM-465. '75 C-30 Single Cab DRW-350 small block/NP-435. '77 GMC-6500 Dump Truck, 427 Tall Deck. '92 GMC K-3500 Duallie, 454/4L80E.

01-16-2011, 09:15 PM	#4
bruceman1968 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 1,549	Re: 67 Small Rear Window? Whats the story? 1967 had small rear windows stock with a big rear window as a option. code A10 PANORAMIC CAB 1968 had large rear window as standard. No small window option in 68 EDIT: shyguy you beat me to it __________________ CHEVY/GMC VIN DECODERS Last edited by bruceman1968; 01-16-2011 at 09:19 PM.

01-16-2011, 09:22 PM	#5
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: 67 Small Rear Window? Whats the story? it is the last small window that chevrolet and gmc ever put on a light duty truck to date if that isnt special i dont know what is!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

01-16-2011, 09:33 PM	#6
68 C-10 Panel Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MI Posts: 88	Re: 67 Small Rear Window? Whats the story? Thanks guys. I am going to think about it. The bed side is beat in on the pass side and the windshield is so rusted it looks like it could fall out. The drivers side rocker is so rusted you could throw a 10lb ham out the hole, or fred flintstone the thing to a stop if need be. But I cant help but want to bring it home. __________________ 68 C-10 Panel (fixing) 250-6,3ott 93 k1500 pickup DD "When a man is old enough to figure out his dad was right, he has a son who thinks he's wrong" Charles Wadsworth

01-16-2011, 09:37 PM	#7
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: 67 Small Rear Window? Whats the story? save one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! not very many 67 left compared to how many 72 there are!

01-16-2011, 09:42 PM	#8
68 C-10 Panel Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MI Posts: 88	Re: 67 Small Rear Window? Whats the story? Ha, I knew thats what you guys would say. I'll let ya know what happens. __________________ 68 C-10 Panel (fixing) 250-6,3ott 93 k1500 pickup DD "When a man is old enough to figure out his dad was right, he has a son who thinks he's wrong" Charles Wadsworth

01-16-2011, 09:46 PM	#9
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: 67 Small Rear Window? Whats the story? sounds good! oh and we need pics!

01-16-2011, 10:08 PM	#10
CircusWagonJim Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 707	Re: 67 Small Rear Window? Whats the story? I got the story on the '67 Small Window DIRECTLY from the man that designed the whole truck! Mr. Harry Bentley Bradley. Mr. Bradley being a hot rod & custom fan (he also designed the first series of Hot Wheels in 1967 among MANY other things) said the small window in the light series pickup was to evoke the look and feel of the early 3-Window Coupes like the classic '32 Ford. He was pretty pissed when they eliminated that window in '68 and even more upset when they changed the nose in '69 because his '67 design was eventually deemed "too pretty" compared to the competition. HA HA! I and many others think the "slant nose" is indeed the BEST looking truck design EVER!

01-16-2011, 10:13 PM	#11
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: 67 Small Rear Window? Whats the story? jim you got it!

01-16-2011, 10:46 PM	#14
NGN Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Old Bridge,NJ Posts: 840	Re: 67 Small Rear Window? Whats the story? I though that 60-66 and also older had the small and big window option to. Nick

01-16-2011, 10:51 PM	#15
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: 67 Small Rear Window? Whats the story? yes they did but 67 was the last year for it on light duty trucks

01-16-2011, 11:44 PM	#16
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 67 Small Rear Window? Whats the story? It's really simple. GM offered a standard cab and a deluxe cab since 1947. The deluxe cabs had larger windows and the standard cabs had the usual smaller glass. This carried over for into '67,but the large window could be ordered in even a base truck. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-16-2011, 11:59 PM	#17
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: 67 Small Rear Window? Whats the story? special k is correct you could have the lain jane 67 with a big window



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01-17-2011, 02:14 AM	#18
evilways Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lafayette, IN Posts: 226	Re: 67 Small Rear Window? Whats the story? Wasn’t it a federal mandate change that axed the small window after 67? I assume for blind spot issues? I wish mine was not in such bad shape, love the look of the small window. __________________ Mark 1967 C/10 stepside lwb daily driver 1968 C/10 fleetside lwb parts truck 1971 Cheyenne Super swb project

01-17-2011, 02:37 AM	#19
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: 67 Small Rear Window? Whats the story? there is no seeing problems with me an my smll window

01-17-2011, 11:21 AM	#20
68 C-10 Panel Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MI Posts: 88	Re: 67 Small Rear Window? Whats the story? Wow that was some great information. Thanks for the info, I am going to give this guy a call and see what his bottom line is and if I can't do it, I'll post a link on the board with a better more honest description than the CL add. And of course pics if I bring it home. Thanks agaiin. Really.....what would I do without you guys? __________________ 68 C-10 Panel (fixing) 250-6,3ott 93 k1500 pickup DD "When a man is old enough to figure out his dad was right, he has a son who thinks he's wrong" Charles Wadsworth

01-17-2011, 02:43 PM	#21
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: 67 Small Rear Window? Whats the story? you wouldnt know half of the things you know now!

01-17-2011, 04:04 PM	#22
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 67 Small Rear Window? Whats the story? It's off topic,but I see you have a '71 Superglide. What condition is that in? Is it still original look paint and fender/seat? We have another member here that restored his '71 to original. I could get you two together if you want. He is also a panel guy ('67). Nice selection of bikes,BTW. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-17-2011, 09:36 PM	#23
68 C-10 Panel Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MI Posts: 88	Re: 67 Small Rear Window? Whats the story? Special-k, The 71 super is in boxes allover the garage. Right now it is a Flh with faring and bags and a cool retro trunk. But the fiberglass rear fender and seat are on the wall and right now I am getting all the little shift and brake linkages and such together. Also if any of you guys ever have any Harley or motorcycle questions feel free to send them my way. I have been a Harley mechanic for over 10 years. Oh and i'll get a pic of the fl for ya __________________ 68 C-10 Panel (fixing) 250-6,3ott 93 k1500 pickup DD "When a man is old enough to figure out his dad was right, he has a son who thinks he's wrong" Charles Wadsworth

01-18-2011, 03:47 AM	#24
5150.4.67 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Modesto, Ca Posts: 411	Re: 67 Small Rear Window? Whats the story? Off topic, You just made me miss my S1! (Mine was red with PM wheels, S&S head pipes, and silencer) Attached Images Last edited by 5150.4.67; 01-18-2011 at 03:49 AM.

01-18-2011, 07:24 AM	#25
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: 67 Small Rear Window? Whats the story? Here you go...now that this is an OE Superglide thread. We built this 2 years ago. Belongs to my buddy. He has a 76 and a 77. Attached Images __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere! Last edited by 72freak; 01-18-2011 at 07:27 AM.

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