67 C10 Big Back Window Conversion? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Sharpie · 03-11-2012, 02:00 PM

Hi Everyone,

Im currently involved in doing a build with a 1967 Chevy C10. Among the many modifications I want to do to it is a "small-to-big" back window conversion. Ive been searching for a while in the hope that I could find some sort of conversion kit or even a thread on how to do it from scratch but have not been able to find too much. Does anyone have any links, pics or step by step guides on how to complete this modification. Any help with this would be most appreciated.

Thanks guys!

Sharpie

gcburdic · 03-11-2012, 09:59 PM

I don't know of a kit, seems it might be easier to swap cabs

Sharpie · 03-11-2012, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by gcburdic

I don't know of a kit, seems it might be easier to swap cabs

Problem is that I already have some work invested in the cab that I got and don't want to have to sacrifice what I have already done. I saw a thread on a 1966 but I'm not sure how well that would transfer to the 67 body style.

**N2TRUX** · 03-12-2012, 12:24 AM

There is no "kit" available. Your going to have to switch cabs or replace the back of yours.

69C-owner · 03-12-2012, 01:58 AM

Find a 67-72 cab with a good back section, cut around the outside of the window then just section that piece into ur cab
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Sharpie · 03-12-2012, 03:31 PM

Guess Ill have to find a cab and cut the window channel out of it and weld it to my truck. Thanks for all your input guys

**john** · 03-12-2012, 03:58 PM

check this build by 67mater. He replaced a big window with a small one. Posts #12 and 13 show how he cut it.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=303622

cdowns · 03-12-2012, 05:04 PM

seems like a heck of alot of work to devalue the truck

1972RedNeck · 03-12-2012, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by cdowns

seems like a heck of alot of work to devalue the truck

My thoughts exactly.

67mater · 03-12-2012, 10:05 PM

I would NOT do it again. The inner panels have different curves, and the two layers make it incredibly time consuming. The small window is hard tou find, so I'd try selling/swapping it, or better yet KEEP IT!!! they are just as drivable and you can focus your time and effort elsewhere.

Parting thoughts, once finished that small window will grow on you...

Sharpie · 03-12-2012, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 67mater

I would NOT do it again. The inner panels have different curves, and the two layers make it incredibly time consuming. The small window is hard tou find, so I'd try selling/swapping it, or better yet KEEP IT!!! they are just as drivable and you can focus your time and effort elsewhere.

Parting thoughts, once finished that small window will grow on you...

I appreciate the input. I like the look of the big window more so than that of the smaller one. I was not aware of the rarity of the smaller window. I'll definitely consider a trade of some sort in the near future. I don't want to chop it all up if someone else could use it to their advantage.

**special-K** · 03-13-2012, 04:42 PM

Back about 5-6 years ago,this was a popular conversion and there were quite a few members who did this. I don't ever have luck searching for old threads so I'm no help there...but it's out there,I promise. It seems people do all sorts of things others might consider not worth it. I could name quite a few things I feel fit this category that a large amount of guys are doing. But,the vibe here is you do what you do and I do what I do. It's not a bad idea and not out of question at all. There are certainly far more big windows and the small window '67 has a lot of appeal to plenty of truck guys. I know of people swapping tops due to windshield rust and other reasons. The best way is to cut the windshield posts and take all the way back to where the back panel and floor meet. But,often that rear area has rust and I've seen quite a few successful jobs where a cut was made below the rear window area. Heck,people chop tops,shave drip rails,make crew cabs/ext cabs and everybody says,"Hey that's great!". Changing the top is the "legal" way to go about this,too,for those who care.

SoCal Wreckage · 03-23-2012, 11:50 AM

Here a link of one done on a 66
http://www.classictrucks.com/tech/cl...all/index.html

ChevLoRay · 03-23-2012, 11:58 AM

Harry Bentley Bradley, who designed this body style, said the small back window was his preference for the "limo-like" look that it gave. GM execs wanted the large window. With the compound curves and multiple layers of sheet metal....looks like a seriously involved project.

Small windows are the over preference of those of us who have a preference, but to each, his own.

**RenoKeene** · 03-23-2012, 12:05 PM

One of the main attractions to the 67 for me is the small back window. One year only and unique to Chevy. I wouldn't cut it up, just get a big window cab, plenty out there.

Sharpie · 03-23-2012, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by RenoKeene

One of the main attractions to the 67 for me is the small back window. One year only and unique to Chevy. I wouldn't cut it up, just get a big window cab, plenty out there.

Your absolutely right. I think I may try and trade the cab. Thanks

54blackhornet · 03-23-2012, 04:43 PM

Do Not Cut It ! It's is a GM classic, Keep it Original Or Pass it Along !

**special-K** · 03-24-2012, 09:41 AM

Scratch my prior post! Now that I see it again I realize I got it backwards. I was thinking this was a project to go from big window to small! There have been many to do this for obvious reasons. But I agree it makes no sense to go small to big.Plenty of big windows out there if that's what you want..."Save the small windows!"

57larry · 03-24-2012, 01:54 PM

a lot of work. I would swap cabs

03-11-2012, 09:59 PM	#2
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: 67 C10 Big Back Window Conversion? I don't know of a kit, seems it might be easier to swap cabs __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

03-12-2012, 12:24 AM	#4
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03-12-2012, 01:58 AM	#5
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03-12-2012, 03:31 PM	#6
Sharpie Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Vero Beach Florida Posts: 10	Re: 67 C10 Big Back Window Conversion? Guess Ill have to find a cab and cut the window channel out of it and weld it to my truck. Thanks for all your input guys

03-12-2012, 03:58 PM	#7
john member #16 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Yuba City Ca. Posts: 3,618	Re: 67 C10 Big Back Window Conversion? check this build by 67mater. He replaced a big window with a small one. Posts #12 and 13 show how he cut it. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=303622 __________________ john http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php board vendors http://www.flickr.com/photos/1745471...7602865984234/

03-11-2012, 02:00 PM	#1
Sharpie Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Vero Beach Florida Posts: 10	67 C10 Big Back Window Conversion? Hi Everyone, Im currently involved in doing a build with a 1967 Chevy C10. Among the many modifications I want to do to it is a "small-to-big" back window conversion. Ive been searching for a while in the hope that I could find some sort of conversion kit or even a thread on how to do it from scratch but have not been able to find too much. Does anyone have any links, pics or step by step guides on how to complete this modification. Any help with this would be most appreciated. Thanks guys! Sharpie

03-12-2012, 05:04 PM	#8
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: 67 C10 Big Back Window Conversion? seems like a heck of alot of work to devalue the truck __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

03-12-2012, 10:05 PM	#10
67mater Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mundelein, IL Posts: 862	Re: 67 C10 Big Back Window Conversion? I would NOT do it again. The inner panels have different curves, and the two layers make it incredibly time consuming. The small window is hard tou find, so I'd try selling/swapping it, or better yet KEEP IT!!! they are just as drivable and you can focus your time and effort elsewhere. Parting thoughts, once finished that small window will grow on you... __________________ time is inversely proportional to money; that's why it takes me so long 1967 K10 1967 Camaro

03-13-2012, 04:42 PM	#12
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 67 C10 Big Back Window Conversion? Back about 5-6 years ago,this was a popular conversion and there were quite a few members who did this. I don't ever have luck searching for old threads so I'm no help there...but it's out there,I promise. It seems people do all sorts of things others might consider not worth it. I could name quite a few things I feel fit this category that a large amount of guys are doing. But,the vibe here is you do what you do and I do what I do. It's not a bad idea and not out of question at all. There are certainly far more big windows and the small window '67 has a lot of appeal to plenty of truck guys. I know of people swapping tops due to windshield rust and other reasons. The best way is to cut the windshield posts and take all the way back to where the back panel and floor meet. But,often that rear area has rust and I've seen quite a few successful jobs where a cut was made below the rear window area. Heck,people chop tops,shave drip rails,make crew cabs/ext cabs and everybody says,"Hey that's great!". Changing the top is the "legal" way to go about this,too,for those who care. __________________ "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 ~

03-23-2012, 11:50 AM	#13
SoCal Wreckage Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 33	Re: 67 C10 Big Back Window Conversion? Here a link of one done on a 66 http://www.classictrucks.com/tech/cl...all/index.html

03-23-2012, 11:58 AM	#14
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: 67 C10 Big Back Window Conversion? Harry Bentley Bradley, who designed this body style, said the small back window was his preference for the "limo-like" look that it gave. GM execs wanted the large window. With the compound curves and multiple layers of sheet metal....looks like a seriously involved project. Small windows are the over preference of those of us who have a preference, but to each, his own. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

03-23-2012, 12:05 PM	#15
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,028	Re: 67 C10 Big Back Window Conversion? One of the main attractions to the 67 for me is the small back window. One year only and unique to Chevy. I wouldn't cut it up, just get a big window cab, plenty out there. __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

03-23-2012, 04:43 PM	#17
54blackhornet Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Eastern Oregon Posts: 2,391	Re: 67 C10 Big Back Window Conversion? Do Not Cut It ! It's is a GM classic, Keep it Original Or Pass it Along ! __________________ 71 C-20 07 Magnum RT AWD

03-24-2012, 09:41 AM	#18
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 67 C10 Big Back Window Conversion? Scratch my prior post! Now that I see it again I realize I got it backwards. I was thinking this was a project to go from big window to small! There have been many to do this for obvious reasons. But I agree it makes no sense to go small to big.Plenty of big windows out there if that's what you want..."Save the small windows!" __________________ "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 ~

03-24-2012, 01:54 PM	#19
57larry Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 1,161	Re: 67 C10 Big Back Window Conversion? a lot of work. I would swap cabs



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