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**paulspickupparts** · 03-09-2013, 02:33 PM

Parting this old 72 out and has the sliding rear window. I usually do the earlier trucks so learning on the 67-72 trucks. Can anyone tell me is this is the original rear sliding window or an aftermarket. It does show it as and option on the glovebox, but not to say some Nebraska farmer did not change it out over the years. Rubber gasket is very soft which has me scratching my head. Thanks for your help.

SS Tim · 03-09-2013, 03:24 PM

Black frames were not stock.

**paulspickupparts** · 03-09-2013, 03:43 PM

Thanks for you help. I tried finding some pictures but not much information out there.

Scott>72-GMC · 03-09-2013, 05:47 PM

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Pretty sure mines original. Chime in if not
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**TBONE1964** · 03-09-2013, 08:14 PM

Scott, your window does look factory to me. It looks like it was made for the truck if nothing else. The one above is like mine and some aftermarket piece that does not look correct.

I am soon to get rid of mine as I like the solid rear glass on these trucks.

KrazyRay · 03-10-2013, 12:15 AM

I think the factory sliders have the top channel arch up a bit and the non factory ones have the non arched top channel.

**paulspickupparts** · 03-10-2013, 07:03 AM

I believe mine was probably a farmer added option. I am sure this truck came with a factory slider but not to say that it was not replaced by an aftermarket that is in the picture. From the time the trucks left the dealership they went into a series of replacement part. Thanks to everyone for the help. Paul

SS Tim · 03-10-2013, 02:26 PM

Paul,
You black framed window is an aftermarket replacement. Besides the black color it is easy to tell in the picture that it is a fairly universal design that was seen a lot in the 80's. They started with a basic trapezoid shape frame and fillers would be added as required to the top and sides to fit specific applications. While being cheaper to produce with standardized frames and glass they tended to have smaller openings.

**DeadheadNM** · 03-10-2013, 04:26 PM

Here's a link with some pics of an OEM slider and components - a work in progress: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559651

03-09-2013, 02:33 PM	#1
paulspickupparts Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Seward Nebraska Posts: 1,596	72 Chevy Sliding Rear Window Parting this old 72 out and has the sliding rear window. I usually do the earlier trucks so learning on the 67-72 trucks. Can anyone tell me is this is the original rear sliding window or an aftermarket. It does show it as and option on the glovebox, but not to say some Nebraska farmer did not change it out over the years. Rubber gasket is very soft which has me scratching my head. Thanks for your help. Attached Images

03-09-2013, 03:24 PM	#2
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: 72 Chevy Sliding Rear Window Black frames were not stock. __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

03-09-2013, 03:43 PM	#3
paulspickupparts Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Seward Nebraska Posts: 1,596	Re: 72 Chevy Sliding Rear Window Thanks for you help. I tried finding some pictures but not much information out there.

03-09-2013, 05:47 PM	#4
Scott>72-GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: New providence ia Posts: 1,018	Re: 72 Chevy Sliding Rear Window Posted via Mobile Device Pretty sure mines original. Chime in if not Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ 72 GMC super custom.

03-09-2013, 08:14 PM	#5
TBONE1964 Cluster King Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Junction City, OR Posts: 5,263	Re: 72 Chevy Sliding Rear Window Scott, your window does look factory to me. It looks like it was made for the truck if nothing else. The one above is like mine and some aftermarket piece that does not look correct. I am soon to get rid of mine as I like the solid rear glass on these trucks.

03-10-2013, 12:15 AM	#6
KrazyRay Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oroville, CA Posts: 4,827	Re: 72 Chevy Sliding Rear Window I think the factory sliders have the top channel arch up a bit and the non factory ones have the non arched top channel.

03-10-2013, 07:03 AM	#7
paulspickupparts Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Seward Nebraska Posts: 1,596	Re: 72 Chevy Sliding Rear Window I believe mine was probably a farmer added option. I am sure this truck came with a factory slider but not to say that it was not replaced by an aftermarket that is in the picture. From the time the trucks left the dealership they went into a series of replacement part. Thanks to everyone for the help. Paul

03-10-2013, 02:26 PM	#8
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: 72 Chevy Sliding Rear Window Paul, You black framed window is an aftermarket replacement. Besides the black color it is easy to tell in the picture that it is a fairly universal design that was seen a lot in the 80's. They started with a basic trapezoid shape frame and fillers would be added as required to the top and sides to fit specific applications. While being cheaper to produce with standardized frames and glass they tended to have smaller openings. __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

03-10-2013, 04:26 PM	#9
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,355	Re: 72 Chevy Sliding Rear Window Here's a link with some pics of an OEM slider and components - a work in progress: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559651 __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland



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