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Old 01-21-2015, 04:44 PM   #1
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Rear window dilemma

I recently purchased a new cab for my truck as the old one is swiss cheese.

The issue I'm having is with the rear window.

The new cab has the classic small back window

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Which is fine.... however I would do just about anything to keep the old's cab large, sliding window... would certainly keep it cool in there during the heat of summer.

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Has anyone cut the back of the cab and installed the larger sliding rear window? if the frame has to be welded in, I would happily pay a welder to do it.

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Old 01-21-2015, 04:53 PM   #2
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Re: Rear window dilemma

Well is you could use the sliding window and use it as a template.
so place it over the small hole, make sure it sits exactly in the middle (left/right and top/bottem) then take a marker and draw a line around it?

ah but as I am writing this I realize you wouldn't have the stamped double plated edges to put in the window seal... so I guess you'll have to cut out a bigger part, but that would mean a hell of a welding job because the back of the cab is double plated.
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Old 01-21-2015, 06:00 PM   #3
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Re: Rear window dilemma

Can't you just buy a new sliding window? LMC lists them for small window cab

http://www.lmctruck.com/features/cb/CBPTW.htm
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Old 01-21-2015, 06:02 PM   #4
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Re: Rear window dilemma

A good point! I had not thought of doing that. I still like the idea of the larger back window but I guess I could compromise.
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Old 01-21-2015, 06:36 PM   #5
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Those sliders look kinda ugly on a small window.
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Old 01-21-2015, 07:47 PM   #6
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Keep the small window, it is much more rare. If you really want a big rear window, I'm sure someone will trade cabs with you.
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Old 01-21-2015, 07:49 PM   #7
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In that case, is there anyone in the CT area that would trade cabs with me?
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Old 01-21-2015, 07:51 PM   #8
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i bet you could trade your 67 cab for a 68-72 quick!
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Old 01-21-2015, 09:57 PM   #9
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Well I'm taking all your word for it It's on craigslist right now for trade for a newer cab with the larger back window.
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