True Full One Piece Windows/Vent Delete
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Laughing Gas
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True Full One Piece Windows/Vent Delete
This is a glass job we did a couple years back. The shop that built the truck cut the inner bracing out of the door, made new thinner braces, and reworked the hinges so a full one piece glass could be used. No block off plate or out-of-place mirror needed to fill the usual void of a shorter glass that is sometimes used to delete the vent windows. We converted it to electric windows, cut/polished the edges of the glass, and made the inner/outer wipes and glass run channel. Also made the front dog leg.
Logistics Pro
Joined: Nov 2003
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From: PA
Like how you did the conversion looks like some good work alot of people asked this question if it can be done but with the hinge and bracing locations made it a challenge to all got any pics of the hinge area and power window setup details on the power windows. Also pics back farther from the truck so you can see what it looks like with the whole truck in picture
Logistics Pro
Joined: Dec 2004
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From: Hemet ca.
I know this is not for everyone. Most of us do like what the wing window provides. However, for that show truck for the guy with deep pockets, what's the cost without power windows? What's the cost with power windows?
Is this something that can be done at home?
Is there a kit for the do-it-yourselfer?
Special tools needed?
If it needs to come to your shop, what's the turn around time?
Can this be done on a truck with custom paint already on it?
This is the second one I've seen, neither truck showed complete side view of vehicle.
At one point I thought a chop top would look nice, then I saw one up close. Not for me, but it did look ok.
Point I'm getting at, is, these trucks look cool like they are. You can modify the stance, you can change the paint, you can strip off all the trim but the body design is there, and when that gets interrupted it just doesn't look right.
Know what I mean?
Is this something that can be done at home?
Is there a kit for the do-it-yourselfer?
Special tools needed?
If it needs to come to your shop, what's the turn around time?
Can this be done on a truck with custom paint already on it?
This is the second one I've seen, neither truck showed complete side view of vehicle.
At one point I thought a chop top would look nice, then I saw one up close. Not for me, but it did look ok.
Point I'm getting at, is, these trucks look cool like they are. You can modify the stance, you can change the paint, you can strip off all the trim but the body design is there, and when that gets interrupted it just doesn't look right.
Know what I mean?
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Laughing Gas
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Like how you did the conversion looks like some good work alot of people asked this question if it can be done but with the hinge and bracing locations made it a challenge to all got any pics of the hinge area and power window setup details on the power windows. Also pics back farther from the truck so you can see what it looks like with the whole truck in picture
Thanks!
I know this is not for everyone. Most of us do like what the wing window provides. However, for that show truck for the guy with deep pockets, what's the cost without power windows? What's the cost with power windows?
Is this something that can be done at home?
Is there a kit for the do-it-yourselfer?
Special tools needed?
If it needs to come to your shop, what's the turn around time?
Can this be done on a truck with custom paint already on it?
This is the second one I've seen, neither truck showed complete side view of vehicle.
At one point I thought a chop top would look nice, then I saw one up close. Not for me, but it did look ok.
Point I'm getting at, is, these trucks look cool like they are. You can modify the stance, you can change the paint, you can strip off all the trim but the body design is there, and when that gets interrupted it just doesn't look right.
Know what I mean?
Is this something that can be done at home?
Is there a kit for the do-it-yourselfer?
Special tools needed?
If it needs to come to your shop, what's the turn around time?
Can this be done on a truck with custom paint already on it?
This is the second one I've seen, neither truck showed complete side view of vehicle.
At one point I thought a chop top would look nice, then I saw one up close. Not for me, but it did look ok.
Point I'm getting at, is, these trucks look cool like they are. You can modify the stance, you can change the paint, you can strip off all the trim but the body design is there, and when that gets interrupted it just doesn't look right.
Know what I mean?
We also did the interior.
One piece shell leather headliner.
Lead Driver
Joined: Aug 2003
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From: Boulder Creek, Ca
O ya; the sound of the infamous vent whistle cruzing down the road is music to my ears. Bookmarked this short Classic Truck article, note it's dated 6/2010, for anyone considering not sure source is still in business so suggest do the research suspect, there may be improved and/or additional sources??
Power Window Kit Installation - Tech Articles - Classic Trucks Magazine
Power Window Kit Installation - Tech Articles - Classic Trucks Magazine
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