Why? Not only a split windshield but a split bumper.

 

I don't care much for the split window but do like what was done to the grille with the 56 light pots..

 

looks like maybe from old school bus. spoils otherwise nice truck

 

Likely another chop done without fitting the glass first. A major reason many chopped cabs are never finished.

 

Looks like it is wearing glasses (girls that wear glasses ......) otherwise its OK

 

I bet the first cut windshield cracked on the drivers side, and the second one cracked on the passengers side, and he just made lemonade out of the lemons. I like the grill treatment as well.

 

It might look better with a visor.

 

That's what my first thought was when I found this picture. A chop that went bad.

 

Chop top and kept the vent windows!
The split windows look fairly flat. Avoids cutting down a curved windshield.

Mine has a lexan windshield currently. I need to find a cheap stock one to try cutting it down. (Something the prior builder either didn't do or broke in the process)

 

A problem that I've run into is that some of the aftermarket windshields have a different curvature at the A-post area. I cut my original windshield just to see if I could do it....no problem......got a new windshield........cut it and discovered the curvature problem. If my original windshield didn't have deep wiper scratches I would have reused it. My glass guy even brought out another windshield and it curved differently too. Anybody know how many companies offer replacement windshields for 53-55 trucks?

 

That's good to know, Drew.
Looks like I'll try to find an original instead of cutting down a reproduction (unless someone can recommend a particular reproduction that matches the original).
Are all the '53-55 the same?

 

I bought a damaged 56 grill and was planning to do something similar to my 55 grill!