Needed: '78 Sliding rear window recommendation

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Sep 24, 2001 | 09:00 AM

Claude

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Needed: '78 Sliding rear window recommendation

Can anyone recommend a good brand of sliding rear window to use in my '78 F150? I would prefer a light tint and proabably something aftermarket since I would like a new unit. I think Pep Boys carries them but I don't know anything about their quality. I will be installing it myself. Fit and finish quality are most important, cost is a secondary concern within reason.

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Sep 24, 2001 | 09:54 AM

jbhf250

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Needed: '78 Sliding rear window recommendation

Claude, I have a C. A. Lawrence Products sliding window. It is a black frame with about 50% tint. Its been in for 2 yrs now, installed when the truck was painted. If i remember it was about 90.00 then. I replaced the original seal and the body shop installed it.
It looks great and is well constructed.I purshased it from the local truck/rv store. I had to waite about 2 months to get it as they may not have it in stock at all times.

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Sep 24, 2001 | 11:34 AM

beartracks

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Needed: '78 Sliding rear window recommendation

I can't remember right now if my existing one or the last one was C. Larence (?) but, the first one had two windows that slid together in the middle and leaked a lot of air. The one I have now has only one sliding componet and does not whistle.

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Sep 24, 2001 | 07:20 PM

otto

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Needed: '78 Sliding rear window recommendation

I have yet to see an aftermarket split rear window that doesnt A)Leak water into the track B) Bind up when trying to slide it open or closed C) Rattle like crazy and D) Leak air

My vote goes toward any factory Ford piece

Sep 24, 2001 | 10:32 PM

weldman

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Needed: '78 Sliding rear window recommendation

Mine is a CR Lawrence as well, two piece slider, black frame (looks better than stock silver), doesn't leak or rattle!

Matt
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