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Mar 19, 2006 | 07:17 PM

DJOHAGIN

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Power rear window

Does anyone know of a power rear window for a 55 truck. I'm looking for one that the whole window slides up and down. Thanks.

Mar 20, 2006 | 06:31 AM

GreatNorthWoods

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I've had a few old coupes with a roll down back window but never saw an effie with one. I suppose you might be able to fabricate something but you would also have to fabricate a drain pan underneath to keep water out of the interior. An easier idea might be adapting a more modern horizontal sliding rear window instead of roll down. Someone might even make one for an effie...not sure...

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Mar 20, 2006 | 06:48 AM

merc546

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You can buy a sliding rear window from some of the F100 suppliers. I have one in my 56.

Mar 20, 2006 | 07:14 AM

hotrod48

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I have seen a few trucks that had the power sliding window. I like the idea a lot and would like to do it to my truck. I'm sure there are kits out there or you could always fab up your own. Good luck.

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Mar 20, 2006 | 12:35 PM

fatfenders56

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Thanks for asking, I installed a power up and down window in a 56. Used the power unit from the tailgate of a full size CountrySquire wagon. I don't have a picture of any of it but it was a really simple job, I think if I did another one I would cut away half of the sheet metal on the window opening to get the glass closer to the outer surface of the cab. GO FOR IT!!!!!

Mar 21, 2006 | 07:45 PM

DJOHAGIN

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What did you....

Fatfenders, what did you use for the seal on the top and sides, and the bottom?

Mar 21, 2006 | 08:01 PM

cbfomoco

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our sport trac the rear window rolls down. that coudl be another possibility. coudl find one in the junk yard or ford maybe.

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Mar 22, 2006 | 09:49 AM

fatfenders56

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Fatfenders, what did you use for the seal on the top and sides, and the bottom?

I used a steel cased window channel, the kind you see with stainless bead on the edge. I rolled that to the shape of the window and welded on little mounting tabs that bolted to the flange around the window. I sealed the bottom with the rubber wiper that normally is used on the bottom of the window opening on your doors. Mounting the regulator was just some simple bracketry. I liked the tailgate regulator because the glass was real close to the size of the truck window. I also built in a little ''drip tray'' with a drain hose in case it ever leaked but it turned out it didn't. I sure would like to know what happened to the truck, the guy who owned it lost it in a divorce settlement and I never saw it finished. It was a 53 that had been chopped and had a 56 roof skin. good luck FF56

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Mar 22, 2006 | 11:25 AM

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Welcome to the Forum, I have never seen a roll up rear window in a pickup either. I does sound very interesting and a good alternative to the slider, and much more secure. You should develop one; you never know it could make you wealthy.

Rod 51F1

Mar 23, 2006 | 09:43 PM

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DJOHAGIN

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Thanks Fatfenders, looks like a trip to "Pick and Pull" to find some junkyard parts to modify, more fun.

Thank you guys for the help.

Mar 23, 2006 | 11:43 PM

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raceman351W

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You can use a back window regulator out of a 79-87 bronco and use the channel and motor and you should be good

Mar 24, 2006 | 12:47 PM

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bradoemba

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I think there's some aftermarket kits for newer pickups that do just this. Check out Truckin' magazine.

Mar 25, 2006 | 06:56 PM

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Dave58

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Didn't the late '60s or early '70s Mercury Monterreys have a power rear window? I was an early teen ager in the early '70s and our neighbors Mercury had one that had a reverse pitch compared to most rear windows. Only now does it make sense, it slid down behind the rear seatback and stayed out of the trunk.

Dave