I stripped some parts from a newer truck years back ( Just before I had it crushed ) and want to swap my leaky sliding rear window in my 85 with the one piece from the newer 88ish. I cant remember what year it was exactly, but the panels behind the seats have the speakers and newer seat belts unlike the 80-86. The dash instrument panel, and radio bezel seem the same. I just need to know if the glass and the weather stripping will fit correctly?

Thanks

 

ahhhh yeppers

 

Nice, this slider never worked, and rusted a hole around the seat belt plate on the floor..

Thanks

 

75 to 96 all use the same back window

 

The windows are interchangeable, 1973-1999 actually.

1973-1983: F-100
1973-1996: F-150/F-250
1997: F-250HD/F-350
1973-1999: F-600/F-900

Be aware however that the one piece rear window was updated in 1980. The 1973-1979 has thicker glass, and a different seal as a concequence. You can swap them 1973-1996, you just have to make sure the seal and window match or it won't seal correctly.

Also be aware that the factory slider was updated in 1982. 1973-1981 uses the same factory slider and seal. 1982-1996/7 uses the modern slider and different seal.

Part numbers for the appropriate seals for the apropriate windows upon request.

 

Make sure the caulking in the cab seams where the roof and "B" pillar meet isn't cracked or deteriorated. That can cause the same leak.

Also the factory slider has drain holes at the bottom. They have a tendency to plug up.

 

The seal from newer window came out with no problems, and is in good condition. So as long as I use the seal and the glass out of the newer 88ish truck I should be good?

Thanks for the replys, Im not thinking the old slider will survive the removal, so this has to work =)

 

Im not sure about the drain holes, but the little plastic clips that the glass slides on are destroyed and are impossible to open/close and the wind causes a whistling noise, and the leaking prob as you said the drain holes are clogged.. Its almost 25 years, and I have a free window so its time.

 

otherwise youll have a permanent vent!