how many people with one piece windows? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Ace in the hole · 04-05-2008, 07:14 AM

been doing some research into one piece windows. seems some people have problems getting them to operate correctly.
So it leads me to wonder how many of you guys are using the one piece windows?

jrdv · 04-05-2008, 07:34 AM

My 71 swb has one piece windows. The glass is lamenated and we custom cut them. I don't remember what power window kit was used because this was done in 1991. I have to help the windows up, but they track just fine.
I think the glass is too heavy and has worn out the motors. The mirrors are sport mirrors for a 88 and up chevrolet pickup. We made a custom bracket to attach them to.

john

Orange · 04-05-2008, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by jrdv

My 71 swb has one piece windows. The glass is lamenated and we custom cut them. I don't remember what power window kit was used because this was done in 1991.

Man - you were ahead of the times!

Good job!

DLB

c10addict · 04-05-2008, 06:41 PM

I have them and love the clean look... I dont like that tey do not fit really tight though and kinda rattle around depending on where they are positioned.

killer71 · 04-05-2008, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by c10addict

I have them and love the clean look... I dont like that tey do not fit really tight though and kinda rattle around depending on where they are positioned.

where'd u get yur kit from?

c10addict · 04-05-2008, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by killer71

where'd u get yur kit from?

Brothers Trucks.

**John Fabris** · 04-05-2008, 07:26 PM

I have them in my truck. While I would say they are not a perfect bolt in kit, I did take my time with my windows and was able to get them to work really well. I do agree that the tracks could be tighter so the windows would have less wiggle room...

whatnow123 · 04-05-2008, 07:32 PM

Hum.. I haven't had any issues with mine at all. They fit just tight enough and no wind noise, they roll up and down perfect and don't rattle at all regardless of how far down the window is.

stunna · 04-05-2008, 07:46 PM

whatnow123 what kit do you have?

JAKES 68GMC · 04-05-2008, 10:22 PM

I'll keep my wings...I like old school.

Ace in the hole · 04-05-2008, 10:24 PM

thanks for the response so far guys. It's a tough call for me right now, my wing windows need a lot of attention and I don't know if I want to spend money on them or put it towards one piecers.

HoupPhotography · 04-06-2008, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Ace in the hole

thanks for the response so far guys. It's a tough call for me right now, my wing windows need a lot of attention and I don't know if I want to spend money on them or put it towards one piecers.

What you do in this situation, do a one piece on one side and leave the other, whichever you like best stays......

whatnow123 · 04-05-2008, 10:29 PM

I got mine from brothers as well when they had a sale. When you start pricing out all the rubber for the door, it's not that much more for the kit.

Mondo · 04-05-2008, 10:44 PM

John,
Did you go with the Brother's type or the the one without the small triangle peice?

I'm really tempted to go with the one without. I have Vintage Air so I don't see my windows partially down that much but I have replacement doors..

**John Fabris** · 04-06-2008, 12:31 AM

I have the brother's kit with the small triangle.

I would love to hear from any of the guys that got the kit without the triangle. I know some got them, but have not put them on yet...

b&a72 · 04-06-2008, 12:46 AM

John, Here is the link but no posts in awhile on the no triangle windows

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223482

whatnow123 · 04-06-2008, 01:17 AM

I'd like to hear about how the no triangle window works and how it's installed. Having mine apart and installing the brothers kit, I'd like to know how they ran the front channel without completely removing the door stop and hinge bolts.

NOR*CAL68 · 04-06-2008, 01:34 AM

i have one piece windows also without the triangle made by one piece products, seem to fit pretty good but still need a little more adjustment.

Ace in the hole · 04-06-2008, 04:30 AM

wow, 303 views and only 32 votes so far! must be a lot of guys don't like to vote, lol

**70cst** · 04-06-2008, 04:33 AM

Only trucks with wings can go to heaven.

elektrik · 04-06-2008, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Ace in the hole

wow, 303 views and only 32 votes so far! must be a lot of guys don't like to vote, lol

Generation X

Ace in the hole · 04-06-2008, 02:13 PM

going to have to check back on this in a few days. I am off on a road trip to NC to see 71 super and pick up a truck bed. Catch ya all later.

low'n slow · 04-07-2008, 05:08 AM

We have them. We got the kit from Brothers. I probably wouldn't do it again.

MENUSK · 04-07-2008, 06:27 AM

give me the wings lol

oldspowered67C10 · 04-07-2008, 09:32 AM

Ive got the Brothers kit. I installed them w/ new regulators and they work good. When theyre just barely rolled down there alot of in and out play in the glass but I drive with the windows all the way up or down so it hasnt become a issue. Also, I modified the door check according to the instructions but they still keep getting caught on the front run channel so I modified them a bit more and they worked fine. All in all I like them.

View Poll Results: one piece windows- ya or na
got them & love them	9	14.06%
got them - but they don't work good	3	4.69%
I would to have them if I had the money	24	37.50%
give me stock- I prefer the wings	28	43.75%
Voters: 64. You may not vote on this poll

04-05-2008, 07:14 AM	#1
Ace in the hole Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA Posts: 538	how many people with one piece windows? been doing some research into one piece windows. seems some people have problems getting them to operate correctly. So it leads me to wonder how many of you guys are using the one piece windows? __________________ 1970 K20, 350--- SOLD 05 silverado extended cab short box- duramax Jeep wrangler unlimited

04-05-2008, 07:34 AM	#2
jrdv Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: new mexico Posts: 948	Re: how many people with one piece windows? My 71 swb has one piece windows. The glass is lamenated and we custom cut them. I don't remember what power window kit was used because this was done in 1991. I have to help the windows up, but they track just fine. I think the glass is too heavy and has worn out the motors. The mirrors are sport mirrors for a 88 and up chevrolet pickup. We made a custom bracket to attach them to. john Attached Images __________________ 1972 3/4T 4x4 Chevrolet (383) 1971 c-10 SWB (400 sb) 1972 4x4 Blazer 1969 SWB 4x4 GMC Projects: 1972 stepside 4x4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=280132 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=285952 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=553672 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=522704

04-05-2008, 06:41 PM	#4
c10addict Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: pittsburgh pa Posts: 1,970	Re: how many people with one piece windows? I have them and love the clean look... I dont like that tey do not fit really tight though and kinda rattle around depending on where they are positioned. __________________ 68 C10 Shorty TPI,Bagged, and all the good stuff. Classic trucks feature June 06, On the cover of Jegs Christmas Catalog 08 67 C10 Shorty Shop truck project Bagged and Z'd under destruction and getting nowhere fast. 64 C10 Shop Truck/Daily driver, Bagged, Dropmember, SOLD!!!! Gone but not forgotten.. 54 GMC under the knife getting a S10 chassis swap and bagged. See my build thread... 07 GMC Sierra 5/7 drop, 22's and 24's Air ride on my mind.. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=339340 See pics of my trucks in my profile

04-05-2008, 07:26 PM	#7
John Fabris TOTY 2006 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Magalia CA USA Posts: 2,270	Re: how many people with one piece windows? I have them in my truck. While I would say they are not a perfect bolt in kit, I did take my time with my windows and was able to get them to work really well. I do agree that the tracks could be tighter so the windows would have less wiggle room... __________________ John Fabris 67 C10 SWB

04-05-2008, 07:32 PM	#8
whatnow123 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 835	Re: how many people with one piece windows? Hum.. I haven't had any issues with mine at all. They fit just tight enough and no wind noise, they roll up and down perfect and don't rattle at all regardless of how far down the window is. __________________ 67 Short Step, 355, 700R 4.11 posi rear, 4/6 drop Discs on all 4 corners. Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=219094

04-05-2008, 07:46 PM	#9
stunna Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: high point nc Posts: 442	Re: how many people with one piece windows? whatnow123 what kit do you have?

04-05-2008, 10:22 PM	#10
JAKES 68GMC Aluminum slot wheels rule... Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Maine Posts: 6,211	Re: how many people with one piece windows? I'll keep my wings...I like old school.

04-05-2008, 10:24 PM	#11
Ace in the hole Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA Posts: 538	Re: how many people with one piece windows? thanks for the response so far guys. It's a tough call for me right now, my wing windows need a lot of attention and I don't know if I want to spend money on them or put it towards one piecers. __________________ 1970 K20, 350--- SOLD 05 silverado extended cab short box- duramax Jeep wrangler unlimited

04-05-2008, 10:29 PM	#13
whatnow123 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 835	Re: how many people with one piece windows? I got mine from brothers as well when they had a sale. When you start pricing out all the rubber for the door, it's not that much more for the kit. __________________ 67 Short Step, 355, 700R 4.11 posi rear, 4/6 drop Discs on all 4 corners. Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=219094

04-05-2008, 10:44 PM	#14
Mondo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Ca Posts: 538	Re: how many people with one piece windows? John, Did you go with the Brother's type or the the one without the small triangle peice? I'm really tempted to go with the one without. I have Vintage Air so I don't see my windows partially down that much but I have replacement doors.. Last edited by Mondo; 04-05-2008 at 10:47 PM.

04-06-2008, 12:31 AM	#15
John Fabris TOTY 2006 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Magalia CA USA Posts: 2,270	Re: how many people with one piece windows? I have the brother's kit with the small triangle. I would love to hear from any of the guys that got the kit without the triangle. I know some got them, but have not put them on yet... __________________ John Fabris 67 C10 SWB

04-06-2008, 12:46 AM	#16
b&a72 Active Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 682	Re: how many people with one piece windows? John, Here is the link but no posts in awhile on the no triangle windows http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223482

04-06-2008, 01:17 AM	#17
whatnow123 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 835	Re: how many people with one piece windows? I'd like to hear about how the no triangle window works and how it's installed. Having mine apart and installing the brothers kit, I'd like to know how they ran the front channel without completely removing the door stop and hinge bolts. __________________ 67 Short Step, 355, 700R 4.11 posi rear, 4/6 drop Discs on all 4 corners. Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=219094

04-06-2008, 01:34 AM	#18
NOR*CAL68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 11	Re: how many people with one piece windows? i have one piece windows also without the triangle made by one piece products, seem to fit pretty good but still need a little more adjustment.



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04-06-2008, 04:30 AM	#19
Ace in the hole Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA Posts: 538	Re: how many people with one piece windows? wow, 303 views and only 32 votes so far! must be a lot of guys don't like to vote, lol __________________ 1970 K20, 350--- SOLD 05 silverado extended cab short box- duramax Jeep wrangler unlimited

04-06-2008, 04:33 AM	#20
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,374	Re: how many people with one piece windows? Only trucks with wings can go to heaven. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

04-06-2008, 02:13 PM	#22
Ace in the hole Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA Posts: 538	Re: how many people with one piece windows? going to have to check back on this in a few days. I am off on a road trip to NC to see 71 super and pick up a truck bed. Catch ya all later. __________________ 1970 K20, 350--- SOLD 05 silverado extended cab short box- duramax Jeep wrangler unlimited

04-07-2008, 05:08 AM	#23
low'n slow Too Dumb To Know Better Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 883	Re: how many people with one piece windows? We have them. We got the kit from Brothers. I probably wouldn't do it again.

04-07-2008, 06:27 AM	#24
MENUSK Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: stockton Posts: 6	Re: how many people with one piece windows? give me the wings lol

04-07-2008, 09:32 AM	#25
oldspowered67C10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cherry Valley,Ca Posts: 468	Re: how many people with one piece windows? Ive got the Brothers kit. I installed them w/ new regulators and they work good. When theyre just barely rolled down there alot of in and out play in the glass but I drive with the windows all the way up or down so it hasnt become a issue. Also, I modified the door check according to the instructions but they still keep getting caught on the front run channel so I modified them a bit more and they worked fine. All in all I like them.

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