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biddaboy · 08-04-2003, 12:48 AM

I am building a 1956 GMC 1/2 ton daily driver,mild V8,auto just a nice cruiser. My decision I have to make is I have both a small window cab and a big window cab which one would you go with and reasons why. help me with my decision. See pics below

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bagged81 · 08-04-2003, 05:11 PM

Big window all the way!! I have not good reason other than it looks 79677456643536478566 times better.

Here is a 55-56 big window Chevy (I think) that I saw at a recent show...

jpony645 · 06-29-2004, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by bagged81

Big window all the way!! I have not good reason other than it looks 79677456643536478566 times better.

Here is a 55-56 big window Chevy (I think) that I saw at a recent show...

I love that truck.

It's a 55 and belongs to Robert Wyman, owner of Trick's Customs in Huntsville, Alabama. He was also featured in the new issue of Classic Truck Trends if you want to read more about it.

bagged81 · 08-04-2003, 05:15 PM

Another vote here for the big window cab.

bagged81 · 08-04-2003, 05:16 PM

And one more vote for the big window here! :p

Looks like it 3-0 in favor of the big window.

Bruce B · 08-04-2003, 06:32 PM

Biddaboy, MAN I WISH I HAD YOUR PROBLEMS! OK I'm done whining. Big window gets my vote!

Lucky59 · 08-04-2003, 07:25 PM

Yeah.... tough decision to make... Both look very good. I had the chance to buy a 59 Big back window truck, but I still love the classic look of the small one. But If you have a large back window, I would put that in... its harder to find compared to the small back windows... Do you have glass for the big window.. If not well then that might be a desiding factor, cause they are way more expensive than a small back window...

Lucky

BIGG BELLY · 08-05-2003, 09:40 PM

go BIG

i have a big window 55---no blind spot just look over your left shoulder

method2mymadnes · 08-05-2003, 09:54 PM

BIG window, you can see out better
I just like them better

pugs · 08-08-2003, 09:34 PM

i would agree also but my time and money would be an issue, which cab is in better shape and would take less time and money to get the truck together, just my 2cents Pugs

dubie · 08-11-2003, 04:58 PM

going against the grain here and saying SMALL window. It just looks better to me

NAPCO ken · 08-13-2003, 03:58 PM

Small window. Why be a number like everyone else with a big window? Besides, big windows are like fish-bowls, and if you live in a desert area are uncomfortable to drive with the sun blaring in on your back.

ljbear · 08-16-2003, 08:38 AM

Big

DennyB · 08-18-2003, 11:24 PM

I like small windows looks better but, ya can see waaaay better out of a big window. much less of a blind spot.

Chevyboy1962 · 08-25-2003, 01:40 AM

BIG Window

67cst · 08-27-2003, 02:18 AM

big window, up here in where i live those rap around big windows are a lot more scarce...more desireable

plunkinberry · 09-18-2003, 12:52 PM

Ifn its gonna be a daily driver with modern engine and running gear, are ya planning on going with a shoulder harness seat belt? If so, the small window may be the way to go.

My '59 has a small window and if everything were equal, I would choose the larger. I think the BIG window was a fancier option...

Apache · 06-16-2004, 09:51 PM

My 58 is a small back glass. I like the small back glass better myself, probally keep you alot cooler not having the sun shining on you and the interrior thru the bigger back glass. But the big back glas does make it a little easier to see behind you. I think the big back glass trucks bring more cash when people sell them.

56 gmc · 06-17-2004, 04:06 AM

Can you help me with my serial number?
I have an old GMC pick up serial number 102CY3991.

I think I have this almost figured out.
10= ½ ton
2= long bed
C=Oakland California
Y= Later part of 1955
3991 = production number
Does the Y mean 1955?
The title says 1956.
Is this truck a 1955?
There is a comment section on the title that says 3625 56
I was wondering if the title may be wrong.
Do you know how many trucks of this model were produced that time frame?
I haven’t seen too many GMC long beds with the custom cabs out there and was wondering if I got I rare one.

ShamrockCustoms · 06-17-2004, 08:47 PM

Get BOTH ! Why settle for one? Especially when both cabs are in such good condition.

Apache · 06-17-2004, 11:54 PM

Can always sand and primer the cab you dont use and keep it for later use. Neve know when you or somebody else might need one.

59gmctruck · 06-29-2004, 07:56 AM

BIG Back Glass Rule's

08-04-2003, 12:48 AM	#1
biddaboy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Port Alberni.B.C. Canada Posts: 149	What would you choose (pics) I am building a 1956 GMC 1/2 ton daily driver,mild V8,auto just a nice cruiser. My decision I have to make is I have both a small window cab and a big window cab which one would you go with and reasons why. help me with my decision. See pics below Attached Images

08-04-2003, 05:11 PM	#5
bagged81 Signals in the bumper. Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: East TN Posts: 856	Big window all the way!! I have not good reason other than it looks 79677456643536478566 times better. Here is a 55-56 big window Chevy (I think) that I saw at a recent show... __________________ Jeff C. 1981 Chevrolet Silverado - Under major construction...again. link 1962 Chevrolet Impala 4D Sedan moredoorclassics.com 1936 Ford Pickup - Frame-off in progress link 1979 Chevrolet Camper Special Flatbed link

08-04-2003, 05:15 PM	#7
bagged81 Signals in the bumper. Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: East TN Posts: 856	Another vote here for the big window cab. __________________ Jeff C. 1981 Chevrolet Silverado - Under major construction...again. link 1962 Chevrolet Impala 4D Sedan moredoorclassics.com 1936 Ford Pickup - Frame-off in progress link 1979 Chevrolet Camper Special Flatbed link

08-04-2003, 05:16 PM	#8
bagged81 Signals in the bumper. Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: East TN Posts: 856	And one more vote for the big window here! :p Looks like it 3-0 in favor of the big window. __________________ Jeff C. 1981 Chevrolet Silverado - Under major construction...again. link 1962 Chevrolet Impala 4D Sedan moredoorclassics.com 1936 Ford Pickup - Frame-off in progress link 1979 Chevrolet Camper Special Flatbed link

08-04-2003, 06:32 PM	#9
Bruce B Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 34	Biddaboy, MAN I WISH I HAD YOUR PROBLEMS! OK I'm done whining. Big window gets my vote! __________________ Drive it like you stole it!

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08-04-2003, 07:25 PM	#10
Lucky59 Do you feel Lucky...? Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 452	Yeah.... tough decision to make... Both look very good. I had the chance to buy a 59 Big back window truck, but I still love the classic look of the small one. But If you have a large back window, I would put that in... its harder to find compared to the small back windows... Do you have glass for the big window.. If not well then that might be a desiding factor, cause they are way more expensive than a small back window... Lucky __________________ 1959 Chevy Shortbox Stepside 1969 Chevy Custom C/10 1991 S-10 Blazer Sport 2003 Dodge SX2.0 R/T 2001 Mountain Cat 800 LE

08-05-2003, 09:40 PM	#11
BIGG BELLY Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: jax,fl Posts: 49	go BIG i have a big window 55---no blind spot just look over your left shoulder __________________ 55 big window long bed 69 olds 98 check out my pics photo albums

08-05-2003, 09:54 PM	#12
method2mymadnes Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Dyersburg, TN Posts: 327	BIG window, you can see out better I just like them better __________________ 87% of all statistics are made up on the spot.

08-08-2003, 09:34 PM	#13
pugs Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hamburg Pa Posts: 1,153	re i would agree also but my time and money would be an issue, which cab is in better shape and would take less time and money to get the truck together, just my 2cents Pugs __________________ I don't do thing cuz I can, I do it cuz someone told me it couldn't be done...

08-11-2003, 04:58 PM	#14
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,853	going against the grain here and saying SMALL window. It just looks better to me __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

08-13-2003, 03:58 PM	#15
NAPCO ken Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: anaheim, ca Posts: 187	Small window. Why be a number like everyone else with a big window? Besides, big windows are like fish-bowls, and if you live in a desert area are uncomfortable to drive with the sun blaring in on your back. __________________ ken '58 Chev NAPCO 4x4 short '60 GMC Suburban 4x4, restored '60 GMC 3/4T stepside 4x4 '64 GMC Suburban 4x4, restored '90 Chev Suburban 4x4, dually, ZZ502 '77 GMC Suburban 4x4, one ton axles, 12" lift, 39.5"s '88 Chevy crewcab dually 4x4, 10" lift, 42"s (x6!) '03 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon '79 Chev 3/4 Suburban 4x4, 400-400-203

08-16-2003, 08:38 AM	#16
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08-18-2003, 11:24 PM	#17
DennyB Led Sled! Discs R 4 ME! Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Toms River, NJ, USA (Transplanted Hoosier) Posts: 7,327	I like small windows looks better but, ya can see waaaay better out of a big window. much less of a blind spot. __________________ "Never ride faster than your Angel can fly" I.M.O.M,W,J&C Patriot Guard Rider

08-25-2003, 01:40 AM	#18
Chevyboy1962 C10 now is a GMC Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Modesto, Ca Posts: 740	BIG Window __________________ 1962 C10 swb fleetside, big window, custom cab 350/TH350 combo...Hot Rod 1963 C10 lwb fleetside, small window 230/4 speed...Blvd Cruiser *1931 Ford 5 window coupe (soon to be Hot Rod)... Father & Son project

08-27-2003, 02:18 AM	#19
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,302	big window, up here in where i live those rap around big windows are a lot more scarce...more desireable __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724

09-18-2003, 12:52 PM	#20
plunkinberry Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Canonsburg, PA Posts: 17	Ifn its gonna be a daily driver with modern engine and running gear, are ya planning on going with a shoulder harness seat belt? If so, the small window may be the way to go. My '59 has a small window and if everything were equal, I would choose the larger. I think the BIG window was a fancier option...

06-16-2004, 09:51 PM	#21
Apache Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: South Carolina Posts: 419	My 58 is a small back glass. I like the small back glass better myself, probally keep you alot cooler not having the sun shining on you and the interrior thru the bigger back glass. But the big back glas does make it a little easier to see behind you. I think the big back glass trucks bring more cash when people sell them.

06-17-2004, 04:06 AM	#22
56 gmc Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 16	Question Can you help me with my serial number? I have an old GMC pick up serial number 102CY3991. I think I have this almost figured out. 10= ½ ton 2= long bed C=Oakland California Y= Later part of 1955 3991 = production number Does the Y mean 1955? The title says 1956. Is this truck a 1955? There is a comment section on the title that says 3625 56 I was wondering if the title may be wrong. Do you know how many trucks of this model were produced that time frame? I haven’t seen too many GMC long beds with the custom cabs out there and was wondering if I got I rare one.

06-17-2004, 08:47 PM	#23
ShamrockCustoms Project56 on hold Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Burleson, TX Posts: 489	Get BOTH ! Why settle for one? Especially when both cabs are in such good condition. __________________ Shamrock Customs Forever-in-the-Future Custom Shop 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS daily driver 1956 Chevy Stepside rodstoration on winter hold

06-17-2004, 11:54 PM	#24
Apache Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: South Carolina Posts: 419	Can always sand and primer the cab you dont use and keep it for later use. Neve know when you or somebody else might need one. __________________ 54 Chevy Bel Air 4dr powerglide 54 Chevy SWB 58 Chevy Big Window SWB Fleetside project 58 Chevy LWB 235/4spd 76 Chevy Nova 350/TH350 4.88's *10kmiles on "new" engine 79 Chevy 4x4 SWB 350/4spd 3/4 ton 81 Mazda RX7 84 F@!d Mustang 96 F@!d Ranger 2.3L/5spd

06-29-2004, 07:56 AM	#25
59gmctruck Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 7	BIG Back Glass Rule's __________________

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