Are big window cabs rare compared to small window cabs???

[Daking19]

Everytime i look to see whats out there i always come across ads saying "BIG WINDOW CAB TRUCK RARE HARD TO FIND!" Are the big window cabs really rare or not? Is there anyting in the vins that can be coded to tell me if its a true big window cab or not? i noticed the big window cabs are priced higher to? any suggestions anyone thanks

[duallyjams]

Depend on what part of the U.S. some area they are harder to find then others and a BBW was a option until 1968.

[Woogeroo]

I dunno about hard to find... some folks prefer them over the small window... and they made fewer big back windows... but it only matters really to people who want that option.

-W

[Str8axle]

Depends on what part of the country you're in.

[markeb01]

In a sense they are rare and hard to find, because they weren’t very popular when new so “relatively” few were produced. But rare doesn’t always equal desirable years later. It’s like the long bed step side trucks. Although there is a growing group of enthusiasts that are passionate about these trucks, for decades they were the least desirable model produced. To those that prefer them, the BBW trucks are more desirable now than when they were new.

Some owners prefer the style, others the visibility, and I imagine a few want one just to show off their welding skills.

[66Submarine]

Less common, but certainly not what I'd call rare. They are considered more desirable by pretty much everyone though, and do generally bring a slight premium over a comparable small window truck (IME). It was just an option, like a 283 V8 or Powerglide auto trans would be. For instance, my '65 one ton was ordered with a BBW by Coca-Cola for some reason (otherwise a pretty basic fleet truck).

[WCHLVR]

Trucks with big windows were special order only. It was called "Panoramic View" if I recall correctly and it was listed on the order form. There for, by default, small window trucks were more common because this was Chevys "default". You didn't check the box on the order form, you don't get it.

I like small window trucks. Less people can see me pick my nose.

[WhippinSaw]

a post your build thread poll suggested a 3 to 1 small over big window ratio
Maybe do a poll by year?

[nhr3]

I have always loved my small window truck. In the old days it would mask drinking a beer on the way home from work. Those were wild an wooly times. No seat belts, a three speed on the floor, manual steering and a beer between your legs on the drive home.

[yelmer]

From the numbers appx 10-12 % came with bbw depending on years in 1965 it was 13%

[schpeen]

I prefer the small window. Seems to be more old school to me when I see them. Just my opinion.

[Bowed]

Originally Posted by yelmer

From the numbers appx 10-12 % came with bbw depending on years in 1965 it was 13%

Was the BBW on the 10-13% mostly on fleet-sides ?

[RANDY COX]

Originally Posted by wchlvr

trucks with big windows were special order only. It was called "panoramic view" if i recall correctly and it was listed on the order form. There for, by default, small window trucks were more common because this was chevys "default". You didn't check the box on the order form, you don't get it.

I like small window trucks. Less people can see me pick my nose.

lol...

[MikeS.]

And I've always been a big back window fan.

[TJ's Chevy]

Small back window for me....less of your neck burns when the sun is behind ya. lol

[contagious102]

Would not have bought my truck if it did not have the small window.!! Just me,glad they made both.!!!

[1963c-10]

I like both, so I have one of each......

[lha1992]

Me I like them both but I'll take a big window. Mine is a big window an was the very first big window 60-66 I saw in person. An I ended up buying it a few months after I saw it.

[yelmer]

Breakdown on the numbers does not tell flletside vs step this is 1/2 to 2 ton trucks all

[Grizz1963]

Mine is BBW and I am happy with it but would have either.
Also think SBW suits stepsides better. Just my opinion.

[Ta2Don]

Originally Posted by Grizz1963

Mine is BBW and I am happy with it but would have either.
Also think SBW suits stepsides better. Just my opinion.

Gotta agree with Grizz! I had a 61 GMC Fleetside with a BBW, and now have the 65 Stepper with a SBW…
Personal preference nonetheless...

[JWG]

I have a BBW on my '65, but prefer the look of the small window.... Has more of a classic look to it.

[schpeen]

size isn't everything you know

[1971 GMC SHORTY]

I Have One Of Each But Perfer BBW

[McCoyAZ]

Got mine as a small window....but I heard size mattered, so I did some exercises and now I am a big back window man.