Rear pop out glass????? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

54Caddy · 04-01-2013, 01:26 AM

So I've seen a few at some shows wondering if anyone has seen them before, know of the company that made them or any information on them if you've never seen it its basically a rear window that pops out on the sides and flexes for the center.
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INSIDIOUS '86 · 04-01-2013, 01:57 AM

Seen it once. Wish I knew myself
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rollin thunder · 04-01-2013, 02:03 AM

Sounds pretty cool I have never even heard of that before! be cool to see if someone around here knows!

piecesparts · 04-01-2013, 03:30 AM

That company did the pop out flex glass for a short time, but have not seen that in years. The glass was made of lexan and looked as if it would work well.

For the 68 project truck that I am working on, I took the idea that GM used on the Astro van side windows and cut a dark tinted glass for the back window, had holes drilled in it for the hardware and then had the glass hardened so it would not flex and break. My plans are to make the bottom of the rear glass pop out and open like the Astro vans. I like the fresh air coming in the back of my daily driver with the sliding window, but wanted something a little different for the 68 truck.

INSIDIOUS '86 · 04-01-2013, 05:17 AM

One I sea was glad and had the same latches as an astro van. Was Kool non the less
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andrewmp6 · 04-01-2013, 06:25 AM

If you don't want holes in the glass some dodge and ford minvans had pop out back windows,The latch was glued on the window in the inside and they had power options too.

Q.8 · 04-01-2013, 07:14 AM

woow..this is cool idea...thanks alot

Malo83 · 04-01-2013, 02:12 PM

Had one on my 83 years ago, neat concept, picked it up at a local car show, it was the THANG! back in the days

can't remember who made em!

cory d · 04-01-2013, 02:18 PM

weeeeeeird. that would be neat to see

54Caddy · 04-01-2013, 03:35 PM

Malo keep your eyes and ears out for one looking for one for my truck.
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Pyrotechnic · 04-01-2013, 03:58 PM

I'm thinking this may not be hard to make if you REALLY had to have one and couldn't find one. Make a metal frame that fits into the gasket just like the glass did, and then you can do whatever you want from there as far as how the glass/lexan seals,hinges, or latches to the metal.

Come to think of it, you may even be able to take an old slider window, gut it, then possibly use the frame as a starting point.

04-01-2013, 01:26 AM	#1
54Caddy GM Addicted Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Visalia, Ca Posts: 2,294	Rear pop out glass????? So I've seen a few at some shows wondering if anyone has seen them before, know of the company that made them or any information on them if you've never seen it its basically a rear window that pops out on the sides and flexes for the center. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ ..Mac’s Garage.. 73 GMC, 54 Caddy, 2010 Silverado, 68 C10 RIP DAd My 73 GMC Truck Build Pic 2010 Silverado 4/6 on 24s IG:MacsGarage

04-01-2013, 01:57 AM	#2
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: Rear pop out glass????? Seen it once. Wish I knew myself Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 377 sbc thumpr cam autogear m23 muncie 3:73 Detroit trutrac 3''spintech prostreet mufflers xpipe 1 3/4 headers build thread !http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577217 Iroc gauge threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554511

04-01-2013, 02:03 AM	#3
rollin thunder Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: North little Rock, Arkansas Posts: 471	Re: Rear pop out glass????? Sounds pretty cool I have never even heard of that before! be cool to see if someone around here knows! __________________ My build Lil` Red http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551373 1984 Chevy C10 short bed 2001 Chevy Impala police cruiser 2001 Chevy Silverado 1500 Z71 4wd extended cab dd

04-01-2013, 03:30 AM	#4
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: Rear pop out glass????? That company did the pop out flex glass for a short time, but have not seen that in years. The glass was made of lexan and looked as if it would work well. For the 68 project truck that I am working on, I took the idea that GM used on the Astro van side windows and cut a dark tinted glass for the back window, had holes drilled in it for the hardware and then had the glass hardened so it would not flex and break. My plans are to make the bottom of the rear glass pop out and open like the Astro vans. I like the fresh air coming in the back of my daily driver with the sliding window, but wanted something a little different for the 68 truck. __________________ Frank

04-01-2013, 05:17 AM	#5
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: Rear pop out glass????? One I sea was glad and had the same latches as an astro van. Was Kool non the less Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 377 sbc thumpr cam autogear m23 muncie 3:73 Detroit trutrac 3''spintech prostreet mufflers xpipe 1 3/4 headers build thread !http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577217 Iroc gauge threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554511

04-01-2013, 06:25 AM	#6
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: Rear pop out glass????? If you don't want holes in the glass some dodge and ford minvans had pop out back windows,The latch was glued on the window in the inside and they had power options too.

04-01-2013, 07:14 AM	#7
Q.8 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: kuwait Posts: 300	Re: Rear pop out glass????? woow..this is cool idea...thanks alot __________________ guys,,,im overseas member..so please ,,respond me with easy english,coz its my second language....thanks --c30 1966 frame off 5 years restoration ; Finished; Chevy suburban 1958 restoration ( In progress ) 85 c10 "back to original project <Finished> " 81 c10 "back to original ( later) " 85 c10 cattleman edition lifted ( finished)> K1500 1989 full restoration ( soon ) S10 1991 in progress

04-01-2013, 02:12 PM	#8
Malo83 Cruzzzn' Vet Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Porterville,Ca. Posts: 1,918	Re: Rear pop out glass????? Had one on my 83 years ago, neat concept, picked it up at a local car show, it was the THANG! back in the days can't remember who made em!

04-01-2013, 02:18 PM	#9
cory d Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Arlington WA Posts: 1,728	Re: Rear pop out glass????? weeeeeeird. that would be neat to see __________________ GMC C15 355 SM465 3.73 80 C10 cruiser build thread 79 short stepside crew cab. big and ugly. build thread

04-01-2013, 03:35 PM	#10
54Caddy GM Addicted Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Visalia, Ca Posts: 2,294	Re: Rear pop out glass????? Malo keep your eyes and ears out for one looking for one for my truck. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ ..Mac’s Garage.. 73 GMC, 54 Caddy, 2010 Silverado, 68 C10 RIP DAd My 73 GMC Truck Build Pic 2010 Silverado 4/6 on 24s IG:MacsGarage

04-01-2013, 03:58 PM	#11
Pyrotechnic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,930	Re: Rear pop out glass????? I'm thinking this may not be hard to make if you REALLY had to have one and couldn't find one. Make a metal frame that fits into the gasket just like the glass did, and then you can do whatever you want from there as far as how the glass/lexan seals,hinges, or latches to the metal. Come to think of it, you may even be able to take an old slider window, gut it, then possibly use the frame as a starting point. __________________ 1977 GMC Sierra Grande Last edited by Pyrotechnic; 04-01-2013 at 04:05 PM.

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