Sliding Rear Glassn for '72 Model P/U - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

grancuda · 07-10-2008, 01:48 PM

How many of you guys are running sliding rear glass on your truck? I am looking to get one but not sure what brand to look for. I want one that opens way up and haven't really seen what is available yet.

72BlckButy · 07-10-2008, 02:31 PM

I've got a sliding rear window, but I hope to change in the future. Check out my cardomain page in my signature, and I think I have a pretty good shot of it on page 2.

grancuda · 07-10-2008, 02:42 PM

Why you wanting to change it? Is there something bad about having one in these trucks?

72BlckButy · 07-10-2008, 02:43 PM

There's nothing bad with having one, as a matter of fact, the dog loves it!

I just prefer the look of a solid rear window vs. the slider.

Everyone is free to run whatever they want on their trucks, so only take my words like a grain of salt...

Any pics of your truck?

**fine69** · 07-10-2008, 02:48 PM

I personally love a rear slider.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 07-10-2008, 02:49 PM

We sell CR laurence rear sliders. Here is the link: http://www.classicheartbeat.com/Accessories.htm
WES

Sinister · 07-10-2008, 02:50 PM

I've got one, I like it a lot. Helps cool down the cab some, being as my AC don't work.

68gmsee · 07-10-2008, 03:03 PM

I've had three pickups with rear sliding glass and I like it. Nice to quickly remove hot air from the cab.

Be aware that you don't want to use it when hauling a load of manure/mulch/fertilizer down the road...

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 07-10-2008, 03:04 PM

I have one of CR laurence's electric rear slider and love it

caminokid · 07-10-2008, 03:11 PM

Heres mine. It was in the 72 I had got for parts.

It does bring more air flow thru the truck.

grancuda · 07-10-2008, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by caminokid

Heres mine. It was in the 72 I had got for parts.

It does bring more air flow thru the truck.

That one opens up really big from the looks of it.

Spanky_Pete · 07-10-2008, 03:49 PM

My Dad's '71 has one, and I've got a deep tinted one sitting on the shelf that will go in my '68 K10. They definitely help keep the air flowing, and I second the part about the dog loving it.

cdowns · 07-10-2008, 03:50 PM

with a regular cab trucks it's been about the first thing i've installed in everytruck i had on the road
i've found jcwhitney has an excellent selection for all types of trucks from the 60's up thru present day

RicksTrucks · 07-10-2008, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by grancuda

How many of you guys are running sliding rear glass on your truck? I am looking to get one but not sure what brand to look for. I want one that opens way up and haven't really seen what is available yet.

I have some used ones

Ol'Rover · 07-10-2008, 10:23 PM

i do! ill get pictures tommorow!

grancuda · 07-11-2008, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by RicksTrucks

I have some used ones

What kind of shape are your used ones in?

Here are pics of the truck.

72BlckButy · 07-11-2008, 03:01 PM

Wow... great looking truck!

caminokid · 07-11-2008, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by grancuda

That one opens up really big from the looks of it.

yeah it opens up pretty good.

grancuda · 07-11-2008, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Wow... great looking truck!

Yea, it got a little hail damage a few weeks back and I turned it in to StateFarm ($1500 for hood/roof straighten/repaint/blend fenders) and they just called and are trying to see if it is a total loss, they are trying to determine a salvage value and wanted all the options which it is a stripper model with I6/3OTT/No-AC, I told them I had it insured at a flat rate of $4500 and they are going to contact the local agent because they are saying it is worth $3000, keep in mind this is a 77k original mile, 1 repaint truck. I am going to laugh if they call me saying it is totaled, I guess if they would have made it with beer cans like this new stuff they could do thier paintless repair and it wouldn't be but like $400 worth of repairs.

piecesparts · 07-11-2008, 08:43 PM

I am working to make the 68 truck's rear window "Pop Out" at the bottom on the project. I am using a hinge and latch set from another Chevy product and had the rear glass cut, drilled for mounting hardware, and tempered for strength. I like the fresh air, but wanted something different than the usual slider.

07-10-2008, 01:48 PM	#1
grancuda Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Central OK Posts: 396	Sliding Rear Glassn for '72 Model P/U How many of you guys are running sliding rear glass on your truck? I am looking to get one but not sure what brand to look for. I want one that opens way up and haven't really seen what is available yet.

07-10-2008, 02:31 PM	#2
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Sliding Rear Glassn for '72 Model P/U I've got a sliding rear window, but I hope to change in the future. Check out my cardomain page in my signature, and I think I have a pretty good shot of it on page 2. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

07-10-2008, 02:42 PM	#3
grancuda Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Central OK Posts: 396	Re: Sliding Rear Glassn for '72 Model P/U Why you wanting to change it? Is there something bad about having one in these trucks?

07-10-2008, 02:43 PM	#4
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Sliding Rear Glassn for '72 Model P/U There's nothing bad with having one, as a matter of fact, the dog loves it! I just prefer the look of a solid rear window vs. the slider. Everyone is free to run whatever they want on their trucks, so only take my words like a grain of salt... Any pics of your truck? __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

07-10-2008, 02:48 PM	#5
fine69 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Urbana,Ohio,USA Posts: 4,618	Re: Sliding Rear Glassn for '72 Model P/U I personally love a rear slider. __________________ 2008 Chevy HHR 1/2 panel. 1949 Chevy Panel truck(just sittin, waiting) Board member #6

07-10-2008, 02:49 PM	#6
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: Sliding Rear Glassn for '72 Model P/U We sell CR laurence rear sliders. Here is the link: http://www.classicheartbeat.com/Accessories.htm WES Attached Images __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

07-10-2008, 02:50 PM	#7
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: Sliding Rear Glassn for '72 Model P/U I've got one, I like it a lot. Helps cool down the cab some, being as my AC don't work. __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

07-10-2008, 03:03 PM	#8
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: Sliding Rear Glassn for '72 Model P/U I've had three pickups with rear sliding glass and I like it. Nice to quickly remove hot air from the cab. Be aware that you don't want to use it when hauling a load of manure/mulch/fertilizer down the road...

07-10-2008, 03:04 PM	#9
1970 CST Short Wide Senior Moment Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburg Ca Posts: 4,192	Re: Sliding Rear Glassn for '72 Model P/U I have one of CR laurence's electric rear slider and love it Attached Images __________________ 1970 CST LS 1 6 speed Ford 9 inch Detroit Tru Track, Dakota Didgital, Vintage Air, QA1 Coil Overs Front & Rear Lots of FUN 2013 GMC PU, Oldest Son 71 GMC LWB. QA1 Suspension, Angry SB. Youngest Son 2017 Toyota SUV Daughters car 2018 Traverse , Wife’s Ride Pittsburg Ca 94565

07-10-2008, 03:11 PM	#10
caminokid Chevy nut Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Springfield, Illinois Posts: 2,266	Re: Sliding Rear Glassn for '72 Model P/U Heres mine. It was in the 72 I had got for parts. It does bring more air flow thru the truck. __________________ 84 Chevy Custom Deluxe 1/2 Ton Named Fade To Black II "Remember kids there is NO replacement for displacement!"

07-10-2008, 03:49 PM	#12
Spanky_Pete Too many trucks? Nah... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: SW Washington State Posts: 154	Re: Sliding Rear Glassn for '72 Model P/U My Dad's '71 has one, and I've got a deep tinted one sitting on the shelf that will go in my '68 K10. They definitely help keep the air flowing, and I second the part about the dog loving it.

07-10-2008, 03:50 PM	#13
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Sliding Rear Glassn for '72 Model P/U with a regular cab trucks it's been about the first thing i've installed in everytruck i had on the road i've found jcwhitney has an excellent selection for all types of trucks from the 60's up thru present day __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

07-10-2008, 10:23 PM	#15
Ol'Rover Project: years too late. Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Almonte,ON,Canada Posts: 550	Re: Sliding Rear Glassn for '72 Model P/U i do! ill get pictures tommorow! __________________ 1971 C10 Stepper LSX 5.3/4L60E 3.73 12bolt posi. Father Son Project. In Memory of Bruce C. Shorten. Rest easy Dad. Ill take it fryom here.

07-11-2008, 03:01 PM	#17
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Sliding Rear Glassn for '72 Model P/U Wow... great looking truck! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

07-11-2008, 08:43 PM	#20
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: Sliding Rear Glassn for '72 Model P/U I am working to make the 68 truck's rear window "Pop Out" at the bottom on the project. I am using a hinge and latch set from another Chevy product and had the rear glass cut, drilled for mounting hardware, and tempered for strength. I like the fresh air, but wanted something different than the usual slider.



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