Big back window conversion part 1

[Gsanche3]

I got it from craigslist the guy had was parting out his 55 big window he chped the truck in half and sold me the back half of the cab.

[Gsanche3]

I finally was able to mesure the glass and it matches you measurments. Now I am really worried
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you might have to do some adjustments to the window frame itself. I am not sure how much of the glass actually sets in the frame. i will be taking measurements this weekend to see where i need to make my weld points.

Please take pictures of the glass and the window so we can atleast get a visual of the problem you are having and the one i might encounter. thats the beauty of these old trucks. you have to massage and persuade them to fit your dream specifications.

[Gsanche3]

1956 big window conversion

[Gsanche3]

1956 big window conversion

[BC Toy chest]

GR8 WORK!! Look forward to seeing more pictures, thanks for sharing.

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I ordered the 1955-59 GM TRUCK CAB REAR INNER PANEL LARGE REAR WINDOW which is on its way from Classic Industries. My driverside pillar was toast and I didnt want to play patch it up. I still have the lone big window replacement panel (smaller pic) but I think the whole assembly will allow me to fix the repairs from the original owner. I am excited to get this project done.

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We have a new fabricator in town. My buddy ben opened up BC chassis and Fab so my truck is back on track again. He is also building my buddy matts 58 apache with Accuair. We started tacking in the rear panels and cut out the rusty steps. there is some trimming involved with these after market panels as none of these trucks are identical in manufacturing.

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His shop is full so he made a house call to hook me up with the welding. lol
The back window is only tacked on because I want to make sure the spacing is correct for the door seams before final install.

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Matts 58 that we rescued from a old salvage yard. frame was butchered with trans am subframe but its getting a complete overhaul.

[Kim57]

Nice to see you back on it.
Kim

[Kim57]

Looks good.
Kim

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More progress as time permits

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More progress

[Russell Ashley]

I was wondering how this was going. I am still wanting to do this but haven't worked up the nerve to try it yet, LOL.

[Kim57]

Looks like it's coming along just fine.
Kim

[ChuckDriver]

Cool, more pic's please!!!!

[octanejunkie]

I also wanted a big window, but even in the rust-free west, the BBW cabs are becoming rare and expensive - they are very desirable.

I would hesitate cutting up a perfectly good cab like mine (very little rust in the usual areas) but the small window cab actually give you a bit more privacy, and shade from the 100°+ heat here in So Cal.

I if I found a BBW cab for a decent price, however, I'd buy it just to have it on hand! Rule #147 is it?

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I will never do it again. Lol. The pictures are off of my phone. There are still areas to trim and the under cab braces need to be removed and replaced. Time has been really tight these days. My frame is 80% done and I haven't gotten wheels.

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Here is the frame with Porterbuilt dropmember

[Dan in Pasadena]

Wow, haven't come back to this thread since about Nov. last year.

When I bought my big window '55 in 2011 I got flack from at least one member that told me I paid too much. And it was a complete, running big window shortbed already converted to five lug with a 283, TH350 tranny and Chevelle rearend!

Times have changed. I know that "Askin ain't Gettin" but I'm regularly seeing '55-'59's here in SoCal that I don't THINK are equal to mine and guys are asking $10-15k!

[ChuckDriver]

Frame is looking good!

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I have been still chipping away at my conversion. My cab is at the body shop getting welded and doors fit and aligned. I will never do this again.lol. Should be back in my hands by next week.

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Pic2

[Kim57]

Looks pretty good.
Kim