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anderson304 · 03-14-2009, 04:04 PM

Hello I have a chance to buy a 51 chev pickup, and I was just wondering if the fact that it's not the 5 window cab hurts its desirability. I am not looking for a WIW. I just want to know if the thoughts are, " if your going to spend the time and money you should start with a 5 window" or are these just a popular. I am not even looking for one of these but a friend hit hard times and needs to sell this one. I know every one always wants to know the price so its $800 rust free az truck Thats all I am going to say about its condition, because this is truly not a wiw thread I dont care about value I care about desirability. Thanx in advance

Wrenchbender Ret · 03-14-2009, 05:46 PM

It is not as desirable as the 5 window but I would not pass it up for that reason.

stevehsd · 03-14-2009, 10:32 PM

I like the 3 window better. It's because the 5 window has disproportionate windows in the rear. The corner windows are taller than rear center window. For the windows to be consistant, the cab needs to be chopped. I like chopped 5 window cabs. You don't seem to see too many people chopping 5 window cabs. That kind of goes to show you that perhaps the 5 window cabs are more desirable. But wait I like the 3 window better!

50adrod · 03-15-2009, 12:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevehsd

I like the 3 window better. It's because the 5 window has disproportionate windows in the rear. The corner windows are taller than rear center window. For the windows to be consistant, the cab needs to be chopped. I like chopped 5 window cabs. You don't seem to see too many people chopping 5 window cabs. That kind of goes to show you that perhaps the 5 window cabs are more desirable. But wait I like the 3 window better!

I agree I also like the 3 window better

54 jimmy · 03-15-2009, 07:13 AM

i also agree 3 window cabs are nicer than 5 window. you can't even use those corner windows for anything anyways.

63 & 64 Bowties · 03-15-2009, 07:46 AM

x3
I like the 3 window MUCH better. Looks older to me.

anderson304 · 03-15-2009, 10:00 AM

thanx for the responses, if there is anything more feel free to tell me about them, and I will let you guys know ( with pics ) if I get it.

**youngrodder** · 03-15-2009, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevehsd

I like the 3 window better. It's because the 5 window has disproportionate windows in the rear. The corner windows are taller than rear center window. For the windows to be consistant, the cab needs to be chopped. I like chopped 5 window cabs. You don't seem to see too many people chopping 5 window cabs. That kind of goes to show you that perhaps the 5 window cabs are more desirable. But wait I like the 3 window better!

And I thought that I was the only one that felt that way. I also wondered why no one that ever extended the rear window in height to match the height of the corner windows. This would be easier then a chop.

When looking for a new cab for my project I sought out a 3 window. It looks more hot rod to me.

To each their own......

Marc

b00sted · 03-15-2009, 12:16 PM

I will agree with the 3 window love... I have had a 50 a 55 and just bought a 53.. Love the 3 window look.

If I could get either for the same price I would go with a 5 window.. but to find one for the price you were given on the 3 window in the same described shape is going to be next to impossible...

BIG CHEVY 3600 · 03-15-2009, 03:20 PM

I have a three window and like it better as with three windows you have less glass to install and clean.
$800 is a good buy.

PDW HOTRODS · 03-15-2009, 05:16 PM

I also like 3 windows better. The corner windows should have lined up with the back window.

redsean · 03-15-2009, 11:05 PM

i think thats about what i have learned in the past. 5 are rarer but most people like the 3 me inclued

ezekiel · 03-15-2009, 11:15 PM

We have both types on the farm and I preferred the looks of the threes.

Sure, the threes had that blind spot when you tried to shoulder check but they just look nicer.

**mr48chev** · 03-15-2009, 11:32 PM

I like the 3 windows better because you can't cut the glass corner windows if you chop a five window.

If I was a restorer type I'd probably want to start with a five window as that is considered the deluxe cab.

solidaxel · 03-16-2009, 11:43 AM

When they were ordered the "Delux" was more money so the folks that bought them for a work truck usually went for the three window.
I like them both so I have one of each and a extra five window that is sandblasted and etched primed if you "must" have a 5 window

03-14-2009, 04:04 PM	#1
anderson304 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: buckeye az. Posts: 16	51 chev Hello I have a chance to buy a 51 chev pickup, and I was just wondering if the fact that it's not the 5 window cab hurts its desirability. I am not looking for a WIW. I just want to know if the thoughts are, " if your going to spend the time and money you should start with a 5 window" or are these just a popular. I am not even looking for one of these but a friend hit hard times and needs to sell this one. I know every one always wants to know the price so its $800 rust free az truck Thats all I am going to say about its condition, because this is truly not a wiw thread I dont care about value I care about desirability. Thanx in advance

03-14-2009, 05:46 PM	#2
Wrenchbender Ret Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Overland Park, Ks. Posts: 5,229	Re: 51 chev It is not as desirable as the 5 window but I would not pass it up for that reason.

03-14-2009, 10:32 PM	#3
stevehsd Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Hollister, CA Posts: 162	Re: 51 chev I like the 3 window better. It's because the 5 window has disproportionate windows in the rear. The corner windows are taller than rear center window. For the windows to be consistant, the cab needs to be chopped. I like chopped 5 window cabs. You don't seem to see too many people chopping 5 window cabs. That kind of goes to show you that perhaps the 5 window cabs are more desirable. But wait I like the 3 window better! __________________ 51 3100 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...light=stevehsd 77 FLH

03-15-2009, 07:13 AM	#5
54 jimmy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: pittston,PA Posts: 1,184	Re: 51 chev i also agree 3 window cabs are nicer than 5 window. you can't even use those corner windows for anything anyways. __________________ There is nothing you can't fix with a BFH or a FIRE WRENCH. 1997 chevy k1500 ext cab z71 (daily driver) sold 1996 chevy k1500 reg cab 4x4(daily driver)totaled 2008jeep patriot (wife's daily driver 2008 chevy 1500 ext cab 4x4 sold 2011 chevy 1500 crew cab ltz (daily driver) 1996 chevy 1500 reg cab 4x4 project sold 2006 pontiac grand prix gxp (daily work commuter)

03-15-2009, 07:46 AM	#6
63 & 64 Bowties and a few others Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA Posts: 5,638	Re: 51 chev x3 I like the 3 window MUCH better. Looks older to me. __________________ Bill US Army Vet -193rd Infantry BlueRidgeMuscleCars.com “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” Gandhi

03-15-2009, 10:00 AM	#7
anderson304 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: buckeye az. Posts: 16	Re: 51 chev thanx for the responses, if there is anything more feel free to tell me about them, and I will let you guys know ( with pics ) if I get it.

03-15-2009, 12:16 PM	#9
b00sted Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Midland GA Posts: 332	Re: 51 chev I will agree with the 3 window love... I have had a 50 a 55 and just bought a 53.. Love the 3 window look. If I could get either for the same price I would go with a 5 window.. but to find one for the price you were given on the 3 window in the same described shape is going to be next to impossible... __________________ 1949 Chevy 408 CID stroker 6.0l with a few add ons, 4l80E, 4 Wheel Disk Brakes and a set of GT35 going on soon.

03-15-2009, 03:20 PM	#10
BIG CHEVY 3600 BIG CHEVY 3600 LONGBOX Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 382	Re: 51 chev I have a three window and like it better as with three windows you have less glass to install and clean. $800 is a good buy. __________________ If I were given 8 hours to chop down a large tree, I would spend the first 6 hours sharpening my ax. Abraham Lincoln http://s729.photobucket.com/albums/w...cpZZ3QQtppZZ20

03-15-2009, 05:16 PM	#11
PDW HOTRODS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sutherlin Oregon Posts: 502	Re: 51 chev I also like 3 windows better. The corner windows should have lined up with the back window.

03-15-2009, 11:05 PM	#12
redsean Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: florence ky Posts: 51	Re: 51 chev i think thats about what i have learned in the past. 5 are rarer but most people like the 3 me inclued

03-15-2009, 11:15 PM	#13
ezekiel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 54	Re: 51 chev We have both types on the farm and I preferred the looks of the threes. Sure, the threes had that blind spot when you tried to shoulder check but they just look nicer.

03-15-2009, 11:32 PM	#14
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,711	Re: 51 chev I like the 3 windows better because you can't cut the glass corner windows if you chop a five window. If I was a restorer type I'd probably want to start with a five window as that is considered the deluxe cab.

03-16-2009, 11:43 AM	#15
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: 51 chev When they were ordered the "Delux" was more money so the folks that bought them for a work truck usually went for the three window. I like them both so I have one of each and a extra five window that is sandblasted and etched primed if you "must" have a 5 window __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

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