Big back window conversion?

[62lwbc10]

Hey all I recall one member taking this on but not sure what the result was. Has anyone performed this conversion? How did it come out? I imagine this would be a huge undertaking. Curious if it's really possible.

[mr48chev]

I think there is one in the projects/build threads section but may be mistaken.

Unless the rest of my cab was nearly perfect I think I would just consider getting a decent big window cab and prep it, paint the interior, put what ever coating on the bottom and swap cabs.

[rgunlock]

I think you are referring to thump16's thread.

[Rude Dude]

Look at this thread, done right.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...528853&page=10

[mr48chev]

Originally Posted by rgunlock

I think you are referring to thump16's thread.

Yes sir I was, come to think of it and I can't think of a better tutorial to send someone who is considering doing it to.

It also will very quickly let a guy or gal figure out if they are up to the task and want to undertake it.

[_Ogre]

looked thru thump's bbw conversion again.
$1200 in parts and a lot of work
but the finished product should look good, when he finishes it.
plus you get all new cab corners in and out

[62lwbc10]

I think, when the time comes, I will take on this challenge.

[Russell Ashley]

I'm considering it too, but getting rid of the straight axle is next on my priority list.

[Zach B]

My uncle is doing the conversion right now on a 66. The catch is that gm produced 3 cabs at the time. One was only for the small window (the truck he has). One was produce only for the big window. And a third had the small window but was designed so that you could cut the cab out for a big window. He found the third cab. It requires a lot of prep work but win carful cutting its by far the best way to go.

[thump16]

I had to stop work on my conversion due to my fathers brain cancer surgery. He is alive and well on the way to a healthy recovery considering his tumor was the size of three golf balls.

As far as the conversion itself, I have everything prepped and ready to weld in. Instead of using my small inner window frame I opted to use the one piece inner window and pillar.http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1352858580


So if anyone needs the inner window frame support Pic below, I have one in the attic.http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1352857140

[62lwbc10]

Thump first and foremost Godspeed to your dad and all the best with his recovery . Do keep us informed about the progress you make with the conversion.