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cajundragger · 11-06-2006, 08:46 PM

whats it take to make my '52 side windows one piece(no vent) like the earlier trucks?

Daniel U · 11-07-2006, 05:00 PM

My '54 had "wind wings" and I too wanted a 1 piece look. I found it was easier to switch to a '47-'50 style that came that way from the factory. Your stock window won't have the internal tracks to glide up and down the correct way. Don't get me wrong, it can be done, but if you haven't done any body work to your doors, look for some older style ones with out the wind wings. I also liked the crank handles of the older ones. '54 doors had different "push button" handles. I hope this helps.

mylow53 · 11-07-2006, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by cajundragger

whats it take to make my '52 side windows one piece(no vent) like the earlier trucks?

once you've decided can i have your old wind wings!! there impossible to find!

cajundragger · 11-08-2006, 06:43 PM

Im not even sure if I have them, I got the truck as a body on frame and boxes full of parts. So I will look and find out, if I do have them and get rid of them you'll be first on the list...

cajundragger · 11-09-2006, 01:01 AM

so is this the general idea everyone has? That I need to switch doors?

mylow53 · 11-10-2006, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by cajundragger

so is this the general idea everyone has? That I need to switch doors?

i think you would find it eaiser then surgery on the door. i'ts hard enough just to remove the window much less installing one thats not made for it... new doors arn't cheep but you may find something on evilbay that may fit the bill. i was talking to a guy that is parting out 3 complete trucks. look for him @ http://myworld.ebay.com/ebaymotors/jimbo59chevy/.... i'm waiting to hear back from him Greg

cajundragger · 11-11-2006, 02:26 AM

I can prolly get doors at a swap meet soon. Hopefully trade my doors for ones in equal(perfect) shape but without the vent...

11-06-2006, 08:46 PM	#1
cajundragger Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: louisiana Posts: 1,008	while im thinking about it whats it take to make my '52 side windows one piece(no vent) like the earlier trucks?

11-07-2006, 05:00 PM	#2
Daniel U Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Coast, CA. Posts: 1,202	Re: while im thinking about it My '54 had "wind wings" and I too wanted a 1 piece look. I found it was easier to switch to a '47-'50 style that came that way from the factory. Your stock window won't have the internal tracks to glide up and down the correct way. Don't get me wrong, it can be done, but if you haven't done any body work to your doors, look for some older style ones with out the wind wings. I also liked the crank handles of the older ones. '54 doors had different "push button" handles. I hope this helps. __________________ Mom's 1954 (TBI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10) 5 Chevrolet window 3/4 ton long bed Pick up build thread ->http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=228674 My 1954 (TPI 5.7/700R4/10 bolt 3:73) Chevrolet 5 window 1/2 ton short bed Pick up build thread->http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...3&goto=newpost 1960 (400/T350/?) Apache 10 short/fleet side-big window 1973 (TPI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10 w DANA 60 front) Chevrolet Cheyenne 4X4 2013 (Vortec 5.3/6-speed 6L90 automatic) Sierra LT CREW CAB Doing my part to warm the globe

11-08-2006, 06:43 PM	#4
cajundragger Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: louisiana Posts: 1,008	Re: while im thinking about it Im not even sure if I have them, I got the truck as a body on frame and boxes full of parts. So I will look and find out, if I do have them and get rid of them you'll be first on the list...

11-09-2006, 01:01 AM	#5
cajundragger Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: louisiana Posts: 1,008	Re: while im thinking about it so is this the general idea everyone has? That I need to switch doors?

11-11-2006, 02:26 AM	#7
cajundragger Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: louisiana Posts: 1,008	Re: while im thinking about it I can prolly get doors at a swap meet soon. Hopefully trade my doors for ones in equal(perfect) shape but without the vent...



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