Big Back Window vs Small Window - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

agent orange · 04-02-2011, 04:22 AM

Are the big windows rare find on these trucks? and is there a story behind why they made less production on the BBW? I picked up a 66 with the BBW and once in ahwile someone will say "how did you find this one with the BBW"...Just curious

**Clyde65** · 04-02-2011, 08:20 AM

They arent "rare", they were a option. most folks back then could barely afford the base truck so that is what they got ( small back window), its not as rare as factory ac or power steering to say the least. THe BBW is more sought after though.

chevyrestoguy · 04-02-2011, 12:48 PM

I like the look of the BBW better, but prefer to drive the SBW. I don't like the sun beating down on my neck, and the SBW is more cozy. It's like my own little rolling man-cave.

markeb01 · 04-02-2011, 01:24 PM

There are a variety of opinions regarding big back windows. The following thread has other links with even more input:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...g+small+window

Indian113 · 04-02-2011, 02:09 PM

UH-OH not this again, We are divided about this. But we do agree to disagree

Shaky · 04-02-2011, 04:49 PM

I love small back windows. I wish our trucks had the really small "porthole" like some '40's vintage trucks.

That said, if I came across a truck in good shape with a big back window, well, I'd jump on it.

PAPA KENT · 04-02-2011, 11:20 PM

according to my 62 truck data options price list the big back window retailed for $43.05 which was quite a bit in 62.when i bought my 62 i wanted a automatic with a small block and custom trim and a big back window, i could not find a bbw for sale in all of montana which makes it kinda rare up in these parts,i finally found one in yakima wa. so it was worth the 900 mile round trip.
like a old saying goes some like em big and some like em small.

stsalvage · 04-03-2011, 01:32 AM

well i have a 1966 3/4 ton camper special with the big back window with side trim and i have a 1964 short bed fleet side that has the small window I;m pulling the 1966 cab off the 66 frame and swapping it with the 64 cab cus the short bed fleet side looks better with the big back window.And ya the small ones are better for the every day use But I've seen the new smoked black rear glass for the big window

rbar · 04-03-2011, 04:07 AM

Papa Kent, $43 sounds a lot better than crossing states, huh?
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PAPA KENT · 04-03-2011, 01:39 PM

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Papa Kent, $43 sounds a lot better than crossing states, huh?
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yes it does,generally it seems like i need to travel 1000 miles plus but i was lucky,this one has the bbw along with custom trim and the 283 /power glide combo.it runs and drives very nice!just overhauled the brakes and a bearing pack and i'm just about finished with the cosmetic overhaul just waiting for the box trim to arrive then i'll post some pictures.

63 & 64 Bowties · 04-03-2011, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Indian113

UH-OH not this again,

Yup, here we go

Here's the poll that was taken a while back....
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=271793&page=2
The numbers will probably change again now that we're giving it attention again, but the latest numbers when it was last visited two years ago:

39 prefer big back window
40 prefer small back window (I'm one of these)

mr andrerson · 04-03-2011, 04:34 PM

It's like my own little rolling man-cave.

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HAHAHAHAHAAA..... nice!!

csa daddy · 04-03-2011, 06:24 PM

BIG WINDOW all the way !!! no small windows except on 54 down an only if it has a 5 window back

Slow Build · 04-03-2011, 08:19 PM

I like the big window for visability. With my steering you only have a milli-second to look back to see anything I might be looking for before the truck drifts into another lane. So I need all the visabiliy I can get. The big window also gives it a little more modern look I think.

LeftCoast32 · 04-03-2011, 09:54 PM

I like both the SBW and BBW. My personal preference is for the BBW.

63sbssbbw · 04-04-2011, 07:57 AM

I like and have both.
For all the reasons already posted.
Big windows I think were more an intercity thing,where visibility was important.
small windows for farmers and ranchers that need a shaded retreat.
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BOB5766CHEVY · 06-07-2022, 01:34 PM

I like the sbw, makes me mad that you can still get a slider for the bbw but not for the sbw...

Braunschweiger · 06-07-2022, 01:57 PM

I'm happy to have such an old truck at all and it should be back on the road, I like the one with the little rolling man cave

urmyboyblue · 06-08-2022, 01:02 PM

I have one of each and don’t have a preference. I am just glad to have them.

**nsb29** · 06-08-2022, 01:14 PM

Big window I have better side view and I think it fits the truck better

BOB5766CHEVY · 06-08-2022, 01:48 PM

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LostMy65 · 06-08-2022, 05:31 PM

Small window because it's easier to hide.

AcampoDave · 06-08-2022, 07:44 PM

Tell you what NSB29, you gotta be a tough guy to have a big window in the desert sun.

**nsb29** · 06-08-2022, 08:09 PM

LMAO I WAS Born there but it didn’t us to to get so hot actually I lived in Florida for the last 50 years but still have ties to 29 was out there Last summer
Vintage air and soft-ray glass it’s not so bad

**pdxhall** · 06-09-2022, 07:18 PM

I like the looks of the big back windows but I don't need any more glass down here in Tucson AZ. I'll take the small window.

04-02-2011, 04:22 AM	#1
agent orange Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 63	Big Back Window vs Small Window Are the big windows rare find on these trucks? and is there a story behind why they made less production on the BBW? I picked up a 66 with the BBW and once in ahwile someone will say "how did you find this one with the BBW"...Just curious __________________ 1966 GMC Current project 1966 Chevy C10 Sold 1985 C10 Sold 1968 El camino Sold 1954 Ford Anglia Sold 1973 GMC Suburban Sold 1974 Chevy C10 Sold

04-02-2011, 08:20 AM	#2
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: Big Back Window vs Small Window They arent "rare", they were a option. most folks back then could barely afford the base truck so that is what they got ( small back window), its not as rare as factory ac or power steering to say the least. THe BBW is more sought after though. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

04-02-2011, 12:48 PM	#3
chevyrestoguy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: apple valley, ca Posts: 2,670	Re: Big Back Window vs Small Window I like the look of the BBW better, but prefer to drive the SBW. I don't like the sun beating down on my neck, and the SBW is more cozy. It's like my own little rolling man-cave. __________________ Check out my latest endeavor: https://roundsixpod.com My build threads: '55 Chevy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=247512 '64 C-20: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446527

04-02-2011, 01:24 PM	#4
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Big Back Window vs Small Window There are a variety of opinions regarding big back windows. The following thread has other links with even more input: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...g+small+window

04-02-2011, 02:09 PM	#5
Indian113 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Monroe,Iowa Posts: 4,370	Re: Big Back Window vs Small Window UH-OH not this again, We are divided about this. But we do agree to disagree

04-02-2011, 04:49 PM	#6
Shaky Six in a row makes it go... Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vacationland: Maine Posts: 1,346	Re: Big Back Window vs Small Window I love small back windows. I wish our trucks had the really small "porthole" like some '40's vintage trucks. That said, if I came across a truck in good shape with a big back window, well, I'd jump on it. __________________ 67 C20 long step resto: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342086 66 C10 long step build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3814790 CT to Alaska in a 67 C10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399224 “The height of sophistication is simplicity." - Clare Boothe Luce

04-02-2011, 11:20 PM	#7
PAPA KENT Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Lolo montana Posts: 361	Re: Big Back Window vs Small Window according to my 62 truck data options price list the big back window retailed for $43.05 which was quite a bit in 62.when i bought my 62 i wanted a automatic with a small block and custom trim and a big back window, i could not find a bbw for sale in all of montana which makes it kinda rare up in these parts,i finally found one in yakima wa. so it was worth the 900 mile round trip. like a old saying goes some like em big and some like em small.

04-03-2011, 01:32 AM	#8
stsalvage Scrapper 1 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Riverside Calif Posts: 1,649	Re: Big Back Window vs Small Window well i have a 1966 3/4 ton camper special with the big back window with side trim and i have a 1964 short bed fleet side that has the small window I;m pulling the 1966 cab off the 66 frame and swapping it with the 64 cab cus the short bed fleet side looks better with the big back window.And ya the small ones are better for the every day use But I've seen the new smoked black rear glass for the big window Attached Images

04-03-2011, 04:07 AM	#9
rbar Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Meridian, Idaho Posts: 422	Re: Big Back Window vs Small Window Papa Kent, $43 sounds a lot better than crossing states, huh? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1963 Chevy stepside 327 1965 Chevy swb 383 1996 Mystic Mustang Cobra 2009 Pontiac G8 GXP 415hp/415tq 6speed

04-03-2011, 04:34 PM	#12
mr andrerson Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: riverside ca Posts: 152	Re: Big Back Window vs Small Window It's like my own little rolling man-cave.[/QUOTE] HAHAHAHAHAAA..... nice!!

04-03-2011, 06:24 PM	#13
csa daddy Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: evington,va Posts: 1,205	Re: Big Back Window vs Small Window BIG WINDOW all the way !!! no small windows except on 54 down an only if it has a 5 window back

04-03-2011, 08:19 PM	#14
Slow Build Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: California Delta Posts: 2,163	Re: Big Back Window vs Small Window I like the big window for visability. With my steering you only have a milli-second to look back to see anything I might be looking for before the truck drifts into another lane. So I need all the visabiliy I can get. The big window also gives it a little more modern look I think. __________________ Name: Rich Current Ride: 1964 C-10 Short Fleetside Daily Driver: 2005 GMC crew cab short fleetside /2001 Chevy Tahoe Past GM Trucks: 1959 GMC short stepside 1968 GMC short stepside-4x4 1973 Chevy short stepside 1989 Chevy short fleetside-reg cab 1993 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab 2002 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab Save the dinosaurs, use synthetic oil.

04-03-2011, 09:54 PM	#15
LeftCoast32 Custom Builder Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Carlsbad, California Posts: 908	Re: Big Back Window vs Small Window I like both the SBW and BBW. My personal preference is for the BBW. __________________ 1932 Chevy Roadster Car and Pick-Up - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=465709 1966 K20 Factory 4X4 - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=455484 (Sold) 1972 K5 Blazer (Sold) - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=87530 2007 TrailBlazer SS - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post4706534

04-04-2011, 07:57 AM	#16
63sbssbbw UCA63 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lloydminster AB Can. Posts: 1,637	Re: Big Back Window vs Small Window I like and have both. For all the reasons already posted. Big windows I think were more an intercity thing,where visibility was important. small windows for farmers and ranchers that need a shaded retreat. T __________________ member#7816 "63 sb ss bbw 350\350 12 bolt rear Pwr Fr Disc PS tilt '61 GMC in progress '63 GMC to use for parts '90 Chevy Ext cab sbfs 5.7l (current d d) Last edited by 63sbssbbw; 04-04-2011 at 08:03 AM.

06-07-2022, 01:34 PM	#17
BOB5766CHEVY Registered User Join Date: May 2022 Location: GLENNVILLE Posts: 8	Re: Big Back Window vs Small Window I like the sbw, makes me mad that you can still get a slider for the bbw but not for the sbw...



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06-07-2022, 01:57 PM	#18
Braunschweiger Registered User Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Braunschweig, Lower Saxony, Germany Posts: 813	Re: Big Back Window vs Small Window I'm happy to have such an old truck at all and it should be back on the road, I like the one with the little rolling man cave __________________ ------------------------------------------- Greetings Harald My 62 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829782 Last edited by Braunschweiger; 06-07-2022 at 02:15 PM.

06-08-2022, 01:02 PM	#19
urmyboyblue Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Montevallo, AL Posts: 272	Re: Big Back Window vs Small Window I have one of each and don’t have a preference. I am just glad to have them.

06-08-2022, 01:14 PM	#20
nsb29 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: new smyrna beach fl / 29 palms cal Posts: 1,727	Re: Big Back Window vs Small Window Big window I have better side view and I think it fits the truck better Attached Images __________________ Hand made A/C vent manifolds for 64-66 trucks adapts any aftermarket A/C to OEM vent

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06-08-2022, 05:31 PM	#22
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,530	Re: Big Back Window vs Small Window Small window because it's easier to hide. __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

06-08-2022, 07:44 PM	#23
AcampoDave Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: central California Posts: 2,778	Re: Big Back Window vs Small Window Tell you what NSB29, you gotta be a tough guy to have a big window in the desert sun.

06-08-2022, 08:09 PM	#24
nsb29 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: new smyrna beach fl / 29 palms cal Posts: 1,727	Re: Big Back Window vs Small Window LMAO I WAS Born there but it didn’t us to to get so hot actually I lived in Florida for the last 50 years but still have ties to 29 was out there Last summer Vintage air and soft-ray glass it’s not so bad __________________ Hand made A/C vent manifolds for 64-66 trucks adapts any aftermarket A/C to OEM vent

06-09-2022, 07:18 PM	#25
pdxhall Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 2,084	Re: Big Back Window vs Small Window I like the looks of the big back windows but I don't need any more glass down here in Tucson AZ. I'll take the small window. __________________ Sanity'66 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=515110 Long bed, Fleetside, Small back window I've Done So Much, With So Little, For So Long, That Now I Can Do Anything With Nothing.

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