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Old 09-13-2005, 04:04 PM   #1
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60-63 One Piece Windows

I'm in the process of fabing up a one piece window set up for my '61. After I started the mod I saw a '63 in a mag with one piece windows. Anyone know of a manufacturer or done it yourself. I have the details of mine pretty well set but I'm just curious here.
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Old 09-13-2005, 05:03 PM   #2
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How are you doing this? Isn't the window opening larger at the top than the bottom?

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Old 09-13-2005, 05:11 PM   #3
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I'm in the process of fabing up a one piece window set up for my '61. After I started the mod I saw a '63 in a mag with one piece windows. Anyone know of a manufacturer or done it yourself. I have the details of mine pretty well set but I'm just curious here.

I've seen it in the mags too. I'm sure it was project Old Skool. Classic Trucks was the mag I think. Check out the site for details. I know that they are there. Classic Trucks has always been good about including the company name and contact info for all the products that they install or have installed.

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Old 09-13-2005, 05:46 PM   #4
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How are you doing this? Isn't the window opening larger at the top than the bottom?

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Nope, but the window does have to tilt back as it goes down. I'm using power regulators from a 1998 Chevy truck (the rear of the window moves down faster than the front).

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I've seen it in the mags too. I'm sure it was project Old Skool. Classic Trucks was the mag I think. Check out the site for details. I know that they are there. Classic Trucks has always been good about including the company name and contact info for all the products that they install or have installed.

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Project old skool is a 64-66. There are kits for those.
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Old 09-13-2005, 10:24 PM   #5
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No Limit Engineering, San Bernadino, Ca has a unit for 64-66's. Didn't see one for a 61 but stranger things have happened. Hope it helps.
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Old 09-15-2005, 02:20 AM   #6
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Thanks. Just looking for 60-63. I't a whole different ball game with these.
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Old 09-15-2005, 02:16 PM   #7
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A friend/co-worker has a 63 with one piece glass and it rolls down....about an inch. We've looked at ways to make it roll all the way down but do not think it is possible.......would be happy for someone to prove us wrong!
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Old 09-15-2005, 03:53 PM   #8
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I've done some mocking up and it is possible. The window just has to tilt as it drops to prevent the lower rear corner from hitting the door latch. I guess I'll just go with my plan and let you guys know how it turns out. If anyone finds anything else, please post!
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Old 09-17-2005, 03:24 PM   #9
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I've came up with 2 ways to do the 1 piece windows on the '60-'63 trucks.
The first one I thought of was reworking the top of the inner side of the door(vent area), and the "A" pillar on the cab. I was going to striaghten the inner side more straight up & down, but with the door shut, it still has the original angle on hte door. The cab "A" pillar will also need to be more up & downwards to match the reworked door.

The other idea I came up with was use the window channels from a the rear doors of a Hon-duh import. Using these will rotate the glass towards the bed like it will spin around & go down into the doors. My nieghbors car gave this one.
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Old 09-17-2005, 05:51 PM   #10
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I've came up with 2 ways to do the 1 piece windows on the '60-'63 trucks.
The first one I thought of was reworking the top of the inner side of the door(vent area), and the "A" pillar on the cab. I was going to striaghten the inner side more straight up & down, but with the door shut, it still has the original angle on hte door. The cab "A" pillar will also need to be more up & downwards to match the reworked door.

The other idea I came up with was use the window channels from a the rear doors of a Hon-duh import. Using these will rotate the glass towards the bed like it will spin around & go down into the doors. My nieghbors car gave this one.
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That first idea sounds interesting, but would be a lot of work. Your second suggestion is basically what I'm doing with the 1998 Chevy truck regulators. I wonder if the Honda regulators are a scissors type or not? Thanks for the input
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Old 05-10-2013, 10:33 AM   #11
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Re: 60-63 One Piece Windows

do a search. somebody on here has the link to a the window kit. I found it

http://www.classictruckglass.com/ind...TOKEN=48279704

here is the power setup.

http://www.classictruckglass.com/ind...TOKEN=48279704
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Old 05-10-2013, 03:53 PM   #12
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Re: 60-63 One Piece Windows

Sweet! Would love to hear from someone who has used this kit.
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Old 05-10-2013, 04:25 PM   #13
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Re: 60-63 One Piece Windows

The web sight says 60-63 But the photo sure looks like 64-66 glass to me. They also have the glass for the gauge cluster. I wonder if it has the numbers embossed like the factory plastic ones.
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Old 05-11-2013, 12:50 AM   #14
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Re: 60-63 One Piece Windows

It has been done right here on the forum........

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Old 05-13-2013, 06:46 PM   #15
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Re: 60-63 One Piece Windows

i purchased the kit referenced above, and its a complete set-up however its no the easiest to install. After attempting to install it myself i gave up. The main problem is the felt, which is loose and sloppy. The glass is cut at the right angles, but if not set right the window will bind. The customer service is pretty awesome, they have a guy there who will talk you through the install. Overall its worth a try.
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