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Low68 · 07-09-2003, 07:46 PM

Okay, If you don't like cutting the dash, you probably won't like this one either, but has anyone ever heard of or ever put in a power rear slider? Not one of those ones that slides to the side, but a big window that slides down? Something like the suburban back windows? If anyone has you have any pics? Thanks
Low68

**old Rusty C10** · 07-09-2003, 08:52 PM

bet using one of the motors from a cadi limo you can make one easy enough!

bouncytruck · 07-10-2003, 11:31 AM

I've seen kits before, but not sure if they were for the 67-72 chevys. It has been a long time since I've seen the kits though. I'd look through the magazines at the news stands.

GREEN70-72 · 07-10-2003, 11:37 AM

I have been thinking about this same mod for about a year now. you an I are on the same track. using a later model burb or blazer back glass motor. and finding the right weather stripping. I think I was looking in jc whitney for that. the rest would be all fab work. I dont see why it would not be that hard but I would like to try it on a diffrenet cab first. plus I dont have the time.

Chevyguy111786 · 07-10-2003, 11:37 AM

I'm gonna do that on my truck. just the how hasn't come to me. I thought about using parts from a modern Toyota 4-Runner as the rear window in those roll down. I've drawn up a few sketches but can't find any. If anyone has done this or has ideas...i'd love to hear em.

Low68 · 07-10-2003, 12:19 PM

If I ever get another truck, I will try doing this. I too was thinking that a regulator from a sub would work well for this. Would the side glass weatherstripping be sturdy enough or would you need to get some weatherstripping with metal in it? What do you guys think?
Low68

crazy4chevs · 07-10-2003, 12:46 PM

I started a frame for this but hav'nt worked on this for months (no time). The main thing is that the back window angles back(not strait up and down), you will have to have the whole thing recesed into the cab compartment to get the mechanism and window to go down

I used old door channels welded together to get the frame, this way you can just use door glass sealing strips.

Jemost 72 · 07-11-2003, 02:25 AM

I remember seeing those in the early 1980's, the glass and frame was sold as a kit. A friend of mine that owned a body shop installed one...Looked cool, just didnt catch on.

slam33 · 07-11-2003, 09:34 AM

They didn't make them for these trucks becuse of the in cab tank. I had a dealership deal with them back in the 80's

bouncytruck · 07-11-2003, 11:32 AM

I think I remember them more for the mini-trucks in the 80's.

chucks70 · 07-11-2003, 09:42 PM

How about using the mechanism and tracks out of a power moon/sun roof and somehow attaching the glass to that mechanism. The ones on Mark V pull the glass away from the seal first then retract it into the roof. Still a lot of fabbing, just another idea.

*Gee_Emm* · 07-12-2003, 12:16 AM

LMC has one in their catalog, its big $$$$

its the side to side dealy

07-09-2003, 07:46 PM	#1
Low68 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Arizona Posts: 758	Power rear slider idea Okay, If you don't like cutting the dash, you probably won't like this one either, but has anyone ever heard of or ever put in a power rear slider? Not one of those ones that slides to the side, but a big window that slides down? Something like the suburban back windows? If anyone has you have any pics? Thanks Low68 __________________ Build Thread

07-09-2003, 08:52 PM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,331	bet using one of the motors from a cadi limo you can make one easy enough! __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

07-10-2003, 11:31 AM	#3
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	I've seen kits before, but not sure if they were for the 67-72 chevys. It has been a long time since I've seen the kits though. I'd look through the magazines at the news stands. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

07-10-2003, 11:37 AM	#4
GREEN70-72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: CRESTVIEW,FL,US Posts: 355	I have been thinking about this same mod for about a year now. you an I are on the same track. using a later model burb or blazer back glass motor. and finding the right weather stripping. I think I was looking in jc whitney for that. the rest would be all fab work. I dont see why it would not be that hard but I would like to try it on a diffrenet cab first. plus I dont have the time. __________________ 70 SWB, 4/6" DROP,20X8 & 20X9.5. BOYD TIMELESS 5,93 BURB POWER SEATS, BILLET SPECIALTIES STEERING WHEELS. SOON TO BE VOTECH AND TBI POWERED. O YEA AND WAL-MART IS THE DEVIL!!!

07-10-2003, 12:19 PM	#6
Low68 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Arizona Posts: 758	If I ever get another truck, I will try doing this. I too was thinking that a regulator from a sub would work well for this. Would the side glass weatherstripping be sturdy enough or would you need to get some weatherstripping with metal in it? What do you guys think? Low68 __________________ Build Thread

07-10-2003, 11:37 AM	#5
Chevyguy111786 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Garland, Texas Posts: 1,127	I'm gonna do that on my truck. just the how hasn't come to me. I thought about using parts from a modern Toyota 4-Runner as the rear window in those roll down. I've drawn up a few sketches but can't find any. If anyone has done this or has ideas...i'd love to hear em.

07-10-2003, 12:46 PM	#7
crazy4chevs Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Des Moines WA. (Kent, area) Posts: 668	I started a frame for this but hav'nt worked on this for months (no time). The main thing is that the back window angles back(not strait up and down), you will have to have the whole thing recesed into the cab compartment to get the mechanism and window to go down I used old door channels welded together to get the frame, this way you can just use door glass sealing strips. __________________ 70 chev c10 swb fleet 72 grill, sb 400, 2/4 drop. 68 chev c10 swb fleet Early classic 4/6 drop with 4wheel disc brakes 9"rear 67-8 buckets tilt and A/C Classic GM Truck Club of Washington .

07-11-2003, 02:25 AM	#8
Jemost 72 Southern Bowties Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 240	I remember seeing those in the early 1980's, the glass and frame was sold as a kit. A friend of mine that owned a body shop installed one...Looked cool, just didnt catch on. __________________ 1972 Cheyenne 350/350

07-11-2003, 09:34 AM	#9
slam33 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Long Beach, Ca Posts: 1,432	They didn't make them for these trucks becuse of the in cab tank. I had a dealership deal with them back in the 80's __________________ 71 LWB 350/350still working on it but it's going tp be sweet. www.geocities.com/stevemau/slam33page.html " TARGET=_blank>http://www.geocities.com/stevemau/slam33page.html?1004806705410 </A>

07-11-2003, 11:32 AM	#10
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	I think I remember them more for the mini-trucks in the 80's. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

07-11-2003, 09:42 PM	#11
chucks70 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Cadiz, OH Posts: 628	How about using the mechanism and tracks out of a power moon/sun roof and somehow attaching the glass to that mechanism. The ones on Mark V pull the glass away from the seal first then retract it into the roof. Still a lot of fabbing, just another idea. __________________ 68 1 ton dually 292, 2001 Sebring, 2004 Trailblazer, 11 Camaro Convertible.

07-12-2003, 12:16 AM	#12
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 3,991	LMC has one in their catalog, its big $$$$ its the side to side dealy



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