Rear Slider Fit Question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

tristan · 04-03-2021, 07:32 AM

I had hoped to upgrade to a rear sliding window on my 1971 during the course of its restoration. I found one with tinted glass on EBay and had it refurbished and installed.

Although the window looks fine on the inside of the cab, it is not fitting flush with the gasket or back surface of the cab on the outside. I have only seen pictures of them looking straight on so I don't know if that was normal. What say you? I still have the original Soft Ray non-slider, gasket and trim if I have to revert. I am wondering if the sliders had a different, thicker gasket, or if I got sold one that was for some other model.

Davidf · 04-03-2021, 08:43 AM

Normal

**DeadheadNM** · 04-03-2021, 08:46 AM

Sliders used an OE style gasket same as glass.

My OE slider sits flush (to the gasket).

**special-K** · 04-03-2021, 09:30 AM

Yep, normal. You have two plies of glass in a channel compared to just a single piece of glass. The factory sliders were installed at the factory, post assembly line, on the lot, using the same gasket. All trim levels got the base no trim gasket.

72c20customcamper · 04-03-2021, 09:31 AM

Mine sits flush

tristan · 04-04-2021, 08:57 AM

I think I will go back to the fixed rear glass as the window standing proud of the gasket doesn't work for me. Thanks for the opinions and pictures.

Davidf · 04-04-2021, 09:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tristan

I think I will go back to the fixed rear glass as the window standing proud of the gasket doesn't work for me. Thanks for the opinions and pictures.

Eventually, I am going to do the same as I really do not like the factory (aftermarket) sliders...mine rattles as well. Plus, I never use it.

Rich72C10 · 04-04-2021, 11:50 AM

Sorry to hijack this thread but I am interested in getting a slider window - I like the look of them. Currently, I have the SS trim on my fixed glass and it seems that you can keep it when switching out to a slider. Though not how it came from the factory, from what I can tell if you had a fixed glass and switched out to slider, you could keep your SS Trim. So you use the SS Trim rubber to install the slider. That sound about right?

Thought the last thing I want to do is buy/install a rattling slider - that would drive me bananas! Plus I'd want to find the aluminum OEM or like OEM slider (not a black one with that dark tint).

I watched a YouTube on installing a fixed rear - it looked like a PITA and I'd image a slider with trim would be even more of a PITA.

**Ol Blue K20** · 04-04-2021, 12:05 PM

My window is aftermarket and sticks out.

Davidf · 04-04-2021, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

My window is aftermarket and sticks out.

I thought all the sliders are aftermarket. Like GM hired a glass company to install them in the parking lot after the trucks rolled off the line.

72c20customcamper · 04-05-2021, 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rich72C10

Sorry to hijack this thread but I am interested in getting a slider window - I like the look of them. Currently, I have the SS trim on my fixed glass and it seems that you can keep it when switching out to a slider. Though not how it came from the factory, from what I can tell if you had a fixed glass and switched out to slider, you could keep your SS Trim. So you use the SS Trim rubber to install the slider. That sound about right?

Thought the last thing I want to do is buy/install a rattling slider - that would drive me bananas! Plus I'd want to find the aluminum OEM or like OEM slider (not a black one with that dark tint).

I watched a YouTube on installing a fixed rear - it looked like a PITA and I'd image a slider with trim would be even more of a PITA.

Not all black trim had dark tints mine is softray .

04-03-2021, 07:32 AM	#1
tristan Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Western PA Posts: 1,295	Rear Slider Fit Question I had hoped to upgrade to a rear sliding window on my 1971 during the course of its restoration. I found one with tinted glass on EBay and had it refurbished and installed. Although the window looks fine on the inside of the cab, it is not fitting flush with the gasket or back surface of the cab on the outside. I have only seen pictures of them looking straight on so I don't know if that was normal. What say you? I still have the original Soft Ray non-slider, gasket and trim if I have to revert. I am wondering if the sliders had a different, thicker gasket, or if I got sold one that was for some other model. Attached Images

04-03-2021, 08:43 AM	#2
Davidf Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Austin Posts: 749	Re: Rear Slider Fit Question Normal

04-03-2021, 08:46 AM	#3
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,481	Re: Rear Slider Fit Question Sliders used an OE style gasket same as glass. My OE slider sits flush (to the gasket). Attached Images __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland Last edited by DeadheadNM; 04-03-2021 at 09:47 AM. Reason: Added pic.

04-03-2021, 09:30 AM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Rear Slider Fit Question Yep, normal. You have two plies of glass in a channel compared to just a single piece of glass. The factory sliders were installed at the factory, post assembly line, on the lot, using the same gasket. All trim levels got the base no trim gasket. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

04-03-2021, 09:31 AM	#5
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,925	Re: Rear Slider Fit Question Mine sits flush Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

04-04-2021, 08:57 AM	#6
tristan Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Western PA Posts: 1,295	Re: Rear Slider Fit Question I think I will go back to the fixed rear glass as the window standing proud of the gasket doesn't work for me. Thanks for the opinions and pictures.

04-04-2021, 11:50 AM	#8
Rich72C10 Mr. Cheyenne Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Kyle, Texas Posts: 1,687	Re: Rear Slider Fit Question Sorry to hijack this thread but I am interested in getting a slider window - I like the look of them. Currently, I have the SS trim on my fixed glass and it seems that you can keep it when switching out to a slider. Though not how it came from the factory, from what I can tell if you had a fixed glass and switched out to slider, you could keep your SS Trim. So you use the SS Trim rubber to install the slider. That sound about right? Thought the last thing I want to do is buy/install a rattling slider - that would drive me bananas! Plus I'd want to find the aluminum OEM or like OEM slider (not a black one with that dark tint). I watched a YouTube on installing a fixed rear - it looked like a PITA and I'd image a slider with trim would be even more of a PITA. __________________ Richard *'72 Chevy C10 Cheyenne Super WHT/MED BRONZE/WHT SBC 350 \| TH350 \| LWB \| AC \| Buddy Seats Upgrades:** Tilt \| Front Sway Bar \| Radio \| Sliding Window \| Bed Spare w/Lock Bed Rails \| Full LEDs \| Courtesy Lights \| Tachometer \| Glovebox Lock & Light \| Head Light Relays \| *Upgraded Fully Super Trim

04-04-2021, 12:05 PM	#9
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,360	Re: Rear Slider Fit Question My window is aftermarket and sticks out. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul



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