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12-01-2011, 10:03 PM | #26 | |
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Re: 55-59 big window conversion in progress..Questions and thoughts?
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12-02-2011, 03:18 PM | #27 |
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Re: 55-59 big window conversion in progress..Questions and thoughts?
I didn't convert mine but I had to replace the outer BBW panel. My inside panel is good all except the part just above the window. I can not find anybody who makes just that smaller piece of the panel. A repop inner panel is over $300 and has high shipping cost. I plan to fabricate it but I sure would like to find that little panel section.
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12-02-2011, 04:07 PM | #28 |
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Re: 55-59 big window conversion in progress..Questions and thoughts?
Beanyard - I have 4 toys in the shop - on the far end is a 58 big window stepside, a 58 small window fleetside, a 57 big window fleet and the one I'm currently building a 55 stepside.
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12-30-2011, 05:27 PM | #29 |
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Re: 55-59 big window conversion in progress..Questions and thoughts?
I got all the body work all done over the holidays and the first coat of Z-Chrome sprayed.. I'm really happy with the way this big window conversion turned out. It was a learning process indeed.. what do ya'll think ?
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12-30-2011, 05:41 PM | #30 |
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Re: 55-59 big window conversion in progress..Questions and thoughts?
looks good & great job, I wish I could take the plunge & convert my 56 GMC but my plans are not to repaint.
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12-30-2011, 06:05 PM | #31 |
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Re: 55-59 big window conversion in progress..Questions and thoughts?
It's a little scary and first when you start cutting - but its well worth it, when you get it done... to me nothing compares to the look of the wrap around back glass. Just my personal preference... if you decided to go for it. i can send you a disc of images I took along the process and you can learn from my mistakes! lol.
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12-30-2011, 06:51 PM | #32 |
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Re: 55-59 big window conversion in progress..Questions and thoughts?
looks great! interesting rear suspension.
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12-30-2011, 07:01 PM | #33 |
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Re: 55-59 big window conversion in progress..Questions and thoughts?
Nice work, I've always liked the looks of the big window Task Force trucks and even tried to buy one about 35 years ago.
I've been wondering though if it would have been an easier job if you had cut the spot welds that held the inner panel in and installed the outer panel and got it all welded up in place and then install the inner panel so it wasn't as big of a fight with it. |
12-30-2011, 07:06 PM | #34 |
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Re: 55-59 big window conversion in progress..Questions and thoughts?
I had considered doing it that way, however there is about 500 spot welds and the clip is fairly thin.. I was afraid the window wouldn't fit if I did it that way... After doing one I'm a pro now... Might open up a big window conversion shop- lol. My wife thinks I should make a DVD..
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12-31-2011, 12:17 AM | #35 |
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Re: 55-59 big window conversion in progress..Questions and thoughts?
That came out real nice. Looks like it was that way from the factory.
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12-31-2011, 07:48 AM | #36 |
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Re: 55-59 big window conversion in progress..Questions and thoughts?
Great work... It looks terrific, like it was there all along.
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12-31-2011, 09:37 AM | #37 |
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Re: 55-59 big window conversion in progress..Questions and thoughts?
I love the big window!
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Re: 55-59 big window conversion in progress..Questions and thoughts?
nice work. not for the weak of heart i'd say.
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02-24-2019, 01:18 AM | #39 |
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Re: 55-59 big window conversion in progress..Questions and thoughts?
Great work, i tink do it in may 59
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02-24-2019, 07:01 PM | #40 |
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Re: 55-59 big window conversion in progress..Questions and thoughts?
I have a 55 chevy small window and plans are to use a donor off a 55 GMC.
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02-27-2019, 09:40 PM | #41 |
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Re: 55-59 big window conversion in progress..Questions and thoughts?
when I did a big back window conversion I used new parts. the panel is spot welded in the rain gutter as well and the kit came with all the bracing. try the glass for fit when assembling. I used some short pieces of the original rubber to keep the glass spaced properly all the way around. keep the glass covered as you tack weld so you don't get spatter burnt into the glass.
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03-21-2019, 05:42 PM | #42 |
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Re: 55-59 big window conversion in progress..Questions and thoughts?
Looks great. I considered doing this to what we just got, but it seems everyone is doing it, so I'll keep my small window. Nice job otherwise though.
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