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Big Ants71 · 04-17-2007, 03:34 PM

took some pictures of the 67, I could pick this front clip and cab up fpr $100 bucks,the cab is sweet, the only thing bad is the dash it's been cut out for cd player and small speakers
WHAT DO YOU THINK?

67ChevyRedneck · 04-17-2007, 04:18 PM

Damn! I'd take the whole truck!

That's a real nice cab.

BB72CHEVKT · 04-17-2007, 04:58 PM

BIG looks better and has to be safer

zacut · 04-17-2007, 05:17 PM

small looks better IMO, and much more rare, only a partial 67 run

Longhorn Man · 04-17-2007, 05:31 PM

100 bucks for that front clip and cab... there is no way you could lose money on this unless you tried to.
Get it, then make up your miond... if you decide to go big, sell this one and pocket the cash.
I have no use for those parts, but I'd buy them given the oportunity.

6772KEVIN · 04-17-2007, 05:35 PM

how much for the whole truck?

**oldgold70c10** · 04-17-2007, 07:04 PM

Wow, that is a screamin' deal. I really wish my cab was that nice. I say go small window, it really isn't that big a deal and looks very cool.

stevess11 · 04-17-2007, 07:31 PM

I like the big window but I would buy that truck in a heartbeat.

ThatOneBlue67 · 04-17-2007, 07:42 PM

The small window is way more classic looking, no doubt. And it looks OK on the fleetsides, but can be especially tiny looking on longbeds.

As for actual blindspots, I can't say I have too much trouble. Sure, I have to crane my neck a little extra way, but pickup trucks are already easy to see out because there's just a bed on the back.

Also, I have the factory side mirrors and they're a lot more convenient than those small, top-mount mirrors you see. GOing into the the right lane is no big deal, it's only going into the left lane that I have to move my head back to see through the rear window. And this is coming from a guy who drives his 1967 truck everyday, and is often found in the fast lane

**Hart_Rod** · 04-17-2007, 10:20 PM

I like em small, well, at least the back window anyways,

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MisterE72 · 04-18-2007, 12:18 AM

Man thats really a question of personal taste. Mine is for the Big. I'm just one man.

GKsport67 · 06-12-2008, 07:46 PM

I like the small with the TWO TONE,& the big with one color paint?

**oldgold70c10** · 06-12-2008, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ThatOneBlue67

The small window is way more classic looking, no doubt. And it looks OK on the fleetsides, but can be especially tiny looking on longbeds.

As for actual blindspots, I can't say I have too much trouble. Sure, I have to crane my neck a little extra way, but pickup trucks are already easy to see out because there's just a bed on the back.

Also, I have the factory side mirrors and they're a lot more convenient than those small, top-mount mirrors you see. GOing into the the right lane is no big deal, it's only going into the left lane that I have to move my head back to see through the rear window. And this is coming from a guy who drives his 1967 truck everyday, and is often found in the fast lane

I have found that if your driver's side mirror is adjusted right, all you have to do is lean foward to see the blind spot on the left side. Seriously, it doesn't take long to get used to the small window, and there are no more blind spots than most of the cars I've driven. Plus, the small window gives you some nice corners to hide in when the sun beats down through the back glass.

So, bigants71, which cab did you get?

lts70 · 06-12-2008, 08:01 PM

Small window just doesn't do it for me.

67_C-30 · 06-12-2008, 08:04 PM

I like big windows on a SWB fleetside (even a '67), but there's something about the look of a small window on a 3/4 T or 1 ton IMO. It has a heavy duty look to me I guess because bigger trucks (C40 and up) always had them. I was adamant about building my dually pickup with a small window. It wouldn't look near as tough in the rear with big window in my opinion.

**LockDoc** · 06-12-2008, 08:05 PM

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I prefer the small window... As far as rear vision, thats what they make mirrors for...

LockDoc

67_C-30 · 06-12-2008, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

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I prefer the small window... As far as rear vision, thats what they make mirrors for...

LockDoc

Yeah no kidding. If you drive a loaded ramp truck as much as I do, you forgot you have a back window!

PanelDeland · 06-12-2008, 08:20 PM

I still like the small back window.I just don't understand bringing threads over a year old back when the OP isn't around or at least not much.

Sinisterspeed · 06-12-2008, 08:28 PM

I'd grab the small while you can!

mr48chev · 06-12-2008, 08:30 PM

Like Kager67 I've had both.
I had a real nice fully loaded 67 longbed in the early 70's and the only advantage to the small back window was that I didn't get sun on the back of my neck too often. The blocked vision especially if you don't run big mirrors is a real pain.

Having had a big window in the 70 and now the 71 I'd have to vote for the big window.

I do agree that the small window looks pretty slick with a short stepside though.

70' GMC · 06-12-2008, 08:45 PM

IF I was in your position Id buy the big window with the ac. Its been hot here lately. If you buy it you don't really have to run the A/C. Its also SAFER

**Hart_Rod** · 06-12-2008, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 67_C-30

I like big windows on a SWB fleetside (even a '67), but there's something about the look of a small window on a 3/4 T or 1 ton IMO. It has a heavy duty look to me I guess because bigger trucks (C40 and up) always had them. I was adamant about building my dually pickup with a small window. It wouldn't look near as tough in the rear with big window in my opinion.

When ya goin to slam that thing?!

69heavychevy · 06-12-2008, 09:22 PM

the best reason i heard to take a small window was...." i prefer the small window because you can take the kevlar out of one bullet proof vest, limo tint the glass and line the inside glass with the kevlar. it makes you feel a little safer when ridin' through the hood!"

**67 cst swb** · 06-12-2008, 09:29 PM

I say small window... Unless your not building a '67... I saw a small window with a 71-72 front clip, ughhh...
So, I vote small window with 67 clip, no marker lights, etc... Big window if your building anything else.

DrtyJack75 · 06-13-2008, 12:40 AM

SMALL....

sets the 67 apart....

04-17-2007, 03:34 PM	#26
Big Ants71 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: oregon Posts: 43	Re: Big back window or small? what looks best? took some pictures of the 67, I could pick this front clip and cab up fpr $100 bucks,the cab is sweet, the only thing bad is the dash it's been cut out for cd player and small speakers WHAT DO YOU THINK? Attached Images __________________ BIG ANTS 71

04-17-2007, 04:18 PM	#27
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04-17-2007, 04:58 PM	#28
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,948	Re: Big back window or small? what looks best? BIG looks better and has to be safer __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400

04-17-2007, 05:17 PM	#29
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04-17-2007, 05:31 PM	#30
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Big back window or small? what looks best? 100 bucks for that front clip and cab... there is no way you could lose money on this unless you tried to. Get it, then make up your miond... if you decide to go big, sell this one and pocket the cash. I have no use for those parts, but I'd buy them given the oportunity.

04-17-2007, 05:35 PM	#31
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04-17-2007, 07:04 PM	#32
oldgold70c10 Who's got steelies? Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Morrison, Oklahoma Posts: 1,023	Re: Big back window or small? what looks best? Wow, that is a screamin' deal. I really wish my cab was that nice. I say go small window, it really isn't that big a deal and looks very cool. __________________ 1969 C10 LWB W/ 250 I6 & 3spd 1970 C10 with '67 small window cab, 68 front end, blue; 305/TH350, 3.08 limited slip rear end, manual brakes, power steering; & 4-wheel drums-My daily driver. 1975 Chevelle Malibu Classic Coupe 350/th350 mint green 1970 C20 Suburban 350/700R4 4.10 gearing green & white 1978 Big 10 Silverado 350/th350, working ac, 2 tone blue-My summer daily driver 1983 GMC 1500 Sierra 305/SM465 2.73 rear end How to add a trip odometer to your 67-72 stock speedometer How to rebuild your Q-Jet My Truck Page My Youtube Channel

04-17-2007, 07:31 PM	#33
stevess11 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: sedalia mo Posts: 77	Re: Big back window or small? what looks best? I like the big window but I would buy that truck in a heartbeat.

04-17-2007, 07:42 PM	#34
ThatOneBlue67 I survived Dead Man's Curve. Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: The Nine-Five-687 Posts: 389	Re: Big back window or small? what looks best? The small window is way more classic looking, no doubt. And it looks OK on the fleetsides, but can be especially tiny looking on longbeds. As for actual blindspots, I can't say I have too much trouble. Sure, I have to crane my neck a little extra way, but pickup trucks are already easy to see out because there's just a bed on the back. Also, I have the factory side mirrors and they're a lot more convenient than those small, top-mount mirrors you see. GOing into the the right lane is no big deal, it's only going into the left lane that I have to move my head back to see through the rear window. And this is coming from a guy who drives his 1967 truck everyday, and is often found in the fast lane __________________ "The people should not be afraid of their government. The government should be afraid of it's people." "The Hurricane" 1967 Chevrolet C10 350 Eight Cylinder, 700R4 BowtieOverdrive *Cherry Bomb...* Disturbing the Peace Since 1968. Last edited by ThatOneBlue67; 04-17-2007 at 07:43 PM. Reason: Extra stuff?

04-17-2007, 10:20 PM	#35
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04-18-2007, 12:18 AM	#36
MisterE72 Keep Your Nose Clean Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: California Posts: 496	Re: Big back window or small? what looks best? Man thats really a question of personal taste. Mine is for the Big. I'm just one man.

06-12-2008, 07:46 PM	#37
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06-12-2008, 08:01 PM	#39
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06-12-2008, 08:04 PM	#40
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06-12-2008, 08:05 PM	#41
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06-12-2008, 08:20 PM	#43
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: Big back window or small? what looks best? I still like the small back window.I just don't understand bringing threads over a year old back when the OP isn't around or at least not much. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

06-12-2008, 08:28 PM	#44
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06-12-2008, 08:30 PM	#45
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,321	Re: Big back window or small? what looks best? Like Kager67 I've had both. I had a real nice fully loaded 67 longbed in the early 70's and the only advantage to the small back window was that I didn't get sun on the back of my neck too often. The blocked vision especially if you don't run big mirrors is a real pain. Having had a big window in the 70 and now the 71 I'd have to vote for the big window. I do agree that the small window looks pretty slick with a short stepside though.

06-12-2008, 08:45 PM	#46
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06-12-2008, 09:22 PM	#48
69heavychevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Garland,TX Posts: 431	Re: Big back window or small? what looks best? the best reason i heard to take a small window was...." i prefer the small window because you can take the kevlar out of one bullet proof vest, limo tint the glass and line the inside glass with the kevlar. it makes you feel a little safer when ridin' through the hood!"

06-12-2008, 09:29 PM	#49
67 cst swb Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 2,281	Re: Big back window or small? what looks best? I say small window... Unless your not building a '67... I saw a small window with a 71-72 front clip, ughhh... So, I vote small window with 67 clip, no marker lights, etc... Big window if your building anything else. __________________ My Trucks: 1967 Chevrolet Short Wide Box 327 TH350 9" w/3.90 gears paint will be White - Current Project 1967 Chevrolet Custom LWB 283 TH400 3.73 Posi, no-AC, no-PS, no-PB, bench-seat, small-window - mostly orig driver 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB originally a 327 TH400 3.73 Posi AC PS PB, had Buddy Buckets, Small Window - parts truck 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB, 283 MT 3.73 had Buddy Buckets, Panoramic Window - parts truck 2001 Chevrolet 3500 2WD Crew Cab Dually 8.1L Allison White 2002 Chevrolet 1500HD 4x4 Crew Cab 6.0L 4L80E Red

06-13-2008, 12:40 AM	#50
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