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duramax55 · 06-06-2023, 09:29 PM

hi wondering if anyone has changed there small widow for a big back window and what was all involved in doing so. Is there a panel one can buy to do this?thanks Denis

**cwcarpenter98** · 06-06-2023, 11:46 PM

So many people have done this that the aftermarket has reproduced the inner panel that is needed for the swap. Then just trim the original outer panel to fit the bigger opening

forestb · 06-07-2023, 03:21 PM

Do an advanced search. There are a bunch of threads on this.

SCOTI · 06-07-2023, 04:26 PM

Did mine before the aftermarket supported the swap. It's weird how the change impacts the feel in the cab.

**dragracer98** · 06-07-2023, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Did mine before the aftermarket supported the swap. It's weird how the change impacts the feel in the cab.

Do you find that you like the big window better? I know some people that wished they had kept the small window. My 64 has the big window and I wish it had the small one. Crazy as it sounds. I just think the small window better suits these trucks. But it is all in what a person likes.

SCOTI · 06-07-2023, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by dragracer98

Do you find that you like the big window better? I know some people that wished they had kept the small window. My 64 has the big window and I wish it had the small one. Crazy as it sounds. I just think the small window better suits these trucks. But it is all in what a person likes.

I like the big window over the small.

My 1st truck was a small window '64. I didn't even know about the big or small option back then (non-gearhead family in the early 80's). Once I learned that the big window was available & saw a couple in person, I just liked them better.

When I got my current '64 in ~2011, It was the small window cab but the price was right. Once in my possession, my plan was to update/change from the get-go as long as I could do it w/o disturbing the patina. Once done, I loved it.

**dragracer98** · 06-07-2023, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by duramax55

hi wondering if anyone has changed there small widow for a big back window and what was all involved in doing so. Is there a panel one can buy to do this?thanks Denis

Here are some videos from a few years ago that will give you an idea of what is involved. Maybe will answer some of your questions.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tOWZWyB24LU Part 1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0CSrOFymcXY Part2

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TyfVhbXwS24 Glass Install

Hope this helps.

forestb · 06-07-2023, 04:57 PM

I have always felt that stepsides look better with small windows and fleetsides look better with a big back window.

SCOTI · 06-07-2023, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by forestb

I have always felt that stepsides look better with small windows and fleetsides look better with a big back window.

This is my gut feeling as well.

Arne · 06-07-2023, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by forestb

I have always felt that stepsides look better with small windows and fleetsides look better with a big back window.

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

This is my gut feeling as well.

I'm of that opinion also. A big window in my truck would look out of proportion. To me, anyway.

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forestb · 06-07-2023, 08:25 PM

With all of that being said, if I had a 64-66 fleet side I would really like it to be a big back window.

06-06-2023, 09:29 PM	#1
duramax55 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Aubigny Posts: 207	big back window hi wondering if anyone has changed there small widow for a big back window and what was all involved in doing so. Is there a panel one can buy to do this?thanks Denis

06-06-2023, 11:46 PM	#2
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,429	Re: big back window So many people have done this that the aftermarket has reproduced the inner panel that is needed for the swap. Then just trim the original outer panel to fit the bigger opening __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

06-07-2023, 03:21 PM	#3
forestb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 3,584	Re: big back window Do an advanced search. There are a bunch of threads on this.

06-07-2023, 04:26 PM	#4
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,915	Re: big back window Did mine before the aftermarket supported the swap. It's weird how the change impacts the feel in the cab. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

06-07-2023, 04:57 PM	#8
forestb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 3,584	Re: big back window I have always felt that stepsides look better with small windows and fleetsides look better with a big back window.

06-07-2023, 08:25 PM	#11
forestb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 3,584	Re: big back window With all of that being said, if I had a 64-66 fleet side I would really like it to be a big back window.



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