55.2-59 55-57 one piece windows - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

DransportGarage · 10-17-2019, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by BBPanel

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edit - now I've got a bigger problem - I can't find the window regulators(s) and wing windows!

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Don't look too hard for those wing windows. You don't need them anymore!

(Sorry. I couldn't help myself!) The regulators, however, are important.

BBPanel · 10-17-2019, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by DransportGarage

Don't look too hard for those wing windows. You don't need them anymore!

(Sorry. I couldn't help myself!) The regulators, however, are important.

I need the channel from them though.

LDO · 10-18-2019, 08:19 AM

I didn't have much problem with the top fit of the glass but once the window is rolled up, I did notice some very small gaps on the front and rear edges.

I am still working on it. It may be solved with some shims to the U-channel and not require reworking the template. I'm not sure. I had to start packing up my garage to prep for a move so it will have to wait until i get back and settled. sux for now but it's a means to an end of having a nice big shop.

DransportGarage · 10-18-2019, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by LDO

I didn't have much problem with the top fit of the glass but once the window is rolled up, I did notice some very small gaps on the front and rear edges.

I am still working on it. It may be solved with some shims to the U-channel and not require reworking the template. I'm not sure. I had to start packing up my garage to prep for a move so it will have to wait until i get back and settled. sux for now but it's a means to an end of having a nice big shop.

My glass wouldn't hit the front corner even without the regulator. I pushed it up by hand and couldn't get it to close off the outside world.

mick53 · 10-18-2019, 09:31 PM

Can you make a template out of 1/4" plywood to make it easier to play with? If you sand or grind on the glass don't let it get hot. I like to do it in water. I do a lot of mock ups in wood , it's easy to keep track of my angles and easy to work with. Just a thought.

**idbeast** · 01-06-2024, 01:58 PM

I found a copy of the one piece window template in my files if anyone wants it let me know.

LDO · 01-06-2024, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by idbeast

I found a copy of the one piece window template in my files if anyone wants it let me know.

I am interested. Retiring in 10 days and going to start back up on my 57.

10-18-2019, 08:19 AM	#3
LDO Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Senatobia, MS Posts: 1,294	Re: 55-57 one piece windows I didn't have much problem with the top fit of the glass but once the window is rolled up, I did notice some very small gaps on the front and rear edges. I am still working on it. It may be solved with some shims to the U-channel and not require reworking the template. I'm not sure. I had to start packing up my garage to prep for a move so it will have to wait until i get back and settled. sux for now but it's a means to an end of having a nice big shop. __________________ Once a Marine, always a Marine! My (Her) 57 Build "Beverly" My 66 Build "Betty" My 85 C10 "Old Blue" Help Me Find "Old Blue" OLD BLUE PART II

10-18-2019, 09:31 PM	#5
mick53 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Warsaw IN Posts: 884	Re: 55-57 one piece windows Can you make a template out of 1/4" plywood to make it easier to play with? If you sand or grind on the glass don't let it get hot. I like to do it in water. I do a lot of mock ups in wood , it's easy to keep track of my angles and easy to work with. Just a thought.

01-06-2024, 01:58 PM	#6
idbeast Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 520	Re: 55-57 one piece windows I found a copy of the one piece window template in my files if anyone wants it let me know.



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