47-59 48 door window glass - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**8man** · 06-23-2021, 03:28 PM

My 48 has the metal trim that goes around the window. I can only find them at LMC and Brothers. Are there other sources? Are they necessary if I have to replace the window channel anyway?

Thanks.

mr48chev · 06-23-2021, 05:21 PM

You have to buy a special narrow groove channel if you don't run the metal but those windows are pretty fragile without the metal rim. Rough handed Annie slams the door and you have a broken window glass.

Since I am stretching my doors a bunch I am going to have tempered glass made for my truck when I get that far.

**8man** · 06-23-2021, 05:38 PM

Thanks Mr48.

mr48chev · 06-23-2021, 09:46 PM

My buddy had new felt, and new glass in his 48 and the first night he got it out of the upholstery shop a gal slammed the door and broke the glass. His truck obviously didn't have a frame around it. I've never liked the looks of the frame but would be hesitant to run glass without the frames in a stock height window.. Throw in that my 4'10' wife is terrible about slamming car doors on anything she rides in. 52 years of my fussing hasn't fixed that.

**youngrodder** · 06-24-2021, 09:05 AM

I personally don't care for the metal trim. I removed it from my last two builds. You just have to run a narrower channel. I have never experienced any cracked windows.

Thanks
Marc

**8man** · 06-24-2021, 09:20 AM

Marc, what channel did you use? What window? Oh, and did you use the glass channel that goes on the bottom just without the metal trim ring?

**youngrodder** · 06-24-2021, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 8man

Marc, what channel did you use? What window? Oh, and did you use the glass channel that goes on the bottom just without the metal trim ring?

I used the channel from the 51-53 (I think) the vent window doors. I can get you a part number. ** THIS CHANNEL IS NARROWWER THAN THE METAL GUIDE IN THE DOOR. NO one makes window channel with the outer dimensions and inner dimensions needed (trust me) I just used a few small screws to secure it. Once all together with the trim and seals it works fine. I had my class custom cut. Just use a window with the trim on for an overall size/shape. Yes you use the normal bottom glass channel. I just cut away the metal surround.

Here is what I used.

http://www.crlaurence.com/apps/conte...ions/2620.html
Cr lawrence 10g96.............window channel

Thank you
Marc

06-23-2021, 03:28 PM	#1
8man Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bryan, Texas Posts: 2,265	48 door window glass My 48 has the metal trim that goes around the window. I can only find them at LMC and Brothers. Are there other sources? Are they necessary if I have to replace the window channel anyway? Thanks. __________________ 8man-aka Robert 1948 on a S10 Frame, small block with a carb 1954 Cab, 53 Front and Bed, 50 Doors, S10 Frame, Power TBD Build thread: "]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=746899&highlight=wife%27s+48[/URL] [/URL]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=840204

06-23-2021, 05:21 PM	#2
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,265	Re: 48 door window glass You have to buy a special narrow groove channel if you don't run the metal but those windows are pretty fragile without the metal rim. Rough handed Annie slams the door and you have a broken window glass. Since I am stretching my doors a bunch I am going to have tempered glass made for my truck when I get that far. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

06-23-2021, 05:38 PM	#3
8man Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bryan, Texas Posts: 2,265	Re: 48 door window glass Thanks Mr48. __________________ 8man-aka Robert 1948 on a S10 Frame, small block with a carb 1954 Cab, 53 Front and Bed, 50 Doors, S10 Frame, Power TBD Build thread: "]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=746899&highlight=wife%27s+48[/URL] [/URL]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=840204 Last edited by 8man; 06-23-2021 at 05:49 PM.

06-23-2021, 09:46 PM	#4
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,265	Re: 48 door window glass My buddy had new felt, and new glass in his 48 and the first night he got it out of the upholstery shop a gal slammed the door and broke the glass. His truck obviously didn't have a frame around it. I've never liked the looks of the frame but would be hesitant to run glass without the frames in a stock height window.. Throw in that my 4'10' wife is terrible about slamming car doors on anything she rides in. 52 years of my fussing hasn't fixed that. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

06-24-2021, 09:05 AM	#5
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,746	Re: 48 door window glass I personally don't care for the metal trim. I removed it from my last two builds. You just have to run a narrower channel. I have never experienced any cracked windows. Thanks Marc __________________ …………...........__________ .................. ((__\|__\|\|___\____ ..;.;;.:;:;.,;..;((_(O))____ (_(O)) 1948 Chevy Truck - Finished SOLD!! 1953 Chevy Suburban "Family Truckster" Completed: Spring of 2021 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605484 1994 4x4 Blazer - "Field Find" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ferrerid=30857

06-24-2021, 09:20 AM	#6
8man Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bryan, Texas Posts: 2,265	Re: 48 door window glass Marc, what channel did you use? What window? Oh, and did you use the glass channel that goes on the bottom just without the metal trim ring? __________________ 8man-aka Robert 1948 on a S10 Frame, small block with a carb 1954 Cab, 53 Front and Bed, 50 Doors, S10 Frame, Power TBD Build thread: "]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=746899&highlight=wife%27s+48[/URL] [/URL]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=840204

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