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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Body, Glass & Paint => Topic started by: Stroker 79 on February 18, 2009, 08:03:51 pm
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Does anyone happen to sell a side window conversion? Meaning, can you delete the side vent window and have just a solid side window without the vent. <<If that makes since!?
Sorry, I’m new around here and I didn’t come up with anything in a search!
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Chris sells them, here's the link
http://store.73-87chevytrucks.com/merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=7&Product_Code=OPP7387&Category_Code=7T
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Chris sells them, here's the link
http://store.73-87chevytrucks.com/merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=7&Product_Code=OPP7387&Category_Code=7T
Thanks for the link. Your the man! So, it looks like the price is $675 for one side, correct..?
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FOR BOTH SIDES DUDE! IT'S STILL EXPENSIVE BUT THEY LOOK GOOD. YOU ALSO HAVE THE OPTION TO BUY "NEW" VENT WINDOW ASSEMBLIES. THEY ARE FOR A LITTLE LATER MODELS BUT FIT(the weatherstripping is a little wider) no big deal. I just installed a set in my '78.
kfoz
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^^^That's good to know. $675 for both is more like it...LOL!
I saw the replacement vent window on another site but I think I'm leaning towards making it solid. Kinda still up in the air.
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Anyone have any pics of this conversion installed on their truck other than the one in the link??
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There are a number of them on this link (company that makes the kit)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/one_piece_products/sets/72157594376408917/show/
BTW, these are having delayed in shipping ( I dropped a 25 Group Buy on them ) BUT for the members here, I will knock off another $30 off ($50 off retail) if you order before the end of February (refunded after $675 purchase)
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Thanks Chris,
And thanks for the pic link. I think after seeing some better shots I'm going to do this. I won't be in the market until a few month from now but I'll be picking some up for sure.
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No problem. Just let me know.
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Chris,
Now that I'm thinking about it.....how long are we talking for the delayed shipping?? I'm starting to want to spend money.....LOL!!!
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Possibly 2 weeks at the least. Nobody has any though, The company that makes them has them patented, and supplies everyone with the kits.
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I would like this particular window mod, but I dont think I have the tools or skills to pull it off. Could I take something like that to some local custom shop for installation, or is that a stupid idea? Like taking your own beef to a restaurant and asking for them to make you a burger...
also, will it work if you have the sport mirror inner reinforcement bracket installed?
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I think anyone with basic tools and a few hours can do it. If you have no patience then yes take it to someone who can do it for you. If you like the way it looks which I am liking more and more I would go for it.
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The kit was designed for most people to be able to install it. If you can remove and install the stock glass, this should be just about the same, maybe a little harder. Nothing can connect the inner and outer door skins, so the brake would have to be removed.
You could take it to a shop, but they probably would kill you on cost and would know no more about it than you would.
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Possibly 2 weeks at the least. Nobody has any though, The company that makes them has them patented, and supplies everyone with the kits.
I was going to ask one more question but after looking at the install info....I got it. I was going to ask what was done with the reinforcement support
that crosses the lower horizontal opening. I see we are cutting it.
I just got done spending $400 buck on rear end pieces so......my next pay check or so.....I should be ordering this. I forgot I needed some rear end stuff first.
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You can also break the spot weld and bend the tabs just in case you want to return it to vents later and keep the one piece setup...