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tapeworm

03-04-2011 11:58 PM

Re: Punched my '66 Small-Window out to a Big-Window

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Originally Posted by karlbenz (Post 4528633)

I'll take a small window over a big window any day. them big windows look kinda dorky to me :) (ducking now) :)

The small window makes it feel like an old truck

I ended up going from a BBW to a SBW; I can hear the rest of you cursing already:D

My truck actually had a big back window when I bought it. The cab was pretty rotten on the bottom, so I ended buying a better cab which happens to be a small back window. It wasn't worth changing the window IMO, and I sold the BBW panel to another board member.

SCOTI

03-05-2011 03:10 AM

Re: Punched my '66 Small-Window out to a Big-Window

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Originally Posted by tapeworm (Post 4530916)

I ended up going from a BBW to a SBW; I can hear the rest of you cursing already....

I knew I was bad..... I didn't realize I was that bad. Your a long way from TX to hear my potty mouth ;) .

rbar	03-09-2011 01:34 AM

Re: Punched my '66 Small-Window out to a Big-Window

I prefer the big window on fleetsides and a small window on stepsides. I have one of each that way now and I think they fit the bed widths well that way.

russellrox

02-08-2018 02:16 AM

Re: Punched my '66 Small-Window out to a Big-Window

Anyone have any luck buying or making a panel to fit a bbw?

shortstep60

02-08-2018 06:36 AM

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I have put two bbw sections in it takes me about eight hours. I don't spot weld them in I us 3m panel glue 08115 I have used it for ten years and its the best panel glue on the market.

raidmagic

02-08-2018 08:46 AM

Re: Punched my '66 Small-Window out to a Big-Window

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Originally Posted by TagMan (Post 4525137)

It must be me, but I prefer the small window look.

I'm with you. I'd like to not have the blind spot when looking over my left shoulder but I'll live with it to keep the small back window.

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Originally Posted by russellrox (Post 8181248)

Anyone have any luck buying or making a panel to fit a bbw?

Are you wanting to go from a big window to a small window? I have a buddy that did the conversion he'd probably sell his small window sheet metal.

russellrox

02-08-2018 09:25 AM

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I have a small back window, looking to go to a big back window. Buddy of mine runs a resto fab shop, he will prob be making this panel to convert mine unless there is still someone selling the panel that’s needed.

Robert Haas

02-08-2018 11:41 AM

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Yea those Big Back Windows are so ordinary, I am going to convert my BBW to A SBW and go ahead and pull the V8 and stick the 6 cylinder back in too, oh and those pesky disc brakes have to go.

The Rocknrod

02-08-2018 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by russellrox (Post 8181334)

Here is a company that has the conversion: http://www.classicbigwindow.com/

russellrox

02-08-2018 11:45 AM

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Can’t get ahold of Scott , not sure if these are still being produced

rgrhoward

11-04-2018 11:58 AM

Re: Punched my '66 Small-Window out to a Big-Window

Bringing this thread back from the dead...

Does anyone know if scott is making panels anymore?

i have not gotten an email back.

short n wide 72

11-04-2018 01:33 PM

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On Instagram there is a guy that makes them.

rgrhoward

11-04-2018 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by short n wide 72 (Post 8377508)

On Instagram there is a guy that makes them.

Awesome! Thanks!

russellrox

11-05-2018 05:52 PM

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On the donor panel, how did you reinstall the new panel to the existing roof skin at the rear seam?

nsb29

11-05-2018 06:55 PM

Re: Punched my '66 Small-Window out to a Big-Window

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Originally Posted by russellrox (Post 8378422)

On the donor panel, how did you reinstall the new panel to the existing roof skin at the rear seam?

Panel adhesive better than welding

thump16

11-05-2018 09:20 PM

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I bought a big window kit from big happy rods as well

SCOTI

11-06-2018 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by russellrox (Post 8378422)

On the donor panel, how did you reinstall the new panel to the existing roof skin at the rear seam?

Well hidden tack welds where possible. Panel bond for the rest.

KIC	11-06-2018 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI (Post 4528626)

I went from small window to big window w/o the VIN change or the kit you used. Did it like others mentioned: I cut up a donor cab that was rusted up & used the inner cab wall. It was tacked & panel bonded into place. No disturbance to my nice patina'd roof.

Looks like you need to add about $2000.00 in the conversion budget for vice grip clamps...;)

SCOTI

11-06-2018 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by KIC (Post 8378879)

Looks like you need to add about $2000.00 in the conversion budget for vice grip clamps...;)

Or look for them @ the next swap meet. There's usually a pair or 2 w/used tools being sold @ a pretty deep discount vs new.

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