Punched my '66 Small-Window out to a Big-Window - Page 2 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

tapeworm · 03-04-2011, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by karlbenz

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

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

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Originally Posted by tapeworm

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

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rbar · 03-09-2011, 01:34 AM

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

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

shortstep60 · 02-08-2018, 06:36 AM

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

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Originally Posted by TagMan

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

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

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

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

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.

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

russellrox · 02-08-2018, 11:45 AM

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

rgrhoward · 11-04-2018, 11:58 AM

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

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

On Instagram there is a guy that makes them.

Awesome! Thanks!

russellrox · 11-05-2018, 05:52 PM

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

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Originally Posted by russellrox

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

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

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

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

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.

03-09-2011, 01:34 AM	#28
rbar Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Meridian, Idaho Posts: 422	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. __________________ 1963 Chevy stepside 327 1965 Chevy swb 383 1996 Mystic Mustang Cobra 2009 Pontiac G8 GXP 415hp/415tq 6speed

02-08-2018, 02:16 AM	#29
russellrox Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: saskatchewan Posts: 172	Re: Punched my '66 Small-Window out to a Big-Window Anyone have any luck buying or making a panel to fit a bbw?

02-08-2018, 06:36 AM	#30
shortstep60 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Mayetta, Kansas Posts: 439	Re: Punched my '66 Small-Window out to a Big-Window 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.

02-08-2018, 09:25 AM	#32
russellrox Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: saskatchewan Posts: 172	Re: Punched my '66 Small-Window out to a Big-Window 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.

02-08-2018, 11:41 AM	#33
Robert Haas Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Salinas Ca. Posts: 625	Re: Punched my '66 Small-Window out to a Big-Window 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.

02-08-2018, 11:45 AM	#35
russellrox Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: saskatchewan Posts: 172	Re: Punched my '66 Small-Window out to a Big-Window Can’t get ahold of Scott , not sure if these are still being produced

11-04-2018, 11:58 AM	#36
rgrhoward Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Tacoma Posts: 18	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.

11-04-2018, 01:33 PM	#37
short n wide 72 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 28	Re: Punched my '66 Small-Window out to a Big-Window On Instagram there is a guy that makes them. Attached Images

11-05-2018, 05:52 PM	#39
russellrox Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: saskatchewan Posts: 172	Re: Punched my '66 Small-Window out to a Big-Window On the donor panel, how did you reinstall the new panel to the existing roof skin at the rear seam?

11-05-2018, 09:20 PM	#41
thump16 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Valdosta GA Posts: 708	Re: Punched my '66 Small-Window out to a Big-Window I bought a big window kit from big happy rods as well Attached Images



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