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BLUE THUNDER · 11-20-2010, 11:19 AM

O.k. guys, I've got some really interesting news. I found a guy that bought origional tooling for the 69-72 slider windows from an aftermarket window conversion company. He is considering manufacturing slider windows for our rigs. These could be set in glass or plexiglass. I wanted to see how many folks would be interested? I have a ballpark $ of $500 for the new in box set. I really like them, and believe me, I'm first in line. I am going to talk to him this week after I see some responses on the board. I almost forgot to mention that this guy has been doing these aftermarket conversions for cars,trucks and vans since the 70's.

turp mcspray · 11-20-2010, 11:33 AM

With the hard top, these are a MUST have! Count me in.

bouncytruck · 11-20-2010, 11:51 AM

Will they work with replacement weatherstripping? If the economy were better (ie my business doing better) I might be able to consider them.

**Gary 70 Jimmy** · 11-20-2010, 01:12 PM

That would be to much money for me to spend on windows do you have any pictures of them.

Bill72 · 11-20-2010, 01:49 PM

Would be interested in the $350 range for a set.
$500 is too steep for me but $350 may not be worth his time.

RED72blazer · 11-20-2010, 03:55 PM

I'd buy some. $500 is the top end of what I would be willing to spend. I would buy 2 sets @ $350.....

niceguy678us · 11-21-2010, 12:27 AM

I've gotta have a set!!! Count me in!!!

hgs_notes · 11-21-2010, 01:33 AM

I'd be interested, but that price is up there. Cab sliders are about $140 through LMC and these are about the same size, just a different shape. Then again, I just looked up some conversion van sliders and they are selling at about $200-220 each. So these are not so far out of the ball park. Realistically, I wouldn't need them. There won't be many back seat passengers, and I'm hoping to have it topless with a bimini top most of the time if I can.

14U2NV · 11-22-2010, 10:10 AM

Like others have said, $500 would be the most I would pay. Get them down to the $350 range and I'd be very interested. I would also like to know about the seal. Would it be a one off seal or would a stock seal work?

Chad

rsavage · 11-22-2010, 06:11 PM

I would be interested if they were tinted glass as mine has AC.

orangek5 · 11-22-2010, 11:35 PM

Me! Me! Me!

cleszkie · 11-23-2010, 04:24 PM

I have sliders in my top and yes, the seal is much different than the normal single or double wall seal. The difference lies in the width of the grove that holds the glass or the aluminum slider frame. The slider frame is much wider than a pane of glass. So, if this guy makes the sliders, he will have to source out the seal if he can find one that would work, or have to have them custom made.

orangek5 · 01-01-2011, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by BLUE THUNDER

O.k. guys, I've got some really interesting news. I found a guy that bought origional tooling for the 69-72 slider windows from an aftermarket window conversion company. He is considering manufacturing slider windows for our rigs. These could be set in glass or plexiglass. I wanted to see how many folks would be interested? I have a ballpark $ of $500 for the new in box set. I really like them, and believe me, I'm first in line. I am going to talk to him this week after I see some responses on the board. I almost forgot to mention that this guy has been doing these aftermarket conversions for cars,trucks and vans since the 70's.

Any Update?

BLUE THUNDER · 01-15-2011, 11:33 PM

Well guys, sorry it has taken me so long to follow up on this. I was transferred to another office here in town and have been working on getting settled in. I'm going to call my contact here in town and see what we can work out. I'm going to need somr insight on the rubber gasket though. Anyone got any close up pics of the differences?

niceguy678us · 01-16-2011, 01:37 PM

I am looking foreward to this. If anyone can help please do so. Let's try to get this deal sorted out.

best view · 01-24-2011, 08:47 PM

iam in :devil but also need tinted

best view · 01-24-2011, 08:48 PM

iam in but also need tinted

Wasted Income · 11-14-2012, 02:53 PM

Bump?

Firebirdjones · 11-14-2012, 07:04 PM

Looks like an old thread...but I'll jump in.

If the proper seals were provided with the windows so I'm not stuck searching for more parts,,,,then I'd be in for a set of these windows for a single wall top.

cleszkie · 11-14-2012, 09:14 PM

Judging by the age of this thread I'd say that the slider window venture went belly up. Thats good because it kept the value up on the set I own! Here is a picture of my sliders as a teaser.

Firebirdjones · 11-15-2012, 11:04 AM

That would be my guess too. Considering the time and the money involved to tool something up like this, and then consider it's such a small market anyway doesn't really make it worth while.

It's only appealing to guys like me who never take the top off and would like some extra ventalation, and that's an even smaller market. Most guys here run around without the top at all, so this would be a waste of money for these people.

Wasted Income · 11-15-2012, 04:09 PM

I don't totally agree that it would be a waste. I will probably leave my top on for longer overnight road trips, and I'm sure my daughter would appreciate some additional airflow in the back seat.

I realize that this is an old thread...thought I'd bump it to see if there was any life left in it.

Firebirdjones · 11-15-2012, 10:01 PM

Maybe not for some, but for as long as some of you guys claim to leave your tops off only to install them when it gets cold outside, then I see no need for slider windows for most of you. That was what I was getting at with that comment.

I on the other hand never take the top off. Being a daily driver I have to lock it up, and most of the time in the summer I'd rather run the air conditioning anyway, and of course the top in winter goes without saying

So I might find the sliders more usefull than most as there are days I'll cruise with the windows down if I don't need the air conditoning.

best view · 11-15-2012, 11:00 PM

ill take a set

v6wells · 11-15-2012, 11:25 PM

me too

11-20-2010, 11:19 AM	#1
BLUE THUNDER Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Antonio Posts: 993	Brand new Blazer sliders. Who wants some?? O.k. guys, I've got some really interesting news. I found a guy that bought origional tooling for the 69-72 slider windows from an aftermarket window conversion company. He is considering manufacturing slider windows for our rigs. These could be set in glass or plexiglass. I wanted to see how many folks would be interested? I have a ballpark $ of $500 for the new in box set. I really like them, and believe me, I'm first in line. I am going to talk to him this week after I see some responses on the board. I almost forgot to mention that this guy has been doing these aftermarket conversions for cars,trucks and vans since the 70's.

11-20-2010, 11:33 AM	#2
turp mcspray Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rapid City South Dakota Posts: 2,359	Re: Brand new Blazer sliders. Who wants some?? With the hard top, these are a MUST have! Count me in. __________________ Turp Mcspray New life for an old 2wd, farm blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=505987 My Blazer build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342299

11-20-2010, 11:51 AM	#3
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: Brand new Blazer sliders. Who wants some?? Will they work with replacement weatherstripping? If the economy were better (ie my business doing better) I might be able to consider them. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

11-20-2010, 01:12 PM	#4
Gary 70 Jimmy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Burghill, Ohio 44404 Posts: 3,401	Re: Brand new Blazer sliders. Who wants some?? That would be to much money for me to spend on windows do you have any pictures of them. __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy 1/2 4X4 4wheel camper 1970 GMC Jimmy 1/2 4X4 350 1969 Chevy Blazer 1/2 4X4 307 1967 chevy LWB 3/4 396 Last edited by Gary 70 Jimmy; 11-20-2010 at 04:03 PM.

11-20-2010, 01:49 PM	#5
Bill72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Fort Sumner, NM Posts: 298	Re: Brand new Blazer sliders. Who wants some?? Would be interested in the $350 range for a set. $500 is too steep for me but $350 may not be worth his time.

11-20-2010, 03:55 PM	#6
RED72blazer urban fourwheelin Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,007	Re: Brand new Blazer sliders. Who wants some?? I'd buy some. $500 is the top end of what I would be willing to spend. I would buy 2 sets @ $350..... __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer with Cummins 4BT, NV4500 swap in the parts gathering stage.

11-21-2010, 12:27 AM	#7
niceguy678us Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Lake Charles Louisiana Posts: 147	Re: Brand new Blazer sliders. Who wants some?? I've gotta have a set!!! Count me in!!! __________________ 1970 Datsun 240Z 1972 K5 Blazer Highlander 1972 Chevelle 1959 Apache 3100 SWB Fleetside 2006 VTX 1800f Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ght=highlander

11-21-2010, 01:33 AM	#8
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,115	Re: Brand new Blazer sliders. Who wants some?? I'd be interested, but that price is up there. Cab sliders are about $140 through LMC and these are about the same size, just a different shape. Then again, I just looked up some conversion van sliders and they are selling at about $200-220 each. So these are not so far out of the ball park. Realistically, I wouldn't need them. There won't be many back seat passengers, and I'm hoping to have it topless with a bimini top most of the time if I can. __________________ If no one knows what you're doing, they can't tell you you're doing it wrong HG's Dream Car Build - Shelby Cobra Kit Build your own adjustable track bar 71 Long Fleet C/10 72 Jimmy 4x4 (Junkyard Jimmy) HG's Plow Truck '78 K35 Dually Bigass Farm Truck HG's thread of miscellaneous stuff

11-22-2010, 10:10 AM	#9
14U2NV Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Midlothian, Tx Posts: 156	Re: Brand new Blazer sliders. Who wants some?? Like others have said, $500 would be the most I would pay. Get them down to the $350 range and I'd be very interested. I would also like to know about the seal. Would it be a one off seal or would a stock seal work? Chad

11-22-2010, 06:11 PM	#10
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: Brand new Blazer sliders. Who wants some?? I would be interested if they were tinted glass as mine has AC. __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7

11-22-2010, 11:35 PM	#11
orangek5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Rose Hill Ks Posts: 290	Re: Brand new Blazer sliders. Who wants some?? Me! Me! Me! __________________ 1970 Jimmy 4x4 IL6 1971 Jimmy 4x4 350ci v8 1971 SWB 327ci v8 1972 Short Stepside 305ci v8 1972 Blazer 2WD CST LS9 350ci 4sp 1999 4 Door LB 1 Ton Old Body Style 5.7 v8

11-23-2010, 04:24 PM	#12
cleszkie Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Santa Ana, CA Posts: 2,191	Re: Brand new Blazer sliders. Who wants some?? I have sliders in my top and yes, the seal is much different than the normal single or double wall seal. The difference lies in the width of the grove that holds the glass or the aluminum slider frame. The slider frame is much wider than a pane of glass. So, if this guy makes the sliders, he will have to source out the seal if he can find one that would work, or have to have them custom made.

01-15-2011, 11:33 PM	#14
BLUE THUNDER Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Antonio Posts: 993	Re: Brand new Blazer sliders. Who wants some?? Well guys, sorry it has taken me so long to follow up on this. I was transferred to another office here in town and have been working on getting settled in. I'm going to call my contact here in town and see what we can work out. I'm going to need somr insight on the rubber gasket though. Anyone got any close up pics of the differences?

01-16-2011, 01:37 PM	#15
niceguy678us Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Lake Charles Louisiana Posts: 147	Re: Brand new Blazer sliders. Who wants some?? I am looking foreward to this. If anyone can help please do so. Let's try to get this deal sorted out. __________________ 1970 Datsun 240Z 1972 K5 Blazer Highlander 1972 Chevelle 1959 Apache 3100 SWB Fleetside 2006 VTX 1800f Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ght=highlander

01-24-2011, 08:47 PM	#16
best view Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: newbury new hampsire Posts: 2,003	Re: Brand new Blazer sliders. Who wants some?? iam in :devil but also need tinted



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01-24-2011, 08:48 PM	#17
best view Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: newbury new hampsire Posts: 2,003	Re: Brand new Blazer sliders. Who wants some?? iam in but also need tinted

11-14-2012, 02:53 PM	#18
Wasted Income Boosted Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mackinaw, IL Posts: 2,200	Re: Brand new Blazer sliders. Who wants some?? Bump? __________________ 1972 2wd K/5 Blazer Turbocharged 370 LSx - 941 rwhp / 1093 rwtq 1969 Chevy K-10 L33 5.3 / 4L80E / NP241 / 4" lift 1964 Buick Skylark Twin TURBO 383 LS pro-touring project 2014 VW Passat TDI - Daily Driver Turbo diesel 2015 Sierra Denali HD Duramax Turbo diesel 2016 Ford Explorer Sport - Twin Turbskis 2017 Polaris RZR Turbo 2014 Nor-Tech Center Console - Twin Supercharged Outboards *TURBO ALL THE THINGS!!*

11-14-2012, 07:04 PM	#19
Firebirdjones Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Prescott, Arizona Posts: 2,396	Re: Brand new Blazer sliders. Who wants some?? Looks like an old thread...but I'll jump in. If the proper seals were provided with the windows so I'm not stuck searching for more parts,,,,then I'd be in for a set of these windows for a single wall top.

11-14-2012, 09:14 PM	#20
cleszkie Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Santa Ana, CA Posts: 2,191	Re: Brand new Blazer sliders. Who wants some?? Judging by the age of this thread I'd say that the slider window venture went belly up. Thats good because it kept the value up on the set I own! Here is a picture of my sliders as a teaser. Attached Images

11-15-2012, 11:04 AM	#21
Firebirdjones Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Prescott, Arizona Posts: 2,396	Re: Brand new Blazer sliders. Who wants some?? That would be my guess too. Considering the time and the money involved to tool something up like this, and then consider it's such a small market anyway doesn't really make it worth while. It's only appealing to guys like me who never take the top off and would like some extra ventalation, and that's an even smaller market. Most guys here run around without the top at all, so this would be a waste of money for these people.

11-15-2012, 04:09 PM	#22
Wasted Income Boosted Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mackinaw, IL Posts: 2,200	Re: Brand new Blazer sliders. Who wants some?? I don't totally agree that it would be a waste. I will probably leave my top on for longer overnight road trips, and I'm sure my daughter would appreciate some additional airflow in the back seat. I realize that this is an old thread...thought I'd bump it to see if there was any life left in it. __________________ 1972 2wd K/5 Blazer Turbocharged 370 LSx - 941 rwhp / 1093 rwtq 1969 Chevy K-10 L33 5.3 / 4L80E / NP241 / 4" lift 1964 Buick Skylark Twin TURBO 383 LS pro-touring project 2014 VW Passat TDI - Daily Driver Turbo diesel 2015 Sierra Denali HD Duramax Turbo diesel 2016 Ford Explorer Sport - Twin Turbskis 2017 Polaris RZR Turbo 2014 Nor-Tech Center Console - Twin Supercharged Outboards *TURBO ALL THE THINGS!!*

11-15-2012, 10:01 PM	#23
Firebirdjones Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Prescott, Arizona Posts: 2,396	Re: Brand new Blazer sliders. Who wants some?? Maybe not for some, but for as long as some of you guys claim to leave your tops off only to install them when it gets cold outside, then I see no need for slider windows for most of you. That was what I was getting at with that comment. I on the other hand never take the top off. Being a daily driver I have to lock it up, and most of the time in the summer I'd rather run the air conditioning anyway, and of course the top in winter goes without saying So I might find the sliders more usefull than most as there are days I'll cruise with the windows down if I don't need the air conditoning.

11-15-2012, 11:00 PM	#24
best view Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: newbury new hampsire Posts: 2,003	Re: Brand new Blazer sliders. Who wants some?? ill take a set

11-15-2012, 11:25 PM	#25
v6wells Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: jacksonville, fl Posts: 15	Re: Brand new Blazer sliders. Who wants some?? me too

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