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gen2guy · 03-17-2007, 01:30 AM

does anyone know where to fine a one piece windshield for a 51 gmc do they make a "bubble" one for this application or just the v but

Daniel U · 03-17-2007, 02:44 AM

I believe the '54-'55 1st series were the only cabs with a true 1 piece windshield for the AD trucks. Here's a shot of my mom's '54 from the front. Is this the "bubble" your talking about?

gen2guy · 03-17-2007, 10:03 PM

yes that is what i am talking about what one have to do to put it in a 51 just cut out the center bar

Daniel U · 03-18-2007, 10:51 AM

How much time/$ do you have into your cab right now? You might be better off looking for a 54/55 1st series cab and starting there. I don't know how labor intensive it would be to try and put a 54/55 1st series windshield in a 47-53 cab. I know you could bolt all of you other parts to the '54 though. I've seen that done many times.

mbgmike · 03-18-2007, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daniel U

I believe the '54-'55 1st series were the only cabs with a true 1 piece windshield for the AD trucks. Here's a shot of my mom's '54 from the front. Is this the "bubble" your talking about?

correct the two piece glass goes from 47 to 53 . We sell them also

Daniel U · 03-18-2007, 03:23 PM

The cowl where the windshield sits will not accept the round windshield. I'm not sure if it would be worth your time/$ to cut and paste a cab together, unless your current cab needs attention in this area anyways. If your dead set on the 54/55 1st series windshield, my suggestion would be to look for a 54/55 1st series cab. Just my .02

sevt_chevelle · 03-20-2007, 04:26 PM

They do make a V-butted glass for the 47-53 trucks. Its two pieces of glass thats V-butted tight against each other. It looks like a single piece of glass but if you look close you can see the joint. Common thing on street rods...Eric

**Hart_Rod** · 03-20-2007, 07:25 PM

You can buy a 1 piece window for the 47-53's. It's a single piece of glass that is bent in the middle. Here's picture of one in my 48.

gen2guy · 03-21-2007, 11:02 PM

nice truck thanks for the help

55dude · 03-23-2007, 10:43 PM

how much are those one piece windshields for the 47'-53's and who sells them?

**Hart_Rod** · 03-23-2007, 10:48 PM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1947-...spagenameZWDVW

Daniel U · 06-04-2007, 01:32 AM

I saw this at a car show and thought of this thread:
www.trivalleyautoglass.com

03-17-2007, 01:30 AM	#1
gen2guy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: mlwaukee wis Posts: 22	One piece windshield does anyone know where to fine a one piece windshield for a 51 gmc do they make a "bubble" one for this application or just the v but

03-17-2007, 02:44 AM	#2
Daniel U Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Coast, CA. Posts: 1,202	Re: One piece windshield I believe the '54-'55 1st series were the only cabs with a true 1 piece windshield for the AD trucks. Here's a shot of my mom's '54 from the front. Is this the "bubble" your talking about? __________________ Mom's 1954 (TBI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10) 5 Chevrolet window 3/4 ton long bed Pick up build thread ->http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=228674 My 1954 (TPI 5.7/700R4/10 bolt 3:73) Chevrolet 5 window 1/2 ton short bed Pick up build thread->http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...3&goto=newpost 1960 (400/T350/?) Apache 10 short/fleet side-big window 1973 (TPI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10 w DANA 60 front) Chevrolet Cheyenne 4X4 2013 (Vortec 5.3/6-speed 6L90 automatic) Sierra LT CREW CAB Doing my part to warm the globe Last edited by Daniel U; 03-17-2007 at 02:56 AM.

03-17-2007, 10:03 PM	#3
gen2guy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: mlwaukee wis Posts: 22	Re: One piece windshield yes that is what i am talking about what one have to do to put it in a 51 just cut out the center bar

03-18-2007, 10:51 AM	#4
Daniel U Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Coast, CA. Posts: 1,202	Re: One piece windshield How much time/$ do you have into your cab right now? You might be better off looking for a 54/55 1st series cab and starting there. I don't know how labor intensive it would be to try and put a 54/55 1st series windshield in a 47-53 cab. I know you could bolt all of you other parts to the '54 though. I've seen that done many times. __________________ Mom's 1954 (TBI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10) 5 Chevrolet window 3/4 ton long bed Pick up build thread ->http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=228674 My 1954 (TPI 5.7/700R4/10 bolt 3:73) Chevrolet 5 window 1/2 ton short bed Pick up build thread->http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...3&goto=newpost 1960 (400/T350/?) Apache 10 short/fleet side-big window 1973 (TPI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10 w DANA 60 front) Chevrolet Cheyenne 4X4 2013 (Vortec 5.3/6-speed 6L90 automatic) Sierra LT CREW CAB Doing my part to warm the globe

03-18-2007, 03:23 PM	#6
Daniel U Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Coast, CA. Posts: 1,202	Re: One piece windshield The cowl where the windshield sits will not accept the round windshield. I'm not sure if it would be worth your time/$ to cut and paste a cab together, unless your current cab needs attention in this area anyways. If your dead set on the 54/55 1st series windshield, my suggestion would be to look for a 54/55 1st series cab. Just my .02 __________________ Mom's 1954 (TBI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10) 5 Chevrolet window 3/4 ton long bed Pick up build thread ->http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=228674 My 1954 (TPI 5.7/700R4/10 bolt 3:73) Chevrolet 5 window 1/2 ton short bed Pick up build thread->http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...3&goto=newpost 1960 (400/T350/?) Apache 10 short/fleet side-big window 1973 (TPI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10 w DANA 60 front) Chevrolet Cheyenne 4X4 2013 (Vortec 5.3/6-speed 6L90 automatic) Sierra LT CREW CAB Doing my part to warm the globe

03-20-2007, 04:26 PM	#7
sevt_chevelle Lost amongst the CORN Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Northern Iowa Posts: 1,072	Re: One piece windshield They do make a V-butted glass for the 47-53 trucks. Its two pieces of glass thats V-butted tight against each other. It looks like a single piece of glass but if you look close you can see the joint. Common thing on street rods...Eric __________________ Currently working on How To Videos and custom metal 70 Chevelle gettin Sliced and Diced Anything But STOCK 70 Chevelle SS455 not a typo its a BUICK BABY 49 and 72 Chevy Trucks restored to original...close to it Drommer Stor....Norwegian for Dream Big http://s969.photobucket.com/albums/a...lle/?start=all https://www.flickr.com/photos/47922830@N03/ Pictures of my work and projects

03-20-2007, 07:25 PM	#8
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,827	Re: One piece windshield You can buy a 1 piece window for the 47-53's. It's a single piece of glass that is bent in the middle. Here's picture of one in my 48. Attached Images __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3 Last edited by Hart_Rod; 03-20-2007 at 07:27 PM.

03-21-2007, 11:02 PM	#9
gen2guy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: mlwaukee wis Posts: 22	Re: One piece windshield nice truck thanks for the help

03-23-2007, 10:43 PM	#10
55dude Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: tacoma wa. Posts: 1,037	Re: One piece windshield how much are those one piece windshields for the 47'-53's and who sells them?

03-23-2007, 10:48 PM	#11
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,827	Re: One piece windshield http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1947-...spagenameZWDVW __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

06-04-2007, 01:32 AM	#12
Daniel U Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Coast, CA. Posts: 1,202	Re: One piece windshield I saw this at a car show and thought of this thread: www.trivalleyautoglass.com __________________ Mom's 1954 (TBI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10) 5 Chevrolet window 3/4 ton long bed Pick up build thread ->http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=228674 My 1954 (TPI 5.7/700R4/10 bolt 3:73) Chevrolet 5 window 1/2 ton short bed Pick up build thread->http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...3&goto=newpost 1960 (400/T350/?) Apache 10 short/fleet side-big window 1973 (TPI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10 w DANA 60 front) Chevrolet Cheyenne 4X4 2013 (Vortec 5.3/6-speed 6L90 automatic) Sierra LT CREW CAB Doing my part to warm the globe



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