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Rich rodriguez · 02-12-2021, 11:44 PM

Anyone here recently install one of these kit, how do you like it? I’ve googled it here on the site but all the post are 8yrs or older. Was wondering if they’ve made any upgrades to the kit.. I’m debating on I installing one

**C101972** · 02-13-2021, 10:19 AM

Hi Richard, I also was going to install this kit on my truck, but after doing some research and reading forums about that you have to modify the door and or tracks. And people were talking about after they had wind noise and door/window rattling. I myself decided to rebuild my existing wing window assemblies. Good luck on your ventures. Thanks Chuck
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Rich rodriguez · 02-13-2021, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by C101972

Hi Richard, I also was going to install this kit on my truck, but after doing some research and reading forums about that you have to modify the door and or tracks. And people were talking about after they had wind noise and door/window rattling. I myself decided to rebuild my existing wing window assemblies. Good luck on your ventures. Thanks Chuck
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Same here, I think I’m just going to pay to get my wing windows rebuilt..

**C101972** · 02-13-2021, 05:51 PM

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Same here, I think I’m just going to pay to get my wing windows rebuilt..

If you find someone that rebuilds them, could you let me know. Thanks
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LS short box · 02-13-2021, 06:05 PM

There is or was a guy here on the forum that rebuilds them. I believe his last name is Kopp? He did mine and they turned out great.

low'n slow · 02-13-2021, 06:07 PM

I installed them in mine. I like them. Just be sure to put a new filler in the window track.

**C101972** · 02-13-2021, 06:09 PM

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There is or was a guy here on the forum that rebuilds them. I believe his last name is Kopp? He did mine and they turned out great.

Do you remember how expensive it was to rebuild them? Thanks
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**dmjlambert** · 02-13-2021, 08:08 PM

Just curious how much of a rebuild are you guys thinking of? I cleaned and shined mine up and replaced the rubber and it was not crazy hard to do. GMCPauls Truck Parts has the stuff necessary to do it.

**C101972** · 02-13-2021, 08:44 PM

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Just curious how much of a rebuild are you guys thinking of? I cleaned and shined mine up and replaced the rubber and it was not crazy hard to do. GMCPauls Truck Parts has the stuff necessary to do it.

I need total rebuild, all window seals, my housing is not very nice at all. Chrome pitted etc..
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Gigem · 02-13-2021, 08:56 PM

To each his own, but I don't understand the idea of buying these older trucks and then "updating" them like this. Vent windows are part of the appeal to me.

I've seen people who put later model beds on these trucks. I just don't get it. If you want a newer truck, get one. Heck they are cheaper!

**dmjlambert** · 02-13-2021, 10:14 PM

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I need total rebuild, all window seals, my housing is not very nice at all. Chrome pitted etc..
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Yes, mine too. But with some car wax and steel wool the chrome cleaned up and looked very nice. Then I replaced the rubber seal. On the long channel inside the door I cleaned that up and painted it just to keep the rust from eating through it over the next 50 years.

**C101972** · 02-13-2021, 10:29 PM

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Yes, mine too. But with some car wax and steel wool the chrome cleaned up and looked very nice. Then I replaced the rubber seal. On the long channel inside the door I cleaned that up and painted it just to keep the rust from eating through it over the next 50 years.

Mine are from core doors that I needed all the door linkage and such for my new GM doors. So I think that I will have to totally replace my wing window assemblies. But thanks for the information.
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mtnbikeman · 02-13-2021, 11:23 PM

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If you find someone that rebuilds them, could you let me know. Thanks
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His name is Roger Koop. He is on the forum here and does amazing work. I just received a set in black 2 weeks ago and they are top notch. He can do chrome as well.

**C101972** · 02-13-2021, 11:27 PM

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His name is Roger Koop. He is on the forum here and does amazing work. I just received a set in black 2 weeks ago and they are top notch. He can do chrome as well.

Thanks for the great information! I will have to look him up.
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mtnbikeman · 02-13-2021, 11:30 PM

[QUOTE=C101972;8879846]Thanks for the great information! I will have to look him up.
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I found the link

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=576998

**C101972** · 02-13-2021, 11:31 PM

Awesome thanks much!
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Rick Bollinger · 02-14-2021, 07:08 PM

Back on the main topic. I bought the one piece window kit just because of the noise of the vent windows. I am not ready yet to install them. Who here has installed them and what do you think?

Rich rodriguez · 02-14-2021, 07:57 PM

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Back on the main topic. I bought the one piece window kit just because of the noise of the vent windows. I am not ready yet to install them. Who here has installed them and what do you think?

I think the OPP is the best looking kit but most of the reviews I’ve read are negative... Do they make a non power window kit?

02-12-2021, 11:44 PM	#1
Rich rodriguez Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 424	Brothers one piece window Anyone here recently install one of these kit, how do you like it? I’ve googled it here on the site but all the post are 8yrs or older. Was wondering if they’ve made any upgrades to the kit.. I’m debating on I installing one

02-13-2021, 10:19 AM	#2
C101972 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Saint Cloud, Minnesota Posts: 522	Re: Brothers one piece window Hi Richard, I also was going to install this kit on my truck, but after doing some research and reading forums about that you have to modify the door and or tracks. And people were talking about after they had wind noise and door/window rattling. I myself decided to rebuild my existing wing window assemblies. Good luck on your ventures. Thanks Chuck Posted via Mobile Device

02-13-2021, 06:05 PM	#5
LS short box Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Carlos MN Posts: 1,922	Re: Brothers one piece window There is or was a guy here on the forum that rebuilds them. I believe his last name is Kopp? He did mine and they turned out great.

02-13-2021, 06:07 PM	#6
low'n slow Too Dumb To Know Better Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 882	Re: Brothers one piece window I installed them in mine. I like them. Just be sure to put a new filler in the window track.

02-13-2021, 08:08 PM	#8
dmjlambert Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 3,562	Re: Brothers one piece window Just curious how much of a rebuild are you guys thinking of? I cleaned and shined mine up and replaced the rubber and it was not crazy hard to do. GMCPauls Truck Parts has the stuff necessary to do it.

02-13-2021, 08:56 PM	#10
Gigem Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Lakeway, TX Posts: 335	Re: Brothers one piece window To each his own, but I don't understand the idea of buying these older trucks and then "updating" them like this. Vent windows are part of the appeal to me. I've seen people who put later model beds on these trucks. I just don't get it. If you want a newer truck, get one. Heck they are cheaper! __________________ 1972 GMC Sierra Grande (current truck) 1980 Chevy Stepside (gone) 1987 Chevy Blazer (gone) 1972 Chevelle SS Convertible (gone) 1973 Chevy Corvette (gone) 1967 Chevy Camaro (STOLEN!)

02-13-2021, 11:30 PM	#15
mtnbikeman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Reno Nevada Posts: 40	Re: Brothers one piece window [QUOTE=C101972;8879846]Thanks for the great information! I will have to look him up. Posted via Mobile Device[/QUOTE I found the link http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=576998

02-13-2021, 11:31 PM	#16
C101972 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Saint Cloud, Minnesota Posts: 522	Re: Brothers one piece window Awesome thanks much! Posted via Mobile Device

02-14-2021, 07:08 PM	#17
Rick Bollinger Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Colchester IL Posts: 284	Re: Brothers one piece window Back on the main topic. I bought the one piece window kit just because of the noise of the vent windows. I am not ready yet to install them. Who here has installed them and what do you think?



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