big rear window in a small window cab
big rear window in a small window cab
i have a 67
and just wondering if i could just cut out the cab spot weld the seam and put in a big window
has anyone done this
thanks nutz
and just wondering if i could just cut out the cab spot weld the seam and put in a big window
has anyone done this
thanks nutz
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Re: big rear window in a small window cab
To do it correct, you need to remove all the inside panels around the window and replace with big window panels. Its a hella lotta spot welds to cut out and weld back in. Been there, done that.
Re: big rear window in a small window cab
thanks
so sounds like i would need a donor cab
think it will wait ... i want to drive it
so sounds like i would need a donor cab
think it will wait ... i want to drive it
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Re: big rear window in a small window cab
Small window is just fine. I have a couple hundred thousand miles with one and all the big window does is make it easy for somebody to aim at the back of your head.
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Re: big rear window in a small window cab
It does make a gun rack look good. Mine is going to have one.PwrWgnDrvr wrote: ↑Fri May 13, 2022 8:55 pmSmall window is just fine. I have a couple hundred thousand miles with one and all the big window does is make it easy for somebody to aim at the back of your head.
I like the big window for checking my load or dragging logs while negotiating dangerous terrain, checking to see if the dump was complete, etc.
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Re: big rear window in a small window cab
Big window makes no difference for any of that, especially when all you can see of the dump is the bottom of the box.Wildergarten wrote: ↑Sat May 14, 2022 8:42 amIt does make a gun rack look good. Mine is going to have one.PwrWgnDrvr wrote: ↑Fri May 13, 2022 8:55 pmSmall window is just fine. I have a couple hundred thousand miles with one and all the big window does is make it easy for somebody to aim at the back of your head.
I like the big window for checking my load or dragging logs while negotiating dangerous terrain, checking to see if the dump was complete, etc.
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Re: big rear window in a small window cab
You misunderstand, apparently not realizing I've been doing precisely as described for 30 years. The bed headboard is expanded metal, so that I can look through it. I look through that to see if anything is left stuck inside the bed after I have dumped and lowered the bed. If it is stuck, I can raise it again, shake, etc. without leaving the cab. The reason part of the load sometimes hung up was the crane I had mounted on the driver's side back corner. I tried it up front on the passenger's side but heavy loads twisted the bed much more. Didn't like it.PwrWgnDrvr wrote: ↑Sat May 14, 2022 9:35 amBig window makes no difference for any of that, especially when all you can see of the dump is the bottom of the box.
'69 W200 (thumbnail)
'68 W200 (RIP)
'68 W200 383 NP435 3.53
'67 W200 383 NP435 4.10 w overload springs, Dana 60, PTO winch & flatbed dump, racks, crane, c-air (Max)
Mark Vande Pol
Wildergarten.org
'68 W200 (RIP)
'68 W200 383 NP435 3.53
'67 W200 383 NP435 4.10 w overload springs, Dana 60, PTO winch & flatbed dump, racks, crane, c-air (Max)
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Re: big rear window in a small window cab
i just like the look of it
looks a little sporty ... maybe if i build the 66 and find a donor
but need to finish shop truck first
looks a little sporty ... maybe if i build the 66 and find a donor
but need to finish shop truck first
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Re: big rear window in a small window cab
You still don't need a big back window for that situation either.Wildergarten wrote: ↑Sat May 14, 2022 2:54 pmYou misunderstand, apparently not realizing I've been doing precisely as described for 30 years. The bed headboard is expanded metal, so that I can look through it. I look through that to see if anything is left stuck inside the bed after I have dumped and lowered the bed. If it is stuck, I can raise it again, shake, etc. without leaving the cab. The reason part of the load sometimes hung up was the crane I had mounted on the driver's side back corner. I tried it up front on the passenger's side but heavy loads twisted the bed much more. Didn't like it.PwrWgnDrvr wrote: ↑Sat May 14, 2022 9:35 amBig window makes no difference for any of that, especially when all you can see of the dump is the bottom of the box.
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Re: big rear window in a small window cab
It's better. Deal with it.PwrWgnDrvr wrote: ↑Sat May 14, 2022 9:27 pmYou still don't need a big back window for that situation either.
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Mark Vande Pol
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'68 W200 (RIP)
'68 W200 383 NP435 3.53
'67 W200 383 NP435 4.10 w overload springs, Dana 60, PTO winch & flatbed dump, racks, crane, c-air (Max)
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Re: big rear window in a small window cab
Yes, you would know, having never owned or operated a small window truck.Wildergarten wrote: ↑Sun May 15, 2022 8:55 amIt's better. Deal with it.PwrWgnDrvr wrote: ↑Sat May 14, 2022 9:27 pmYou still don't need a big back window for that situation either.
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Re: big rear window in a small window cab
PwrWgnDrvr wrote: ↑Fri May 13, 2022 8:55 pmSmall window is just fine. I have a couple hundred thousand miles with one and all the big window does is make it easy for somebody to aim at the back of your head.
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Re: big rear window in a small window cab
I vote keep it small window. keeps the cab cooler on hot days too. less glass to get broken by object being loaded in bed. I like the look of it better also
Re: big rear window in a small window cab
We have already discussed a fender swap......
I can hook you up with a large rear window cab section & the rear glass too. (the gasket was beyond saving)
I can hook you up with a large rear window cab section & the rear glass too. (the gasket was beyond saving)
Re: big rear window in a small window cab
interesting
i'll e-mail you about it
like i said before really want to drive the shop truck
so don't want to extend this project any longer
but might be cool on the 66
nutz
i'll e-mail you about it
like i said before really want to drive the shop truck
so don't want to extend this project any longer
but might be cool on the 66
nutz