big rear window in a small window cab

[nutz]

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

[PwrWgnDrvr]

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.

[nutz]

thanks
so sounds like i would need a donor cab
think it will wait ... i want to drive it

[PwrWgnDrvr]

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.

[Wildergarten]

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.

It does make a gun rack look good. Mine is going to have one.

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.

[PwrWgnDrvr]

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.

It does make a gun rack look good. Mine is going to have one.

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.

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]

Big window makes no difference for any of that, especially when all you can see of the dump is the bottom of the box.

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.

[nutz]

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

[PwrWgnDrvr]

Big window makes no difference for any of that, especially when all you can see of the dump is the bottom of the box.

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.

You still don't need a big back window for that situation either.

[Wildergarten]

You still don't need a big back window for that situation either.

It's better. Deal with it.

[PwrWgnDrvr]

You still don't need a big back window for that situation either.

It's better. Deal with it.

Yes, you would know, having never owned or operated a small window truck.

[Txas2step]

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.

[Kaegi]

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

[sixpak340]

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)

[nutz]

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