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| | | | Joined: Sep 2014 Posts: 3 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Sep 2014 Posts: 3 | Hi, I was wondering if anyone knows what New York State law requires regarding SIDE windows for a 1951 3100 pick up. It's a Montana ranch truck and it came with "wood" windows (with a small hole/slit to see out of) instead of glass! Back window is much the same It's pretty unique. Would like to keep it that way unless it's illegal. Any clue? Dree | | | | | Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,987 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,987 | I'm not from New York, but I couldn't imagine that that would be legal. I'd love to see some pictures of it though. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 | the NY DMV regulations are no doubt on line, find them and see what's legal, normally vehicles at least have to be as originally equipped for safety purposes, which one would assume includes being able to see surrounding traffic "but officer, I asked the folks at the Stovebolt and they thought it'd be OK"  Bill | | | | | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 1,904 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2001 Posts: 1,904 | Wood windows from Montana? Huh? Pictures please.
Check the link in my signature to see a real 5-window (all glass) truck from a ranch in eastern Montana.
1948 3/4-Ton 5-Window Flatbed Chevrolet 34 Years. Now with a '61 261, 848 head, Rochester Monojet carb, SM420 4-speed, 4.10 rear, dual reservoir MC, Bendix up front, 235/85R16 tires, 12-volt w/alternator, electric wipers and a modern radio in the glove box.
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 888 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 888 | I would seriously doubt that NYS DMV would allow. I got a ticket for tinted windows on a blazer. The windshield and front side windows can't be but a certain percentage or original. Sounds like your truck could be more of a military or police conversion with the slots. Check out an inspection station and just ask an inspector. Here is the DMV link. Good luck and have fun. Dan
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| | | | | Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 211 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 211 | Any inspection station will automatically fail you, Its definitely a farmers repair, None came from the factory with wood windows, Why would you want to keep them?
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| | | | | Joined: May 2012 Posts: 574 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2012 Posts: 574 | even if you don't keep 'em in the truck,I would hold on to them just to tell a quite unique story. Indy 
1949 Dodge Coronet 1955 2nd Chevy 4400 1.5 ton 1955 2nd Chevy 3100 1/2 ton 1955 2nd Chevy 3100 1/2 ton 1957 Chevy 5400 LCF 2 ton 1966 Dodge D100 Sweptline 1968 Chevy P20 stepvan 1969 GMC LWB pickup 1972 GMC Sprint 1974 CP30 shorty bus There are three things that I've learned never discuss with people: religion, politics, and the Great Pumpkin.----Linus Van Pelt Trying to understand the behavior of some people is like trying to smell the color 9  | | | | | Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,280 Renaissance Man | | Renaissance Man Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,280 |
1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 |
In the good old days (60s/70s), I'd get my 48 panel to pass semi-annual inspections in VA by either removing the doors (that had broken windows) or removing the broken windows (and having no glass).
Of course, you needed an uncracked windshield, but I am not sure if a rear window was needed.
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 224 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 224 | Being from Montana, "ranch truck" is a broad description for a vehicle that doesn't necessarily have to be licensed for highway or road travel. It does has to be registered and titled though.
I'd keep them as talking pieces for shows, but to drive it in NY you're probably going to have to install glass. It'd also make driving easier.
Definitely share some pics!
Dave Baird 1951 Chevy 3803Foot starters are for Stovebolters and people who need a kick in the ...
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