The Stovebolt Site Forums The Shop Area Paint and Body Shop Little window to Big window swap

Ok, I know where I can pick up a big-window '65 cab; has anyone ever cut out a big window insert, and put it in a small window cab? Reason I ask is, my replacement cab is in very good shape, but it's a small window. The big window cab is in pretty rough shape except for the rear where the window is housed.

Anyone ever done this, and how difficult was it? Would you advise it to anyone with some experience with bodywork? Anything special I need to know about?

Thanks in advance!

I can't help you on your window Mike, but I just wanted to say I liked your story and your truck. I am in the middle of my own similar project a 63 stepside. It's all apart and I have the frame almost done and ready to start putting things back on instead of taking them off. Good luck, I look forward to more pics of your truck as it comes along.

Rick

I saw a website where they did this... well actually two. The first one did the traditional, do it as you think it should be done route... was a lot of work. The second cut the entire sheetmetal around the window and tack welded it in place as one piece... may be easier in the long run. I'll post them if I can find them back.

Lee

classic trucks did it on a 64
heres the link; web page

I've done it. You need to remove the complete inner panel from each truck and install the large window panel into the small window truck. All the differences between the two is in the inner panel, other than the need to cut the window opening bigger.
Scott

MAN, that looks like alot of work!
I think I may go for this method; it may be a bit more work, but I'd rather deal with more time spent taking the whole inner panel out than having to put in patch panels....don't think I'm that good at bodywork yet.
Rick, glad you liked it. I haven't done a whole lot to update the website, but I'm getting my house ready to sell, and when we build the new house, a 40'x50' shop will be built at the same time, so hopefully I'll have plenty to post! The youngest boy is almost 3 now.....I've got to get going if I'm gonna make the first boy's graduation!

Thanks for the replies, guys! If I decide to do it, I'll be sure to document it!