SteveMelchiorre Posted October 4, 2008 Report Posted October 4, 2008 I know this might sound naive but would be involved (Besides cutting the holes) in installing the pair of rear quarter windows in my 52' B3B? Has anyone done this before? Steve.... Quote
oldmopar Posted October 4, 2008 Report Posted October 4, 2008 I think you also would need different doors the ones with a wing window Quote
SteveMelchiorre Posted October 4, 2008 Author Report Posted October 4, 2008 I have those already. I guess the original owner sprung for the doors but not the rear quarter windows... Steve.... Quote
IanT_Qld Posted October 4, 2008 Report Posted October 4, 2008 Depending on your sheetmetal skills, I would be tempted to get a rusted cab and cut out the corner window surrounds as a manageable shape, and weld/braise that cutout into the cab, that way the correct creases were the rubber sits would be included, cutting skills wont need to be as precise. Then the job would be similar to cutting out rust. My 2c worth, and as they are Aussie 2c that would be 1.58c US. Quote
SteveMelchiorre Posted October 4, 2008 Author Report Posted October 4, 2008 Not a bad idea.... Now I need to find a truck to scavenge... Steve... Quote
Dale Uhrich Posted October 5, 2008 Report Posted October 5, 2008 i would have a cab for that with good glass in the windows also. Quote
SteveMelchiorre Posted October 5, 2008 Author Report Posted October 5, 2008 I don't think my wife's going to let me take a trip to North Dakota anytime soon for truck parts! Can you give it some thought (if you even want to do this) and let me know whats its worth your while to cut the rear quarter windows out and ship them to Vancouver BC? If its too much to ask please don't worry about it. I will also look around for some more local options. All best, Steve... Quote
Dale Uhrich Posted October 5, 2008 Report Posted October 5, 2008 the truck is (for now) being parted out in my yard until the snow comes. i would have no problem getting them for you. make an offer plus shipping. Quote
MBF Posted October 5, 2008 Report Posted October 5, 2008 I just scrapped a cab with the corner windows, but was able to save the glass. I picked every usable piece off this cab before it went. I have both side glass if you need them. You may want to check the distance between the horizontal bracing on the rear of the cab before you cut your cab up. If I remember correctly he did this because of the difference in spacing between the horizontal rear cab bracing on the std and dlx cabs-I could be wrong. I had thought that someone else did this conversion and cut along the bottom lip below the rear window and replaced the cab roof up to the a pillar joints. I think that you're going to need at least 1.5" around the entire circumfrance of the corner windows to be able to get the recess and flange that the rubber mounts in. Mike Quote
Dale Uhrich Posted October 5, 2008 Report Posted October 5, 2008 My Cab Has The Corner Glass Intact. If We Do This I'll Tape Of The Glass And Send Then With The Glass In Quote
SteveMelchiorre Posted October 5, 2008 Author Report Posted October 5, 2008 Sounds good to me Dale. Do you have any idea what the weight might be? So I can work out the shipping.... ....and I'm going to call a local welding shop tomorrow and see if they have any thoughts on how much metal is needed around the window for a proper fit. Steve... Quote
Dale Uhrich Posted October 5, 2008 Report Posted October 5, 2008 i would be shipping fed ex from zip 58249 as we have an account with them. i don't think shipping would be high as they quoted me 30-40 to ship a tailgate to the west coast. i don't know the weight but i would think that 15lbs would cover it Quote
Big50Dodge Posted October 17, 2008 Report Posted October 17, 2008 i would have a cab for that with good glass in the windows also. I also have the cab for that - no windows however. I'm on the wrong ocean also. Quote
SteveMelchiorre Posted October 17, 2008 Author Report Posted October 17, 2008 Thanks for the offer but Dale is already cutting them out of his parts truck for me. I'll be sure and post pics of the process as it comes along in the next few months. Steve... Quote
Young Ed Posted October 17, 2008 Report Posted October 17, 2008 I also have the cab for that - no windows however. I'm on the wrong ocean also. What would you want for the 2 openings with a few inches of metal around them? I have no idea if the corner of a 39-47 cab is the same but it would be neat to add them if it is the same. Quote
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