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1956 GMC Truck - Almost Paneless

1956 Gmc Truck
Once the interior panels are... 
   
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1956 Gmc Truck
Once the interior panels are cut, it's time to cut the exterior sheetmetal....
1956 Gmc Truck
...Darrell Cimbanin first... 
   
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1956 Gmc Truck
...Darrell Cimbanin first cut along the bottom trim line, working his way around the circumference until he reached the top of the cab.
1956 Gmc Truck
Darrell removes the double-wall... 
   
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Darrell removes the double-wall small back window panel. Note the lip from the inside of the rear panel.
1956 Gmc Truck
What we're left with is a... 
   
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1956 Gmc Truck
What we're left with is a nice, big open area that's ready to accept its new big back window.
1956 Gmc Truck
Darrell trimmed the excess... 
   
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Darrell trimmed the excess material from the outside of the donor clip....
1956 Gmc Truck
...This time, he drew the... 
   
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1956 Gmc Truck
...This time, he drew the cut lines below the stainless steel trim mounting tab holes so the two pieces could be overlapped when they are joined together.
1956 Gmc Truck
Tim made the final cuts on... 
   
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Tim made the final cuts on the donor clip....
1956 Gmc Truck
...Note the difference between... 
   
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...Note the difference between the old back window panel and its "new" replacement.
1956 Gmc Truck
And in it goes.

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