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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Body, Glass & Paint => Topic started by: kcwis on July 05, 2018, 10:27:23 PM
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A friend gave me some vent windows but not sure what they fit,,what is the differences thru 73-87?
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http://forum.73-87chevytrucks.com/smforum/index.php?topic=27075.0
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If you have vent windows that are a different model year than your door compatibility shouldn’t be a problem. The area of the door where the vent window mounts didn’t change through production.
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Hi kcwis:
If it turns out you have the non-locking handles, I am pretty sure the locking handles can be installed on any of the versions if you want to upgrade your security a bit.
Regards,
Henry
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Hi,
I‘m sorry that i ask… I need the Vent Window Frame für my 1978 C10.
As I understand it here, I can also use newer Window frames, but looking at the part sellers , they all only offer the frames for 81-newer Chevy trucks.
http://store.73-87chevytrucks.com/merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=7&Product_Code=0850-257-258&Category_Code=7T
If I use a newer frame, do i also need another sealing and glas? In your link above (thanks for that!) they look a bit different.
It‘s also possible, that i missunderstood your replies. Reading in english for me is 60% understanding 40%guessing ….
Regards
Chris
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I just removed my vent from a '80 C10, but it has locking handles. Wonder if it was a late production?
In the store, it looks like the seals come in 2 pieces, but I have seen them for sale as one piece.
Confused, looks like mine is one piece.
Question: Do you have to drill out the side bracket to install the seal, and then pop rivet it back in place?
Thanks for input, uncharted territory for me :-[
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Depends on which one you have. I have the rivet tool to rebuild these correctly but they are a pain in the arse to rebuild. I always feel like I have arthritis after rebuilding a set. They are offering reproduction complete vent window assemblies at a great price if you look. I've bought a few sets and they have been excellent so far.
Johnny, My 1980 c10 custom deluxe had locking vent windows as well. We will need to edit that post as it should say 73-79.
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Thx VZ!! I thought I was going mad...
Can you give a hint as to who 'they' are?
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Let me see.... :o
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"They" meaning are they sold through the store?
No to bang on the website, but I find it challenging... :(
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No, they are not currently sold here and when they do get them in stock, they seem to fly off the shelf.
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The company we sell weatherstripping from will rebuild your vent windows www.prp.com, which is why we don't sell complete ones.
we used to sell the GM replacement ones until they stopped making them.
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Hi Captkaos,
sorry for asking again. The vent window frames your‘e selling, can I use them too for my 78truck, respectively what do i have to change or buy beside to use them?
Regards
Chris
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The only current vent glass frame we still is for the 81-87.. They won't work on a pre-81.
http://store.73-87chevytrucks.com/merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=7&Product_Code=0850-257-258&Category_Code=
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Okay, not a good answer for me, but thank you for your reply!
Regards
Chris
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Hi,
I‘m sorry that i ask… I need the Vent Window Frame für my 1978 C10.
As I understand it here, I can also use newer Window frames, but looking at the part sellers , they all only offer the frames for 81-newer Chevy trucks.
http://store.73-87chevytrucks.com/merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=7&Product_Code=0850-257-258&Category_Code=7T
If I use a newer frame, do i also need another sealing and glas? In your link above (thanks for that!) they look a bit different.
It‘s also possible, that i missunderstood your replies. Reading in english for me is 60% understanding 40%guessing ….
Regards
Chris
Oh trust me, the 81 and newer will fit. I pulled my vent windows from my '78 so that I could replace the seals. Well........one frame was an 81-85 2-piece seal with the tabs and the other was an 85 -87 on piece with the hinge covered WTH!!!!!! How that happened I have NO idea. I have only had a latch "fixed" at one time. Not only did they install the wrong latch (one with a locking button), but they apparently switched out the whole frame. How the other one got changed out, I have NO ideal.
Also, maybe this video will help. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unq2ntN-14o
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Hi,
thank you for the video!
This will help me to disassemble the frame.
My problem is, the frame itself has lost some material because of rust.
Okay, i try to weld and grind it.
Regards
Chris
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Hi,
thank you for the video!
This will help me to disassemble the frame.
My problem is, the frame itself has lost some material because of rust.
Okay, i try to weld and grind it.
Regards
Chris
Glad the video was helpful. Once you figure out your frame, they can be purchased from Summit, Classic Industries, maybe , Ecklers maybe. Depending on how much you want to spend, you can even purchase a complete vent setup. Costly though. $200+ dollars a window. Other thought would be going to a salvage yard that has classics and strip one out of a junker. Good luck.
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Hi,
I‘ve found a store which sells the 73-80 vent window frame
https://www.prinstruckshop.nl/a-62063577/1973-86-serie-deuren/vent-window-frame-passenger-s-side-1973-80/#description
I just ordered one, if it‘s there, i‘ll report how it fits.
Regards
Chris
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Since I posted this the vendor has almost everything for these vent windows available including the frame, glass, rivets and tool etc. shoot me an email if you still need these.