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Offline kcwis

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73-87 vent window ID
« on: July 05, 2018, 10:27:23 PM »
A friend gave me some vent windows but not sure what they fit,,what is the differences thru 73-87?

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Re: 73-87 vent window ID
« Reply #2 on: July 07, 2018, 08:11:31 AM »
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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Re: 73-87 vent window ID
« Reply #3 on: July 07, 2018, 11:57:35 AM »
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.
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Re: 73-87 vent window ID
« Reply #4 on: May 11, 2021, 07:45:26 AM »
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 ….
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« Last Edit: May 11, 2021, 07:57:12 AM by ChrisD »
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Re: 73-87 vent window ID
« Reply #5 on: May 31, 2021, 01:38:04 PM »
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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Re: 73-87 vent window ID
« Reply #6 on: May 31, 2021, 04:15:23 PM »
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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Re: 73-87 vent window ID
« Reply #7 on: May 31, 2021, 08:23:32 PM »
Thx VZ!! I thought I was going mad...

Can you give a hint as to who 'they' are?
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Re: 73-87 vent window ID
« Reply #8 on: June 01, 2021, 07:33:51 PM »
Let me see....  :o
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Re: 73-87 vent window ID
« Reply #9 on: June 01, 2021, 08:40:34 PM »
"They" meaning are they sold through the store?

No to bang on the website, but I find it challenging... :(
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Re: 73-87 vent window ID
« Reply #10 on: June 02, 2021, 02:48:23 PM »
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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Re: 73-87 vent window ID
« Reply #11 on: June 18, 2021, 01:18:53 PM »
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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Re: 73-87 vent window ID
« Reply #12 on: June 19, 2021, 01:56:51 AM »
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?

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Re: 73-87 vent window ID
« Reply #13 on: June 19, 2021, 12:34:46 PM »
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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Re: 73-87 vent window ID
« Reply #14 on: June 19, 2021, 02:43:18 PM »
Okay, not a good answer for me, but thank you for your reply!

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