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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Body, Glass & Paint => Topic started by: murraygmc on December 07, 2008, 08:02:35 pm

Title: vint windows
Post by: murraygmc on December 07, 2008, 08:02:35 pm

o i got an 85 lwb  on the pas side i got a broken hinge at the bottom  and on the driver side i got a very loud whistle  i want to keep the wings any ideas would b appreciated

Title: Re: vint windows
Post by: dunedigger on December 07, 2008, 08:05:45 pm

The whisle is normaly a loose latch.  You might need to repair or replace it.  If you push on it or crack it open I bet it will go away.  If the hinge is broken it is best to replace the whole window in my opinion.

Title: Re: vint windows
Post by: murraygmc on December 07, 2008, 08:12:34 pm

can you buy just one window or do have to buy a set and can you buy just the casing around the window by the way thanks

Title: Re: vint windows
Post by: dunedigger on December 07, 2008, 08:19:55 pm

You will likely find the whole window, I was able to find nos gm windows for my trucks every time I needed them but I paid dearly for them.  I have a lot of these laying around in my parts but I don't think I have very many nice ones left, I ebayed them off.  Not sure what you are looking for.  There are a lot of aftermarket ones available too.  Or there is always the junkyard.

Title: Re: vint windows
Post by: murraygmc on December 07, 2008, 08:21:12 pm

ok thanks guys

Title: Re: vint windows
Post by: bigblue09 on December 07, 2008, 10:46:22 pm

mine does the same thing. i have the window but i just havent had time to replace it. im about to put silicone around the supid thing for now. lol

Title: Re: vint windows
Post by: gbskunk2006 on December 07, 2008, 10:56:08 pm

I was curious to see where Loogootee, Indiana was so I Googled it :)

You might want to see if there are any car/truck swap meets coming up in either Louisville or Indianapolis.  I picked up complete set of used vent windows for only $15 each.  I also replaced the weather stripping which will also account for a lot of the "whistling" you're hearing.

Good Luck!

Title: Re: vint windows
Post by: bigblue09 on December 07, 2008, 11:23:31 pm

what kind of weatherstripping did you use??

Title: Re: vint windows
Post by: Dragon on December 08, 2008, 12:42:21 am

Here is a Basic How To for rebuilding the Vent Assemblies when needed...
http://www.customclassictrucks.com/techarticles/0601cct_1974_chevy_stepside_weatherstripping_replacement/index.html
Big Blue, Summit and Other Aftermarket Manuafacturers offer complete weatherstripping kits, or even Partial Kits, including for the Vents...
Here is one of many of Summit's Vent Specific Kits, this one is for the '73-80 Trucks
http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=SFT%2D9928&N=700+4294911927+4294925061+4294908171+4294908161+115&autoview=sku
Since Soff Seal is so rediculously priced for one, I would Talk to Chris and See if he can get a Vent Kit for the Pair, as I guess Goodmark Offers stripping for the majority of the vehicles they sell parts for(Chris AKA Capt on here, is a Goodmark vendor)....

Title: Re: vint windows
Post by: bigblue09 on December 08, 2008, 11:14:57 am

i know that. lol.
i just found the vent window stripping on ebay so that will work fine.