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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Body, Glass & Paint => Topic started by: eventhorizon66 on March 20, 2010, 01:49:20 pm

Title: Vent window lower pivot broke
Post by: eventhorizon66 on March 20, 2010, 01:49:20 pm

The lower pivot on the driver's side vent has sheared off allowing the window to leak (and make a heck of a lot more wind noise).  But the rubber on my vent windows is in good overall shape (garage kept most of it's life).  Can I replace this pivot without rebuilding the whole assembly?  Where can I find one?  I'd rather have the replacement in hand before pulling the vent window assembly out.

Thanks in advance.

Title: Re: Vent window lower pivot broke
Post by: Blazin on March 20, 2010, 05:24:39 pm

I just weld them back on. Just make sure its facing the right way. Its been a several years since I have done one but I do recall there is two ways it can face as it has two flat sides, and two threaded sides on it.

Title: Re: Vent window lower pivot broke
Post by: eventhorizon66 on March 21, 2010, 02:28:31 pm

Guess that means a full rebuild.  I didn't realize the stud was integral to the glass frame.  I thought maybe it could be easily replaced with a thru bolt.  Oh well, for now I'll just keep wedging a small towel between the dash and vent window. :P

Thanks Blazin.