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Title: Chris - need drivers vent window
Post by: JJSZABO on October 20, 2008, 08:34:30 am

Chris - do you sell new vent windows? 

I replaced the rubber around the vent windows, but the drivers side didn't work.  I have alot of wind noise and water leaking.  The passenger side worked.  I want to completely replace the drivers side vent assembly with a new assembly.

Thanks,

Jeff

Title: Re: Chris - need drivers vent window
Post by: Captkaos on October 20, 2008, 10:28:10 am

Yes I can get them.  Takes about 7 days for me to get it though.  Want me to order one?

Title: Re: Chris - need drivers vent window
Post by: JJSZABO on October 20, 2008, 10:53:05 am

How much?  I want to make sure I have the funds?

Title: Re: Chris - need drivers vent window
Post by: Captkaos on October 20, 2008, 12:19:52 pm

The last one was about 189 or so.

Title: Re: Chris - need drivers vent window
Post by: JJSZABO on October 20, 2008, 12:27:51 pm

Order me one Chris.  I need the drivers side (tinted window).  How do you want me to do the transaction?

Title: Re: Chris - need drivers vent window
Post by: silvrbreez on October 20, 2008, 04:47:18 pm

$189 is a good deal.

Title: Re: Chris - need drivers vent window
Post by: Captkaos on October 20, 2008, 07:59:01 pm

I had to go to the doctor this afternoon so I will try and call you about the vent, or send me an email.  Don't worry about payment until I get it in my hand.

Title: Re: Chris - need drivers vent window
Post by: JJSZABO on October 21, 2008, 07:13:27 am

Chris, sent you a PM.

Title: Re: Chris - need drivers vent window
Post by: Captkaos on October 21, 2008, 10:16:31 am

ok, they went up.  They are $245 now.  Stupid inflation.

Title: Re: Chris - need drivers vent window
Post by: JJSZABO on October 23, 2008, 08:25:00 am

Chris - sent you another PM.  Thanks

Title: Re: Chris - need drivers vent window
Post by: JJSZABO on October 23, 2008, 11:10:02 am

Chris, sent payment and PM - Thanks ;D

Title: Re: Chris - need drivers vent window
Post by: Captkaos on October 23, 2008, 11:29:07 am

Got it and replied.

Title: Re: Chris - need drivers vent window
Post by: 87GMC2WD on October 23, 2008, 07:37:20 pm

is there a way to replace just the rubber in those vent windows because mine like and i dont have 250 dollars to spend on a new one right now. plus i need both sides so it would be 500. But mine leak like a siv, air though not water, but its annoying when you are trying to drive down the road and listen to your 350

Title: Re: Chris - need drivers vent window
Post by: hotrod24 on October 23, 2008, 08:05:35 pm

yes you can replace the rubber it is easy you just need to take out the vent window

http://www.classicparts.com/1985-91-Vent-Window-Weatherstrip/productinfo/03-809B/

Title: Re: Chris - need drivers vent window
Post by: JJSZABO on October 23, 2008, 08:47:02 pm

Quote from: 87GMC2WD on October 23, 2008, 07:37:20 pm

is there a way to replace just the rubber in those vent windows because mine like and i dont have 250 dollars to spend on a new one right now. plus i need both sides so it would be 500. But mine leak like a siv, air though not water, but its annoying when you are trying to drive down the road and listen to your 350

I replaced the rubber in both of mine and the drivers side didn't take.  Still has lots of air noise and leaks water.  I assume the assembly is bad.  If I have to remove the vent window a second time to fix it, I decided to replace it with a new assembly.  This way i know it will be fixed - I hate doing things TWICE.  I figure after all the work I put into this truck, my time is worth something.

Title: Re: Chris - need drivers vent window
Post by: 87GMC2WD on October 24, 2008, 04:24:19 pm

my doesnt leak water yet so hopefully i could just put in some new rubber and get away with the air leak

Title: Re: Chris - need drivers vent window
Post by: JJSZABO on October 24, 2008, 07:59:28 pm

That's cool - good luck it is the cheaper way :D

Title: Re: Chris - need drivers vent window
Post by: JJSZABO on October 27, 2008, 02:39:38 pm

Received it on Saturday - fast shipping and Great Quality.  I already have it installed. 

Thanks again Chris!! ;D

Are you feeling better?

Title: Re: Chris - need drivers vent window
Post by: Captkaos on October 27, 2008, 04:00:38 pm

MUCH better.  Where are the pics of it installed?  Have you driven it yet?

Title: VENT WINDOW ASSEMBLY
Post by: kfoz on October 27, 2008, 09:59:45 pm

Is there ANY way we can get these ONE-PIECE window kits for under $500.00??? Also, has anyone ever changed the weatherstripping on those original WINDOW VENTS?? It looks like e real pain!

kfoz

Title: Re: Chris - need drivers vent window
Post by: JJSZABO on October 28, 2008, 07:05:17 am

I havn't driven it yet with the vent window in.  I pulled the door panels to fix the vent window on the drivers side and the door panel on the passenger side to replace the power window motor.  The power window motor went out a week after my son started to drive it.   

I'll post pictures - I just got into a hurry.  The vent window fits like a glove though. 

Title: VENT WINDOW ASSEMBLY
Post by: JJSZABO on October 28, 2008, 07:56:27 am

I replaced both of the vent window seals.  They are a pain.  I have a write up on around here somewhere.  I removed the two rivets on the hinge to reinstall the vent window gasket.  After all that work, the passenger side worked but the drivers side didn't.  The drivers side still had bad wind noise and leaked water.

I went ahead and bought a new vent assembly through Captkaos.  I looked at the new one I received and the old one I tried to fix.  I just couldn't get the gasket to "sit" just right in the old vent window.  I used plenty of soapy water to try and coax the gasket into place - but I guess it didn't work.

I have learned to remove these vent windows quickly now :D  It certainly was a good learning experience.

Title: VENT WINDOW ASSEMBLY
Post by: kfoz on October 28, 2008, 05:14:30 pm

Hey Captkaos! How much for vent window assemblies and do they fit well and look original?

Thanks for your time, kfoz

Title: Re: Chris - need drivers vent window
Post by: Captkaos on October 28, 2008, 05:39:59 pm

I moved this to the relevant posts.  Yes I can get them, the fit just like factory and look just like factory because they are GM pieces.  They are $245 + shipping.
Read above for more info.

Title: Re: Chris - need drivers vent window
Post by: ccz145a on October 29, 2008, 08:16:50 am

I can tell you they are wonderful, I bought one a few years ago and just put it in last month.