vent window frame

[84c20]

Does anybody make a new vent window frame for a 73-87? The hinge is broken on one of mine. Thanks

[ccz145a]

gm still sells them.

[VileZambonie]

Chris can get you one. You can get them in tinted or clear. Basically all new replacements are 1985 up style which will work but may look different if your truck is the older style.

They aren't cheap though, you can probably buy a parts truck cheaper

http://forum.73-87chevytrucks.com/smforum/index.php?topic=9726.0

[eventhorizon66]

Are you talking about the the lower pivot point?  Mine broke too.  I was planning on removing the frame to see what I could rig up (maybe just drill it out and run a bolt through it).  I don't want to replace the thing because I never use it, but I do need to fix it.

If you are talking about the upper hinge, did the whole hinge break off or did the rivet just break?  You can replace just the rivet.

[Captkaos]

discontinued from GM

[84c20]

The whole upper hinge is shot. The metal around the rivet is rusted up and cracked.

[Blazin]

Get a used one. I have replaced the rivit, I have also welded the bottom pivot back on to several of them.

[1980c10]

expensive to get a new one. definatley worth looking for a used one. If I remember right 200+ per side wherever I seen them.

[topp]

Try watching Craigslist for parting out...

Got 2 of 'em for my 87 for under $20....
Had decent seals to...No whistleing...

[84c20]

I guess ill look for a good used one then. My seals are ok so thats not too important right now. Thanks

[jaredts]

You want to find one with good seals so you just slap it in.  Swapping your seals over wouldn't be fun.  If you were close to Kentucky I'd give you one of my spares.  Finding one should be really easy and cheap though.  Pulling it would be the hard part if the door is all together.