vint windows

[murraygmc]

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

[dunedigger]

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.

[murraygmc]

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

[dunedigger]

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.

[murraygmc]

ok thanks guys

[bigblue09]

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

[gbskunk2006]

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!

[bigblue09]

what kind of weatherstripping did you use??

[Dragon]

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)....

[bigblue09]

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