vent window from an 89;will it work?
 

So I stopped by the local salvage yard today for a window switch assembly for our Saturn (which they don't have). Yet while there I thought to ask about a driver's side window vent for my 85 C-30. Mine has broken where it pivots at the bottom inside the door. Stays closed but I like the vent window.

Anyway, according to their computers this dusty one they had from an 89 suburban will work. Brought it home with a question mark in my mind. Compared it to what the 85 has and it looks the same, size is the same, only tinted, but I can swap the glass...but it lacks the middle mounting screw.
http://i957.photobucket.com/albums/a...erica/vent.jpg
http://i957.photobucket.com/albums/a...rica/vent1.jpg
http://i957.photobucket.com/albums/a...rica/vent2.jpg


My 85 has 3 screws, top, middle and lower. This one only has two, top and lower with none at the upper pivot bracket like the 85.

Any problems here? Thinking I could just drill it at the upper pivot point for a screw or leave it as is? Yes, no, maybe, return and keep looking?:uhmk:

Haven't taken the door apart yet so thought I'd ask if anyone knew before I even consider it. If it won't work they do allow a return so no fault no foul. But "the computer "says..." it will work" has me asking too.;)

Appreciate,
Mark

Re: vent window from an 89;will it work?
 

My mistake, rechecked the part tag and it says 89 Chevy C3500...they had mentioned it would fit a suburban.

Mark:chevy:

Re: vent window from an 89;will it work?
 

Yes, the whole assembly will work just fine. A little while back I ordered two brand new assemblies from GM and they also don't use the middle mounting screw. I think that's just the new design.

Re: vent window from an 89;will it work?
 

Thanks a lot! Wow, you can still get these as a parts assembly through GM?

Curious just to know, do you recall the 'nos' cost?

Again, thanks!
Mark:chevy:

Re: vent window from an 89;will it work?
 

You're welcome. As far as the vent windows.....HAHA, yeah....they're still available from GM. Don't let this mislead you about my intelligence level. I am not as stupid as their prices are. They list for around $375 each. Of course I purchased them for less but, that's what they go for. They have gone up a LOT in the last year or so.

Re: vent window from an 89;will it work?
 

So the $30 this cost today was well worth asking if they had one.;)

Thanks again,
Mark:chevy:

Re: vent window from an 89;will it work?
 

yup, for sure