60-63 vent window glass
 

Has anyone replaced just the vent glass ? Any tips on how to do it ?

Re: 60-63 vent window glass
 

Someone must have, since 1 have two extra sets of vent glass for my truck. One is tinted (looks like a custom or factory job, since the tint is sandwiched in the middle of the glass), and one clear pair.

Don't know how. I'm sure it is in the FAQ or Stickies. I know I saw it here somewhere.
Posted via Mobile Device

Re: 60-63 vent window glass
 

Not a 63 but should be close from Alan's classic http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=351471 Been keeping this in my favorites for when I get to mine.

Re: 60-63 vent window glass
 

I dont know if only the vent can be removed w/o removing the glass as well, but there are two screws at the top of the door over the vent, two on the part of the door facing the cab where the vent is and two under the inner door panel to the left of the large round opening (driver side) and to the right if passenger side. These screws release the vent. I think that you have to take at least the door glass out ( remove from the window sash) to get the vent out. I say this because the door division bar is mounted to the vent.

Re: 60-63 vent window glass
 

Thanks guys, I dont want to remove the whole vent assembly only the glass. Thanks for the link Whipingpost.

Re: 60-63 vent window glass
 

I dont know of any way to remove the glass from the vent w/o removing it. Someone else may have a solution though.

Re: 60-63 vent window glass
 

YOU CAN TAKE THE SCREWS OUT OF THE GLASS SASH CHANNEL AND LET IT MOVE ON DOWN A LITTLE. THEN AFTER YOU HAVE REMOVED THE SCREWS THAT HOLD THE VENT WINDOW ASSEMBLY, TILT IT BACK AND LIFT IT OUT. THERE IS JUST ENOUGH ROOM FOR IT TO COME OUT. YOU MAY HAVE TO ROTATE IT A LITTLE, BUT IT WILL COME OUT:metal:

Re: 60-63 vent window glass
 

Thanks for the tips. The po had replaced the right vent window with plexigalss. It is now glazed and "spider webbed" so I want to replace it. I 'll keep you guys posted .

Re: 60-63 vent window glass
 

Per the 1960 Chevy Truck Shop Manual, you can just pull the glass out of the frame after softening the seal with gasoline. Back in the old days I always used lighter fluid instead as it was easy to control. Don’t set it on fire just let it soak until the seal gives up its bond. I replaced vent windows several times this way on my 54 Chevy.

http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/192...ntglass001.jpg

Re: 60-63 vent window glass
 

Don't let the EPA hear that Mark. They'll want to recall the original assembly manuals. Hahaha

Re: 60-63 vent window glass
 

Thanks Mark very cool !! 1963c-10 so true especialy here in Cali

Re: 60-63 vent window glass
 

Thanks again I was able to remove and replace the right hand side. Will do the left one this weekend

Re: 60-63 vent window glass
 

both sides are done, now I have to TRY and replace the vent window seals