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84 400 · 02-08-2009, 10:54 PM

Okay two questions for you all.....

1st is I got a set off doors and a hood today that are painted this funky green color. The guy told me the truck was orginally a GM color of shamrock green. I believe these came off a 79. Was that the name of the color? I might end up painting my steep this color when done because my dad likes it.

2cond, Will 73-80 vents fit in a 81 plus doors with no mods? My 84 has Shatty wings and my 77 which is getting different doors has great vent windows so if they can swap then I can save alot. Seems to me if swapping the whole assembly it could work. The 77 has manual and the 84 has power windows if that makes a difference.

Oh and here is that color:

**Dads79GMC** · 02-09-2009, 12:25 PM

I second the question, I'm curious myself.

westie 666 · 02-09-2009, 02:35 PM

"2cond, Will 73-80 vents fit in a 81 plus doors with no mods? My 84 has Shatty wings and my 77 which is getting different doors has great vent windows so if they can swap then I can save alot. Seems to me if swapping the whole assembly it could work. The 77 has manual and the 84 has power windows if that makes a difference."

Short answer is yes they will bolt straight in.

James McClure · 02-09-2009, 02:36 PM

84. I believe they will fit, BUT, some trucks had 2 screws in the top of the door to the vent frame and some only have 1 screw. Take a look at the top of the doors in question to see which you have. In any event the upper hole lines up on all of them. Down inside the door it should all line up. Power or not shouldn't matter. Jim

heavychevy79 · 02-09-2009, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by James McClure

84. I believe they will fit, BUT, some trucks had 2 screws in the top of the door to the vent frame and some only have 1 screw. Take a look at the top of the doors in question to see which you have. In any event the upper hole lines up on all of them. Down inside the door it should all line up. Power or not shouldn't matter. Jim

Yep, they will interchange. But they have 2 to 3 screws, I believe GM changed the number of screws in the 80s.

You may have to bend the metal tab where the screw hole is to make it fit
right, that's because GM doors are not perfectly identical.

84 400 · 02-09-2009, 07:19 PM

THANKS for the info guys. I am gonna wait for warmer weather repaint em and tint them before doing the swap and I will do a write up .

Anyone got ideas about the paint color???

maxreps · 02-10-2009, 10:55 AM

The paint may be "Glenwood Green"...

383k5 · 02-10-2009, 02:04 PM

There is a style difference in the two window shapes, as well as the actual turn handle.

Neither of these will affect the installation. But as already stated the late model windows used 2 screws as opposed to 3

silvereagle07 · 02-10-2009, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 383k5

There is a style difference in the two window shapes, as well as the actual turn handle.

Neither of these will affect the installation. But as already stated the late model windows used 2 screws as opposed to 3

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02-08-2009, 10:54 PM	#1
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,746	Paint color and vent window interchange Okay two questions for you all..... 1st is I got a set off doors and a hood today that are painted this funky green color. The guy told me the truck was orginally a GM color of shamrock green. I believe these came off a 79. Was that the name of the color? I might end up painting my steep this color when done because my dad likes it. 2cond, Will 73-80 vents fit in a 81 plus doors with no mods? My 84 has Shatty wings and my 77 which is getting different doors has great vent windows so if they can swap then I can save alot. Seems to me if swapping the whole assembly it could work. The 77 has manual and the 84 has power windows if that makes a difference. Oh and here is that color: __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

02-09-2009, 12:25 PM	#2
Dads79GMC Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 1,238	Re: Paint color and vent window interchange I second the question, I'm curious myself. __________________ Instagram @HomeBuiltC10s Dads 79 GMC Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=642929 1978 Silverado Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=756016

02-09-2009, 02:35 PM	#3
westie 666 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: AUCKLAND NZ Posts: 264	Re: Paint color and vent window interchange "2cond, Will 73-80 vents fit in a 81 plus doors with no mods? My 84 has Shatty wings and my 77 which is getting different doors has great vent windows so if they can swap then I can save alot. Seems to me if swapping the whole assembly it could work. The 77 has manual and the 84 has power windows if that makes a difference." Short answer is yes they will bolt straight in. __________________ 77 Cheyenne no longer in bits

02-09-2009, 02:36 PM	#4
James McClure One shot, one kill. Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saratoga Springs NY Posts: 859	Re: Paint color and vent window interchange 84. I believe they will fit, BUT, some trucks had 2 screws in the top of the door to the vent frame and some only have 1 screw. Take a look at the top of the doors in question to see which you have. In any event the upper hole lines up on all of them. Down inside the door it should all line up. Power or not shouldn't matter. Jim __________________ 1984 K20 350M engine with 465,000 miles. Well, it's finally done!! Almost 2 years of work, but it was really worth the effort. Little stuff left to do is mount winch, wet sand & buff out and build belly pan\running boards. Body work takes lots and LOTS of beer!!!! God, Guts and Guns made America and God, Guts and Guns will preserve it! The worst thing you could do is get into my sights, but that don't matter, you'll never know it, cause you'll never hear the shotJim or Paladin whichever you choose. Last edited by James McClure; 02-09-2009 at 02:38 PM. Reason: left out the PW part

02-09-2009, 07:19 PM	#6
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,746	Re: Paint color and vent window interchange THANKS for the info guys. I am gonna wait for warmer weather repaint em and tint them before doing the swap and I will do a write up . Anyone got ideas about the paint color??? __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

02-10-2009, 10:55 AM	#7
maxreps Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: greensboro, nc Posts: 174	Re: Paint color and vent window interchange The paint may be "Glenwood Green"...

02-10-2009, 02:04 PM	#8
383k5 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chuluota Fl Posts: 14	Re: Paint color and vent window interchange There is a style difference in the two window shapes, as well as the actual turn handle. Neither of these will affect the installation. But as already stated the late model windows used 2 screws as opposed to 3 __________________ 84383/465/208 D44/14b Detroits, 4 wheels discs, 8" front, 6" rear, 37" Irok Radials 96 ranger 4cylinder with the flowmaster. It's my race truck 64 C10...random pieces strew about.

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