Window Seal Kit Installation - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

C10_ustacould · 09-10-2013, 11:25 PM

My next project is to replace the vent windows and side window seals on my old truck. I purchased refurbished vent windows from board member rogerkoop, and I have ordered a side window seal kit from gmcpauls. I figured I needed to read up on the installation so I began to search the board and to my amazement I couldn't find a thread that covered the installation completely. So, I took to the internet where I had some luck, finding this Oct 2011 Custom Classic Trucks article by Ryan Manson. It seems to be a very thorough guide to completing the project and I now look forward to getting started on a task I felt was going to be daunting. I'll let you all know how my installation goes and I'll try and provide feedback on how accurate Mr. Manson's article proves to be. Here is a link to the article...

http://www.customclassictrucks.com/t...ubber_install/

kevmac · 09-11-2013, 12:55 AM

You "felt" it was daunting? Was that on purpose?
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**leddzepp** · 09-11-2013, 01:02 AM

I just finished buttoning up my driver side door. I replaced all the seals and rebuilt the vent windows myself. It is time consuming, but not difficult. Use a lot of tape if you are concerned about the paint. Gmcpauls seals fit perfectly. There is a good FAQ here on removal and installation of the vent windows that was very helpful to me...That is the most difficult part. The belt seals are a breeze. Good luck!
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C10_ustacould · 09-11-2013, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by kevmac

You "felt" it was daunting? Was that on purpose?
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Completely inadvertent, but hilarious now that you point it out!

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Originally Posted by leddzepp

I just finished buttoning up my driver side door. I replaced all the seals and rebuilt the vent windows myself. It is time consuming, but not difficult. Use a lot of tape if you are concerned about the paint. Gmcpauls seals fit perfectly. There is a good FAQ here on removal and installation of the vent windows that was very helpful to me...That is the most difficult part. The belt seals are a breeze. Good luck!
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Thanks for the hint on the tape, I'm not overly concerned with my paint but it doesn't need to be scratched up needlessly.

Freddo · 09-11-2013, 01:47 AM

Thanks for posting that link. Great information!
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C10_ustacould · 09-15-2013, 01:13 AM

I received my parts today; window channel, inner felts, and outer seals. Including the vent windows I already have I should have everything I need to get this done, but I noticed something weird. The the channel run, the piece that goes from the top of the window frame down the back of the glass seems short. The factory pieces are a little short, but I think these are around two to three inches short. Has anyone experienced this? All parts were purchased from gmcpaul and are from Precision...

Freddo · 09-15-2013, 01:42 AM

Please let us know how that gets resolved. I'm about a month away from ordering this stuff.

**lolife99** · 09-15-2013, 01:54 AM

The custom classic link is a good one,... but man,... they take apart way too much.
Why replace the division bar?
Just replace the weather strip.

Never drill out the vent window hinge pin.
That is the visible part of the hinge.
Drill out the two rivets that hold the hinge on to the frame.
They can never be seen after they are replaced.

I know this article shows repainting the glass frames,...but if you have chrome frames,...
just remove the lower "L" bracket at the bottom of the vent window.
The upper one doesn't need to come out.

There's got to be a better "how to" thread some where.

midniteblues · 09-15-2013, 10:15 AM

i've read thead threads too (soon ready too tackle the doors)an i was hopeing for more info also.

**lolife99** · 09-15-2013, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by midniteblues

i've read thead threads too (soon ready too tackle the doors)an i was hopeing for more info also.

I believe there are somne good YouTube videos out there on rebuilding the vent windows.

I made a steel bar that fits tight in the division bar channel.
This helps hold the vent window assembly in my vice.
I also bought a special rivet tool from a corvette site.
http://www.zip-corvette.com/ProductD...ero-Rivet+Tool
Works very very nice at compressing these rivits.
So much easier that a hammer and punch.

The special rivit tool make this job do-able for 1 person.
But is still easier with a second set of hands.

C10_ustacould · 09-15-2013, 10:14 AM

Keith, that's why I cheated and bought them already refurbished! I didn't want to mess with the rivets and such.

I gave up looking after I found the CCT article because it seemed to fit my needs, there may be a better one out there.

Do you know anything about the window channel run being short?

**lolife99** · 09-15-2013, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Bucks68

Do you know anything about the window channel run being short?

no.
I think the last set I bought were actually a little too long. Ha.
Do you think it will affect anything being too short?

C10_ustacould · 09-15-2013, 10:32 AM

I think it will cause a huge wind entry at the top of the door glass. I'm going to put it together and see...

C10_ustacould · 09-15-2013, 10:33 AM

Here is another article I found, this one is from our friends at ECE...

http://www.earlyclassic.com/tech.asp...0Door%20Please

C10_ustacould · 09-17-2013, 07:31 PM

I have my drivers door glass removed and I am surveying the scene for the reassembly. The first thing that sticks out to me is the reliefs in the glass channel are in a different spot than the original, has anyone run into this?

PanelDeland · 09-17-2013, 09:33 PM

I did mine years ago.IIRC the reliefs were a ittle different but at the time they didn't make them for the Panel/Burb and I use PU ones.The windows were very tight to roll up and down.I solved that by spraying the channel runs with silicone lube(like we used back in the day on foosball table rods).

**Hart_Rod** · 03-07-2014, 01:52 PM

bump for my pictures....................

C10_ustacould · 03-07-2014, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

bump for my pictures....................

Are you figuring it out?

**Hart_Rod** · 03-07-2014, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Bucks68

Are you figuring it out?

Haven't started yet. Still waiting on parts to come in....

C10_ustacould · 03-07-2014, 02:32 PM

Okay, I'll be busy with the house for at least this and next weekend. i can lend a hand after that.

**Hart_Rod** · 03-07-2014, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Bucks68

Okay, I'll be busy with the house for at least this and next weekend. i can lend a hand after that.

Sweet! The new converter should be in by then also....

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C10_ustacould · 03-07-2014, 03:16 PM

I think I'll sit and watch that one!

cool68 · 03-08-2014, 12:13 AM

Thanks for links, and other info.

09-10-2013, 11:25 PM	#1
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,877	Window Seal Kit Installation My next project is to replace the vent windows and side window seals on my old truck. I purchased refurbished vent windows from board member rogerkoop, and I have ordered a side window seal kit from gmcpauls. I figured I needed to read up on the installation so I began to search the board and to my amazement I couldn't find a thread that covered the installation completely. So, I took to the internet where I had some luck, finding this Oct 2011 Custom Classic Trucks article by Ryan Manson. It seems to be a very thorough guide to completing the project and I now look forward to getting started on a task I felt was going to be daunting. I'll let you all know how my installation goes and I'll try and provide feedback on how accurate Mr. Manson's article proves to be. Here is a link to the article... http://www.customclassictrucks.com/t...ubber_install/ __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

09-11-2013, 12:55 AM	#2
kevmac Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: ft worth tx Posts: 135	Re: Window Seal Kit Installation You "felt" it was daunting? Was that on purpose? Posted via Mobile Device

09-11-2013, 01:02 AM	#3
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,022	Re: Window Seal Kit Installation I just finished buttoning up my driver side door. I replaced all the seals and rebuilt the vent windows myself. It is time consuming, but not difficult. Use a lot of tape if you are concerned about the paint. Gmcpauls seals fit perfectly. There is a good FAQ here on removal and installation of the vent windows that was very helpful to me...That is the most difficult part. The belt seals are a breeze. Good luck! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

09-11-2013, 01:47 AM	#5
Freddo Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Richland, WA Posts: 85	Re: Window Seal Kit Installation Thanks for posting that link. Great information! Posted via Mobile Device

09-15-2013, 01:13 AM	#6
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,877	Re: Window Seal Kit Installation I received my parts today; window channel, inner felts, and outer seals. Including the vent windows I already have I should have everything I need to get this done, but I noticed something weird. The the channel run, the piece that goes from the top of the window frame down the back of the glass seems short. The factory pieces are a little short, but I think these are around two to three inches short. Has anyone experienced this? All parts were purchased from gmcpaul and are from Precision... __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

09-15-2013, 01:42 AM	#7
Freddo Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Richland, WA Posts: 85	Re: Window Seal Kit Installation Please let us know how that gets resolved. I'm about a month away from ordering this stuff.

09-15-2013, 01:54 AM	#8
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Window Seal Kit Installation The custom classic link is a good one,... but man,... they take apart way too much. Why replace the division bar? Just replace the weather strip. Never drill out the vent window hinge pin. That is the visible part of the hinge. Drill out the two rivets that hold the hinge on to the frame. They can never be seen after they are replaced. I know this article shows repainting the glass frames,...but if you have chrome frames,... just remove the lower "L" bracket at the bottom of the vent window. The upper one doesn't need to come out. There's got to be a better "how to" thread some where. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

09-15-2013, 10:15 AM	#9
midniteblues Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: strausstown pa Posts: 3,394	Re: Window Seal Kit Installation i've read thead threads too (soon ready too tackle the doors)an i was hopeing for more info also. __________________ 81 camaro 355 4/spd 342 posi my first love. 67 swb step 454/4spd ott 373 posi 4/7 drop. 2000 s10 zr2 little blue truck that never gets stuck. '74 heald super bronc vt8. tecumseh powered moon rover.

09-15-2013, 10:14 AM	#11
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,877	Re: Window Seal Kit Installation Keith, that's why I cheated and bought them already refurbished! I didn't want to mess with the rivets and such. I gave up looking after I found the CCT article because it seemed to fit my needs, there may be a better one out there. Do you know anything about the window channel run being short? __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

09-15-2013, 10:32 AM	#13
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,877	Re: Window Seal Kit Installation I think it will cause a huge wind entry at the top of the door glass. I'm going to put it together and see... __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

09-15-2013, 10:33 AM	#14
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,877	Re: Window Seal Kit Installation Here is another article I found, this one is from our friends at ECE... http://www.earlyclassic.com/tech.asp...0Door%20Please __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

09-17-2013, 07:31 PM	#15
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,877	Re: Window Seal Kit Installation I have my drivers door glass removed and I am surveying the scene for the reassembly. The first thing that sticks out to me is the reliefs in the glass channel are in a different spot than the original, has anyone run into this? Attached Images __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

09-17-2013, 09:33 PM	#16
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: Window Seal Kit Installation I did mine years ago.IIRC the reliefs were a ittle different but at the time they didn't make them for the Panel/Burb and I use PU ones.The windows were very tight to roll up and down.I solved that by spraying the channel runs with silicone lube(like we used back in the day on foosball table rods). __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

03-07-2014, 01:52 PM	#17
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03-07-2014, 02:32 PM	#20
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,877	Re: Window Seal Kit Installation Okay, I'll be busy with the house for at least this and next weekend. i can lend a hand after that. __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD



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03-07-2014, 03:16 PM	#22
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,877	Re: Window Seal Kit Installation I think I'll sit and watch that one! __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

03-08-2014, 12:13 AM	#23
cool68 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 475	Re: Window Seal Kit Installation Thanks for links, and other info.

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