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Tonymolloy · 04-15-2016, 04:21 PM

How easy is it to remove the vent window or quarter light window? I'm having the truck resprayed and need to remove the rubbers and put new ones in when it is painted

**72gmguy** · 04-15-2016, 04:52 PM

Removing the whole assembly is easy. If I remember right you just have to remove the side glass and mechanism then just unscrew and unbolt the vent window assembly. Rebuilding them and assembly is a pain in the but though.

mdeal · 04-15-2016, 04:55 PM

The door glass needs to come out first and then you can get the vent window assembly out. The seal in the vent window can only be replaced by taking out some of the factory rivets on the vent window. You'll have to get a rivet kit from your favorite C10 parts place. I'm in the process of rebuilding my doors right now, so I'm learning as I go as well... Good Luck!

**Grumpy old man** · 04-15-2016, 07:08 PM

Baloney , the vent window just needs the screws removed and the side glass rolled down . Don't make it seem like it hard to do or that it all has to come apart .
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**72gmguy** · 04-15-2016, 09:32 PM

You can try it the way Grumpy suggests but in my experience I have had to at least remove the rear glass Chanel and slide the window back to gain enough clearance to maneuver the vent window assembly out. If you do leave the glass in the door be carefully on reassembly not to scratch or break the glass while reinstalling the vent assembly. Good luck.

**70STOVEBOLT** · 04-15-2016, 11:12 PM

There is a write up with pics on here, use the search box and be sure to click the 67-72chevytrucks.com button not the Web button before you click search.

**LockDoc** · 04-15-2016, 11:37 PM

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I don't say this very often but I think Grumpy is dead wrong on this one. If you want to break something like member highwinger did go ahead and try it that way.

Here is a thread on the subject. Read the whole thread, don't just skip through it.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=660294

It is in the Suburbans & Panels Forum but it is the same process. There is some great info in it.

LockDoc

Tonymolloy · 04-16-2016, 01:09 AM

Cheers for all the replies guys

04-15-2016, 04:21 PM	#1
Tonymolloy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Coventry uk Posts: 19	Vent window removal ? How easy is it to remove the vent window or quarter light window? I'm having the truck resprayed and need to remove the rubbers and put new ones in when it is painted

04-15-2016, 04:52 PM	#2
72gmguy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Brigantine NJ Posts: 822	Re: Vent window removal ? Removing the whole assembly is easy. If I remember right you just have to remove the side glass and mechanism then just unscrew and unbolt the vent window assembly. Rebuilding them and assembly is a pain in the but though. __________________ Jeremy 1969 Blazer 4x4 original cst 1971 Blazer partial 2wd convert 1972 Blazer 4x4 original cst 1970 Blazer 4x4 w/ 2 1/2in lift and 33in tires w/4 wheel camper 1970 4x4 suburban w/ 6in lift and 35in tires 1968 Corvette convertible 1970 Malibu convertible 1959 Brookwood wagon 1972 International Scout ii

04-15-2016, 04:55 PM	#3
mdeal Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Statesville, NC Posts: 67	Re: Vent window removal ? The door glass needs to come out first and then you can get the vent window assembly out. The seal in the vent window can only be replaced by taking out some of the factory rivets on the vent window. You'll have to get a rivet kit from your favorite C10 parts place. I'm in the process of rebuilding my doors right now, so I'm learning as I go as well... Good Luck! __________________ 1971 C10 SWB 2WD Driver 350/TH400 2003 Silverado 2WD NBS EC-Daily Driver "Life is not easy for a boy named Sue."-Johnny Cash

04-15-2016, 07:08 PM	#4
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Vent window removal ? Baloney , the vent window just needs the screws removed and the side glass rolled down . Don't make it seem like it hard to do or that it all has to come apart . Posted via Mobile Device

04-15-2016, 09:32 PM	#5
72gmguy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Brigantine NJ Posts: 822	Re: Vent window removal ? You can try it the way Grumpy suggests but in my experience I have had to at least remove the rear glass Chanel and slide the window back to gain enough clearance to maneuver the vent window assembly out. If you do leave the glass in the door be carefully on reassembly not to scratch or break the glass while reinstalling the vent assembly. Good luck. __________________ Jeremy 1969 Blazer 4x4 original cst 1971 Blazer partial 2wd convert 1972 Blazer 4x4 original cst 1970 Blazer 4x4 w/ 2 1/2in lift and 33in tires w/4 wheel camper 1970 4x4 suburban w/ 6in lift and 35in tires 1968 Corvette convertible 1970 Malibu convertible 1959 Brookwood wagon 1972 International Scout ii

04-15-2016, 11:12 PM	#6
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,414	Re: Vent window removal ? There is a write up with pics on here, use the search box and be sure to click the 67-72chevytrucks.com button not the Web button before you click search. __________________ 70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Sliding Rear Window Power Windows Power Locks Sniper EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23 lowered 2" front & rear

04-15-2016, 11:37 PM	#7
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,771	Re: Vent window removal ? - I don't say this very often but I think Grumpy is dead wrong on this one. If you want to break something like member highwinger did go ahead and try it that way. Here is a thread on the subject. Read the whole thread, don't just skip through it. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=660294 It is in the Suburbans & Panels Forum but it is the same process. There is some great info in it. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

04-16-2016, 01:09 AM	#8
Tonymolloy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Coventry uk Posts: 19	Re: Vent window removal ? Cheers for all the replies guys

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