Vent window/Door panel area screw - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

CTENTA1 · 12-14-2014, 02:40 PM

Whats the purpose of the screw that goes on the door under the vent window? It does'nt seem to go through the vent window. Is it just for support of the vent window and for it to rest on? I was having trouble inserting the plastic deal flush and looks like the inner channel is bent. Heres a picture of the screw and plastic im talking about for sample (not mine).

**jaros44sr** · 12-14-2014, 06:13 PM

It squeezes the inner and outer door panels tight against the vent window to seal out water, i think....

But, thats a joke, since most of the tops leak above that location at the w/s post and top seal

CTENTA1 · 12-14-2014, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

It squeezes the inner and outer door panels tight against the vent window to seal out water, i think....

But, thats a joke, since most of the tops leak above that location at the w/s post and top seal

Do you know if this is something that came on 71 Blazers only? I thought I remember somthing about only blazers/Jimmys had it and maybe only 71's. Thinking I should have gotten rid of these holes for it before paint. Im guessing you can do without them for a cleaner look.

**jaros44sr** · 12-14-2014, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by CTENTA1

Do you know if this is something that came on 71 Blazers only? I thought I remember somthing about only blazers/Jimmys had it and maybe only 71's. Thinking I should have gotten rid of these holes for it before paint. Im guessing you can do without them for a cleaner look.

72s had the ones pictured, other years had more of a inverted ferrule look, if you flared a piece of tubing, that would be the look....

Dunno about leaving them out, but these doors have extra reinforcement in other locations that pick up doors do not. So, i would put them back, it would suck if you got stress cracks on a newly painted truck.

I think they are there for rigidity. But, i m not an engineer from GM, so what i say doesn t matter

Mike C · 12-14-2014, 09:48 PM

I thought the reinforcing screw was '72 only? The metal door panel makes this look like not a '72? Is it a '71?

Both of my '72 Jimmy's have the ferrule. My '72 parts Blazer had the ferrule. I've never seen one that looked like that.

My 70 GMC big block truck and the 69 Chevy I currently have neither have or had the screw of either style.

doo142 · 12-14-2014, 09:54 PM

I believe blazer only 69-71 the indent and screw was 72 specific truck and blazer

CTENTA1 · 12-15-2014, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike C

I thought the reinforcing screw was '72 only? The metal door panel makes this look like not a '72? Is it a '71?

Both of my '72 Jimmy's have the ferrule. My '72 parts Blazer had the ferrule. I've never seen one that looked like that.

My 70 GMC big block truck and the 69 Chevy I currently have neither have or had the screw of either style.

Anyone have pictures of the ferrule style , I dont think ive ever seen them.

briank · 12-14-2014, 07:48 PM

They aren't on my 69 but my 70 and 72 have them but 72 is different I believe.

**richard2717** · 12-15-2014, 01:29 PM

71' and down have the style in the picture above. this is the style on 72' only. it is the same regardless of pickup, Blazer or burb. This is the one on my old 72' Blazer

CTENTA1 · 12-15-2014, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by richard2717

71' and down have the style in the picture above. this is the style on 72' only. it is the same regardless of pickup, Blazer or burb. This is the one on my old 72' Blazer

That's good information to have. Thank you for sharing the picture of the ferrule style.

skorpioskorpio · 12-15-2014, 03:01 PM

Original '70 Jimmy doors:

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Yup, can of worms.

**jaros44sr** · 12-15-2014, 04:57 PM

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Original '70 Jimmy doors:

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Yup, can of worms.

wow, those doors are sweet, but, are you saying metal door panels were available on blazer/jimmy

put the lid back on the can

CTENTA1 · 12-15-2014, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

wow, those doors are sweet, but, are you saying metal door panels were available on blazer/jimmy

put the lid back on the can

Sure he is, Lol...My 71 Blazer has metal door panels.

skorpioskorpio · 12-15-2014, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

wow, those doors are sweet, but, are you saying metal door panels were available on blazer/jimmy

put the lid back on the can

Inner panels? No they were standard cowboy saddle embossed panels:

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**1rippen6** · 02-14-2018, 01:43 PM

Zoom in on the picture in post #14 you will see the plastic furrel. One of the vendors is working on repops with screws.

hemi43 · 02-14-2018, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 1rippen6

Zoom in on the picture in post #14 you will see the plastic furrel. One of the vendors is working on repops with screws.

I think he means "inside" the door.
There a metal tab with a hole in it. There's a clip that fits over this tab, and the screw goes into it.

**1rippen6** · 02-14-2018, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by hemi43

I think he means "inside" the door.
There a metal tab with a hole in it. There's a clip that fits over this tab, and the screw goes into it.

I see my mistake, looks like a clip that is used for the marker lights if that make sense.

12-14-2014, 06:13 PM	#2
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,761	Re: Vent window/Door panel area screw It squeezes the inner and outer door panels tight against the vent window to seal out water, i think.... But, thats a joke, since most of the tops leak above that location at the w/s post and top seal __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

12-14-2014, 09:48 PM	#5
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,727	Re: Vent window/Door panel area screw I thought the reinforcing screw was '72 only? The metal door panel makes this look like not a '72? Is it a '71? Both of my '72 Jimmy's have the ferrule. My '72 parts Blazer had the ferrule. I've never seen one that looked like that. My 70 GMC big block truck and the 69 Chevy I currently have neither have or had the screw of either style. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

12-14-2014, 09:54 PM	#6
doo142 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bristol,In. Posts: 1,118	Re: Vent window/Door panel area screw I believe blazer only 69-71 the indent and screw was 72 specific truck and blazer

12-14-2014, 07:48 PM	#8
briank Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Leland, Il Posts: 1,503	Re: Vent window/Door panel area screw They aren't on my 69 but my 70 and 72 have them but 72 is different I believe.

12-15-2014, 01:29 PM	#9
richard2717 Equal opportunity joke ofender Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Eastern Shore of MD Posts: 10,126	Re: Vent window/Door panel area screw 71' and down have the style in the picture above. this is the style on 72' only. it is the same regardless of pickup, Blazer or burb. This is the one on my old 72' Blazer Attached Images __________________ Members I have met. Dually Jams, OlBlue60, ScottH, Tommyboy24, Dujobo, Warbucket, 2003 Silverado, Notsolo, my90k5, 6t727t2, Special-K ,Jack_71C10, tabarcus,72blazer_mud_bogger,pwdcougar,RSavage,EricSean,1Rippen6,invicta455,tennaragtop71,arks, Kendal,Bennett68C10, Perpendicular, Chainsawman, McGeesCustomMinis,ShortbedClayton,longblue72,6768chevylover,Tim71,Travisarmenta,Ol' Drippy,fleetmitch,georgieb51,Dave,bcnya2,Dadsburb https://paypal.me/6772GMtruckparts Most women like the strong, silent type… Fortunately for me, my wife prefers the out-of-shape, mouthy type.

12-14-2014, 02:40 PM	#1
CTENTA1 Registered 1971 K5 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: SO.CEN.CAL Posts: 428	Vent window/Door panel area screw Whats the purpose of the screw that goes on the door under the vent window? It does'nt seem to go through the vent window. Is it just for support of the vent window and for it to rest on? I was having trouble inserting the plastic deal flush and looks like the inner channel is bent. Heres a picture of the screw and plastic im talking about for sample (not mine). Attached Images

12-15-2014, 03:01 PM	#11
skorpioskorpio Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,018	Re: Vent window/Door panel area screw Original '70 Jimmy doors: Yup, can of worms.

02-14-2018, 01:43 PM	#15
1rippen6 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Greencastle PA Posts: 6,799	Re: Vent window/Door panel area screw Zoom in on the picture in post #14 you will see the plastic furrel. One of the vendors is working on repops with screws.



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