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chrismoore701 · 01-20-2016, 11:28 PM

I am in the process of rebuilding my vent Windows. The last piece is to install window channel for the front of the main window. I bought them from Classic parts. The channel has a "u" type looking piece attached to one end. Do u know where this goes?

Thanka

chrismoore701 · 01-21-2016, 05:40 PM

Anybody? I was hoping to put this in tonight

Thanks

68Timber · 01-21-2016, 07:30 PM

I think you're talking about where it attaches to the inner door skin behind the door panel. Can you post a pic?

chrismoore701 · 01-21-2016, 08:34 PM

It's at the top of the vht window

chrismoore701 · 01-21-2016, 08:38 PM

Another pic

chrismoore701 · 01-21-2016, 09:32 PM

I am guessing it just pulls up and over the top of the vent window. I do not like the way this is going to fit. I think I may cut this off. Almost looks like these are a better fit for 67-72 trucks. Your thoughts?

ray_mcavoy · 01-21-2016, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by chrismoore701

I think I may cut this off. Almost looks like these are a better fit for 67-72 trucks. Your thoughts?

If I remember correctly, I ran into the same issue with those little metal pieces when restoring Dad's 77. That was over 10+ years ago and I think we got the window channels from the local GM dealer. After noticing the difference (the originals didn't have those pieces), I think I looked up the part numbers and found that they also fit the rear doors in Suburbans & crew cabs. I figured that explained the presence of that extra piece and since it wasn't needed for the front doors I just cut them off.

chrismoore701 · 01-21-2016, 10:53 PM

Thanks ray. Away they go

**N2TRUX** · 01-22-2016, 12:09 PM

Take a look at Precision Replacement Parts page PRP They have a link to several YouTube videos showing the install

68Timber · 01-22-2016, 12:17 PM

I still can't tell what part you guys are talking about. Is it something unique to pre-81? I've only messed with 85 model vents.

Front Range · 01-22-2016, 12:26 PM

Bruiser it's the little metal tab right at the end of the yellow arrow. Looks just like the tab you find on front door window channels.

68Timber · 01-22-2016, 12:33 PM

Gotcha, I'm with you now. There should be a hole in the door shell that lines up with that tab so you can put a screw there and secure the top of the vent to the door.

chrismoore701 · 01-22-2016, 04:49 PM

I looked all over youtube for a video. With no luck at least with felt with the tab on top. All the weather stripping I bought was precision except these pieces. I just removed those clips. Not matter what I did I was not happy with the connection at the top. I know they will be OK without the clip Was really hoping to get the glass installed tonight but I think I worked too late last night and upset the wife.

chrismoore701 · 01-22-2016, 07:54 PM

I found the precision video. I did this this one before. Their channels are different. No tab

01-20-2016, 11:28 PM	#1
chrismoore701 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Highland, IN Posts: 2,326	1979 front window channel I am in the process of rebuilding my vent Windows. The last piece is to install window channel for the front of the main window. I bought them from Classic parts. The channel has a "u" type looking piece attached to one end. Do u know where this goes? Thanka __________________ Chris _______________________________ 1979 Chevy Stepside SPORT 2018 Chevy Silverado, 39 years apart My build 2008-2016. http://m.imgur.com/a/bURrE

01-21-2016, 05:40 PM	#2
chrismoore701 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Highland, IN Posts: 2,326	Re: 1979 front window channel Anybody? I was hoping to put this in tonight Thanks __________________ Chris _______________________________ 1979 Chevy Stepside SPORT 2018 Chevy Silverado, 39 years apart My build 2008-2016. http://m.imgur.com/a/bURrE

01-21-2016, 07:30 PM	#3
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: 1979 front window channel I think you're talking about where it attaches to the inner door skin behind the door panel. Can you post a pic? __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

01-21-2016, 08:34 PM	#4
chrismoore701 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Highland, IN Posts: 2,326	Re: 1979 front window channel It's at the top of the vht window Attached Images __________________ Chris _______________________________ 1979 Chevy Stepside SPORT 2018 Chevy Silverado, 39 years apart My build 2008-2016. http://m.imgur.com/a/bURrE

01-21-2016, 08:38 PM	#5
chrismoore701 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Highland, IN Posts: 2,326	Re: 1979 front window channel Another pic Attached Images __________________ Chris _______________________________ 1979 Chevy Stepside SPORT 2018 Chevy Silverado, 39 years apart My build 2008-2016. http://m.imgur.com/a/bURrE

01-21-2016, 09:32 PM	#6
chrismoore701 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Highland, IN Posts: 2,326	Re: 1979 front window channel I am guessing it just pulls up and over the top of the vent window. I do not like the way this is going to fit. I think I may cut this off. Almost looks like these are a better fit for 67-72 trucks. Your thoughts? __________________ Chris _______________________________ 1979 Chevy Stepside SPORT 2018 Chevy Silverado, 39 years apart My build 2008-2016. http://m.imgur.com/a/bURrE

01-21-2016, 10:53 PM	#8
chrismoore701 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Highland, IN Posts: 2,326	Re: 1979 front window channel Thanks ray. Away they go __________________ Chris _______________________________ 1979 Chevy Stepside SPORT 2018 Chevy Silverado, 39 years apart My build 2008-2016. http://m.imgur.com/a/bURrE

01-22-2016, 12:09 PM	#9
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: 1979 front window channel Take a look at Precision Replacement Parts page PRP They have a link to several YouTube videos showing the install __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

01-22-2016, 12:17 PM	#10
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: 1979 front window channel I still can't tell what part you guys are talking about. Is it something unique to pre-81? I've only messed with 85 model vents. __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

01-22-2016, 12:26 PM	#11
Front Range Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Longmont, Colorado Posts: 252	Re: 1979 front window channel Bruiser it's the little metal tab right at the end of the yellow arrow. Looks just like the tab you find on front door window channels. Attached Images __________________ Folks that throw dirt on you aren't always trying to hurt you, and folks that pull you out of a jam aren't always trying to help you.

01-22-2016, 12:33 PM	#12
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: 1979 front window channel Gotcha, I'm with you now. There should be a hole in the door shell that lines up with that tab so you can put a screw there and secure the top of the vent to the door. __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

01-22-2016, 04:49 PM	#13
chrismoore701 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Highland, IN Posts: 2,326	Re: 1979 front window channel I looked all over youtube for a video. With no luck at least with felt with the tab on top. All the weather stripping I bought was precision except these pieces. I just removed those clips. Not matter what I did I was not happy with the connection at the top. I know they will be OK without the clip Was really hoping to get the glass installed tonight but I think I worked too late last night and upset the wife. __________________ Chris _______________________________ 1979 Chevy Stepside SPORT 2018 Chevy Silverado, 39 years apart My build 2008-2016. http://m.imgur.com/a/bURrE

01-22-2016, 07:54 PM	#14
chrismoore701 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Highland, IN Posts: 2,326	Re: 1979 front window channel I found the precision video. I did this this one before. Their channels are different. No tab __________________ Chris _______________________________ 1979 Chevy Stepside SPORT 2018 Chevy Silverado, 39 years apart My build 2008-2016. http://m.imgur.com/a/bURrE



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