Chrome Repro Vent Windows - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

markeb01 · 10-13-2012, 05:35 PM

Looking at parts online, I was surprised to find complete chrome plated vent window assemblies are being reproduced and are available at most of the standard suppliers.

They’re way outside my budget, but I’m curious if anyone has seen these things in real life to know the quality level. I imagine they fit poorly like most reproduction parts, but perhaps these are the first things reproduced that actually fit? Here are a couple of examples, and prices vary widely. They are also available for 64-66. LMC wants $340 each for theirs. By comparison AmericanClassic asks $275 for the same item, and Ecklers are going for $260.

http://www.ecklerstrucks.com/truck-v...1960-1963.html

http://www.americanclassic.com/asp/d...=1969&ytype=to

themouth1 · 10-13-2012, 06:01 PM

Wondering the same thing...I need a passenger side set up but dont want to spend 400.00 to get it...

**pdxhall** · 10-13-2012, 11:06 PM

I think I remember seeing somebody on here that had bought them and the fit was unacceptable but I cant' remember who it was. Maybe they will speak up.

luvbowties · 10-13-2012, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by markeb01

Looking at parts online, I was surprised to find complete chrome plated vent window assemblies are being reproduced and are available at most of the standard suppliers.

They’re way outside my budget, but I’m curious if anyone has seen these things in real life to know the quality level. I imagine they fit poorly like most reproduction parts, but perhaps these are the first things reproduced that actually fit? Here are a couple of examples, and prices vary widely. They are also available for 64-66. LMC wants $340 each for theirs. By comparison AmericanClassic asks $275 for the same item, and Ecklers are going for $260.

http://www.ecklerstrucks.com/truck-v...1960-1963.html

http://www.americanclassic.com/asp/d...=1969&ytype=to

Mark, cannot answer your ?? but I bought a pair of them for my '66, used and quite acceptable condition on Ebay. Seems I paid around $125 for the pair. Had to get new seals & channel inserts, but glass, chrome, channels, latches, hinge/springs and glass-perimeters were nice. When I bo't mine, there were 2 people having them for sale at one time giving me a choice.

donthekawguy · 10-14-2012, 04:21 AM

Classicparts.com has them for $250 a side.

rbar · 10-14-2012, 10:48 AM

A local shop put some in from Dynacorn and they were really impressed with the quality and the fit. They looked pretty good to me.

markeb01 · 10-17-2012, 04:39 PM

Thanks everyone for your input. Should the price ever come down or I win the lottery it would be nice to know if they're worth the investment.

And welcome to the forum FillingStation!

ol_skool_chevy · 11-18-2015, 11:35 PM

I know this is a old tread, but I hear a lot of complaints on the fit of vent windows but I have yet to see one photo of how they fit so bad...anyone have a photo?
I just ordered a set from filling station i hope they fit ok

jbgroby · 11-18-2015, 11:53 PM

I have a new set but have not installed them as of yet.

ol_skool_chevy · 11-19-2015, 12:15 AM

how did they look to you? where did you get yours at?

jbgroby · 11-19-2015, 09:08 AM

I bought them.off eBay, but they were supplied by the truck and car shop for $225.00/each

jb9281 · 11-19-2015, 02:39 PM

I purchased a set from The Car & truck Shop out of North Carolina. They fit as good as any other repop parts I have bought. I Got them on a ten percent off sale @ about $189.00 ea.

chad64chevy · 02-19-2017, 08:10 PM

i know this is an old thread but does anybody have any pictures of the new repop vents?? and how to you like them?

ol_skool_chevy · 02-20-2017, 01:05 AM

ok this is old I know,,,but I bought a set of these and they look and fit nice...very pleased

10-13-2012, 05:35 PM	#1
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Chrome Repro Vent Windows Looking at parts online, I was surprised to find complete chrome plated vent window assemblies are being reproduced and are available at most of the standard suppliers. They’re way outside my budget, but I’m curious if anyone has seen these things in real life to know the quality level. I imagine they fit poorly like most reproduction parts, but perhaps these are the first things reproduced that actually fit? Here are a couple of examples, and prices vary widely. They are also available for 64-66. LMC wants $340 each for theirs. By comparison AmericanClassic asks $275 for the same item, and Ecklers are going for $260. http://www.ecklerstrucks.com/truck-v...1960-1963.html http://www.americanclassic.com/asp/d...=1969&ytype=to __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502 Last edited by markeb01; 10-13-2012 at 06:18 PM.

10-13-2012, 06:01 PM	#2
themouth1 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Biloxi Posts: 27	Re: Chrome Repro Vent Windows Wondering the same thing...I need a passenger side set up but dont want to spend 400.00 to get it...

10-13-2012, 11:06 PM	#3
pdxhall Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 2,084	Re: Chrome Repro Vent Windows I think I remember seeing somebody on here that had bought them and the fit was unacceptable but I cant' remember who it was. Maybe they will speak up.

10-14-2012, 04:21 AM	#5
donthekawguy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Rathdrum ID Posts: 1,129	Re: Chrome Repro Vent Windows Classicparts.com has them for $250 a side. __________________ 66 shorty

10-14-2012, 10:48 AM	#6
rbar Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Meridian, Idaho Posts: 422	Re: Chrome Repro Vent Windows A local shop put some in from Dynacorn and they were really impressed with the quality and the fit. They looked pretty good to me. __________________ 1963 Chevy stepside 327 1965 Chevy swb 383 1996 Mystic Mustang Cobra 2009 Pontiac G8 GXP 415hp/415tq 6speed

10-17-2012, 04:39 PM	#7
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Chrome Repro Vent Windows Thanks everyone for your input. Should the price ever come down or I win the lottery it would be nice to know if they're worth the investment. And welcome to the forum FillingStation! __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

11-18-2015, 11:35 PM	#8
ol_skool_chevy Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hillsboro, Oregon 97123 Posts: 1,300	Re: Chrome Repro Vent Windows I know this is a old tread, but I hear a lot of complaints on the fit of vent windows but I have yet to see one photo of how they fit so bad...anyone have a photo? I just ordered a set from filling station i hope they fit ok __________________ Measure with a yard stick Mark with Chalk Cut with a torch Built it yourself, don't count on others to to do it for you or with you. It will never get done

11-18-2015, 11:53 PM	#9
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,772	Re: Chrome Repro Vent Windows I have a new set but have not installed them as of yet. __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

11-19-2015, 12:15 AM	#10
ol_skool_chevy Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hillsboro, Oregon 97123 Posts: 1,300	Re: Chrome Repro Vent Windows how did they look to you? where did you get yours at? __________________ Measure with a yard stick Mark with Chalk Cut with a torch Built it yourself, don't count on others to to do it for you or with you. It will never get done

11-19-2015, 09:08 AM	#11
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,772	Re: Chrome Repro Vent Windows I bought them.off eBay, but they were supplied by the truck and car shop for $225.00/each __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

11-19-2015, 02:39 PM	#12
jb9281 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: fremont. nc Posts: 272	Re: Chrome Repro Vent Windows I purchased a set from The Car & truck Shop out of North Carolina. They fit as good as any other repop parts I have bought. I Got them on a ten percent off sale @ about $189.00 ea.

02-19-2017, 08:10 PM	#13
chad64chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: tulsa,ok. Posts: 1,803	Re: Chrome Repro Vent Windows i know this is an old thread but does anybody have any pictures of the new repop vents?? and how to you like them? __________________ my project: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=456163

02-20-2017, 01:05 AM	#14
ol_skool_chevy Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hillsboro, Oregon 97123 Posts: 1,300	Re: Chrome Repro Vent Windows ok this is old I know,,,but I bought a set of these and they look and fit nice...very pleased __________________ Measure with a yard stick Mark with Chalk Cut with a torch Built it yourself, don't count on others to to do it for you or with you. It will never get done

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