Rechrome vent glass - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Oldironracing · 12-15-2014, 09:35 AM

Has anyone tried to rechorme the vent glass assembly? Have been looking for some good ones. There going in a show truck so they need to be really good.

**DeadheadNM** · 12-15-2014, 10:53 AM

I haven't but it shouldn't be difficult to have done. The chrome piece has to come off when you rebuild the vent windows anyway. The striker plate for the wing window latch may have to be removed separately and re-installed, which means bent back into place so not sure if that would hold up. This piece may be stainless though IIRC and could be polished.

aventur1 · 12-15-2014, 11:31 AM

On my 67 can I remove the wing and slide the glass out? Thinking to rechrome mine also

**DeadheadNM** · 12-15-2014, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by aventur1

On my 67 can I remove the wing and slide the glass out? Thinking to rechrome mine also

I was thinking only of the upright chrome trim piece but yes there's also the frame for the window glass. To get the frame free for re-plating you would first need to remove the whole assembly from the door. The window frame itself could be removed without disassembling the whole assembly but if going this far might as well do the upright chrome trim and replace the weatherstripping. Also, not sure how well the riveted window pivot would hold up to chroming - best to drill out the rivet and re-rivet back together after plating I suspect rather than chrome as an intact unit.

CTENTA1 · 12-15-2014, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Oldironracing

Has anyone tried to rechorme the vent glass assembly? Have been looking for some good ones. There going in a show truck so they need to be really good.

Check with member: Rogerkoop

He seems to do really good work.

Chuck Burg · 12-15-2014, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by CTENTA1

Check with member: Rogerkoop

He seems to do really good work.

Here's his thread
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=576998

davepl · 12-15-2014, 03:32 PM

Board member JohnH showed me a pair that he had sent off to be refinished, including the rubbers and the channel, and they looked great. You might want to ping him to see what he did.

**bigmac73** · 12-15-2014, 04:00 PM

POPO1984 · 12-15-2014, 05:16 PM

I just dropped off my vent window pieces for chrome and polish of the stainless portions. Cost was 300 bucks. Hope to have them rebuild next week when the chrome is done.

67ctener · 12-15-2014, 09:47 PM

Yes they can be re chromed and come apart easily. I had them re done by Rogers guy at performance plating for $200. They came out excellent.

Oldironracing · 12-15-2014, 10:26 PM

U guys that had them rechromed. How far did u take them apart? Would I be better off to chrome a set that was black? What chrome shop have u guys had the best luck with? Have any one used wizard in tenn. ?

**DeadheadNM** · 12-16-2014, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Oldironracing

U guys that had them rechromed. How far did u take them apart? Would I be better off to chrome a set that was black? What chrome shop have u guys had the best luck with? Have any one used wizard in tenn. ?

Try these guys: http://www.electroplatingelpaso.com/

67ctener · 12-16-2014, 10:26 AM

I just sent them my old chrome ones. Shop around, my local shop wanted $550 with a 5-7 week turn around. Perfomance plating was half the price and I received them to my door within 2 weeks.

Oldironracing · 12-17-2014, 09:59 AM

Do you have to drill the pivot point and take the window frame out and have two pieces? Looks like that would be the only way to get it right. Has any one used or heard about Chrome Wizard in Juliet Tnn.

67ctener · 12-17-2014, 10:35 AM

Honestly I have almost completely restored my 67 and the only thing that has defeated me was my wing windows. Nothing worked for me and nothing was tight. I had 350+ in completely restoring them and in the end they just weren't right and I ended up buying a set from roger. He is a pro at what he does. Just something to consider.

**DeadheadNM** · 12-17-2014, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Oldironracing

Do you have to drill the pivot point and take the window frame out and have two pieces? Looks like that would be the only way to get it right. Has any one used or heard about Chrome Wizard in Juliet Tnn.

Take a picture of the pivot rivet setup and email it to the folks at Electroplating of El Paso - they'll get you a quote and tell you if it's possible to that whole or not.

Agree that rebuilding vent windows is a PITA. Getting a set from Roger Koop as mentioned is worth considering.

12-15-2014, 09:35 AM	#1
Oldironracing Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Austin Arkansas Posts: 252	Rechrome vent glass Has anyone tried to rechorme the vent glass assembly? Have been looking for some good ones. There going in a show truck so they need to be really good. __________________ OLDIRONRACING

12-15-2014, 10:53 AM	#2
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,443	Re: Rechrome vent glass I haven't but it shouldn't be difficult to have done. The chrome piece has to come off when you rebuild the vent windows anyway. The striker plate for the wing window latch may have to be removed separately and re-installed, which means bent back into place so not sure if that would hold up. This piece may be stainless though IIRC and could be polished. __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

12-15-2014, 11:31 AM	#3
aventur1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 676	Re: Rechrome vent glass On my 67 can I remove the wing and slide the glass out? Thinking to rechrome mine also __________________ 1968 4x4 Frame, with a 67 Cab and Bed A Shorter Step 1999 Dodge 2500 Cummins Diesel

12-15-2014, 03:32 PM	#7
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: Rechrome vent glass Board member JohnH showed me a pair that he had sent off to be refinished, including the rubbers and the channel, and they looked great. You might want to ping him to see what he did. __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

12-15-2014, 04:00 PM	#8
bigmac73 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Chesapeake, Va Posts: 1,275	Re: Rechrome vent glass suscribing __________________ Mike 72 C-10 Cheyenne off frame resto and Upgraded to 4 wheel disk, Tilt, Dakota Digital Dash / Rear slider. 421 SBC / TH350 3000RPM Stall Progression Ignition /Holley 750 DP/3:73 gear Eaton Limited Slip unit / 2 1/2 exhaust glasspacks

12-15-2014, 05:16 PM	#9
POPO1984 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 1,133	Re: Rechrome vent glass I just dropped off my vent window pieces for chrome and polish of the stainless portions. Cost was 300 bucks. Hope to have them rebuild next week when the chrome is done. __________________ 1972 SWB Medium Olive South Houston Instagram: Antbish84

12-15-2014, 09:47 PM	#10
67ctener Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Arlington Washington Posts: 1,808	Re: Rechrome vent glass Yes they can be re chromed and come apart easily. I had them re done by Rogers guy at performance plating for $200. They came out excellent. __________________ Scott 67 c10 sold 89 c1500 90 k2500 91 s10 #chevyonly

12-15-2014, 10:26 PM	#11
Oldironracing Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Austin Arkansas Posts: 252	Re: Rechrome vent glass U guys that had them rechromed. How far did u take them apart? Would I be better off to chrome a set that was black? What chrome shop have u guys had the best luck with? Have any one used wizard in tenn. ? __________________ OLDIRONRACING

12-16-2014, 10:26 AM	#13
67ctener Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Arlington Washington Posts: 1,808	Re: Rechrome vent glass I just sent them my old chrome ones. Shop around, my local shop wanted $550 with a 5-7 week turn around. Perfomance plating was half the price and I received them to my door within 2 weeks. __________________ Scott 67 c10 sold 89 c1500 90 k2500 91 s10 #chevyonly

12-17-2014, 09:59 AM	#14
Oldironracing Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Austin Arkansas Posts: 252	Re: Rechrome vent glass Do you have to drill the pivot point and take the window frame out and have two pieces? Looks like that would be the only way to get it right. Has any one used or heard about Chrome Wizard in Juliet Tnn. __________________ OLDIRONRACING

12-17-2014, 10:35 AM	#15
67ctener Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Arlington Washington Posts: 1,808	Re: Rechrome vent glass Honestly I have almost completely restored my 67 and the only thing that has defeated me was my wing windows. Nothing worked for me and nothing was tight. I had 350+ in completely restoring them and in the end they just weren't right and I ended up buying a set from roger. He is a pro at what he does. Just something to consider. __________________ Scott 67 c10 sold 89 c1500 90 k2500 91 s10 #chevyonly

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