Vent window restoration how to thread? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Steve Cole · 08-20-2016, 10:07 AM

Could someone do a how to thread (or post a link to a previous one) that shows a step by step process to restoring vent windows? I'm sure many people here would be very interested in seeing the process to determine if they want to attempt this themselves. I know I would! Thanks!

**68bowtie** · 08-20-2016, 10:08 AM

ditto

**lolife99** · 08-20-2016, 10:53 AM

Does this help?

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342167

**lolife99** · 08-20-2016, 10:59 AM

This link is from my old Project Ginger thread:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=473629&page=5

The rivet tool I purchased was worth the money.
Also I never separate the vent window hinge pin. I just remove the entire bracket from the frame and leave the hinge pin in place. (since it shows from the outside)
I also just un-rivet the top of the frame to get the rubber out.
(I take out as few rivets as possible)
Remember the order of the hardware to remove the vent window glass.

The long piece of steel in the vise makes a great holding fixture.
I did mine by myself,... but a second set of hands would be great.

Shaky · 08-20-2016, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99

This link is from my old Project Ginger thread:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=473629&page=5

The rivet tool I purchased was worth the money.
Also I never separate the vent window hinge pin. I just remove the entire bracket from the frame and leave the hinge pin in place. (since it shows from the outside)
I also just un-rivet the top of the frame to get the rubber out.
(I take out as few rivets as possible)
Remember the order of the hardware to remove the vent window glass.

The long piece of steel in the vise makes a great holding fixture.
I did mine by myself,... but a second set of hands would be great.

This is very helpful. Any information on that rivet tool? The 2011 link in your thread seems to have died.

**lolife99** · 08-20-2016, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shaky

This is very helpful. Any information on that rivet tool? The 2011 link in your thread seems to have died.

http://www.zr1netregistry.com/Market...Rivett-II.aspx

http://www.zip-corvette.com/53-82-aero-rivet-tool.html

Shaky · 08-20-2016, 11:10 AM

Thanks!

**lolife99** · 08-20-2016, 11:11 AM

https://youtu.be/WiZOiHmcb_w
This video talks about removing the hinge rivet.
I do not do this.
I like to keep the look of the original rivet.
Just take the entire bracket off the frame.
(The 2 rivets on the side)

custom10nut · 08-20-2016, 08:57 PM

When you say "hinge rivet", do you mean the one on the outside? My lower pivot on my driver side seized and broke loose, so I was wondering if that is possible to repair.

**70STOVEBOLT** · 08-20-2016, 09:00 PM

There is a cheap kit on eBay for I think $22 that has the rivet tools and rivets. It requires a hammer to crush the rivets but it works and if you are only doing one set of vents you don't have to spend big $ on a tool to crush the rivets. It does take a lot of time and patience. An extra set of hands would be helpful but you can do it by yourself with a bench vise. I have less than $100 in mine and that includes all the seals and felt channels, clear coat for frames, rivets and tools. I did not replace the pivot rivets though as they were still tight.

custom10nut · 08-20-2016, 09:09 PM

70stovwbolt. Thanks for the info. I think I'm going to be ordering a rebuild kit soon. When I see the "rivet setter", I recognize it as the tool I used growing up on the farm, to repair broken teeth on our haybine and combine. They aren't hard to find, easy to use, and not to expensive.

**lolife99** · 08-20-2016, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by custom10nut

When you say "hinge rivet", do you mean the one on the outside? My lower pivot on my driver side seized and broke loose, so I was wondering if that is possible to repair.

Yes I mean the one on the outside.

The pivot stud on the bottom of the vent window is most often seized.
I would replace a broken assembly with a different one.
But I'm sure it could be weld repaired.

**LockDoc** · 08-20-2016, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Cole

Could someone do a how to thread (or post a link to a previous one) that shows a step by step process to restoring vent windows? I'm sure many people here would be very interested in seeing the process to determine if they want to attempt this themselves. I know I would! Thanks!

Here is another one. You pretty much have to read the whole thread to follow it though....

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

LockDoc

Steve Cole · 08-20-2016, 11:56 PM

Wow! Thanks everyone, I knew there would be a lot of interest in this.

08-20-2016, 10:07 AM	#1
Steve Cole Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Faith,NC Posts: 1,626	Vent window restoration how to thread? Could someone do a how to thread (or post a link to a previous one) that shows a step by step process to restoring vent windows? I'm sure many people here would be very interested in seeing the process to determine if they want to attempt this themselves. I know I would! Thanks!

08-20-2016, 10:08 AM	#2
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,601	Re: Vent window restoration how to thread? ditto __________________ Please help my sister in law with her battle with cancer https://gofund.me/902f6fce Survivor "Lil’ Mint" (67 c10 40k mile light green original paint) Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) SOLD Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh) SOLD

08-20-2016, 10:53 AM	#3
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,692	Re: Vent window restoration how to thread? Does this help? http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342167 __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

08-20-2016, 10:59 AM	#4
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,692	Re: Vent window restoration how to thread? This link is from my old Project Ginger thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=473629&page=5 The rivet tool I purchased was worth the money. Also I never separate the vent window hinge pin. I just remove the entire bracket from the frame and leave the hinge pin in place. (since it shows from the outside) I also just un-rivet the top of the frame to get the rubber out. (I take out as few rivets as possible) Remember the order of the hardware to remove the vent window glass. The long piece of steel in the vise makes a great holding fixture. I did mine by myself,... but a second set of hands would be great. Attached Images __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

08-20-2016, 11:10 AM	#7
Shaky Six in a row makes it go... Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vacationland: Maine Posts: 1,346	Re: Vent window restoration how to thread? Thanks! __________________ 67 C20 long step resto: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342086 66 C10 long step build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3814790 CT to Alaska in a 67 C10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399224 “The height of sophistication is simplicity." - Clare Boothe Luce

08-20-2016, 11:11 AM	#8
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,692	Re: Vent window restoration how to thread? https://youtu.be/WiZOiHmcb_w This video talks about removing the hinge rivet. I do not do this. I like to keep the look of the original rivet. Just take the entire bracket off the frame. (The 2 rivets on the side) __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

08-20-2016, 08:57 PM	#9
custom10nut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: East Tn (In the heart of the Smoky Mtns) Posts: 1,867	Re: Vent window restoration how to thread? When you say "hinge rivet", do you mean the one on the outside? My lower pivot on my driver side seized and broke loose, so I was wondering if that is possible to repair.

08-20-2016, 09:00 PM	#10
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,264	Re: Vent window restoration how to thread? There is a cheap kit on eBay for I think $22 that has the rivet tools and rivets. It requires a hammer to crush the rivets but it works and if you are only doing one set of vents you don't have to spend big $ on a tool to crush the rivets. It does take a lot of time and patience. An extra set of hands would be helpful but you can do it by yourself with a bench vise. I have less than $100 in mine and that includes all the seals and felt channels, clear coat for frames, rivets and tools. I did not replace the pivot rivets though as they were still tight. __________________ 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 Power windows Power Locks Sniper EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23 lowered 2" front & rear

08-20-2016, 09:09 PM	#11
custom10nut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: East Tn (In the heart of the Smoky Mtns) Posts: 1,867	Re: Vent window restoration how to thread? 70stovwbolt. Thanks for the info. I think I'm going to be ordering a rebuild kit soon. When I see the "rivet setter", I recognize it as the tool I used growing up on the farm, to repair broken teeth on our haybine and combine. They aren't hard to find, easy to use, and not to expensive.

08-20-2016, 11:56 PM	#14
Steve Cole Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Faith,NC Posts: 1,626	Re: Vent window restoration how to thread? Wow! Thanks everyone, I knew there would be a lot of interest in this.

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