Window Weatherstrip & Frame Questions - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**KyleSeal** · 01-07-2017, 06:59 PM

Currently rebuilding my vent windows for my 70, and I'm looking at glass prices. Ive heard people have a hard time with the new glass setting correctly in the frame if the frame is reused, as opposed to buying the new glass with a frame already attached. Opinions?

Also, weatherstrip, who has the best for both windows and doors? I want to drive when it rains!

**KyleSeal** · 01-07-2017, 09:56 PM

No opinions?

**HO455** · 01-08-2017, 02:43 AM

Do a search for wing window and you will find lots of info. Don't forget to check the 67-72 box.

dfwright · 01-08-2017, 10:14 AM

If you need glass, and all the rubber/rebuild parts, I am going to suggest that you give some consideration to buying a complete new wing window assembly. They are expensive, but rebuilding the wing windows is "an adventure" to put it mildly.

**LockDoc** · 01-08-2017, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by KyleSeal

No opinions?

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Things can be a little slow on the weekends, family and friends take up time for people... (Oh, and Honeydo's)...

Read this thread.

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

It covers most of the questions you have. You pretty much have to read all three pages.....

LockDoc

88Stanger · 01-08-2017, 03:18 PM

i rebuilt my wing windows and used a donor window for it. BUT be warned, it is not a very easy simple thing to do. You must by the rivet kit for the rivets that need to be replaced that hold the wing window together. I say not easy only because it it not something that everyone does and you must have some knowledge of working with press rivets.

Robznob11 · 01-08-2017, 04:49 PM

It's not all that bad but don't expect to get showroom finish on the waivers with the punch tool. As far as setting the glass in the channel. Glass setting tape can be had in many thicknesses you may have to play around with it but if you find the right one it sets fine. I ended up doubling mine cause it was a bit thin but it worked great with new glass. A heat gun makes it much easier!

01-07-2017, 06:59 PM	#1
KyleSeal Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Toano, VA Posts: 893	Window Weatherstrip & Frame Questions Currently rebuilding my vent windows for my 70, and I'm looking at glass prices. Ive heard people have a hard time with the new glass setting correctly in the frame if the frame is reused, as opposed to buying the new glass with a frame already attached. Opinions? Also, weatherstrip, who has the best for both windows and doors? I want to drive when it rains! __________________ "Sometimes I do serve as a good bad example. Glad to be of service." My Build Thread (1967 C10, lowered, EFI, daily truck): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=830809

01-07-2017, 09:56 PM	#2
KyleSeal Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Toano, VA Posts: 893	Re: Window Weatherstrip & Frame Questions No opinions? __________________ "Sometimes I do serve as a good bad example. Glad to be of service." My Build Thread (1967 C10, lowered, EFI, daily truck): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=830809

01-08-2017, 02:43 AM	#3
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,350	Re: Window Weatherstrip & Frame Questions Do a search for wing window and you will find lots of info. Don't forget to check the 67-72 box. __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

01-08-2017, 10:14 AM	#4
dfwright Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 1,374	Re: Window Weatherstrip & Frame Questions If you need glass, and all the rubber/rebuild parts, I am going to suggest that you give some consideration to buying a complete new wing window assembly. They are expensive, but rebuilding the wing windows is "an adventure" to put it mildly. __________________ 1972 C10 LWB, 350/350 Deconstruction began 5/2009, mostly completed restoration, 5/2017

01-08-2017, 03:18 PM	#6
88Stanger Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Washington State Posts: 1,654	Re: Window Weatherstrip & Frame Questions i rebuilt my wing windows and used a donor window for it. BUT be warned, it is not a very easy simple thing to do. You must by the rivet kit for the rivets that need to be replaced that hold the wing window together. I say not easy only because it it not something that everyone does and you must have some knowledge of working with press rivets.

01-08-2017, 04:49 PM	#7
Robznob11 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: brownfield texas (west texas) Posts: 1,936	Re: Window Weatherstrip & Frame Questions It's not all that bad but don't expect to get showroom finish on the waivers with the punch tool. As far as setting the glass in the channel. Glass setting tape can be had in many thicknesses you may have to play around with it but if you find the right one it sets fine. I ended up doubling mine cause it was a bit thin but it worked great with new glass. A heat gun makes it much easier! __________________ The Ghost 67 short wide full custom. 550 hp LSX, 4l80E, narrowed 9". Body dropped w/air ride! ........................ ___ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(⊙)___//___/__(O)_/ @disciple2.rc 💪instagram💪 LED TAILS

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