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J-Spec C10 · 02-19-2003, 12:54 AM

When I'm driving on the highway, I get wind noise from both doors/windows and somewhere behind the seats I feel cold air too I can't hear the radio over the wind. Does anyone else get this problem too?

The vent windows are closed, but I still see a gap at the top leading edge of the glass, can I fix this?

All new seals are very expensive, any quick fixes? Other than silicone

Trick76 · 02-19-2003, 02:12 AM

Duct tape

Prerunner1982 · 02-19-2003, 02:16 AM

i put large pieces of paper under the latch on the vent windows...

ocbaud · 02-19-2003, 02:19 AM

my velvet? seal stuff around my windows is halfway gone and the wind noise in my cab is awful, add to that the rear sliding window that vibrates from my exhaust, and the glove box that vibrates from the exhaust, and its hard for me to hear too

J-Spec C10 · 02-19-2003, 02:21 AM

duct tape is a good idea, afterall they use it in NASCAR right?

However i think it might detract from the overall look I was going for....

**crossy** · 02-19-2003, 02:46 AM

I hate this but it's what you asked for . go to hardware store and buy cheap stick on foam weatherstrip , about 1/2" wide by 1/4" thick, and add it to all the door perimeter weatherstrip sealing surfaces .
on the vent windows . work some oil into the pivots so that they move freely. close them as tight as they will go. with the 'new' DOOR weatherstrip in place see what kind of noise you get now . pull in on the vents while driving , does it get quieter?? if so try shimming the handle/latches to close them even tighter . I sealed mine with clear silicone. there is another trick left but involved . see how that works , DAVE

BigRed · 02-19-2003, 09:25 AM

This is a very common problem with our trucks. Weatherstripping is probably gone on any trucks older than '85. You can get full replacement kits from JC Whitney and other places. They are not cheap, but are definitely worth it. Before I put my cab back together, I'm definitely replacing all weatherstripping inside and out.

Low87 · 02-19-2003, 10:26 AM

Yup, you just have an old truck. New weatherstripping with tighten the cab back up and get the wind out.

Razorback_Fan · 02-19-2003, 10:35 AM

So where is a good place to get the replacement weatherstripping?

solidaxel · 02-19-2003, 11:11 AM

Turn up the Radio!!!

BigRed · 02-19-2003, 01:22 PM

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Originally posted by Razorback_Fan
So where is a good place to get the replacement weatherstripping?

All the major chevy truck suppliers have it. First, you can try JC Whitney. I've actually heard that their stuff is pretty good.

I have some links on my site also that you check. http://www.shelbournes.net/trucksite/links.htm

J-Spec C10 · 02-19-2003, 04:04 PM

thanks for the help, I'll let you all know how it works out.

bigd65 · 02-19-2003, 09:24 PM

if you are like me, i dont use my vent windows (non smoker) i sealed mine with some BLACK SILICONE. cant see it and is a cheap easy fix. (UNTILL SOMEONE COMES UP WITH AN IDEA FOR A ONE PIECE WINDOW TO ELIMINATE THE VENT WINDOW)

J-Spec C10 · 02-20-2003, 12:38 AM

One piece windows would rock! But I cant see someone tooling up for a run, when the trucks are not in production anymore. From a business standpoint its not a good idea. From our standpoint, it would be great.

bill_ont_canada · 02-20-2003, 03:31 AM

Hey Kyle.

What year did GM quit putting vent windows in our trucks ???

Do the '90 Suburbans have one piece windows ??? If they do I think the doors are the same, and... if this is right, we could just get the guts from the wreckers and install them.

Yes, No, Maybe...

????????????????

J-Spec C10 · 02-20-2003, 02:54 PM

Sorry to ruin the hopes Bill, but I think you misunderstood me. What I was trying to say is that since out trucks aren't in producton anymore, nobody would find it economically feasable to make one piece windows for them.

**crossy** · 02-20-2003, 06:39 PM

j-spec , they are not making MANY MANY cars & trucks but it IS profitable for the companies that makes repro parts for them and since there are SO MANY of our year trucks that take the same windows (15 years ) it would definately be profitable. The early Ford f-1 & f-100 people have made a few $$ selling parts for out of production trucks not to mention 67-72 chevy trucks , Mustangs camaros , chevelle vette , etc. and they keep making more . they just have not caught on yet as to how many people are really looking for them. DAVE

02-19-2003, 12:54 AM	#1
J-Spec C10 Whats this wire for?.... Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Barrie, Ontario, CANADA Posts: 378	Crazy Wind noise... When I'm driving on the highway, I get wind noise from both doors/windows and somewhere behind the seats I feel cold air too I can't hear the radio over the wind. Does anyone else get this problem too? The vent windows are closed, but I still see a gap at the top leading edge of the glass, can I fix this? All new seals are very expensive, any quick fixes? Other than silicone __________________ Kyle CANADIAN CONNECTION '82 C10 Resto-Custom--> * 2 1/4" manifold back dual exhaust with Hooker Aerochambers & High Flow Cats Taylor Ignition Wires Centerline 15" Telstars with 32"x10" mudders

02-19-2003, 02:12 AM	#2
Trick76 Living la vida broka Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: P'ville California Posts: 221	Duct tape __________________ 1976 C10 Longbed lowered 5/7, hot 355/TH350. ~ SOLD 1974 C10 Shortbed Stepside 350/Saginaw ~ SOLD 1984 C10 Longbed 6.2l diesel 700r4. ~SOLD 1985 GMC C20 350 700r4, ~under the knife

02-19-2003, 02:16 AM	#3
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,906	i put large pieces of paper under the latch on the vent windows... __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

02-19-2003, 02:21 AM	#5
J-Spec C10 Whats this wire for?.... Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Barrie, Ontario, CANADA Posts: 378	duct tape is a good idea, afterall they use it in NASCAR right? However i think it might detract from the overall look I was going for.... __________________ Kyle CANADIAN CONNECTION '82 C10 Resto-Custom--> * 2 1/4" manifold back dual exhaust with Hooker Aerochambers & High Flow Cats Taylor Ignition Wires Centerline 15" Telstars with 32"x10" mudders

02-19-2003, 02:46 AM	#6
crossy Oh,you can't buy that new Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Pennsville,N.J. 08070, USA Posts: 2,039	I hate this but it's what you asked for . go to hardware store and buy cheap stick on foam weatherstrip , about 1/2" wide by 1/4" thick, and add it to all the door perimeter weatherstrip sealing surfaces . on the vent windows . work some oil into the pivots so that they move freely. close them as tight as they will go. with the 'new' DOOR weatherstrip in place see what kind of noise you get now . pull in on the vents while driving , does it get quieter?? if so try shimming the handle/latches to close them even tighter . I sealed mine with clear silicone. there is another trick left but involved . see how that works , DAVE __________________ "been there, done that, ruined the T-shirt". 2007 LBZ GMC Sierra, ECSB 2006 LM7 RCSB Silverado 98 Vortec project. 94,3500,6.5L 4L80 81 SWB GMC POS finally gone 73 Pinto, stock, w/CragarSS's-eww LOTS of Cummins trucks.

02-19-2003, 02:19 AM	#4
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	my velvet? seal stuff around my windows is halfway gone and the wind noise in my cab is awful, add to that the rear sliding window that vibrates from my exhaust, and the glove box that vibrates from the exhaust, and its hard for me to hear too

02-19-2003, 09:25 AM	#7
BigRed Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 1,680	This is a very common problem with our trucks. Weatherstripping is probably gone on any trucks older than '85. You can get full replacement kits from JC Whitney and other places. They are not cheap, but are definitely worth it. Before I put my cab back together, I'm definitely replacing all weatherstripping inside and out. __________________ Scott Shelbourne

02-19-2003, 10:26 AM	#8
Low87 been here longer than Liz Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 2,437	Yup, you just have an old truck. New weatherstripping with tighten the cab back up and get the wind out. __________________ ~Greg~ Mac's Garage '87 SWB 6/8 drop "Piso" '08 CCSB Silverado DD the departed '89 GMC K5 Jimmy 4x4 "Rusty Nuts" '77 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd '83 Chevy stepside "You get what you pay for" - Mike 'swervin ervin' Ervin

02-19-2003, 10:35 AM	#9
Razorback_Fan Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Katy Tx Posts: 188	So where is a good place to get the replacement weatherstripping?

02-19-2003, 11:11 AM	#10
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Turn up the Radio!!! __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

02-19-2003, 04:04 PM	#12
J-Spec C10 Whats this wire for?.... Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Barrie, Ontario, CANADA Posts: 378	thanks for the help, I'll let you all know how it works out. __________________ Kyle CANADIAN CONNECTION '82 C10 Resto-Custom--> * 2 1/4" manifold back dual exhaust with Hooker Aerochambers & High Flow Cats Taylor Ignition Wires Centerline 15" Telstars with 32"x10" mudders

02-19-2003, 09:24 PM	#13
bigd65 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Lake Jackson, TX. Posts: 1,930	if you are like me, i dont use my vent windows (non smoker) i sealed mine with some BLACK SILICONE. cant see it and is a cheap easy fix. (UNTILL SOMEONE COMES UP WITH AN IDEA FOR A ONE PIECE WINDOW TO ELIMINATE THE VENT WINDOW) __________________ 2004 Silverado Crewcab (Dark Spiral Gray)

02-20-2003, 12:38 AM	#14
J-Spec C10 Whats this wire for?.... Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Barrie, Ontario, CANADA Posts: 378	One piece windows would rock! But I cant see someone tooling up for a run, when the trucks are not in production anymore. From a business standpoint its not a good idea. From our standpoint, it would be great. __________________ Kyle CANADIAN CONNECTION '82 C10 Resto-Custom--> * 2 1/4" manifold back dual exhaust with Hooker Aerochambers & High Flow Cats Taylor Ignition Wires Centerline 15" Telstars with 32"x10" mudders

02-20-2003, 03:31 AM	#15
bill_ont_canada Nobody is perfect... Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: London,Ont,Canada Posts: 200	Hey Kyle. What year did GM quit putting vent windows in our trucks ??? Do the '90 Suburbans have one piece windows ??? If they do I think the doors are the same, and... if this is right, we could just get the guts from the wreckers and install them. Yes, No, Maybe... ???????????????? __________________ Have a fabulous day. Bill... (ö¿ö) " Loud Pipes Save Lives "

02-20-2003, 02:54 PM	#16
J-Spec C10 Whats this wire for?.... Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Barrie, Ontario, CANADA Posts: 378	Sorry to ruin the hopes Bill, but I think you misunderstood me. What I was trying to say is that since out trucks aren't in producton anymore, nobody would find it economically feasable to make one piece windows for them. __________________ Kyle CANADIAN CONNECTION '82 C10 Resto-Custom--> * 2 1/4" manifold back dual exhaust with Hooker Aerochambers & High Flow Cats Taylor Ignition Wires Centerline 15" Telstars with 32"x10" mudders



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02-20-2003, 06:39 PM	#17
crossy Oh,you can't buy that new Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Pennsville,N.J. 08070, USA Posts: 2,039	j-spec , they are not making MANY MANY cars & trucks but it IS profitable for the companies that makes repro parts for them and since there are SO MANY of our year trucks that take the same windows (15 years ) it would definately be profitable. The early Ford f-1 & f-100 people have made a few $$ selling parts for out of production trucks not to mention 67-72 chevy trucks , Mustangs camaros , chevelle vette , etc. and they keep making more . they just have not caught on yet as to how many people are really looking for them. DAVE __________________ "been there, done that, ruined the T-shirt". 2007 LBZ GMC Sierra, ECSB 2006 LM7 RCSB Silverado 98 Vortec project. 94,3500,6.5L 4L80 81 SWB GMC POS finally gone 73 Pinto, stock, w/CragarSS's-eww LOTS of Cummins trucks.

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