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short step · 07-27-2003, 08:25 PM

does anyone have any tips on replacing the rubbers on the vent windows

Wootdog · 07-27-2003, 09:59 PM

I just did it this weekend and it is a pain in the butt. If you don't need to replace them.... don't Wootdog

*Piston* · 07-27-2003, 11:22 PM

Awww they aren't that bad.

Using a cut-off wheel remove the vent window pivot rivet, then remove the vent spring and locks. Pull the window out and away from your work area. Next, remove the weather stripping from the main window channel and drill out the 4 rivets holding the rear vent seal in place. With this removed you'll see the main rivets holding the vent window channel. Drill out ONLY the top 2 rivets then slightly bent the channel to the side (you'll know why in a minute). Using spray silicone, lube the channel and start working the new weather stipping in. Be warned, the curve is a tough one to get into place. With the rubber weatherstipping in place its time to set the rear vent seal in and rivet it into place. Make sure you install it in the correct direction. Now move the vent channel back into place and rivet it down (2).

I think I've done 6 sets of these so far using the rivet setting tool and factory rivets availible from Chevy Duty. Matter of fact, 4 of the sets were done using the same tool.
You'll need a good set of punches, drill bits, a solid and strong vise and a hammer.

When setting the rivets I place a punch in the vise and crank it down. Then with one arm I hold the vent window assembly in place (setting the head of the rivet onto the punch surface) then use the setting tool and hammer to crimp the rivet into place.

Once you have it back together, spray a rag with silicone spray and wipe the entire rubber surface that will contact the window. Install the vent window into place and adjust the spring tension. Using the same method as above, set the pivot rivet and your done.

casey · 07-27-2003, 11:41 PM

Mine were not ripped so i soaked them in oil for a couple of days cleaned them off and they look awesome don't even leak, been that way for 2 yrs

short step · 07-28-2003, 05:42 AM

thanks for the help

07-27-2003, 08:25 PM	#1
short step Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ludlow,MA Posts: 145	help/w vent window rubbers does anyone have any tips on replacing the rubbers on the vent windows

07-27-2003, 09:59 PM	#2
Wootdog Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va, USA Posts: 1,677	I just did it this weekend and it is a pain in the butt. If you don't need to replace them.... don't Wootdog __________________ 1969 Chevelle 1990 IROC Z Convertible 2002 Silverado LT

07-27-2003, 11:22 PM	#3
Piston Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 2,301	Awww they aren't that bad. Using a cut-off wheel remove the vent window pivot rivet, then remove the vent spring and locks. Pull the window out and away from your work area. Next, remove the weather stripping from the main window channel and drill out the 4 rivets holding the rear vent seal in place. With this removed you'll see the main rivets holding the vent window channel. Drill out ONLY the top 2 rivets then slightly bent the channel to the side (you'll know why in a minute). Using spray silicone, lube the channel and start working the new weather stipping in. Be warned, the curve is a tough one to get into place. With the rubber weatherstipping in place its time to set the rear vent seal in and rivet it into place. Make sure you install it in the correct direction. Now move the vent channel back into place and rivet it down (2). I think I've done 6 sets of these so far using the rivet setting tool and factory rivets availible from Chevy Duty. Matter of fact, 4 of the sets were done using the same tool. You'll need a good set of punches, drill bits, a solid and strong vise and a hammer. When setting the rivets I place a punch in the vise and crank it down. Then with one arm I hold the vent window assembly in place (setting the head of the rivet onto the punch surface) then use the setting tool and hammer to crimp the rivet into place. Once you have it back together, spray a rag with silicone spray and wipe the entire rubber surface that will contact the window. Install the vent window into place and adjust the spring tension. Using the same method as above, set the pivot rivet and your done.

07-27-2003, 11:41 PM	#4
casey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 2,048	Mine were not ripped so i soaked them in oil for a couple of days cleaned them off and they look awesome don't even leak, been that way for 2 yrs

07-28-2003, 05:42 AM	#5
short step Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ludlow,MA Posts: 145	thanks for the help



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