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-sean- · 09-30-2011, 06:21 PM

Is there anyone here on the board that rebuilds vent windows? In other words, you send them your vent windows and they come back rebuilt and ready to instal.

AirSpeed · 09-30-2011, 08:40 PM

You can order a rebuilt one from LMC or Classic Parts as well as a few others. You can also buy a kit to rebuild them yourself, its pretty easy to do.
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Lee H · 10-03-2011, 07:27 PM

TTT for a great question, I'd like to know if any one rebuilds these to.
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**70cst** · 10-03-2011, 07:51 PM

ttt

C10-Driver · 10-03-2011, 11:26 PM

I have rebuilt a couple of sets for myself (which does not mean I am volunteering to do any more

). They're not too bad, infact I'm sure there is a sticky on here about how to do it.

I would stay away from the aftermarket windows. I had a set installed in my truck and rebuilt my originals because the hinge rivot popped right out after opening and closing it about 5 times. Another friend of mine installed his and took them out because the chrome stopped about a 1/4 inch short of the top of the opening.

Not saying there aren't some good re-pops but, personally, I haven't seen any yet.

usmcchevy · 10-04-2011, 08:44 AM

I'm attempting my first set now. Using this: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=351471

Anyone know where you can buy the rubber that holds the glass into the wing frame?

**Clyde65** · 10-04-2011, 10:39 AM

any glass shop will have the glass setting tape.

-sean- · 10-04-2011, 05:26 PM

This one kind of surprises me, I thought for sure I was just missing something in my search causing nothing to come up.

lil hoodlum · 10-04-2011, 05:47 PM

I am with Sean on this. I would rather just pay someone else some good money to rebuild a set for me. The aftermarket ones "look" nice but I don't want to spend the $250-$300 to find out how they perform.

And yeah, I've read about what a pain they can be to rebuild, so I just don't care to put myself through all of the greif!

Keith

mbgmike · 10-04-2011, 10:37 PM

we used to rebuild them but its hard to make any money doing them. we have to have a minimum of $200.00 each 285.00 if chrome plated. it was costing us 35.00 each to have chrome plated. Unless you don't have the time it is something most people can handle themselves. Some people say its a pain but I hear people say that about a lot of things

It just is labor intensive more than anything

09-30-2011, 06:21 PM	#1
-sean- Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 484	Who rebuilds vent windows? Is there anyone here on the board that rebuilds vent windows? In other words, you send them your vent windows and they come back rebuilt and ready to instal.

09-30-2011, 08:40 PM	#2
AirSpeed Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Fall River California Posts: 2,026	Re: Who rebuilds vent windows? You can order a rebuilt one from LMC or Classic Parts as well as a few others. You can also buy a kit to rebuild them yourself, its pretty easy to do. Posted via Mobile Device

10-03-2011, 07:27 PM	#3
Lee H Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Upland Ca Posts: 4,141	Re: Who rebuilds vent windows? TTT for a great question, I'd like to know if any one rebuilds these to. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 C10 SWB, Air, PS, PB, 350/350THM. Second owner. 1965 Corvette roadster, 44K miles, 327/365 SHP, 4 speed, side exhaust, knockoffs, teak, second owner (bought in 1970), Have ALL numbers matching components. My frame off restoration thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556703 Last edited by Lee H; 10-03-2011 at 08:27 PM.

10-03-2011, 07:51 PM	#4
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: Who rebuilds vent windows? ttt __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

10-03-2011, 11:26 PM	#5
C10-Driver Chevy Truck Addict Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kelowna, BC Posts: 1,176	Re: Who rebuilds vent windows? I have rebuilt a couple of sets for myself (which does not mean I am volunteering to do any more ). They're not too bad, infact I'm sure there is a sticky on here about how to do it. I would stay away from the aftermarket windows. I had a set installed in my truck and rebuilt my originals because the hinge rivot popped right out after opening and closing it about 5 times. Another friend of mine installed his and took them out because the chrome stopped about a 1/4 inch short of the top of the opening. Not saying there aren't some good re-pops but, personally, I haven't seen any yet. __________________ . 1970 Chev C/10 SWB, 355 SBC, 700R4, 3.73 Posi, Air Ride (Click to view Build Thread) (SOLD) 1978 Chevy C/10 SWB 1970 Pontiac Lemans . Last edited by C10-Driver; 10-03-2011 at 11:31 PM. Reason: Wrong Link

10-04-2011, 08:44 AM	#6
usmcchevy Has more rust than truck... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ivanhoe, MN Posts: 2,421	Re: Who rebuilds vent windows? I'm attempting my first set now. Using this: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=351471 Anyone know where you can buy the rubber that holds the glass into the wing frame? __________________ 1972 Custom/10 SWB, 4.8/4l80e Build thread LSx Swap FAQ index

10-04-2011, 10:39 AM	#7
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,541	Re: Who rebuilds vent windows? any glass shop will have the glass setting tape. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

10-04-2011, 05:26 PM	#8
-sean- Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 484	Re: Who rebuilds vent windows? This one kind of surprises me, I thought for sure I was just missing something in my search causing nothing to come up.

10-04-2011, 05:47 PM	#9
lil hoodlum Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Denton, Texas Posts: 1,705	Re: Who rebuilds vent windows? I am with Sean on this. I would rather just pay someone else some good money to rebuild a set for me. The aftermarket ones "look" nice but I don't want to spend the $250-$300 to find out how they perform. And yeah, I've read about what a pain they can be to rebuild, so I just don't care to put myself through all of the greif! Keith

10-04-2011, 10:37 PM	#10
mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	Re: Who rebuilds vent windows? we used to rebuild them but its hard to make any money doing them. we have to have a minimum of $200.00 each 285.00 if chrome plated. it was costing us 35.00 each to have chrome plated. Unless you don't have the time it is something most people can handle themselves. Some people say its a pain but I hear people say that about a lot of things It just is labor intensive more than anything



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