vent window removal advice needed - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

tonypaul · 09-25-2010, 02:47 PM

I got some replacement vent windows for my truck. Im in the final stages of paint prep. I removed one of the orginal vents and it took a little more force to get out and I ended up having to bend it to get it out.

I woud like to keep both vent windows out until paint is finshed but Im worried now about having big problems getting the new ones in with out damaging something. My door windows are still in and I havnt planed on removing them. Did I just get frustrated trying to get the first one out? Is there some tricks I need to know about getting them out and the new ones in?
Thanks!

**Classic Heartbeat** · 09-25-2010, 05:23 PM

You have to remove the roll up window. (That is if you don't want to dammage) I just got through with that job.

WES

PHAT TONY · 09-25-2010, 07:56 PM

What I do is remove the rear window channel, slide door glass to the back of the door; this gives enough room to tilt the vent window back, raise it up 6-8 inches, rotate it outward and gently guide the bracket at the base of the window channel part up and out. It's hard to paint a verbal picture, but I hope this helps.

sameyrasmea72 · 09-25-2010, 08:14 PM

You can leave the glass in (infact I have never been able to get the window regulator out without first removing vent window) and still do it pretty easy. It has been awhile since I have done it, but you have to lower and move back the corner of the glass that is in the way when trying to remove the vent window. I do this my removing the 3 screws that hold the vertical channel for the glass and weather striping inside the door. Then Temporarily pull the channel down and tilt the glass back and down out of the way. Then the vent window will come out with a little turning.

There may be another way to do it, but this is how I have done it.

PHAT TONY · 09-25-2010, 08:38 PM

Ummm......yeah.

nuke82 · 10-15-2013, 06:00 PM

I found this article helpful for removing the vent window http://www.customclassictrucks.com/t...nt_window.html

Also here is a YouTube video of the window being removed

Step 1: 1967-72 Chevy C-101pc Door Glass...

**LockDoc** · 10-15-2013, 06:11 PM

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I didn't go to the link posted or watch the video but I always do it like tony said with no problems...

LockDoc

09-25-2010, 02:47 PM	#1
tonypaul Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Austin Tx Posts: 639	vent window removal advice needed I got some replacement vent windows for my truck. Im in the final stages of paint prep. I removed one of the orginal vents and it took a little more force to get out and I ended up having to bend it to get it out. I woud like to keep both vent windows out until paint is finshed but Im worried now about having big problems getting the new ones in with out damaging something. My door windows are still in and I havnt planed on removing them. Did I just get frustrated trying to get the first one out? Is there some tricks I need to know about getting them out and the new ones in? Thanks!

09-25-2010, 05:23 PM	#2
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: vent window removal advice needed You have to remove the roll up window. (That is if you don't want to dammage) I just got through with that job. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys Last edited by Classic Heartbeat; 09-25-2010 at 05:24 PM.

09-25-2010, 07:56 PM	#3
PHAT TONY Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Red Deer ab canada Posts: 1,250	Re: vent window removal advice needed What I do is remove the rear window channel, slide door glass to the back of the door; this gives enough room to tilt the vent window back, raise it up 6-8 inches, rotate it outward and gently guide the bracket at the base of the window channel part up and out. It's hard to paint a verbal picture, but I hope this helps. __________________ 1972 factory 2 Wheel Drive Blazer-Sold 1972 K10 4X4-Sold 1971 Chevrolet Cheyenne/10-Sold 1970 Chevrolet C/10-Sold 1968 GMC 4X4-Project 1968 Chevrolet C/10 Pro Street 1970 GMC 3/4 Ton-Parts 1997 2WD 2DR Yukon-Sweet http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335664

09-25-2010, 08:14 PM	#4
sameyrasmea72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,443	Re: vent window removal advice needed You can leave the glass in (infact I have never been able to get the window regulator out without first removing vent window) and still do it pretty easy. It has been awhile since I have done it, but you have to lower and move back the corner of the glass that is in the way when trying to remove the vent window. I do this my removing the 3 screws that hold the vertical channel for the glass and weather striping inside the door. Then Temporarily pull the channel down and tilt the glass back and down out of the way. Then the vent window will come out with a little turning. There may be another way to do it, but this is how I have done it. Attached Images __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 80 Silverado Blazer 2wd

09-25-2010, 08:38 PM	#5
PHAT TONY Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Red Deer ab canada Posts: 1,250	Re: vent window removal advice needed Ummm......yeah. __________________ 1972 factory 2 Wheel Drive Blazer-Sold 1972 K10 4X4-Sold 1971 Chevrolet Cheyenne/10-Sold 1970 Chevrolet C/10-Sold 1968 GMC 4X4-Project 1968 Chevrolet C/10 Pro Street 1970 GMC 3/4 Ton-Parts 1997 2WD 2DR Yukon-Sweet http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335664

10-15-2013, 06:11 PM	#7
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,815	Re: vent window removal advice needed - I didn't go to the link posted or watch the video but I always do it like tony said with no problems... LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -



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