67 vent window rebuild kit

[Dustytrix]

Where can I find a kit to rebuild my 67 vent window latch? Everywhere I have looked its 68-72. Or are they obsolete?

[Grumpy old man]

You can buy a set of 67 latches on ebay for $23.00 .

[Dustytrix]

Thanks I will check that out.

[Dustytrix]

Ok I found latches, but no rebuild kit. I need to tighten them up they just swing with no pressure to hold window closed.

[Grumpy old man]

The window swings or the latch ? if it's the wing window That's fixed by tightening the spring on the bottom of the vent window inside the door . you have to remove the complete vent window assembly and be very careful to "open" the shaft nut stay and use your favorite flavor of rust buster before trying to tighten the nut as the shafts can break. if it's the latch your missing a convoluted washer

[Dustytrix]

Thanks, Grumpy I will do that. Learning as I go, and loving every minute of it. Happy New Year.

[kxmotox247]

Originally Posted by Grumpy old man

...be very careful to "open" the shaft nut stay and use your favorite flavor of rust buster before trying to tighten the nut as the shafts can break.

Fact.

Use a pair of channel locks to hold the shaft still while attempting to loosen or tighten the nut. Ask me how I know. Mine twisted right off the vent window frame so I had to fabricate and delicately weld a new one on.

[Grumpy old man]

Be careful '67 vent windows are getting harder to find everyday .I'm still looking for a chrome passenger side . and I have more than a few 67's

[LockDoc]

Originally Posted by Dustytrix

Where can I find a kit to rebuild my 67 vent window latch? Everywhere I have looked its 68-72. Or are they obsolete?

'67 latch handles are all by themselves and nothing is made for them as far as I know.

Tightening the vent window trunion nut will not help your latch problem.

LockDoc