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Jwill41 · 11-10-2006, 09:27 PM

How hard is it to replace the vent window seals? I ordered new ones with rivet kit. I received the rubber but the rivet kit was backordered. While I am waiting for it to arrive I thought would ask how to do it. Thanks.

timcos · 11-10-2006, 11:58 PM

Check out these FAQ's in Truck Tech.

I just read it yesterday...great write up by the way...should be on the first few pages.

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...splay.php?f=92

BobRitts · 11-11-2006, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Jwill41

How hard is it to replace the vent window seals? I ordered new ones with rivet kit. I received the rubber but the rivet kit was backordered. While I am waiting for it to arrive I thought would ask how to do it. Thanks.

Do one at a time so you can look at the other one to see how the spring assy goes back together... not 100% intuitive, not for me at least. Wait until the rivets are in before installing the big felt window runner on the window side - the rivets are kind of too small for a human to get them through felt, metal AND rubber. I ruined a felt channel by gluing it in first and couldn't force the rivets in far enough to have them come out the other side.

Also - take the time to make sure the rubber is fully seated in the forward part, where it makes the ~60 deg corner and the rubber is real thick.

**clay68c10** · 11-11-2006, 12:39 PM

If you can have an extra set of hands, it helps.

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Jwill41 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Farmers Branch, Tx Posts: 1,009	vent window rubber How hard is it to replace the vent window seals? I ordered new ones with rivet kit. I received the rubber but the rivet kit was backordered. While I am waiting for it to arrive I thought would ask how to do it. Thanks. __________________ http://www.picturetrail.com/jwill41 67 1/2 ton GMC short step side 68 1/2 ton Chevy long fleet side 72 1/2 ton Chevy Suburban 99 1/2 ton Chevy Suburban founder (and only member) of the primer/clearcoat club

11-10-2006, 11:58 PM	#2
timcos Chief Honcho In Charge Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bentonville AR Posts: 970	Re: vent window rubber Check out these FAQ's in Truck Tech. I just read it yesterday...great write up by the way...should be on the first few pages. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...splay.php?f=92 __________________ 1992 1500 4x4 Shortbed 1984 Ford F250 Supercab Longbed 6.9L Diesel 1972 K10 Cheyenne Super Fleetside Short Bed - 350 - A/C 1971 VW SuperBeetle 1960 Wife 1984 Son 1986 Son 1989 Son Previous Trucks 1967 C10 SWB (1980-1981) 1971 C10 LWB (1998-2004)

11-11-2006, 12:39 PM	#4
clay68c10 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 2,935	Re: vent window rubber If you can have an extra set of hands, it helps. __________________ ClusterTruck: 68 C10 Bought in 89, wrecked in 03. Slow low $ rebuild started '17. 6.0 & TKO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=788602 93 K1500 Short Step, 350, NV4500, EBL flash ECU. Vortec heads & roller cam someday... 05 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. 3” lift & 6-speed 02 E320 the insurance total “free car” 13 Tahoe LTZ



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