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72 K20 · 05-30-2016, 10:34 PM

I have a set of accessory vent shades that I purchased to put on my C20, with the windows up they seem pretty secure,, but with the window down they seem like they could easily fall out,, especially if you were driving . The window channels are new. Is there some kind of clips ? Or do you use some kind of adhesive ? Any and all help is appreciated ! I like the looks of these shades and want to have them on my truck as long as they are secure .

Thank You ! Tom

Please note that the pictures are for reference ,, these are not my trucks !

**LockDoc** · 05-30-2016, 10:46 PM

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You might check with these folks. They originally made them....

http://www.lundinternational.com/products

LockDoc

mike16 · 05-31-2016, 02:11 AM

i checked thier web site. a mess. dont seem to carry it or provide any info.

I bought a set for my 57 GMC. held in place with screws

**Grumpy old man** · 05-31-2016, 04:01 AM

They are held securely in place with steel clips installed into the glass run channel behind the gasket , the clips are hard to find ,I've also seen guys drill the upper lip and use #4 panhead screws hidden behind the gasket .

**special-K** · 05-31-2016, 06:18 AM

They used to provide little screws to poke into the edge of the window frame. A very risky thing to do without having the bit run off the edge and gouge the paint. Ask me how I know. Then came the convenient clips.

72 K20 · 06-08-2016, 10:01 PM

So ,,, I had the drill out,, found some #4 screws,, and was going to pro-cede with the drilling. Wasn't real thrilled about drilling in to the edge of the door,,, was afraid of running off the edge ,, or drilling through to the outside . Had my stuff on the seat and saw the box they came in and thought I'll pitch that ,, I'm installing these and won't need the box anymore.
Grabbed the box off of the seat to pitch it in the trash can and a little bag dropped out of the box ,,, there were the clips. Must have been stuck in the bottom of the box .

Anyway ,, Long story short ,,I installed the clips and all is good ! I like the shades !

Thank you for the replies and ideas ! Have a great day !
Tom

**special-K** · 06-09-2016, 07:05 AM

I bet that felt good seeing those! No fuss, no muss

05-30-2016, 10:34 PM	#1
72 K20 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Brandon,Iowa Posts: 391	accessory vent shades I have a set of accessory vent shades that I purchased to put on my C20, with the windows up they seem pretty secure,, but with the window down they seem like they could easily fall out,, especially if you were driving . The window channels are new. Is there some kind of clips ? Or do you use some kind of adhesive ? Any and all help is appreciated ! I like the looks of these shades and want to have them on my truck as long as they are secure . Thank You ! Tom Please note that the pictures are for reference ,, these are not my trucks ! Attached Images

05-30-2016, 10:46 PM	#2
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,429	Re: accessory vent shades - You might check with these folks. They originally made them.... http://www.lundinternational.com/products LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

05-31-2016, 02:11 AM	#3
mike16 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: bisbee, arizona Posts: 1,529	Re: accessory vent shades i checked thier web site. a mess. dont seem to carry it or provide any info. I bought a set for my 57 GMC. held in place with screws

05-31-2016, 06:18 AM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: accessory vent shades They used to provide little screws to poke into the edge of the window frame. A very risky thing to do without having the bit run off the edge and gouge the paint. Ask me how I know. Then came the convenient clips. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

06-08-2016, 10:01 PM	#6
72 K20 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Brandon,Iowa Posts: 391	Re: accessory vent shades So ,,, I had the drill out,, found some #4 screws,, and was going to pro-cede with the drilling. Wasn't real thrilled about drilling in to the edge of the door,,, was afraid of running off the edge ,, or drilling through to the outside . Had my stuff on the seat and saw the box they came in and thought I'll pitch that ,, I'm installing these and won't need the box anymore. Grabbed the box off of the seat to pitch it in the trash can and a little bag dropped out of the box ,,, there were the clips. Must have been stuck in the bottom of the box . Anyway ,, Long story short ,,I installed the clips and all is good ! I like the shades ! Thank you for the replies and ideas ! Have a great day ! Tom

05-31-2016, 04:01 AM	#4
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: accessory vent shades They are held securely in place with steel clips installed into the glass run channel behind the gasket , the clips are hard to find ,I've also seen guys drill the upper lip and use #4 panhead screws hidden behind the gasket . __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop

06-09-2016, 07:05 AM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: accessory vent shades I bet that felt good seeing those! No fuss, no muss __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~



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