1966 Vent Windows DIY question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

morethanstock66 · 03-23-2014, 03:44 PM

Going through my 66 and a previous owner had not put stickers, or wrote, but etched things into the vent windows.. I obviously want to replace the glass, but the rubbers are garbage, as per usual. I was wondering if anyone had rebuilt/ pieced together vent window assemblies. New assemblies from classic parts and lmc run about $250 a piece. Can you get the all the components, to include the glass, separately and do assembly on your own to save cash?

**66 C10 383** · 03-23-2014, 06:42 PM

I haven't gotten that far on my build but there are several guys on this forum who have. Here's a good write up on rebuilding them. I'm pretty sure you can get replacement glass and rubber but someone who's done this would be better at recommending the best quality vs cost.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=351471

**PGSigns** · 03-24-2014, 06:29 AM

I bought a pair here on the board and rebuilt them for the new set of doors I have for the 66. All I needed was the gaskets and the hinge pin. Order a few extra hinge pins so you have one to practice on getting it swaged over.
Jimmy

03-23-2014, 03:44 PM	#1
morethanstock66 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: College Station, TX Posts: 213	1966 Vent Windows DIY question Going through my 66 and a previous owner had not put stickers, or wrote, but etched things into the vent windows.. I obviously want to replace the glass, but the rubbers are garbage, as per usual. I was wondering if anyone had rebuilt/ pieced together vent window assemblies. New assemblies from classic parts and lmc run about $250 a piece. Can you get the all the components, to include the glass, separately and do assembly on your own to save cash? __________________ 63 SWB Stepside --Current Project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=836390 66 SWB Fleetside (Stacy) 350ci/Th400 --Gone http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...45#post6595745 67 LWB Fleetside (Annabel)350ci/SM420. 7 Year Restoration --R.I.P. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=633867

03-23-2014, 06:42 PM	#2
66 C10 383 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Somewhere In So. IL. Posts: 408	Re: 1966 Vent Windows DIY question I haven't gotten that far on my build but there are several guys on this forum who have. Here's a good write up on rebuilding them. I'm pretty sure you can get replacement glass and rubber but someone who's done this would be better at recommending the best quality vs cost. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=351471 __________________ Doug Old Build Thread - 383/T56 http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=540838 Updated Build Thread - Modern Relic - 66 C10 536 Dark Aqua 5.3/4L60E - BTR Stage IV Truck Cam - Vintage Air - Dakota Digital http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=778784

03-24-2014, 06:29 AM	#3
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: 1966 Vent Windows DIY question I bought a pair here on the board and rebuilt them for the new set of doors I have for the 66. All I needed was the gaskets and the hinge pin. Order a few extra hinge pins so you have one to practice on getting it swaged over. Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic



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