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RuralRoute C-30 · 11-26-2010, 05:27 PM

So I stopped by the local salvage yard today for a window switch assembly for our Saturn (which they don't have). Yet while there I thought to ask about a driver's side window vent for my 85 C-30. Mine has broken where it pivots at the bottom inside the door. Stays closed but I like the vent window.

Anyway, according to their computers this dusty one they had from an 89 suburban will work. Brought it home with a question mark in my mind. Compared it to what the 85 has and it looks the same, size is the same, only tinted, but I can swap the glass...but it lacks the middle mounting screw.

My 85 has 3 screws, top, middle and lower. This one only has two, top and lower with none at the upper pivot bracket like the 85.

Any problems here? Thinking I could just drill it at the upper pivot point for a screw or leave it as is? Yes, no, maybe, return and keep looking?

Haven't taken the door apart yet so thought I'd ask if anyone knew before I even consider it. If it won't work they do allow a return so no fault no foul. But "the computer "says..." it will work" has me asking too.

Appreciate,
Mark

RuralRoute C-30 · 11-26-2010, 05:47 PM

My mistake, rechecked the part tag and it says 89 Chevy C3500...they had mentioned it would fit a suburban.

Mark

SBTork · 11-26-2010, 06:53 PM

Yes, the whole assembly will work just fine. A little while back I ordered two brand new assemblies from GM and they also don't use the middle mounting screw. I think that's just the new design.

RuralRoute C-30 · 11-26-2010, 07:05 PM

Thanks a lot! Wow, you can still get these as a parts assembly through GM?

Curious just to know, do you recall the 'nos' cost?

Again, thanks!
Mark

SBTork · 11-26-2010, 07:24 PM

You're welcome. As far as the vent windows.....HAHA, yeah....they're still available from GM. Don't let this mislead you about my intelligence level. I am not as stupid as their prices are. They list for around $375 each. Of course I purchased them for less but, that's what they go for. They have gone up a LOT in the last year or so.

RuralRoute C-30 · 11-26-2010, 07:34 PM

So the $30 this cost today was well worth asking if they had one.

Thanks again,
Mark

SBTork · 11-26-2010, 07:38 PM

yup, for sure

11-26-2010, 05:27 PM	#1
RuralRoute C-30 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: East Central Illinois Posts: 511	vent window from an 89;will it work? So I stopped by the local salvage yard today for a window switch assembly for our Saturn (which they don't have). Yet while there I thought to ask about a driver's side window vent for my 85 C-30. Mine has broken where it pivots at the bottom inside the door. Stays closed but I like the vent window. Anyway, according to their computers this dusty one they had from an 89 suburban will work. Brought it home with a question mark in my mind. Compared it to what the 85 has and it looks the same, size is the same, only tinted, but I can swap the glass...but it lacks the middle mounting screw. My 85 has 3 screws, top, middle and lower. This one only has two, top and lower with none at the upper pivot bracket like the 85. Any problems here? Thinking I could just drill it at the upper pivot point for a screw or leave it as is? Yes, no, maybe, return and keep looking? Haven't taken the door apart yet so thought I'd ask if anyone knew before I even consider it. If it won't work they do allow a return so no fault no foul. But "the computer "says..." it will work" has me asking too. Appreciate, Mark __________________ 1985 Chevy C-30 Hydraulic Dump Bed 2001 Saturn SC2 (go to work car) 2010 PT Cruiser (wife's car) "Reality is just a hallucination brought on by lack of alcohol." Last edited by RuralRoute C-30; 11-26-2010 at 05:33 PM.

11-26-2010, 05:47 PM	#2
RuralRoute C-30 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: East Central Illinois Posts: 511	Re: vent window from an 89;will it work? My mistake, rechecked the part tag and it says 89 Chevy C3500...they had mentioned it would fit a suburban. Mark __________________ 1985 Chevy C-30 Hydraulic Dump Bed 2001 Saturn SC2 (go to work car) 2010 PT Cruiser (wife's car) "Reality is just a hallucination brought on by lack of alcohol."

11-26-2010, 06:53 PM	#3
SBTork Garage wrench Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaCrosse, WI Posts: 1,856	Re: vent window from an 89;will it work? Yes, the whole assembly will work just fine. A little while back I ordered two brand new assemblies from GM and they also don't use the middle mounting screw. I think that's just the new design. __________________ -Adam 90 V1500 GMC Suburban 350/700R4/NP241..... 01 Saturn SL1 stock DD.....

11-26-2010, 07:05 PM	#4
RuralRoute C-30 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: East Central Illinois Posts: 511	Re: vent window from an 89;will it work? Thanks a lot! Wow, you can still get these as a parts assembly through GM? Curious just to know, do you recall the 'nos' cost? Again, thanks! Mark __________________ 1985 Chevy C-30 Hydraulic Dump Bed 2001 Saturn SC2 (go to work car) 2010 PT Cruiser (wife's car) "Reality is just a hallucination brought on by lack of alcohol."

11-26-2010, 07:24 PM	#5
SBTork Garage wrench Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaCrosse, WI Posts: 1,856	Re: vent window from an 89;will it work? You're welcome. As far as the vent windows.....HAHA, yeah....they're still available from GM. Don't let this mislead you about my intelligence level. I am not as stupid as their prices are. They list for around $375 each. Of course I purchased them for less but, that's what they go for. They have gone up a LOT in the last year or so. __________________ -Adam 90 V1500 GMC Suburban 350/700R4/NP241..... 01 Saturn SL1 stock DD..... Last edited by SBTork; 11-26-2010 at 07:24 PM. Reason: dumbness

11-26-2010, 07:34 PM	#6
RuralRoute C-30 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: East Central Illinois Posts: 511	Re: vent window from an 89;will it work? So the $30 this cost today was well worth asking if they had one. Thanks again, Mark __________________ 1985 Chevy C-30 Hydraulic Dump Bed 2001 Saturn SC2 (go to work car) 2010 PT Cruiser (wife's car) "Reality is just a hallucination brought on by lack of alcohol."

11-26-2010, 07:38 PM	#7
SBTork Garage wrench Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaCrosse, WI Posts: 1,856	Re: vent window from an 89;will it work? yup, for sure __________________ -Adam 90 V1500 GMC Suburban 350/700R4/NP241..... 01 Saturn SL1 stock DD.....



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