Repaint vent windows or get chrome ? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Green Machine** · 05-29-2005, 12:13 PM

Vent windows on my '70 have most of the paint gone on frame and window on outside, surface rust present. They need new rubber anyway. If I take apart and repaint will it last ? or should I just find a set with good chrome and rebuild those, not considering looks or cost so much right now, but what do you think would be better ? Thanks.

kaycee · 05-29-2005, 12:47 PM

I repainted mine

Longhorn Man · 05-29-2005, 01:31 PM

I threw away my painted ones and got chrome ones.

**Palf70Step** · 05-29-2005, 02:08 PM

I'm repainting mine also and rebuilding them. I guess it depends on what you want for the $. Chrome was nice, but more than what I was willing to shell out right now for mine.

LUV2XCLR8 · 05-29-2005, 02:23 PM

I had 3 sets of chrome ones, one new on "GQ", sold one set, still have another

neonlarry · 05-29-2005, 02:40 PM

Chrome looks nicer.

cdowns · 05-29-2005, 03:10 PM

chrome makes you go faster

Big Blue · 05-29-2005, 04:26 PM

LUV2XCLR8..........
If you still have the chrome ones, will they fit a 81 model year?????
If so how much, if price is right put me down. Because i was thinking of doing the same thing, but if i can get them already done, well lets getter dun

John

**Green Machine** · 05-29-2005, 10:07 PM

Guess I'm leaning towards repainting the originals one. Any tips on how to prep and what to paint with ? Can rattle can do a good job? Gloss level of black ? What did the factory put on there, it doesn't seem to last as well as the body paint ? Thanks.

jamal · 05-29-2005, 10:37 PM

I would be interested in the chrome ones

edmonton72 · 05-31-2005, 01:34 PM

Why don't they make trucks with vent windows still. I think they are so cool.

longnlow72 · 05-31-2005, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by edmonton72

Why don't they make trucks with vent windows still. I think they are so cool.

im thinkin the opposite, why did they put these on old trucks lol i got rid of mine because i like the smooth glass lol

05-29-2005, 12:13 PM	#1
Green Machine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Estherville, Iowa Posts: 3,371	Repaint vent windows or get chrome ? Vent windows on my '70 have most of the paint gone on frame and window on outside, surface rust present. They need new rubber anyway. If I take apart and repaint will it last ? or should I just find a set with good chrome and rebuild those, not considering looks or cost so much right now, but what do you think would be better ? Thanks. __________________ 1968 C10 307 3spd Long Fleet ------ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=201103 1970 C10 305 Super T10 Long Fleet --- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=202285 1971 C20 383 TH350 Dana Posi ----- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206894 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 C3 6.0 Last edited by Green Machine; 05-29-2005 at 12:14 PM. Reason: spelling

05-29-2005, 12:47 PM	#2
kaycee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Wyoming USA Posts: 2,445	I repainted mine __________________ 2001 Silverado K-1500 2005 FXDWG stage3 69 CHEVY Short/Step 327/4L60 373 posi 63 IMPALA 327

05-29-2005, 02:08 PM	#4
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,820	I'm repainting mine also and rebuilding them. I guess it depends on what you want for the $. Chrome was nice, but more than what I was willing to shell out right now for mine. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

05-29-2005, 02:23 PM	#5
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,476	I had 3 sets of chrome ones, one new on "GQ", sold one set, still have another __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

05-29-2005, 02:40 PM	#6
neonlarry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,746	Chrome looks nicer. __________________ 70 C/10 Light Red 350/TH350, HEI, Duals w/40 series Flows, 91 seat, LED taillights 99 Pontiac S/C GTP, SLP Ram Air hood, GMPP Konis & springs 95 Neon ACR, MP PCM, AFX UDP, 3.0 CAI

05-29-2005, 01:31 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	I threw away my painted ones and got chrome ones.

05-29-2005, 03:10 PM	#7
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	chrome makes you go faster __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

05-29-2005, 04:26 PM	#8
Big Blue Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Northeast--Bethlehem, Pennslyvania Posts: 642	LUV2XCLR8.......... If you still have the chrome ones, will they fit a 81 model year????? If so how much, if price is right put me down. Because i was thinking of doing the same thing, but if i can get them already done, well lets getter dun John __________________ Big Blue ( John ) 79 Chevy Pick up.....My Dailey STILL Working on a frame up: 1987 Truck body on a 78 Blazer frame. Need cab blasted to start project. Got the cab BLASTED, Now Prep and Paint. Started to lay SOME BONDO and primer. Done, Ordering paint. Got paint, Stuff painted,Cab,Fenders, Hood more later. 9/7/2015 Got the clear coat on,now time to take one off. Started to put things back (What a nightmare) like the heating and AC stuff,inside wire harness, outside AC unit and booster, still more. May 2016, still working on the inside. Got duck work in,heating and AC. Radio (stock) in dash with after market in console later, Speaker are hooked up, Steering column is in. Getting ready to drop the cab onto the frame, Working on engine now since I have the room. Well here it is 2018, got the engine in and it runs, now I need to get the exhaust system in so I can adjust the lifters, to loud right now. Got the exhaust on now I am waiting for the break parts to come in.

05-29-2005, 10:07 PM	#9
Green Machine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Estherville, Iowa Posts: 3,371	Guess I'm leaning towards repainting the originals one. Any tips on how to prep and what to paint with ? Can rattle can do a good job? Gloss level of black ? What did the factory put on there, it doesn't seem to last as well as the body paint ? Thanks. __________________ 1968 C10 307 3spd Long Fleet ------ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=201103 1970 C10 305 Super T10 Long Fleet --- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=202285 1971 C20 383 TH350 Dana Posi ----- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206894 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 C3 6.0

05-29-2005, 10:37 PM	#10
jamal Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bridgeport, AL Posts: 363	I would be interested in the chrome ones

05-31-2005, 01:34 PM	#11
edmonton72 Nothings as cool as my 72 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Edmonton, AB, Kanuckastan Posts: 181	Why don't they make trucks with vent windows still. I think they are so cool.



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