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emil77 · 10-22-2010, 08:06 PM

Hi,

So in looking in the archives, the rear sliding window latch being broken seems to be a common problem. The replies to the previous threads were to either buy a new sliding window or replace the latch.

If I go the new window route, what website do you recommend purchasing from? Is the replacement easy?

How would I go about just changing the latch?

Cisco714 · 10-23-2010, 10:35 PM

Actually im in the hunt for one my self and I've found that LMC has one for sale for about 150.00 I think, Could be wrong but the shipping isnt cheap. Ive actually had better luck here in this site, this is where I picked up my windshield for cheap too. CL allways works but you need a ton of patience.
Good luck

calgary72 · 10-23-2010, 10:42 PM

My latch is broken as well and I ordered one from LMC. Only problem is that the existing one is put in with rivets so I have to drill them out (which I haven't got around to yet)

emil77 · 10-24-2010, 06:49 PM

Upon further inspection today, I notice my latch is attached with screws. I think the one from LMC is with rivets, correct? Any suggestions on where to get a latch with screws. I saw one today at Autozone in the "help" area but it didn't look like it would work.

JimKshortstep4x4 · 10-24-2010, 07:38 PM

I have had good luck finding replacement latches in the junk yard as a lot of sliders have similar latches.

Jim

emil77 · 10-24-2010, 07:41 PM

Thanks Jim!

calgary72 · 10-24-2010, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by emil77

Upon further inspection today, I notice my latch is attached with screws. I think the one from LMC is with rivets, correct? Any suggestions on where to get a latch with screws. I saw one today at Autozone in the "help" area but it didn't look like it would work.

The one I got from LMC had screws.

emil77 · 10-24-2010, 10:36 PM

Calgary,

Was it part number 38-4806? On the bottom right of this page?
http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cb/full.aspx?Page=88

calgary72 · 10-25-2010, 12:52 PM

yes, I checked my order.

38-4806 REPLACEMENT LATCH-SLIDING WIND 1 9.95 9.95 In Stock

I haven't put it in yet but it did come with 2 small screws.

emil77 · 11-06-2010, 04:21 PM

I went put in the latch today and it seems I only have one side of it? I have the part that is the connector, but I don't have the part it connects on to. I don't know if I am explaining it correctly? I need the part that goes on the left.

emil77 · 11-12-2010, 12:37 AM

Can anybody guide me in the right direction as to what part I am looking for?

emil77 · 11-26-2010, 05:07 PM

Found a latch today at the junkyard, took it off a 90's S-10. Works perfectly!

10-22-2010, 08:06 PM	#1
emil77 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Tujunga, CA Posts: 262	Sliding rear window latch. Hi, So in looking in the archives, the rear sliding window latch being broken seems to be a common problem. The replies to the previous threads were to either buy a new sliding window or replace the latch. If I go the new window route, what website do you recommend purchasing from? Is the replacement easy? How would I go about just changing the latch? __________________ Thanks, Emil 1972 Chevy C20 Last edited by emil77; 10-22-2010 at 08:14 PM.

10-23-2010, 10:35 PM	#2
Cisco714 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Anacrime Ca. Posts: 86	Re: Sliding rear window latch. Actually im in the hunt for one my self and I've found that LMC has one for sale for about 150.00 I think, Could be wrong but the shipping isnt cheap. Ive actually had better luck here in this site, this is where I picked up my windshield for cheap too. CL allways works but you need a ton of patience. Good luck

10-23-2010, 10:42 PM	#3
calgary72 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 33	Re: Sliding rear window latch. My latch is broken as well and I ordered one from LMC. Only problem is that the existing one is put in with rivets so I have to drill them out (which I haven't got around to yet)

10-24-2010, 06:49 PM	#4
emil77 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Tujunga, CA Posts: 262	Re: Sliding rear window latch. Upon further inspection today, I notice my latch is attached with screws. I think the one from LMC is with rivets, correct? Any suggestions on where to get a latch with screws. I saw one today at Autozone in the "help" area but it didn't look like it would work. __________________ Thanks, Emil 1972 Chevy C20

10-24-2010, 07:38 PM	#5
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: Sliding rear window latch. I have had good luck finding replacement latches in the junk yard as a lot of sliders have similar latches. Jim __________________ 1971 Shortbox step side 4x4, 350 sbc, 3:07 rear end 1965 Impala SS 400 sbc, Muncie rock crusher 1966 Impala SS 396 bbc, TH 400 1969 El Camino, 350 sbc, TH 350 1971 Snowplow built on a Blazer frame 1972 GMC Short bed, stepside, TH 400, 427 BBC

10-24-2010, 07:41 PM	#6
emil77 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Tujunga, CA Posts: 262	Re: Sliding rear window latch. Thanks Jim! __________________ Thanks, Emil 1972 Chevy C20

10-24-2010, 10:36 PM	#8
emil77 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Tujunga, CA Posts: 262	Re: Sliding rear window latch. Calgary, Was it part number 38-4806? On the bottom right of this page? http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cb/full.aspx?Page=88 __________________ Thanks, Emil 1972 Chevy C20

10-25-2010, 12:52 PM	#9
calgary72 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 33	Re: Sliding rear window latch. yes, I checked my order. 38-4806 REPLACEMENT LATCH-SLIDING WIND 1 9.95 9.95 In Stock I haven't put it in yet but it did come with 2 small screws.

11-06-2010, 04:21 PM	#10
emil77 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Tujunga, CA Posts: 262	Re: Sliding rear window latch. I went put in the latch today and it seems I only have one side of it? I have the part that is the connector, but I don't have the part it connects on to. I don't know if I am explaining it correctly? I need the part that goes on the left. __________________ Thanks, Emil 1972 Chevy C20

11-12-2010, 12:37 AM	#11
emil77 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Tujunga, CA Posts: 262	Re: Sliding rear window latch. Can anybody guide me in the right direction as to what part I am looking for? __________________ Thanks, Emil 1972 Chevy C20

11-26-2010, 05:07 PM	#12
emil77 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Tujunga, CA Posts: 262	Re: Sliding rear window latch. Found a latch today at the junkyard, took it off a 90's S-10. Works perfectly! __________________ Thanks, Emil 1972 Chevy C20



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