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**master 1969 c10** · 02-26-2012, 03:45 PM

Hi is anyone on the forum here good at redoing vent windows puting new seals on. Thanks Doug

72smoker · 02-26-2012, 05:20 PM

I had just done mine the other day. Not too hard, but if you get the ones from LMC make sure you order 2 of the seals or you will only be half done. The book says you only need one, I had only about 6" left after doing one. (I assume that you are talking about the seal that holds the vent window into the metal that is.)

scotts72heavyhalf · 02-26-2012, 05:33 PM

Its a pretty easy job, I would reccomend the set from GMC pauls on line and the install kit is an extra $12.95, makes it much eaiser. I have not had the best luck with some of the LMC door seals

eightbanger · 02-26-2012, 05:52 PM

Read these...they may offer some help. There's a link from mbgmike who sells the kits to rebuilding in the second thread.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t+window+seals

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...+window+debate

**master 1969 c10** · 02-29-2012, 08:33 PM

ttt

**master 1969 c10** · 03-04-2012, 03:06 PM

ttt

rou · 03-04-2012, 03:50 PM

I rebuilt the vent windows on my ‘71 and it was not all that hard. Drilled out the old rivets, cleaned up the rust and the frame with black rust encapsulater, and then wrestled the new seal into place. The only tough part is the rivets. I bought the rivet kit (sold by many vendors). The only tricky part was making a counter to the rivet punch. I took a short piece of steel rod and rounded the end with a drill bit. This was used to hold the head of the rivet while I drove home the punch. No need to put them in backwards (as other threads suggest) with this method. Once it was all put together, a little metal polish on the chrome and white grease on the springs and done. Here are a couple of picks.

Feel free to PM any questions as you move forward.

Hope it helps, Rou

**master 1969 c10** · 03-04-2012, 08:12 PM

do u want to do 2 more and what would u charge me thanks doug

rou · 03-05-2012, 10:08 AM

My to-do list is still so long I don't think it would be good to add to it. This really is not very hard, just takes a few hours. Good luck.

eightbanger · 03-05-2012, 11:49 AM

Rou, hows the final fitment of the seal...I mean does it look like it's gonna be water tight? and is your vent window opening & closing OK?

Cheers for the pics mate.

rou · 03-05-2012, 12:39 PM

They are still on the shelf waiting for the build to catch up, so I can't say for sure on their seal, but they close nice and tight and work well. Pretty sure I got them from Borthers.

02-26-2012, 03:45 PM	#1
master 1969 c10 Active Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 157	Need vent windows restored Hi is anyone on the forum here good at redoing vent windows puting new seals on. Thanks Doug

02-26-2012, 05:20 PM	#2
72smoker Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: CR IA Posts: 160	Re: Need vent windows restored I had just done mine the other day. Not too hard, but if you get the ones from LMC make sure you order 2 of the seals or you will only be half done. The book says you only need one, I had only about 6" left after doing one. (I assume that you are talking about the seal that holds the vent window into the metal that is.)

02-26-2012, 05:33 PM	#3
scotts72heavyhalf Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sandy, Oregon Posts: 1,551	Re: Need vent windows restored Its a pretty easy job, I would reccomend the set from GMC pauls on line and the install kit is an extra $12.95, makes it much eaiser. I have not had the best luck with some of the LMC door seals __________________ Scotts72C10

02-26-2012, 05:52 PM	#4
eightbanger 454 MAKES IT ROAR Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Essex, U.K Posts: 2,701	Re: Need vent windows restored Read these...they may offer some help. There's a link from mbgmike who sells the kits to rebuilding in the second thread. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t+window+seals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...+window+debate __________________ Nigel. An American living in a British body. 1971 Chevy Cheyenne 10 454 "In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." - George Orwell "When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes duty" - Thomas Jefferson No more pain. 03.12.60 -- 12.28.10 http://www.youtube.com/Eightbanger

02-29-2012, 08:33 PM	#5
master 1969 c10 Active Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 157	Re: Need vent windows restored ttt

03-04-2012, 03:06 PM	#6
master 1969 c10 Active Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 157	Re: Need vent windows restored ttt

03-04-2012, 03:50 PM	#7
rou I can see the finish line! Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: York County, Maine Posts: 88	Re: Need vent windows restored I rebuilt the vent windows on my ‘71 and it was not all that hard. Drilled out the old rivets, cleaned up the rust and the frame with black rust encapsulater, and then wrestled the new seal into place. The only tough part is the rivets. I bought the rivet kit (sold by many vendors). The only tricky part was making a counter to the rivet punch. I took a short piece of steel rod and rounded the end with a drill bit. This was used to hold the head of the rivet while I drove home the punch. No need to put them in backwards (as other threads suggest) with this method. Once it was all put together, a little metal polish on the chrome and white grease on the springs and done. Here are a couple of picks. Feel free to PM any questions as you move forward. Hope it helps, Rou Attached Images __________________ 1971 C20 402BB In the process of a rebuild now Our first Build - '71 C20 LWB

03-04-2012, 08:12 PM	#8
master 1969 c10 Active Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 157	Re: Need vent windows restored do u want to do 2 more and what would u charge me thanks doug

03-05-2012, 10:08 AM	#9
rou I can see the finish line! Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: York County, Maine Posts: 88	Re: Need vent windows restored My to-do list is still so long I don't think it would be good to add to it. This really is not very hard, just takes a few hours. Good luck. __________________ 1971 C20 402BB In the process of a rebuild now Our first Build - '71 C20 LWB

03-05-2012, 11:49 AM	#10
eightbanger 454 MAKES IT ROAR Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Essex, U.K Posts: 2,701	Re: Need vent windows restored Rou, hows the final fitment of the seal...I mean does it look like it's gonna be water tight? and is your vent window opening & closing OK? Cheers for the pics mate. __________________ Nigel. An American living in a British body. 1971 Chevy Cheyenne 10 454 "In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." - George Orwell "When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes duty" - Thomas Jefferson No more pain. 03.12.60 -- 12.28.10 http://www.youtube.com/Eightbanger

03-05-2012, 12:39 PM	#11
rou I can see the finish line! Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: York County, Maine Posts: 88	Re: Need vent windows restored They are still on the shelf waiting for the build to catch up, so I can't say for sure on their seal, but they close nice and tight and work well. Pretty sure I got them from Borthers. __________________ 1971 C20 402BB In the process of a rebuild now Our first Build - '71 C20 LWB



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