No vent windows??? How?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Evaded · 05-22-2013, 02:43 AM

Notice some trucks have done away with their vent windows. What windows are they putting in instead? Does the new window mount to the old window mechanism?? Sorry for noob question... Kinda like the look.

**leddzepp** · 05-22-2013, 03:00 AM

Brothers and other vendors sell a complete conversion kit. You will get mixed reviews and feedback. Personally, I would keep the vent windows and install new quality weatherstripping on the entire door. The one piece setup looks great, but I have seen people that are disappointed with the window sweeps not making contact with the glass. That equals water getting inside the door, rattling, and wind noise in my opinion. There are a lot of trucks out there that have them...and they look fantastic. Hopefully someone can recommend a kit that is solid all the way around.
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Square_78 · 05-22-2013, 06:18 AM

It's a lot of work but looks pretty cool on a hotrod truck

http://youtu.be/_OPWXucaKU0
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Evaded · 05-22-2013, 09:23 AM

OK.. thanks. Will probably keep my vent windows since ive already bought all the new rubber and sweeps for the doors.

Eric

Lattimer · 05-22-2013, 10:06 AM

I like the vent windows. Its something I wish modern vehicles still had.

Ackattack · 05-22-2013, 11:14 AM

I have the brothers kit. It was a pain to install, and they rattle around and don't seal up very well.

For me its OK, since I don't daily drive my truck, but even with that I would not do it again. For a daily driver it would be unacceptable for me.

**truckster** · 05-22-2013, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Lattimer

I like the vent windows. Its something I wish modern vehicles still had.

I agree. It does what it says, it allows you to vent air either in or out of the cab, depending on the angle of the window. I use mine a lot.

Fldawg · 05-22-2013, 11:53 AM

wish i would never put the one piece in, now if i want to go back to wing windows i have to get 2 new doors

ecgate · 05-22-2013, 09:23 PM

That sucks to hear that the brothers kit doesn't seal up. I was planning on putting their kit in my doors. Is there a quality kit other than brothers that is available.

Fldawg · 05-22-2013, 09:37 PM

one piece window products, i hear there kit has took care of some of the probelms

Evaded · 05-22-2013, 09:51 PM

Im sticking with my vent windows... wow nightmare. :/

Scott>72-GMC · 05-22-2013, 10:29 PM

Love the vents too. Bring back all those child hood memories back just like the cab fuel tank. Just my opinion
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54belair · 05-23-2013, 07:37 PM

When I bought my project it had 1 pc windows and I considered that a plus-----didnt take long to decide the vents are better. Had to get a replacement pair of doors--and had to look hard to find good ones!!

05-22-2013, 02:43 AM	#1
Evaded Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: San Antonio TX Posts: 424	No vent windows??? How?? Notice some trucks have done away with their vent windows. What windows are they putting in instead? Does the new window mount to the old window mechanism?? Sorry for noob question... Kinda like the look. __________________ If I see a Zombie.. Im runnin it over with my Truck.

05-22-2013, 03:00 AM	#2
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,996	Re: No vent windows??? How?? Brothers and other vendors sell a complete conversion kit. You will get mixed reviews and feedback. Personally, I would keep the vent windows and install new quality weatherstripping on the entire door. The one piece setup looks great, but I have seen people that are disappointed with the window sweeps not making contact with the glass. That equals water getting inside the door, rattling, and wind noise in my opinion. There are a lot of trucks out there that have them...and they look fantastic. Hopefully someone can recommend a kit that is solid all the way around. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man

05-22-2013, 06:18 AM	#3
Square_78 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Okanagan Valley, BC, Canada Posts: 1,237	Re: No vent windows??? How?? It's a lot of work but looks pretty cool on a hotrod truck http://youtu.be/_OPWXucaKU0 Posted via Mobile Device __________________ #teamlongbed "I refuse to go disc brakes. I actually love drum brakes. It makes for an adventure." - 50bomb 1978 Chevy shop truck - static 6/8" 1970 GMC 1500 - Accuair eLevel Resto-mod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=537497

05-22-2013, 09:23 AM	#4
Evaded Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: San Antonio TX Posts: 424	Re: No vent windows??? How?? OK.. thanks. Will probably keep my vent windows since ive already bought all the new rubber and sweeps for the doors. Eric __________________ If I see a Zombie.. Im runnin it over with my Truck.

05-22-2013, 10:06 AM	#5
Lattimer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Mickleton, NJ Posts: 1,776	Re: No vent windows??? How?? I like the vent windows. Its something I wish modern vehicles still had. __________________ Shawn 1970 Chevy C-10 SWB, 350, TKO 600 5 speed My build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559881

05-22-2013, 11:14 AM	#6
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,525	Re: No vent windows??? How?? I have the brothers kit. It was a pain to install, and they rattle around and don't seal up very well. For me its OK, since I don't daily drive my truck, but even with that I would not do it again. For a daily driver it would be unacceptable for me. __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

05-22-2013, 11:53 AM	#8
Fldawg Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Lynn Haven Florida Posts: 1,019	Re: No vent windows??? How?? wish i would never put the one piece in, now if i want to go back to wing windows i have to get 2 new doors

05-22-2013, 09:23 PM	#9
ecgate Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Council Bluffs, Iowa Posts: 280	Re: No vent windows??? How?? That sucks to hear that the brothers kit doesn't seal up. I was planning on putting their kit in my doors. Is there a quality kit other than brothers that is available.

05-22-2013, 09:37 PM	#10
Fldawg Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Lynn Haven Florida Posts: 1,019	Re: No vent windows??? How?? one piece window products, i hear there kit has took care of some of the probelms

05-22-2013, 09:51 PM	#11
Evaded Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: San Antonio TX Posts: 424	Re: No vent windows??? How?? Im sticking with my vent windows... wow nightmare. :/ __________________ If I see a Zombie.. Im runnin it over with my Truck.

05-22-2013, 10:29 PM	#12
Scott>72-GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: New providence ia Posts: 1,018	Re: No vent windows??? How?? Love the vents too. Bring back all those child hood memories back just like the cab fuel tank. Just my opinion Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 72 GMC super custom.

05-23-2013, 07:37 PM	#13
54belair Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: bolivar, mo Posts: 839	Re: No vent windows??? How?? When I bought my project it had 1 pc windows and I considered that a plus-----didnt take long to decide the vents are better. Had to get a replacement pair of doors--and had to look hard to find good ones!! __________________ 1997 shortie stepside 1968 short stepside 1966 mustang 1966 chevelle ss Dont always go the cheapest route--You can save yourself into the poorhouse! My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489030



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