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87Skier · 03-29-2023, 07:15 PM

Hi all,

I'm trying to rebuild my vent windows with new seals. The driver side window has always been a bear to open and close, requiring two hands just to do it.

I got it apart and found the shaft sheared right at the vent window frame.

I'm tempted to have a go at repairing it myself, but I'm sure what metal the vent window frame is. It is the bright finish, so stainless or chrome, but I'm unsure which. I'm also unsure of how it was original held together, since the shaft is regular steel.

Can anyone shed some light on how these were made, what they are made of, and if/how they repaired there own?

Thanks!

**Grumpy old man** · 03-29-2023, 07:57 PM

Place a want to buy ad in the parts section , it will be way easier and faster to replace than repair , you'll still have to pull the glass , It looks like soft ray tint . To repair I'd pull the glass from the frame and tig weld it . It will discolor the chrome but should function fine as long as it's aligned correctly.

**HO455** · 03-29-2023, 10:21 PM

I may have one in similar condition that you can have for the shipping from PDX. Let me know I will take a look.

**Accelo** · 03-29-2023, 11:43 PM

FYI the frame is chrome, not stainless.
Cheers

87Skier · 03-30-2023, 02:17 AM

Thanks for all the replies!

Thought it was chrome based on magnet test. Good to confirm.

I'm going to the Portland swap meet Friday, so I'll either pickup one from there or from HO455.

I haven't done much tig welding, so I would probably make a mess of it anyway. At least the glass is easy to remove, I noticed it wasn't in the frame correctly while driving and was surprised when it simply popped out. Been like that six years.

**Accelo** · 03-30-2023, 01:09 PM

If you don't find anything at the Portland Sway meet. *(Unlikely I know)

I had my vents restored by this guy. A fellow Oregonian.
Couldn't have been happier with the results.

Jerry Kassis
Dr J’s Restoration Rx
37263 Deer Lane
Lebanon, OR 97355
541-405-8286
Email: drjsrestorx@comcast.net

72SB · 03-30-2023, 02:16 PM

even a good TIG welder may have trouble getting a good weld without blowing through the frame part

Find a used or buy a repop one

03-29-2023, 07:15 PM	#1
87Skier Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Corvallis, OR Posts: 715	Vent window shaft sheared off Hi all, I'm trying to rebuild my vent windows with new seals. The driver side window has always been a bear to open and close, requiring two hands just to do it. I got it apart and found the shaft sheared right at the vent window frame. I'm tempted to have a go at repairing it myself, but I'm sure what metal the vent window frame is. It is the bright finish, so stainless or chrome, but I'm unsure which. I'm also unsure of how it was original held together, since the shaft is regular steel. Can anyone shed some light on how these were made, what they are made of, and if/how they repaired there own? Thanks! Attached Images __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy Custom 4.8L (L20)/6L90E/NP205 1989 Chevy Suburban V2500 350/Turbo 400/4.11 gears 1996 Chevy Suburban K1500 350/4L60E

03-29-2023, 07:57 PM	#2
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Vent window shaft sheared off Place a want to buy ad in the parts section , it will be way easier and faster to replace than repair , you'll still have to pull the glass , It looks like soft ray tint . To repair I'd pull the glass from the frame and tig weld it . It will discolor the chrome but should function fine as long as it's aligned correctly. __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop

03-29-2023, 10:21 PM	#3
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,393	Re: Vent window shaft sheared off I may have one in similar condition that you can have for the shipping from PDX. Let me know I will take a look. __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

03-29-2023, 11:43 PM	#4
Accelo Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: washington Posts: 2,300	Re: Vent window shaft sheared off FYI the frame is chrome, not stainless. Cheers

03-30-2023, 02:17 AM	#5
87Skier Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Corvallis, OR Posts: 715	Re: Vent window shaft sheared off Thanks for all the replies! Thought it was chrome based on magnet test. Good to confirm. I'm going to the Portland swap meet Friday, so I'll either pickup one from there or from HO455. I haven't done much tig welding, so I would probably make a mess of it anyway. At least the glass is easy to remove, I noticed it wasn't in the frame correctly while driving and was surprised when it simply popped out. Been like that six years. __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy Custom 4.8L (L20)/6L90E/NP205 1989 Chevy Suburban V2500 350/Turbo 400/4.11 gears 1996 Chevy Suburban K1500 350/4L60E

03-30-2023, 01:09 PM	#6
Accelo Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: washington Posts: 2,300	Re: Vent window shaft sheared off If you don't find anything at the Portland Sway meet. *(Unlikely I know) I had my vents restored by this guy. A fellow Oregonian. Couldn't have been happier with the results. Jerry Kassis Dr J’s Restoration Rx 37263 Deer Lane Lebanon, OR 97355 541-405-8286 Email: drjsrestorx@comcast.net

03-30-2023, 02:16 PM	#7
72SB Registered User Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Moorpark, CA Posts: 775	Re: Vent window shaft sheared off even a good TIG welder may have trouble getting a good weld without blowing through the frame part Find a used or buy a repop one



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