Vent Window Questions

[twoskies]

Hello

rebuilding my vent windows on my 1972 c10, i have the rubber piece that goes on the outside of the window ,
on the window frame itself (where the glass sets), is there supposed a rubber seal or does it just pinch into the metal frame, also the front window track which is part of the vent window, where do i buy the seal and whats it called,
it has a fabric feel to it

ill try to upload pictures tomorrow if needed

Thanks for any help

[pjmoreland]

The vent window glass is held into the frame with Glass Setting Tape. There are videos on YouTube that show how to install it. This tape, along with the cloth window front track channel, can be purchased here:

https://gmcpauls.com/Pickup.htm

[RustyPile]

And here:

https://www.classicindustries.com/sh...ndow%20channel

[Rich1972C20]

Brothers Truck has a video that details on how to rebuild vent windows. I'm doing them myself also.

[twoskies]

Hey
got my drivers side vent window pretty much done , but the glass setting tape from precision does not have any adhesive or glue on it either side, if so i would guess the adhesive side goes to the glass
is there an adhesive i can put on it otherwise my window might fall out, it fits pretty snug but ive not installed it in the truck yet


Thanks for any help

[Getter-Done]

It has been years since I done one.


I am going to U tube and watch for this because my Nephew and I are fixin to do his doors.

Here ya go.

Automotive Glass Setting Tape - YouTube

[Accelo]

The window should stay in place even without and adhesive or glue. If it's loose you likely have the incorrect thickness Glass Setting Tape.
I noticed some vendors are calling it glass run channel seal.

[LockDoc]

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They never used any adhesive originally. The setting tape is impregnated with a tar like substance that adheres to the glass just enough to keep it in place. It might help if you heat the glass frame up a little bit to soften the tape, with a hair dryer after the glass is installed. Just go easy with it and let it cool back down before handling it......

LockDoc

[twoskies]

Thank 's to everyone that replied

Have another question , the vent window weatherstrip that the window rides in fits loose, ive bought some good 3m weatherstrip glue to install it, is this the correct way or should it fit tighter

Thank's again