Removing glass from vent window - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

chrismoore701 · 11-29-2015, 03:21 PM

I picked up a new vent window assembly for my 79. There is no glass in it. How do I go about removing the glass from my old assembly to put in the new one?

Thanks
Chris

68Timber · 11-29-2015, 03:36 PM

I just finished refurbing my vent windows and installing them in the truck. This was the only part I had trouble with and ended up taking them to a glass shop. I got the glass out easy enough after a bunch of cutting with a utility razor. I bought new rubber strips, lined them up with the frame, and used a dead blow hammer to seat them. You may have better luck than I did, but I had a small gap on one side at the bottom. It wasn't anything you could see daylight through, but after all the work I didn't want to risk them whistling at me going down the road. So I ended up dropping them off. FWIW, they didn't use the rubber strips, he had an epoxy they use. They turned out good.

**TKCR** · 11-29-2015, 05:43 PM

I had Precision do mine. I had heard that was the hardest part. So I left it up to the professionals.

87ChevyR10 · 12-17-2015, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by TKCR

I had Precision do mine. I had heard that was the hardest part. So I left it up to the professionals.

You mind posting some pics of the vents they did for you? I would like to referb the vents on my truck but was also stumped on how to remove the glass. Does precision handle the painting of the frames too? Thanks!

**TKCR** · 12-17-2015, 10:47 PM

I will as soon as I get them back from having them tinted. They look brand new after Precision gets done with them. They restore & paint the bar, new seals and everything.

87ChevyR10 · 12-17-2015, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by TKCR

I will as soon as I get them back from having them tinted. They look brand new after Precision gets done with them. They restore & paint the bar, new seals and everything.

Sweet..thanks! Yea mine have the two piece seals so I was debating on tackling it or buying the Gm vents with clear glass(the only ones my local dealer can still get) and swapping my original tinted glass. Shoot me those pics when you get them back...sounds like sending them to precision maybe the way to go.

87ChevyR10 · 12-20-2015, 06:17 PM

Wow! Those look good! Thanks for the pics!

68Timber · 12-20-2015, 06:49 PM

Looks good! You can tint those at home pretty easy. There's one pin to drive out of the vent lock and then one screw to remove and then you're down to the glass. With the handle out of the way it's pretty easy. Here's the exploded view.

**TKCR** · 12-20-2015, 07:11 PM

The one's I have in the truck now, someone cut around the latch.

68Timber · 12-20-2015, 07:40 PM

I hate it when they do that. In that pic you can see the pin that needs to be driven out. Once it's out, the handle, the lock button, and the spring for the lock button will come free. Once they're off, you'll see the screw head that holds the two halves together. Use a sharpie and mark 12'o'clock on the inner half above the screw head. The inner half has to be oriented like that for the vent lock to work. It doesn't have to be perfect, up is up. But once you remove the screw, the inner and outer halves will come free with the gasket and plastic spacer. If you take it off for the tint guys it'll make it much easier for them and you won't get the cut-around job.

MountainGoat1966 · 12-20-2015, 10:15 PM

How much did it cost to get Precision to do that ?
I need new seals and latches on two trucks and would like to figure my budget.

**MikeB** · 12-21-2015, 07:05 PM

There are at least a couple videos on YouTube that show you how to disassemble and reassemble with new rubber vent seals.

11-29-2015, 03:21 PM	#1
chrismoore701 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Highland, IN Posts: 2,326	Removing glass from vent window I picked up a new vent window assembly for my 79. There is no glass in it. How do I go about removing the glass from my old assembly to put in the new one? Thanks Chris __________________ Chris _______________________________ 1979 Chevy Stepside SPORT 2018 Chevy Silverado, 39 years apart My build 2008-2016. http://m.imgur.com/a/bURrE

11-29-2015, 03:36 PM	#2
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: Removing glass from vent window I just finished refurbing my vent windows and installing them in the truck. This was the only part I had trouble with and ended up taking them to a glass shop. I got the glass out easy enough after a bunch of cutting with a utility razor. I bought new rubber strips, lined them up with the frame, and used a dead blow hammer to seat them. You may have better luck than I did, but I had a small gap on one side at the bottom. It wasn't anything you could see daylight through, but after all the work I didn't want to risk them whistling at me going down the road. So I ended up dropping them off. FWIW, they didn't use the rubber strips, he had an epoxy they use. They turned out good. __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

11-29-2015, 05:43 PM	#3
TKCR Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,979	Re: Removing glass from vent window I had Precision do mine. I had heard that was the hardest part. So I left it up to the professionals.

12-17-2015, 10:47 PM	#5
TKCR Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,979	Re: Removing glass from vent window I will as soon as I get them back from having them tinted. They look brand new after Precision gets done with them. They restore & paint the bar, new seals and everything.

12-20-2015, 06:17 PM	#7
87ChevyR10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: South Carolina Posts: 40	Re: Removing glass from vent window Wow! Those look good! Thanks for the pics! __________________ 1987 R10 Silverado

12-20-2015, 06:49 PM	#8
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: Removing glass from vent window Looks good! You can tint those at home pretty easy. There's one pin to drive out of the vent lock and then one screw to remove and then you're down to the glass. With the handle out of the way it's pretty easy. Here's the exploded view. Attached Images __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

12-20-2015, 07:11 PM	#9
TKCR Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,979	Re: Removing glass from vent window The one's I have in the truck now, someone cut around the latch. Attached Images

12-20-2015, 07:40 PM	#10
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: Removing glass from vent window I hate it when they do that. In that pic you can see the pin that needs to be driven out. Once it's out, the handle, the lock button, and the spring for the lock button will come free. Once they're off, you'll see the screw head that holds the two halves together. Use a sharpie and mark 12'o'clock on the inner half above the screw head. The inner half has to be oriented like that for the vent lock to work. It doesn't have to be perfect, up is up. But once you remove the screw, the inner and outer halves will come free with the gasket and plastic spacer. If you take it off for the tint guys it'll make it much easier for them and you won't get the cut-around job. __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

12-20-2015, 10:15 PM	#11
MountainGoat1966 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: northern arizona Posts: 259	Re: Removing glass from vent window How much did it cost to get Precision to do that ? I need new seals and latches on two trucks and would like to figure my budget. __________________ "Off the grid and on the seven day weekend plan" "One person cannot know everything, but between all of us, there isn't much we don't know."

12-21-2015, 07:05 PM	#12
MikeB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: North Texas Posts: 3,597	Re: Removing glass from vent window There are at least a couple videos on YouTube that show you how to disassemble and reassemble with new rubber vent seals. __________________ Mike 1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 35 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, recent AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes. 1982 C10 SWB -- sold 1981 C10 Silverado LWB -- sold, but wish I still had it! 1969 C10 (not the current one) that I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming. Retired as a factory automation products salesman. Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop. Member here for 24 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then!

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