Do our trucks have a cab vent? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Gasasaur · 12-01-2016, 10:41 AM

My doors are a real PITA to close unless one of the windows is partially rolled down. Is there a vent to allow air out of the cab?

I had the same issue with my last truck.

Any help would be great.

Thanks,
Gasasaur.

**mongocanfly** · 12-01-2016, 10:54 AM

Mines the same way...I redid my cab and never saw a vent anywhere..

chrismoore701 · 12-01-2016, 11:11 AM

There are small vents in the door. But still have problems. I just shut the doors hard

Matt Man · 12-01-2016, 02:36 PM

Do your doors have the striker bushing on them? If not they can be real hard to close. If you don't have any, use some electrical tape around them.

TrailerTrash · 12-01-2016, 05:53 PM

ive been slamming 73-79 squarebody doors since i was 4. its a way of life

friscobob · 12-01-2016, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt Man

Do your doors have the striker bushing on them? If not they can be real hard to close. If you don't have any, use some electrical tape around them.

PEP tubing works well too.
Bob

ninety6 · 12-01-2016, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt Man

Do your doors have the striker bushing on them? If not they can be real hard to close. If you don't have any, use some electrical tape around them.

yup.. should be a plastic bushing. if not, go to the hardward store and get a piece (or scrap) of PEX pipe. I had to cut a slit in mine to get it over the stricker bolt (take bolt off and slide on the pipe). works like a champ.

nonstop · 12-02-2016, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by ninety6

yup.. should be a plastic bushing. if not, go to the hardward store and get a piece (or scrap) of PEX pipe. I had to cut a slit in mine to get it over the stricker bolt (take bolt off and slide on the pipe). works like a champ.

Agreed - I thought this was BS since I was slamming the doors on my truck for years, and couldn't see how that would really resolve the problem. Tried this as a last ditch, and haven't had to slam a door once!

**Wgesnerjr** · 12-02-2016, 10:27 AM

Just wondering if adding cab vents and repairing the strikers would a "double" benefit. I know a lot of newer trucks have them between the cab and bed. Anyone tried this?
Just wondering out loud.

Keith Seymore · 12-02-2016, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by chrismoore701

There are small vents in the door. But still have problems. I just shut the doors hard

Sometimes just leaving the plastic/rubber valve out of the door makes an improvement.

K

12-01-2016, 10:41 AM	#1
Gasasaur Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Hillsborough, NC Posts: 35	Do our trucks have a cab vent? My doors are a real PITA to close unless one of the windows is partially rolled down. Is there a vent to allow air out of the cab? I had the same issue with my last truck. Any help would be great. Thanks, Gasasaur.

12-01-2016, 10:54 AM	#2
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,671	Re: Do our trucks have a cab vent? Mines the same way...I redid my cab and never saw a vent anywhere..

12-01-2016, 11:11 AM	#3
chrismoore701 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Highland, IN Posts: 2,326	Re: Do our trucks have a cab vent? There are small vents in the door. But still have problems. I just shut the doors hard __________________ Chris _______________________________ 1979 Chevy Stepside SPORT 2018 Chevy Silverado, 39 years apart My build 2008-2016. http://m.imgur.com/a/bURrE

12-01-2016, 02:36 PM	#4
Matt Man Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Buhl, Idaho Posts: 1,438	Re: Do our trucks have a cab vent? Do your doors have the striker bushing on them? If not they can be real hard to close. If you don't have any, use some electrical tape around them. __________________ 86 c30 crew cab dually 454/400 4/6 drop SOLD 1-8-11 1981 chevy K10 short Bed Scottsdale SOLD 10-26-2020 67 GMC Stepside Straight six/3 on the tree "The Peach" 2020 Silverado Double Cab LT Z71 5.3 8 speed Daily Driver K10 build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=671934 The Peach build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=733903

12-01-2016, 05:53 PM	#5
TrailerTrash Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: PA Posts: 441	Re: Do our trucks have a cab vent? ive been slamming 73-79 squarebody doors since i was 4. its a way of life __________________ - When the Reaper makes his deal, trust in your steel - '77 C10 350/350 2/4 drop and a mild street engine

12-02-2016, 10:27 AM	#9
Wgesnerjr Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Atlanta, GA. Posts: 737	Re: Do our trucks have a cab vent? Just wondering if adding cab vents and repairing the strikers would a "double" benefit. I know a lot of newer trucks have them between the cab and bed. Anyone tried this? Just wondering out loud. Attached Images __________________ Jay Gesner Atlanta, GA 1985 C10 Long Bed 4X2 LS 5.3, 4L60E Father/Daughter Project



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