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rvrfoot · 06-24-2017, 08:04 PM

How is everyone locking there vent windows? 1966 c10

pimpston65 · 06-24-2017, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by rvrfoot

How is everyone locking there vent windows? 1966 c10

doesn't the window have a knob that swivels to latch it? not a keyed lock, but secure closed.

rvrfoot · 06-24-2017, 11:39 PM

It has a latch but it dont lock. Thats how thay broke in.

pimpston65 · 06-24-2017, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by rvrfoot

It has a latch but it dont lock. Thats how thay broke in.

wow i would have never thought of that. when i did drive my truck i never gave it a thought, maybe someone could make a lock inside the latch.

**vetnat** · 06-25-2017, 12:37 AM

My dad's squarebody got broken in to the same way.

flashed · 06-25-2017, 08:20 AM

You used to be able to buy window locks at truck stops for big rigs that would work .

chevylookin · 06-25-2017, 09:02 AM

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/r...YIXRoCjSbw_wcB They still make em

rvrfoot · 06-25-2017, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by chevylookin

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/r...YIXRoCjSbw_wcB They still make em

Thanks just what i needed.

'63GENIII · 06-25-2017, 12:17 PM

I can't remember if any of our trucks had them but I do remember my Pop's Ford having a button on the wing window latch that had to be pushed in for the latch to be opened. Did any of the later trucks (68 - 72 +) have a feature like that?

If so, Id be looking into retrofitting a knob from the later years onto our window frames.

The Summit lock is a good " right now" fix for sure though.

rvrfoot · 06-25-2017, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by '63GENIII

I can't remember if any of our trucks had them but I do remember my Pop's Ford having a button on the wing window latch that had to be pushed in for the latch to be opened. Did any of the later trucks (68 - 72 +) have a feature like that?

If so, Id be looking into retrofitting a knob from the later years onto our window frames.

The Summit lock is a good " right now" fix for sure though.

I just got them from summit. My older bug had them a push button to open it.

flashed · 06-25-2017, 09:03 AM

That is the ones I remember .

**The Rocknrod** · 06-25-2017, 04:25 PM

If they ever came up with a decent way to install one piece door windows that would be that for me.

LostMy65 · 09-20-2017, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

If they ever came up with a decent way to install one piece door windows that would be that for me.

I like the wing window. You could make yours fixed so they could never be opened.

LostMy65 · 09-20-2017, 10:33 PM

Thanks for the link.
I also remember some of the old wing window latches had a button to be pushed or it wouldn't turn.
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rvrfoot · 09-20-2017, 10:36 PM

Yep thats how my vw bug is.

LostMy65 · 03-25-2018, 08:38 PM

Any updates on how the ones from summit are working?

rvrfoot · 03-25-2018, 10:57 PM

They work ok but i dont use them anymore. I got my windows tented and dont want to rip the new tent.

Ken Cook · 03-25-2018, 11:38 PM

If they have the button then you can still break in. You use a bent butter knife to press the button and a straight butter knife to move the latch.
We do lock outs at the wrecker service.

rvrfoot · 03-25-2018, 11:48 PM

On button on them.

06-24-2017, 08:04 PM	#1
rvrfoot Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: san bernardino ca Posts: 1,611	Need to lock my vent window. How is everyone locking there vent windows? 1966 c10

06-24-2017, 11:39 PM	#3
rvrfoot Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: san bernardino ca Posts: 1,611	Re: Need to lock my vent window. It has a latch but it dont lock. Thats how thay broke in.

06-25-2017, 12:37 AM	#5
vetnat Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Moose Jaw, SK Posts: 511	Re: Need to lock my vent window. My dad's squarebody got broken in to the same way. __________________ 1961 GMC half ton, short step, Canadian model. Just starting work on it.

06-25-2017, 08:20 AM	#6
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: Need to lock my vent window. You used to be able to buy window locks at truck stops for big rigs that would work .

06-25-2017, 09:02 AM	#7
chevylookin Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: garden grove Posts: 175	Re: Need to lock my vent window. https://www.summitracing.com/parts/r...YIXRoCjSbw_wcB They still make em

06-25-2017, 12:17 PM	#9
'63GENIII Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: San Carlos, Ca. Posts: 3,048	Re: Need to lock my vent window. I can't remember if any of our trucks had them but I do remember my Pop's Ford having a button on the wing window latch that had to be pushed in for the latch to be opened. Did any of the later trucks (68 - 72 +) have a feature like that? If so, Id be looking into retrofitting a knob from the later years onto our window frames. The Summit lock is a good " right now" fix for sure though. __________________ Chris '63 k15 long step Vortec 7.4 - L29 Blackbear tune, Five 0 Motorsports injectors, Chris Straub Cam, NV4500, divorced 205 52" front and 63" rear spring swap D44 / 14bff - disc axles Milemarker 9K and 10.5K hydraulic winches 63" & B52 Spring Install http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ng+swap+thread NV4500 Reverse Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=reverse+build L29 - 7.4 Vortec Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...&highlight=L29

06-25-2017, 09:03 AM	#11
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: Need to lock my vent window. That is the ones I remember .

06-25-2017, 04:25 PM	#12
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Need to lock my vent window. If they ever came up with a decent way to install one piece door windows that would be that for me. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

09-20-2017, 10:33 PM	#14
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,530	Re: Need to lock my vent window. Thanks for the link. I also remember some of the old wing window latches had a button to be pushed or it wouldn't turn. . __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

09-20-2017, 10:36 PM	#15
rvrfoot Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: san bernardino ca Posts: 1,611	Re: Need to lock my vent window. Yep thats how my vw bug is.

03-25-2018, 08:38 PM	#16
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,530	Re: Need to lock my vent window. Any updates on how the ones from summit are working? __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

03-25-2018, 10:57 PM	#17
rvrfoot Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: san bernardino ca Posts: 1,611	Re: Need to lock my vent window. They work ok but i dont use them anymore. I got my windows tented and dont want to rip the new tent.

03-25-2018, 11:38 PM	#18
Ken Cook Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Ragley, La. Posts: 137	Re: Need to lock my vent window. If they have the button then you can still break in. You use a bent butter knife to press the button and a straight butter knife to move the latch. We do lock outs at the wrecker service.

03-25-2018, 11:48 PM	#19
rvrfoot Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: san bernardino ca Posts: 1,611	Re: Need to lock my vent window. On button on them.



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