Hardware for Door Vent Window Frame? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

SCOTI · 12-30-2019, 07:40 PM

The hardware of the Door Vent Window frames for my 64 are long gone/missing. The paint shop pulled the windows out & the hardware was lost there. I've tried several small machine screws but nothing seems to thread (and I'm trying not to force things until I know what I'm dealing with).

Does anyone know the size of the hardware that's used to secure the vent window frames to the door channel sheetmetal? These are the 3 fastening points along the front/top of the door frame I'm referring to (circled in yellow):

jeff_wilson70 · 12-31-2019, 09:59 AM

When I rebuilt my vent window, replaced the originals with these stainless screws. They were a pretty close match. (They could be shorter, but these worked just fine.

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SCOTI · 12-31-2019, 10:49 AM

Ok.... Sheetmetal screws vs. machined threads. That might be why I was struggling to get any hardware started

. There were only machine bolts/screws in the bucket so I assumed that's what was installed originally.

Not too many old trucks around to compare/verify with so I was going to check my dually today. It's an 89 Square-body but I thought I would see if the retaining hardware was similar.

**The Rocknrod** · 01-05-2021, 02:01 PM

Did we ever figure out what the correct size is? I'm considering tackling this in the next few days myself.

SCOTI · 01-05-2021, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

Did we ever figure out what the correct size is? I'm considering tackling this in the next few days myself.

I just did a dry fit w/the frames & used SS sheet-metal screws like pictured above. They worked fine. If I recall correctly, one screw did need to be slightly longer vs the others (I believe 3/4 & 1" were the lengths).

**The Rocknrod** · 01-05-2021, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

I just did a dry fit w/the frames & used SS sheet-metal screws like pictured above. They worked fine. If I recall correctly, one screw did need to be slightly longer vs the others (I believe 3/4 & 1" were the lengths).

#6 or #8's?

SCOTI · 01-05-2021, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

#6 or #8's?

Arghh..... #8's I believe. I can double check that shortly.

**PGSigns** · 01-06-2021, 10:07 PM

Pulled one of mine and it looks like 8X5/8". You can test the length with the vent window out. They need to go pretty much all the way in and not bottom out. The three tabs pull up flush to the inside of the door.
Jimmy

El_Guapo928 · 01-07-2021, 02:17 AM

Mine are a mix of #8x 5/8” and #8x 3/4”. The 3/4 seem to have been added over the years, because they’re a different head design.
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SCOTI · 01-07-2021, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by PGSigns

Pulled one of mine and it looks like 8X5/8". You can test the length with the vent window out. They need to go pretty much all the way in and not bottom out. The three tabs pull up flush to the inside of the door.
Jimmy

This seems correct. I had to use one longer as one hole just didn't seem to have adequate 'bite' @ the shorter length. Seems I used 3/4 & 1qty 1" (for the one hole). I used beveled SS screws as well.

12-30-2019, 07:40 PM	#1
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,080	Hardware for Door Vent Window Frame? The hardware of the Door Vent Window frames for my 64 are long gone/missing. The paint shop pulled the windows out & the hardware was lost there. I've tried several small machine screws but nothing seems to thread (and I'm trying not to force things until I know what I'm dealing with). Does anyone know the size of the hardware that's used to secure the vent window frames to the door channel sheetmetal? These are the 3 fastening points along the front/top of the door frame I'm referring to (circled in yellow): Attached Images __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

12-31-2019, 09:59 AM	#2
jeff_wilson70 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Myrtle Beach, SC Posts: 29	Re: Hardware for Door Vent Window Frame? When I rebuilt my vent window, replaced the originals with these stainless screws. They were a pretty close match. (They could be shorter, but these worked just fine.

12-31-2019, 10:49 AM	#3
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,080	Re: Hardware for Door Vent Window Frame? Ok.... Sheetmetal screws vs. machined threads. That might be why I was struggling to get any hardware started . There were only machine bolts/screws in the bucket so I assumed that's what was installed originally. Not too many old trucks around to compare/verify with so I was going to check my dually today. It's an 89 Square-body but I thought I would see if the retaining hardware was similar. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

01-05-2021, 02:01 PM	#4
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Hardware for Door Vent Window Frame? Did we ever figure out what the correct size is? I'm considering tackling this in the next few days myself. __________________ 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?

01-07-2021, 02:17 AM	#9
El_Guapo928 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Globe, Az Posts: 6	Re: Hardware for Door Vent Window Frame? Mine are a mix of #8x 5/8” and #8x 3/4”. The 3/4 seem to have been added over the years, because they’re a different head design. Posted via Mobile Device

01-06-2021, 10:07 PM	#8
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: Hardware for Door Vent Window Frame? Pulled one of mine and it looks like 8X5/8". You can test the length with the vent window out. They need to go pretty much all the way in and not bottom out. The three tabs pull up flush to the inside of the door. Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

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