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**slepysal** · 03-24-2013, 11:26 PM

Has anyone replaced just the vent glass ? Any tips on how to do it ?

Blue_Aura · 03-25-2013, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by slepysal

Has anyone replaced just the vent glass ? Any tips on how to do it ?

Someone must have, since 1 have two extra sets of vent glass for my truck. One is tinted (looks like a custom or factory job, since the tint is sandwiched in the middle of the glass), and one clear pair.

Don't know how. I'm sure it is in the FAQ or Stickies. I know I saw it here somewhere.
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WhippinSaw · 03-25-2013, 05:33 PM

Not a 63 but should be close from Alan's classic http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=351471 Been keeping this in my favorites for when I get to mine.

1963c-10 · 03-25-2013, 06:02 PM

I dont know if only the vent can be removed w/o removing the glass as well, but there are two screws at the top of the door over the vent, two on the part of the door facing the cab where the vent is and two under the inner door panel to the left of the large round opening (driver side) and to the right if passenger side. These screws release the vent. I think that you have to take at least the door glass out ( remove from the window sash) to get the vent out. I say this because the door division bar is mounted to the vent.

**slepysal** · 03-25-2013, 06:09 PM

Thanks guys, I dont want to remove the whole vent assembly only the glass. Thanks for the link Whipingpost.

1963c-10 · 03-25-2013, 06:17 PM

I dont know of any way to remove the glass from the vent w/o removing it. Someone else may have a solution though.

hotrodder · 03-25-2013, 06:53 PM

YOU CAN TAKE THE SCREWS OUT OF THE GLASS SASH CHANNEL AND LET IT MOVE ON DOWN A LITTLE. THEN AFTER YOU HAVE REMOVED THE SCREWS THAT HOLD THE VENT WINDOW ASSEMBLY, TILT IT BACK AND LIFT IT OUT. THERE IS JUST ENOUGH ROOM FOR IT TO COME OUT. YOU MAY HAVE TO ROTATE IT A LITTLE, BUT IT WILL COME OUT

**slepysal** · 03-26-2013, 10:43 AM

Thanks for the tips. The po had replaced the right vent window with plexigalss. It is now glazed and "spider webbed" so I want to replace it. I 'll keep you guys posted .

markeb01 · 03-26-2013, 11:39 AM

Per the 1960 Chevy Truck Shop Manual, you can just pull the glass out of the frame after softening the seal with gasoline. Back in the old days I always used lighter fluid instead as it was easy to control. Don’t set it on fire just let it soak until the seal gives up its bond. I replaced vent windows several times this way on my 54 Chevy.

1963c-10 · 03-26-2013, 01:27 PM

Don't let the EPA hear that Mark. They'll want to recall the original assembly manuals. Hahaha

**slepysal** · 03-26-2013, 01:56 PM

Thanks Mark very cool !! 1963c-10 so true especialy here in Cali

**slepysal** · 04-04-2013, 01:08 AM

Thanks again I was able to remove and replace the right hand side. Will do the left one this weekend

**slepysal** · 04-12-2013, 03:57 PM

both sides are done, now I have to TRY and replace the vent window seals

03-24-2013, 11:26 PM	#1
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	60-63 vent window glass Has anyone replaced just the vent glass ? Any tips on how to do it ? __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

03-25-2013, 05:33 PM	#3
WhippinSaw Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Lisle Illinois Posts: 602	Re: 60-63 vent window glass Not a 63 but should be close from Alan's classic http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=351471 Been keeping this in my favorites for when I get to mine.

03-25-2013, 06:02 PM	#4
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: 60-63 vent window glass I dont know if only the vent can be removed w/o removing the glass as well, but there are two screws at the top of the door over the vent, two on the part of the door facing the cab where the vent is and two under the inner door panel to the left of the large round opening (driver side) and to the right if passenger side. These screws release the vent. I think that you have to take at least the door glass out ( remove from the window sash) to get the vent out. I say this because the door division bar is mounted to the vent. __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer

03-25-2013, 06:09 PM	#5
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: 60-63 vent window glass Thanks guys, I dont want to remove the whole vent assembly only the glass. Thanks for the link Whipingpost. __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

03-25-2013, 06:17 PM	#6
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: 60-63 vent window glass I dont know of any way to remove the glass from the vent w/o removing it. Someone else may have a solution though. __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer

03-25-2013, 06:53 PM	#7
hotrodder Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Bloomington Indiana Posts: 322	Re: 60-63 vent window glass YOU CAN TAKE THE SCREWS OUT OF THE GLASS SASH CHANNEL AND LET IT MOVE ON DOWN A LITTLE. THEN AFTER YOU HAVE REMOVED THE SCREWS THAT HOLD THE VENT WINDOW ASSEMBLY, TILT IT BACK AND LIFT IT OUT. THERE IS JUST ENOUGH ROOM FOR IT TO COME OUT. YOU MAY HAVE TO ROTATE IT A LITTLE, BUT IT WILL COME OUT

03-26-2013, 10:43 AM	#8
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: 60-63 vent window glass Thanks for the tips. The po had replaced the right vent window with plexigalss. It is now glazed and "spider webbed" so I want to replace it. I 'll keep you guys posted . __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

03-26-2013, 11:39 AM	#9
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: 60-63 vent window glass Per the 1960 Chevy Truck Shop Manual, you can just pull the glass out of the frame after softening the seal with gasoline. Back in the old days I always used lighter fluid instead as it was easy to control. Don’t set it on fire just let it soak until the seal gives up its bond. I replaced vent windows several times this way on my 54 Chevy. __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

03-26-2013, 01:27 PM	#10
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: 60-63 vent window glass Don't let the EPA hear that Mark. They'll want to recall the original assembly manuals. Hahaha __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer

03-26-2013, 01:56 PM	#11
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: 60-63 vent window glass Thanks Mark very cool !! 1963c-10 so true especialy here in Cali __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... " Last edited by slepysal; 03-26-2013 at 03:07 PM.

04-04-2013, 01:08 AM	#12
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: 60-63 vent window glass Thanks again I was able to remove and replace the right hand side. Will do the left one this weekend __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

04-12-2013, 03:57 PM	#13
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: 60-63 vent window glass both sides are done, now I have to TRY and replace the vent window seals __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "



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