55.2-59 Aftermarket Vent Windows

[57FleetsideC4]

Hi, I am no where's close to this but am thinking of getting the chrome aftermarket vent window assemblies and would like to know if anyone has used them and how they fit. Thanks Steve

[Dan in Pasadena]

One set didn't fit any of the factory holes. The next set from The Car and Truck Shop in Orange, CA fit pretty well.

No, I don't know who produced the first set because I bought them off someone who claimed he changed his mind and didn't use them. Of course it ewes because they didn't fit for him either!

[57FleetsideC4]

Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

One set didn't fit any of the factory holes. The next set from The Car and Truck Shop in Orange, CA fit pretty well.

No, I don't know who produced the first set because I bought them off someone who claimed he changed his mind and didn't use them. Of course it ewes because they didn't fit for him either!

Thanks for the advise. They are a lot of money and would hope they fit but know sometimes they don't. Steve

[Dan in Pasadena]

Steve, Don’t buy your chrome vent windows until you’re ready to install them, keep the receipt, and just return or exchange them if they don’t fit. In my experience you WILL get a pair that fit but you may have to buy/return a few sets.

[_Ogre]

Originally Posted by 57FleetsideC4

They are a lot of money

i had/have chrome vents that were just to far gone
the price new ones is why i have one piece glass

[Dan in Pasadena]

One piece glass is fine IF you like it. But I like the old-timey-ness of vent windows. Plus they are VERY functional in place of air conditioning unless the temperature is extreme.

I used to have a '46 Chevy pickup with the windshield that cranks open. To me, those are THE best option for cooking while underway. I understand they were a lek and maintenance issue but I loved that feature.

[57FleetsideC4]

Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

Steve, Don’t buy your chrome vent windows until you’re ready to install them, keep the receipt, and just return or exchange them if they don’t fit. In my experience you WILL get a pair that fit but you may have to buy/return a few sets.

Thanks.. I will wait until getting to that point in the build. I worry about availability after waiting 4 months for the vintage air and 5 months for the Dakota digital dash. Steve

[57FleetsideC4]

Originally Posted by _Ogre

i had/have chrome vents that were just to far gone
the price new ones is why i have one piece glass

I thought of doing that but like the look of the vent widows for this build. Thanks for the suggestion. Steve

[56 3100]

hey fleetide, you might not see chrome vent windows till jan 2023. i go my name in to get current price.was talking to classic industries. its been saying arriving soon on their site since early summer.

[57FleetsideC4]

Originally Posted by 56 3100

hey fleetide, you might not see chrome vent windows till jan 2023. i go my name in to get current price.was talking to classic industries. its been saying arriving soon on their site since early summer.

Thanks for the heads up. I am not going to address this until the doors are back on the cab which wil be sometime during the winter. Hopefully they won't be backordered at that time. I have been trying to think way ahead for what I need. Steve

[mrbuck]

I just got a set a month ago from H&H supply, they fit perfect. Expensive, but everything is now.

[57FleetsideC4]

Originally Posted by mrbuck

I just got a set a month ago from H&H supply, they fit perfect. Expensive, but everything is now.

Thanks for the feedback. Much appreciated. Steve