Sliding window latches - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bbadfred · 01-13-2013, 02:44 PM

I see that there is a sliding window latch for sale on ebay for 125$ Which I feel is pretty pricey. My suburban is a hotrod/driver project and not a restoration project so I do not have to have stock latches
Has anyone come up with a way to latch the sliding wondows other than stock latches? Mine was a three seat model and I plan to change the rear set to one piece fixed glass, but I would like to keep the middle sliding windows. I searched the forum and did not fine any ideas.

hd74 · 01-13-2013, 03:12 PM

a stick of wood,sorry no good answer

bbadfred · 01-13-2013, 03:32 PM

LOL good idea!! How about Velcro?

Brad54 · 01-13-2013, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by hd74

a stick of wood,sorry no good answer

HA! That's what my '61 came with when I bought it! 7 years later, and the sticks are still stuck in the exposed springs of the pick-up truck bench seat back.

They seem to go for $100 or so, when they show up for sale.

Definitely one of the hardest pieces to find.

I just bought one for $50, and couldn't get the guy a money order fast enough. I've got two sliders and two fixed windows, and will get the latches installed when I get around to paint and bodywork.

With the way they're built and the portion of the latch on the window frames, I haven't been able to figure out another solution.

-Brad

bbadfred · 01-13-2013, 03:42 PM

With all the unique things that people do to their trucks on ths forum I thought I would just ask.

**aerotruk63** · 01-13-2013, 04:18 PM

Anyone have a picture of one. Seems in the Parts Book they can go on either side and are a two piece unit. Bracket #3781413 and Handle #3783434 60-66 Sub. A.R. stands for As Required

**aerotruk63** · 01-13-2013, 04:28 PM

monolith · 01-13-2013, 04:34 PM

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Oops-too slow-you snuck in there while I was fiddling with photobucket

**aerotruk63** · 01-13-2013, 04:36 PM

Your's is bigger, remember it's cold up here now.lol

**aerotruk63** · 01-13-2013, 04:41 PM

Make that GM part# 3763434 for the handle. I wrote 3783434. sorry.

**aerotruk63** · 01-13-2013, 04:45 PM

GMC part# the same as Chevrolet. Does not seem to cross over to any passenger car application.

**aerotruk63** · 01-13-2013, 05:04 PM

gmpartswiki.com

Seems 1960-61 used Part# 3763479 Bracket to start and in March of 61 the number was superseded to use 3781413.

**Corts60** · 01-13-2013, 05:11 PM

It seems to me that most people end up going with one piece windows so this may be a part that never gets re-produced because there might not be demand for them. Which also means the $ for the existing ones is going to keep going up unfortunately.

wahl4m · 01-13-2013, 05:21 PM

im doing some ! ive have some problems /one machine shop closed up while making my tooling ! some of the tooling is now setting on my bench /trying to get the laser guy /cutting the stainless pcs, but hope to have them done in spring 2013 ??? probably sell for around $100.00 each i hope to be able to sell several sets ? thanks mike "carryallman" wahl

63burban4x4 · 01-13-2013, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wahl4m

im doing some ! ive have some problems /one machine shop closed up while making my tooling ! some of the tooling is now setting on my bench /trying to get the laser guy /cutting the stainless pcs, but hope to have them done in spring 2013 ??? probably sell for around $100.00 each i hope to be able to sell several sets ? thanks mike "carryallman" wahl

I think you'll definitely sell some....a hundred seems like a lot, till you're looking for some......I'll break open my piggy bank for those

bbadfred · 01-13-2013, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wahl4m

im doing some ! ive have some problems /one machine shop closed up while making my tooling ! some of the tooling is now setting on my bench /trying to get the laser guy /cutting the stainless pcs, but hope to have them done in spring 2013 ??? probably sell for around $100.00 each i hope to be able to sell several sets ? thanks mike "carryallman" wahl

Thats good to know brand new ones for 100 or less? would be nice! i am still going to keep looking and thinking about it and I will have a pair to experiment with, Are the solid window frames any easier to get for the non sliders?

MikeS. · 01-14-2013, 12:44 AM

I was very glad to find the latches in my Burb when I got it.

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beefshreadder116 · 01-14-2013, 01:10 PM

wahl4m are they a $100 each or for a set i hope to have my burb sold in april and if i dont end up buying some i would like to pass your info onto the next owner

wahl4m · 03-09-2013, 11:18 AM

im saying $100 -each right now/seems like outside tooling expenses are high! laser cutting,form die,material,special screws etc. BUT when done maybe i can knock several dollars off to group? thanks mike {im still working on them,cant seem to get them finished , too much other work ! }

bbadfred · 03-09-2013, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wahl4m

im saying $100 -each right now/seems like outside tooling expenses are high! laser cutting,form die,material,special screws etc. BUT when done maybe i can knock several dollars off to group? thanks mike {im still working on them,cant seem to get them finished , too much other work ! }

I am still interested!!

65chevysub · 03-09-2013, 10:17 PM

I'm using small hinges screwed to the trim, and when they're folded over, they go behind the glass so they can't be opened

Dsuper5 · 03-10-2013, 11:39 AM

Hi guys
I have a 4x4 64 burb with sliders and the obvious problem, noooo latches! So after seeing the above flea bay post and the asking prices i had to go back to my motto: work with what is there! I found one latch from a guy up the street (89miles) and he lets me use it to try and reproduce these buggers. Hers the plan: casting them out of bronze, bronze is strong and can be nickle plated, the way the latches work bronze should be ok, the bolt nut and spring should be out there some place available (suggestions are welcome). The challenge with casting is shrinkage so we will see once i have the first set going and tested. let me know what your thoughts are.

**ChiefRocka** · 03-10-2013, 01:04 PM

The gentleman I purchsed my Burb from was also talking about this.

There is another guy on here that is also getting some $ for them as they are rare.

Currently, my windows are glued shut with all the grime and moss in the rubber, so I'm not too worried about it at the moment.

bbadfred · 03-11-2013, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 65chevysub

I'm using small hinges screwed to the trim, and when they're folded over, they go behind the glass so they can't be opened

Pictures Please!

65chevysub · 03-11-2013, 01:22 PM

I'll try to get pictures on here once I figure out how to downsize them.

01-13-2013, 02:44 PM	#1
bbadfred bbadfred Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: rantoul Il Posts: 461	Sliding window latches I see that there is a sliding window latch for sale on ebay for 125$ Which I feel is pretty pricey. My suburban is a hotrod/driver project and not a restoration project so I do not have to have stock latches Has anyone come up with a way to latch the sliding wondows other than stock latches? Mine was a three seat model and I plan to change the rear set to one piece fixed glass, but I would like to keep the middle sliding windows. I searched the forum and did not fine any ideas.

01-13-2013, 03:12 PM	#2
hd74 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: shellman bluff,ga Posts: 250	Re: Sliding window latches a stick of wood,sorry no good answer

01-13-2013, 03:42 PM	#5
bbadfred bbadfred Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: rantoul Il Posts: 461	Re: Sliding window latches With all the unique things that people do to their trucks on ths forum I thought I would just ask.

01-13-2013, 04:18 PM	#6
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: Sliding window latches Anyone have a picture of one. Seems in the Parts Book they can go on either side and are a two piece unit. Bracket #3781413 and Handle #3783434 60-66 Sub. A.R. stands for As Required

01-13-2013, 04:28 PM	#7
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: Sliding window latches

01-13-2013, 03:32 PM	#3
bbadfred bbadfred Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: rantoul Il Posts: 461	Re: Sliding window latches LOL good idea!! How about Velcro?

01-13-2013, 04:34 PM	#8
monolith Zero Albedo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: San Gabriel, California Posts: 478	Re: Sliding window latches Posted via Mobile Device Oops-too slow-you snuck in there while I was fiddling with photobucket __________________ Baz "Deserve's got nothin' to do with it." 66 GMC 1500 wideside longbed 250 4spd "Project Rekker"http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=467467 65 GMC 1Ton Panelhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...32#post4794432 65 Chevy Panel (former U.S.Navy truck) 64 Chevy Suburban Carryall 4x4http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358348 64 GMC 1000 wideside longbed 305 4spdhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=3600890(Rip- parts truck now) 68 Dodge Charger

01-13-2013, 04:36 PM	#9
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: Sliding window latches Your's is bigger, remember it's cold up here now.lol

01-13-2013, 04:41 PM	#10
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: Sliding window latches Make that GM part# 3763434 for the handle. I wrote 3783434. sorry.

01-13-2013, 04:45 PM	#11
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: Sliding window latches GMC part# the same as Chevrolet. Does not seem to cross over to any passenger car application.

01-13-2013, 05:04 PM	#12
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: Sliding window latches gmpartswiki.com Seems 1960-61 used Part# 3763479 Bracket to start and in March of 61 the number was superseded to use 3781413.

01-13-2013, 05:11 PM	#13
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: Sliding window latches It seems to me that most people end up going with one piece windows so this may be a part that never gets re-produced because there might not be demand for them. Which also means the $ for the existing ones is going to keep going up unfortunately. __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

01-13-2013, 05:21 PM	#14
wahl4m Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: norwalk,iowa,usa Posts: 921	Re: Sliding window latches im doing some ! ive have some problems /one machine shop closed up while making my tooling ! some of the tooling is now setting on my bench /trying to get the laser guy /cutting the stainless pcs, but hope to have them done in spring 2013 ??? probably sell for around $100.00 each i hope to be able to sell several sets ? thanks mike "carryallman" wahl

01-14-2013, 12:44 AM	#17
MikeS. Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: FarEastern WVa Posts: 1,691	Re: Sliding window latches I was very glad to find the latches in my Burb when I got it. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Past Master Triluminar Lodge #117 GL of WVa My 1963 4x4 Suburban build; http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=531274 My Gallery, now with pics of my 1966 C30 motorhome. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...&ppuser=103447

01-14-2013, 01:10 PM	#18
beefshreadder116 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Walla Walla, WA Posts: 160	Re: Sliding window latches wahl4m are they a $100 each or for a set i hope to have my burb sold in april and if i dont end up buying some i would like to pass your info onto the next owner __________________ Projects: 66 gmc, SWB ,BBW,76 disc brakes/PS and rearend, pancaked crossmember 2 1/2" drop spindles 1 cut coil, 6" drop coils 2 " blocks c-notch with a 350.



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03-09-2013, 11:18 AM	#19
wahl4m Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: norwalk,iowa,usa Posts: 921	Re: Sliding window latches im saying $100 -each right now/seems like outside tooling expenses are high! laser cutting,form die,material,special screws etc. BUT when done maybe i can knock several dollars off to group? thanks mike {im still working on them,cant seem to get them finished , too much other work ! }

03-09-2013, 10:17 PM	#21
65chevysub Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Cottonwood, Arizona Posts: 1,382	Re: Sliding window latches I'm using small hinges screwed to the trim, and when they're folded over, they go behind the glass so they can't be opened

03-10-2013, 11:39 AM	#22
Dsuper5 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Page AZ Posts: 131	Re: Sliding window latches Hi guys I have a 4x4 64 burb with sliders and the obvious problem, noooo latches! So after seeing the above flea bay post and the asking prices i had to go back to my motto: work with what is there! I found one latch from a guy up the street (89miles) and he lets me use it to try and reproduce these buggers. Hers the plan: casting them out of bronze, bronze is strong and can be nickle plated, the way the latches work bronze should be ok, the bolt nut and spring should be out there some place available (suggestions are welcome). The challenge with casting is shrinkage so we will see once i have the first set going and tested. let me know what your thoughts are.

03-10-2013, 01:04 PM	#23
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	Re: Sliding window latches The gentleman I purchsed my Burb from was also talking about this. There is another guy on here that is also getting some $ for them as they are rare. Currently, my windows are glued shut with all the grime and moss in the rubber, so I'm not too worried about it at the moment. __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

03-11-2013, 01:22 PM	#25
65chevysub Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Cottonwood, Arizona Posts: 1,382	Re: Sliding window latches I'll try to get pictures on here once I figure out how to downsize them.

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