Vent Window Trim Removal - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

louder50 · 04-07-2012, 06:44 PM

How to you remove the little thin black trim that runs around the front and bottom of the vent window glass? I need to replace my vent window glass but the new glass doesn't come with the trim piece.

grs · 04-07-2012, 07:59 PM

Not sure what you mean. Post a pic of it.

1425956 · 04-07-2012, 09:31 PM

I used a small flat blade screw driver to "open up" the thin black channel and just pulled the glass out, replaced with a new rubber seal that goes inside the channel, put the glass back in place and used a pair of pliers (with tape around the gripping points) to tighten everything back up. Done it 4 times that way with no issues and the glass remains tightly in place.

**old Rusty C10** · 04-08-2012, 08:58 AM

that is riveted to the vent window frame.. like 1425956 states in the event of a broken window you just scrape out the old glass and reset your new one in.. If you dont have a new rubber gasket, black silicone works too

louder50 · 04-08-2012, 11:19 AM

I can't find the little rubber stripping in the LMC or any other catalogs, would auto glass places carry a universal type piece that fits that?

Wolfmanhart · 04-08-2012, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by louder50

I can't find the little rubber stripping in the LMC or any other catalogs, would auto glass places carry a universal type piece that fits that?

I am not sure what your year is but since it is in the 1973-1987 section here is a link to the LMC catalog:

http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cc/full.aspx?Page=16

Brothers Trucks Links:

http://www.brotherstrucks.com/prodin...number=VWW8191

http://www.brotherstrucks.com/prodin...number=VWW8591

Hope this helps...

jesdude7789 · 04-29-2012, 01:59 AM

If you are talking about the stuff between the edge of the vent glass and the metal channel that holds it and swivels then what you do is go to any glass place (I went to Binswanger Glass) and show them what your talking about. it's not exactly rubber but some kind of flexible glass sealing material though. they gave me a small roll of it to do both of my vent windows and then extra on top of that. He let me have it for free since it's not something that people normally ask for

but i'm sure you wouldn't pay more than a couple bucks for it at other places.

04-07-2012, 06:44 PM	#1
louder50 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Central Michigan Posts: 47	Vent Window Trim Removal How to you remove the little thin black trim that runs around the front and bottom of the vent window glass? I need to replace my vent window glass but the new glass doesn't come with the trim piece.

04-07-2012, 07:59 PM	#2
grs Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Roanoke, Tx. Posts: 1,561	Re: Vent Window Trim Removal Not sure what you mean. Post a pic of it.

04-07-2012, 09:31 PM	#3
1425956 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Joplin, MO Posts: 161	Re: Vent Window Trim Removal I used a small flat blade screw driver to "open up" the thin black channel and just pulled the glass out, replaced with a new rubber seal that goes inside the channel, put the glass back in place and used a pair of pliers (with tape around the gripping points) to tighten everything back up. Done it 4 times that way with no issues and the glass remains tightly in place. __________________ Jeremy I have done so much, for so long, with so little, I can do anything with nothing! 1984 GMC Sierra Classic-1/2 ton-SWB (R.I.P.) 1986 GMC Suburban 3/4 ton 4x4 2014 GMC Sierra LTZ Z-71 Crew SWB

04-08-2012, 08:58 AM	#4
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	Re: Vent Window Trim Removal that is riveted to the vent window frame.. like 1425956 states in the event of a broken window you just scrape out the old glass and reset your new one in.. If you dont have a new rubber gasket, black silicone works too __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

04-08-2012, 11:19 AM	#5
louder50 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Central Michigan Posts: 47	Re: Vent Window Trim Removal I can't find the little rubber stripping in the LMC or any other catalogs, would auto glass places carry a universal type piece that fits that?

04-29-2012, 01:59 AM	#7
jesdude7789 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: league city, tx Posts: 180	Re: Vent Window Trim Removal If you are talking about the stuff between the edge of the vent glass and the metal channel that holds it and swivels then what you do is go to any glass place (I went to Binswanger Glass) and show them what your talking about. it's not exactly rubber but some kind of flexible glass sealing material though. they gave me a small roll of it to do both of my vent windows and then extra on top of that. He let me have it for free since it's not something that people normally ask for but i'm sure you wouldn't pay more than a couple bucks for it at other places.



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