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CG · 08-24-2014, 02:45 PM

I just checked to see if they had em for burbs ... nothing =(

Katrina/10 · 08-24-2014, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Just received a set to install in my 72 K1500 from PartsTrain.com, $28.46 plus ship ( http://www.partstrain.com/store/deta...location=Front ) and made in USA. Model #12058. Didn't come with the wood block to install the clips like they used to but I can manage.

Do you have to drill holes to install these?

**DeadheadNM** · 08-24-2014, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Katrina/10

Do you have to drill holes to install these?

None at all - they make use of clips that attach under the weatherstrip. Peel back the ws, install shade with clips, press the ws back into place. It's a 5 minute job.

**DeadheadNM** · 08-24-2014, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by CG

I just checked to see if they had em for burbs ... nothing =(

Wonder if a phone call to the company could prove useful - maybe cajole 'em into making them?

Katrina/10 · 08-24-2014, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

None at all - they make use of clips that attach under the weatherstrip. Peel back the ws, install shade with clips, press the ws back into place. It's a 5 minute job.

Thanks, I may have to order a set. Just didn't want to drill holes.

**3757chevy** · 06-17-2022, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by CG

I just checked to see if they had em for burbs ... nothing =(

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Wonder if a phone call to the company could prove useful - maybe cajole 'em into making them?

I'm guessing after all these years no one has found any. I've searched the last year with no luck.

Lady 'Burban has them on hers but I think some one made them fit. https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...2&postcount=27...https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...5&postcount=33 ...https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...0&postcount=37

**special-K** · 06-18-2022, 07:15 AM

They used to make Ventshades for 67-72 Suburbans. I guess you guys will have to find used ones or make some

**RenoKeene** · 06-18-2022, 10:10 PM

I put a set of NOS shades on my GMC, very cool.

**3757chevy** · 06-19-2022, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

They used to make Ventshades for 67-72 Suburbans. I guess you guys will have to find used ones or make some

Oh, I haven't given up looking.

**dagnabbitt** · 06-19-2022, 11:24 AM

I had a pair of these on a squarebody, I wish I had kept them when I sold the truck, I didn't know that they might be hard to find someday. Subtle and functional.

Lee H · 06-19-2022, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by RenoKeene

I put a set of NOS shades on my GMC, very cool.

Nice, I have two of these in the attic. Someday I'll use one of them on my 72.

**Warrens69GMC** · 06-19-2022, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by dagnabbitt

I had a pair of these on a squarebody, I wish I had kept them when I sold the truck, I didn't know that they might be hard to find someday. Subtle and functional.

Squarebody is here
https://www.amazon.com/Auto-Ventshad...+Chevrolet+C10

notsolo · 06-19-2022, 08:18 PM

On the AVS Ventshade website 1971 c10 truck #12058...... $61.19....free shipping

**Grumpy old man** · 06-19-2022, 08:46 PM

Summit $47.99

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/avs-12058

**slomotion** · 06-19-2022, 09:16 PM

I like them. They've been in for years and look as good as the day they went in.

**Palf70Step** · 06-20-2022, 06:58 AM

My 70 has them. They been on there since 78 or maybe even before. I am going to have to investigate on getting them off and onto the replacement doors in the near future.

tutone · 06-20-2022, 07:54 AM

I wish I knew you guys liked them so much. I took a good vintage pair off my truck and tossed them. Even though they look ok, I am not a big enough fan to to have left them on.

**special-K** · 06-20-2022, 08:20 AM

When I first started using these they would supply short sheet metal screws for installation with directions to drill on the very edge of the window frame. I scratched a door up on one and never used those screws again. I saw at some point these started coming with clips for installation. I have never used those. For years I've been letting the window channel hold them in with no fasteners. I'll notice the back end drop on one and push it up ever no and then. I guess a spot of weatherstrip adhesive would hold them up, but it hasn't bothered me enough to try

08-24-2014, 02:45 PM	#26
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06-18-2022, 07:15 AM	#32
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Who's running the stainless ventshades? They used to make Ventshades for 67-72 Suburbans. I guess you guys will have to find used ones or make some __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

06-18-2022, 10:10 PM	#33
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,034	Re: Who's running the stainless ventshades? I put a set of NOS shades on my GMC, very cool. Attached Images __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

06-19-2022, 11:24 AM	#35
dagnabbitt Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Edmonton Alberta Posts: 1,472	Re: Who's running the stainless ventshades? I had a pair of these on a squarebody, I wish I had kept them when I sold the truck, I didn't know that they might be hard to find someday. Subtle and functional. __________________ DAVE Edmonton, Alberta 1959 Apache 1967 K20 1968 C20 1970 C10 1972 GMC 2500 1981 C10

06-19-2022, 08:18 PM	#38
notsolo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Md Posts: 2,485	Re: Who's running the stainless ventshades? On the AVS Ventshade website 1971 c10 truck #12058...... $61.19....free shipping __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635605

06-19-2022, 08:46 PM	#39
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Who's running the stainless ventshades? Summit $47.99 https://www.summitracing.com/parts/avs-12058 __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop

06-19-2022, 09:16 PM	#40
slomotion Old Duffer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Maine Posts: 1,822	Re: Who's running the stainless ventshades? I like them. They've been in for years and look as good as the day they went in. Attached Images __________________ '68 Short C20 Flatbed Dually w/ 292 4bbl, Langdon cast headers, and WC T5 trans. '81 G10 Shorty Van "Good judgement comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgement." Will Rogers "Under promise, then over achieve."

06-20-2022, 06:58 AM	#41
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,322	Re: Who's running the stainless ventshades? My 70 has them. They been on there since 78 or maybe even before. I am going to have to investigate on getting them off and onto the replacement doors in the near future. Attached Images __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

06-20-2022, 07:54 AM	#42
tutone Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: hickory, ky Posts: 1,318	Re: Who's running the stainless ventshades? I wish I knew you guys liked them so much. I took a good vintage pair off my truck and tossed them. Even though they look ok, I am not a big enough fan to to have left them on. __________________ :My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=807535 1972 K10 swb/1968 Camaro 350/4spd 1955 210 2 dr sedan/1998 RCSB Z71/1977 Jeep CJ5

06-20-2022, 08:20 AM	#43
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Who's running the stainless ventshades? When I first started using these they would supply short sheet metal screws for installation with directions to drill on the very edge of the window frame. I scratched a door up on one and never used those screws again. I saw at some point these started coming with clips for installation. I have never used those. For years I've been letting the window channel hold them in with no fasteners. I'll notice the back end drop on one and push it up ever no and then. I guess a spot of weatherstrip adhesive would hold them up, but it hasn't bothered me enough to try __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~



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