Vent Window Gasket Photo Request - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**PbFut** · 02-08-2024, 06:03 PM

Most of the gaskets I see, at shows and such, are often tucked into the door. I don't think that is correct. Can someone take photos of the vent window installed relative to the door showing the gasket lip orientation to the door. Both in and out. Also, a really close shot of the upper most corner area of the gasket and frame attachment point of the two frame pieces. I seem to have a tiny gap that I am sure is not supposed to be there. I do not have the window installed so maybe that area squishes some when pushed into the door channel and tighten things up. I did not notice when I riveted together, but now I am questioning myself if I allowed the tolerance of those parts to open up some when I hammered things home. First time doing these vents and so my confidence is low.
Thanks for assistance.

twoskies · 02-08-2024, 06:43 PM

i just rebuilt mine and thought they were supposed to be on the outside
but looked through some other posts and they are tucked inside

**PbFut** · 02-08-2024, 09:20 PM

Hank you. Humm. The waterproofing gene in me(father was a union painter) says that's going to allow penetration. But I guess the side window scraper is not perfect either.
So inside the channel on both in and outside? It just rubs me wrong. The gasket on the truck was half in and half out. Removing indicated it was original as the construction and trim was clearly factory.

**A1971Blazer** · 02-09-2024, 09:05 AM

they tuck inside which seems counterproductive to sealing out water...
that's why there are drain holes in the door bottoms (which in turn, get plugged and rust out the door bottoms)...it's a vicious cycle...

**PbFut** · 02-09-2024, 11:57 AM

Got it. Inside it is. Thanks all

**jaros44sr** · 02-09-2024, 01:05 PM

If it is longer on the outside, doesn't it mean it is designed to be over the door

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Hence the need to be rebuilt, paid 10 bucks for it on our classified

72c20customcamper · 02-09-2024, 06:50 PM

It should be tucked in and fit snugly . Doors are not water tight to begin with hence they have drain holes at the bottom . I worked on these trucks when they were fairly new and skinned many doors . Always tucked the rubber in with a paint stick and rubber lube the flap that tucks in stops wind from going under the rubber and making noise

**Already Gone** · 02-09-2024, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by A1971Blazer

they tuck inside which seems counterproductive to sealing out water...
that's why there are drain holes in the door bottoms (which in turn, get plugged and rust out the door bottoms)...it's a vicious cycle...

Its called planned obsolescence...

02-08-2024, 06:03 PM	#1
PbFut Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Ca Posts: 660	Vent Window Gasket Photo Request Most of the gaskets I see, at shows and such, are often tucked into the door. I don't think that is correct. Can someone take photos of the vent window installed relative to the door showing the gasket lip orientation to the door. Both in and out. Also, a really close shot of the upper most corner area of the gasket and frame attachment point of the two frame pieces. I seem to have a tiny gap that I am sure is not supposed to be there. I do not have the window installed so maybe that area squishes some when pushed into the door channel and tighten things up. I did not notice when I riveted together, but now I am questioning myself if I allowed the tolerance of those parts to open up some when I hammered things home. First time doing these vents and so my confidence is low. Thanks for assistance.

02-08-2024, 06:43 PM	#2
twoskies Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: kokomo,indiana Posts: 336	Re: Vent Window Gasket Photo Request i just rebuilt mine and thought they were supposed to be on the outside but looked through some other posts and they are tucked inside Attached Images __________________ A Little Better Every Day Cancer Survivor, most dont know what they have until its gone, appreciate everything

02-08-2024, 09:20 PM	#3
PbFut Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Ca Posts: 660	Re: Vent Window Gasket Photo Request Hank you. Humm. The waterproofing gene in me(father was a union painter) says that's going to allow penetration. But I guess the side window scraper is not perfect either. So inside the channel on both in and outside? It just rubs me wrong. The gasket on the truck was half in and half out. Removing indicated it was original as the construction and trim was clearly factory.

02-09-2024, 09:05 AM	#4
A1971Blazer Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 2,203	Re: Vent Window Gasket Photo Request they tuck inside which seems counterproductive to sealing out water... that's why there are drain holes in the door bottoms (which in turn, get plugged and rust out the door bottoms)...it's a vicious cycle... __________________ 1967 C10 Step side 1968 C10 Step side 1970 Chevrolet K/5 Blazer 1972 Chevrolet K/5 Blazer .............

02-09-2024, 11:57 AM	#5
PbFut Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Ca Posts: 660	Re: Vent Window Gasket Photo Request Got it. Inside it is. Thanks all

02-09-2024, 01:05 PM	#6
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,784	Re: Vent Window Gasket Photo Request If it is longer on the outside, doesn't it mean it is designed to be over the door 17074980167217607450904449355187 by 17074983764643951626142437202710 by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/97391199@N06 Hence the need to be rebuilt, paid 10 bucks for it on our classified __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

02-09-2024, 06:50 PM	#7
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,791	Re: Vent Window Gasket Photo Request It should be tucked in and fit snugly . Doors are not water tight to begin with hence they have drain holes at the bottom . I worked on these trucks when they were fairly new and skinned many doors . Always tucked the rubber in with a paint stick and rubber lube the flap that tucks in stops wind from going under the rubber and making noise __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.



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