Vent Window Rebuild or Replace - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Conroe trucker · 09-09-2009, 02:42 PM

I have heard that the aftermarket, (Goodmark) vent windows leak air or whistle after being installed.

I have rebuilt a pair of 55 vent windows and also know that it is not very easy.

Does anyone have any feedback regarding rebuilding verus new?
I have not looked yet, but is one rebuild kit better than another?

Thanks in advance!

coloradosean2009 · 09-09-2009, 04:53 PM

I just rebuilt one the other day. It went good, only had a little bit of a challange with the rivits on the straight rubber piece.

There was another post some time ago that recommended not drilling out the pivot rivit and drilling out the rivit in the channel instead. I decided to drill the pivot and replace it with a stainless screw and nylock nut. The whole project went off fairly well.

All said and done, I was out about $40 for the pair. That is a hell of a lot cheaper than the new/rebuilt ones that I have seen for sale.

BCOWANWHEELS · 09-09-2009, 04:59 PM

Tim christian sells the rebuild parts and new rivets with the tool to do it very reasonable. Parts are very hi-quality and tim is great to work with. Fyi
bob

**leddzepp** · 09-09-2009, 05:17 PM

Replace the rubber. Use pop rivets instead of the original style.. Easy job.

72 SUPER10 · 09-09-2009, 06:26 PM

throw them away and buy them new from classic industries, pricey but worth it . 199.99 a pc. my 2 cents.

mbgmike · 09-09-2009, 06:35 PM

Actually all the vent windows made are from Counterparts. Goodmark and all the other Sellers including us do not make them. The biggest complaint we have is that if not waxed often enough. The chrome rusts real fast. At least here on the coast. Maybe not in a dry climate. I personally like rebuilding them and rechroming.
We retail and wholesale everything needed to rebuild Vent windows even a quality rivet tool. See pics. Need the rivets we will sell you one or 1000

We are the least expensive in the USA for window parts

Conroe trucker · 09-09-2009, 07:49 PM

Gotta luv the forum.

I guess I will rebuild them.
Even found an article about doing it in Car Craft........

I need to come to your place Mike.
Have heard nothing but good comments.

Green Machine · 09-09-2009, 07:57 PM

We used counter parts rubber on one set, fit like crap. Had to redo, next time we got rubber from Classic Parts of America and they fit fine, we're finding not all rubber pieces are created equal, check with the board members who sell here, they know what brands work too. Too much of a pain to do twice.

Ratone71 · 08-12-2010, 06:14 AM

[QUOTE=Conroe trucker;3510505]Gotta luv the forum.

I guess I will rebuild them.
Even found an article about doing it in Car Craft........

Do you have a link to that article?

Thanks

eightbanger · 08-12-2010, 07:05 AM

Yeah, linky..!!

Tkmadone · 08-12-2010, 11:39 AM

No to hijack, but what is the difference with the '67 vent windows?

**Hart_Rod** · 08-12-2010, 11:40 AM

[quote=Ratone71;4135081]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Conroe trucker

Gotta luv the forum.

I guess I will rebuild them.
Even found an article about doing it in Car Craft........

Do you have a link to that article?

Thanks

+1

Slick67 · 08-12-2010, 12:41 PM

There is a step by step in the forum FAQs. Did mine and it was pretty easy. If you drill out every rivet it makes it much easier, you just have to keep the frame straight, it will bend easily.

AirSpeed · 08-12-2010, 06:41 PM

Rebuilding them is easy, as mentioned before, remove all the rivets, it makes the job much easier. I learned that it helps alot to lube the rubber that pops into the frame, the first time I rebuilt a pair I didn't think to lube the rubber and it was a pain in the anus! If you take your time they will look just as good as new. I used a rivet gun for the pivot.

**leddzepp** · 08-13-2010, 01:47 AM

Easier to remove the bracket that the pivot attaches to, rather than the pivot rivet itself. The two rivets attaching the bracket can be drilled and replaced with pop rivets.

Zoomin · 08-14-2010, 06:38 PM

Last week I saw this thread and skimmed it thinking it might come in handy and sure enough. I got one side done today, and the other has a rusted channel. I'll buy a used and rebuild it before I pay $200 for a new one.

vectorit · 08-14-2010, 06:45 PM

I personally had bad luck in rebuilding my wing vents.
Kicked myself for not just nutting up and buying a whole new set.

red71cheyenne · 08-15-2010, 12:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vectorit

I personally had bad luck in rebuilding my wing vents.
Kicked myself for not just nutting up and buying a whole new set.

Same thing here, dang nut broke off on the bottom of the chrome vent!!! Aaaaaaaahhhhhhhh!

RPIcka · 09-04-2012, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slick67

There is a step by step in the forum FAQs. Did mine and it was pretty easy. If you drill out every rivet it makes it much easier, you just have to keep the frame straight, it will bend easily.

where do i find this?

slikside · 09-04-2012, 11:41 PM

subscribed

**MusicMan70** · 09-04-2012, 11:47 PM

Me too....subscibed

1961 apache · 10-08-2012, 12:49 AM

I like the rivet tool but there is no link and have searched for hours. please guide me!

RPIcka · 06-26-2013, 12:59 AM

resurrection

**TBONE1964** · 06-26-2013, 07:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mbgmike

Actually all the vent windows made are from Counterparts. Goodmark and all the other Sellers including us do not make them. The biggest complaint we have is that if not waxed often enough. The chrome rusts real fast. At least here on the coast. Maybe not in a dry climate. I personally like rebuilding them and rechroming.
We retail and wholesale everything needed to rebuild Vent windows even a quality rivet tool. See pics. Need the rivets we will sell you one or 1000

We are the least expensive in the USA for window parts

PM sent

**Tom Vogel** · 06-26-2013, 09:27 AM

This is an old thread. The new repop vent wings are Way nicer. Call Wes at Classic Heartbeat in Wash. state.

09-09-2009, 02:42 PM	#1
Conroe trucker SWBs: 67 2x4, 67 4x4, 70 4x4 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 483	Vent Window Rebuild or Replace I have heard that the aftermarket, (Goodmark) vent windows leak air or whistle after being installed. I have rebuilt a pair of 55 vent windows and also know that it is not very easy. Does anyone have any feedback regarding rebuilding verus new? I have not looked yet, but is one rebuild kit better than another? Thanks in advance! __________________ FINISHED Project thread: 67 SWB 4x4 FINISHED Project thread: 67 SWB 6 cyl cruiser Project thread: Road Toad 70 SWB Step, 4x4, 292, 3OT 01 C5 convertable 08 Z06

09-09-2009, 04:53 PM	#2
coloradosean2009 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 291	Re: Vent Window Rebuild or Replace I just rebuilt one the other day. It went good, only had a little bit of a challange with the rivits on the straight rubber piece. There was another post some time ago that recommended not drilling out the pivot rivit and drilling out the rivit in the channel instead. I decided to drill the pivot and replace it with a stainless screw and nylock nut. The whole project went off fairly well. All said and done, I was out about $40 for the pair. That is a hell of a lot cheaper than the new/rebuilt ones that I have seen for sale.

09-09-2009, 04:59 PM	#3
BCOWANWHEELS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: KINGSPORT,TN. Posts: 3,035	Re: Vent Window Rebuild or Replace Tim christian sells the rebuild parts and new rivets with the tool to do it very reasonable. Parts are very hi-quality and tim is great to work with. Fyi bob __________________ I BELIEVE IN JOHN 3:16

09-09-2009, 05:17 PM	#4
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,046	Re: Vent Window Rebuild or Replace Replace the rubber. Use pop rivets instead of the original style.. Easy job. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

09-09-2009, 06:26 PM	#5
72 SUPER10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: LUCEDALE MS. Posts: 157	Re: Vent Window Rebuild or Replace throw them away and buy them new from classic industries, pricey but worth it . 199.99 a pc. my 2 cents. __________________ http://i648.photobucket.com/albums/u...Picture008.jpg

09-09-2009, 06:35 PM	#6
mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	Re: Vent Window Rebuild or Replace Actually all the vent windows made are from Counterparts. Goodmark and all the other Sellers including us do not make them. The biggest complaint we have is that if not waxed often enough. The chrome rusts real fast. At least here on the coast. Maybe not in a dry climate. I personally like rebuilding them and rechroming. We retail and wholesale everything needed to rebuild Vent windows even a quality rivet tool. See pics. Need the rivets we will sell you one or 1000 We are the least expensive in the USA for window parts Attached Images Last edited by mbgmike; 09-09-2009 at 06:36 PM.

09-09-2009, 07:49 PM	#7
Conroe trucker SWBs: 67 2x4, 67 4x4, 70 4x4 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 483	Re: Vent Window Rebuild or Replace Gotta luv the forum. I guess I will rebuild them. Even found an article about doing it in Car Craft........ I need to come to your place Mike. Have heard nothing but good comments. __________________ FINISHED Project thread: 67 SWB 4x4 FINISHED Project thread: 67 SWB 6 cyl cruiser Project thread: Road Toad 70 SWB Step, 4x4, 292, 3OT 01 C5 convertable 08 Z06

09-09-2009, 07:57 PM	#8
Green Machine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Estherville, Iowa Posts: 3,371	Re: Vent Window Rebuild or Replace We used counter parts rubber on one set, fit like crap. Had to redo, next time we got rubber from Classic Parts of America and they fit fine, we're finding not all rubber pieces are created equal, check with the board members who sell here, they know what brands work too. Too much of a pain to do twice. __________________ 1968 C10 307 3spd Long Fleet ------ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=201103 1970 C10 305 Super T10 Long Fleet --- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=202285 1971 C20 383 TH350 Dana Posi ----- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206894 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 C3 6.0

08-12-2010, 06:14 AM	#9
Ratone71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Santa Clara, CA Posts: 40	Re: Vent Window Rebuild or Replace [QUOTE=Conroe trucker;3510505]Gotta luv the forum. I guess I will rebuild them. Even found an article about doing it in Car Craft........ Do you have a link to that article? Thanks

08-12-2010, 07:05 AM	#10
eightbanger 454 MAKES IT ROAR Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Essex, U.K Posts: 2,701	Re: Vent Window Rebuild or Replace Yeah, linky..!! __________________ Nigel. An American living in a British body. 1971 Chevy Cheyenne 10 454 "In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." - George Orwell "When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes duty" - Thomas Jefferson No more pain. 03.12.60 -- 12.28.10 http://www.youtube.com/Eightbanger

08-12-2010, 11:39 AM	#11
Tkmadone Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 193	Re: Vent Window Rebuild or Replace No to hijack, but what is the difference with the '67 vent windows?

08-12-2010, 12:41 PM	#13
Slick67 Sofa King Crazy!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,090	Re: Vent Window Rebuild or Replace There is a step by step in the forum FAQs. Did mine and it was pretty easy. If you drill out every rivet it makes it much easier, you just have to keep the frame straight, it will bend easily. __________________ You found the Tater. *My Blazer Build (New)* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654650 *My 67 Build* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335650 67 Chevy LWB big window a/c AKA TOTALLED BY A JACKASS. 1972 2wd Blazer "Porterbuilt and Sloshed"

08-12-2010, 06:41 PM	#14
AirSpeed Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Fall River California Posts: 2,027	Re: Vent Window Rebuild or Replace Rebuilding them is easy, as mentioned before, remove all the rivets, it makes the job much easier. I learned that it helps alot to lube the rubber that pops into the frame, the first time I rebuilt a pair I didn't think to lube the rubber and it was a pain in the anus! If you take your time they will look just as good as new. I used a rivet gun for the pivot.

08-13-2010, 01:47 AM	#15
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,046	Re: Vent Window Rebuild or Replace Easier to remove the bracket that the pivot attaches to, rather than the pivot rivet itself. The two rivets attaching the bracket can be drilled and replaced with pop rivets.

08-14-2010, 06:38 PM	#16
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: Vent Window Rebuild or Replace Last week I saw this thread and skimmed it thinking it might come in handy and sure enough. I got one side done today, and the other has a rusted channel. I'll buy a used and rebuild it before I pay $200 for a new one. __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro



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08-14-2010, 06:45 PM	#17
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: Vent Window Rebuild or Replace I personally had bad luck in rebuilding my wing vents. Kicked myself for not just nutting up and buying a whole new set. __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

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1961 apache Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1	Re: Vent Window Rebuild or Replace I like the rivet tool but there is no link and have searched for hours. please guide me!

06-26-2013, 12:59 AM	#23
RPIcka Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Powell River, BC Posts: 229	Re: Vent Window Rebuild or Replace resurrection __________________ '72 K10 '94 K2500

06-26-2013, 09:27 AM	#25
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,565	Re: Vent Window Rebuild or Replace This is an old thread. The new repop vent wings are Way nicer. Call Wes at Classic Heartbeat in Wash. state.

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