Who's running the stainless ventshades? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

shawno72 · 03-07-2013, 09:41 AM

Just curious who is running these and if you like them. How easy were they to mount and do you have any pics of how they mounted?

Sammy · 03-07-2013, 10:17 AM

No pics but yes on my 69. Had them for more than 10 years. They just clip in under the weather stripping at the top of the window channel. I believe 4 springy type clips. Takes about 5 min and a beer per door. I like leaving my window down a few inches during the summer heat when parked.

camrycurt · 03-07-2013, 10:24 AM

I have them on my truck and really like them. First of all, I like the look of the truck better with them on, but more importantly I don't have AC in my truck so the windows are pretty much always down and it helps to have the shades to keep the rain, etc. out. I've also noticed that they help to block the sun through the window as well.

They attach with black metal clips (4-5 per door) that seat under the window rubber along the top of the door. It's a super easy installation and you can take them off and put them back on at will without damaging the truck. Here's a for sale post that shows the clips: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ght=vent+clips

Just also fyi in case you didn't know, Ventshades are an aftermarket product that are still being sold new by Lund International, so you can buy them new pretty much anywhere. You can also just get new clips if you need them directly from the manufacturer.

Hope that helps.

shawno72 · 03-07-2013, 10:34 AM

Thanks guys, anyone have any pics of them installed?

b.eddy's72 · 03-07-2013, 11:36 AM

I have them on my 67 and 72. Would not run either without them cause I like the way they look.

67Slider · 03-07-2013, 11:47 AM

I like the look and they are functional. Can't beat em'.
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shawno72 · 03-07-2013, 11:47 AM

I like the look as well, I'm just gonna have to put some on

**special-K** · 03-07-2013, 11:49 AM

I've probably had them on every truck I've had. They allow the window to be open a bit while it's raining,windows venting while parked in the heat,and drip edge for an open window. They aren't a huge change and hardly noticeable

shawno72 · 03-07-2013, 12:11 PM

Thank you for the pics Tim, I really like the look of them but only on our era trucks.

sir_talk_alot · 03-07-2013, 02:43 PM

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I have them on my 70 and like the look
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**special-K** · 03-08-2013, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by shawno72

Thank you for the pics Tim, I really like the look of them but only on our era trucks.

I like them on anything with wing vents...and they made them for anything. I had them on these trucks,powder coated gloss black on the Blazer:

shawno72 · 03-08-2013, 10:38 AM

I stand corrected, they do look good on other era trucks

dbstepside · 03-08-2013, 10:42 AM

i have them on my truck and love them as well. i'm eliminating anything chrome externally so i'm gonna have my powdercoated black. i like being able to leave the windows dropped just a tad during the summer.

**DeadheadNM** · 03-10-2013, 04:17 PM

Just curious - the under surface of these have a green matte finish. These weren't designed to be painted were they?

**special-K** · 03-10-2013, 06:39 PM

No,they are polished stainless. I had some powder coated and I sandblasted them first. I also took some and just scuffed them up with coarse paper,then sprayed black bed liner on them for my '85 Jimmy. The ones on my '72 I painted the back side with alumna blast because the green was flaking off.

**VetteVet** · 03-10-2013, 09:12 PM

This is the best picture I could find of mine.

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shawno72 · 03-11-2013, 05:03 PM

Look what I got today

Got them from Summit for $39.95 shipped

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Bishops Trucks · 03-11-2013, 05:08 PM

I've had them on 4 of the 5 67-72's I've had. They should be standard equipment if you ask me.

PAWS 72 · 03-11-2013, 07:10 PM

I had them on the 72 for years and then I took them off. But I was wondering if I should put them back on. This settles that question.

shawno72 · 03-11-2013, 07:26 PM

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dbstepside · 03-12-2013, 06:05 PM

looking good

69GWC · 03-12-2013, 07:52 PM

Have them on my 69 as well I have all ways ran them.
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Wasted Income · 03-13-2013, 02:53 PM

I used to have a set on my truck. In 1997.

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Lemield · 03-13-2013, 03:52 PM

I've got them on both of my 3/4 tons...my CST has one piece windows or I'd have them on it too....

Kind of hard to see them in the picture.

**DeadheadNM** · 08-24-2014, 01:32 PM

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.

03-07-2013, 10:17 AM	#2
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: Who's running the stainless ventshades? No pics but yes on my 69. Had them for more than 10 years. They just clip in under the weather stripping at the top of the window channel. I believe 4 springy type clips. Takes about 5 min and a beer per door. I like leaving my window down a few inches during the summer heat when parked. __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

03-07-2013, 10:24 AM	#3
camrycurt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Leesburg, VA Posts: 420	Re: Who's running the stainless ventshades? I have them on my truck and really like them. First of all, I like the look of the truck better with them on, but more importantly I don't have AC in my truck so the windows are pretty much always down and it helps to have the shades to keep the rain, etc. out. I've also noticed that they help to block the sun through the window as well. They attach with black metal clips (4-5 per door) that seat under the window rubber along the top of the door. It's a super easy installation and you can take them off and put them back on at will without damaging the truck. Here's a for sale post that shows the clips: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ght=vent+clips Just also fyi in case you didn't know, Ventshades are an aftermarket product that are still being sold new by Lund International, so you can buy them new pretty much anywhere. You can also just get new clips if you need them directly from the manufacturer. Hope that helps. __________________ Curt 1970 C/10, 250 L6 with Rochester BV carb, SM465 4 speed, 3.73 open rear

03-07-2013, 10:34 AM	#4
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,094	Re: Who's running the stainless ventshades? Thanks guys, anyone have any pics of them installed? __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

03-07-2013, 11:36 AM	#5
b.eddy's72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: WEATHEROFRD, TX Posts: 164	Re: Who's running the stainless ventshades? I have them on my 67 and 72. Would not run either without them cause I like the way they look. Attached Images __________________ 72 Chevy LB, LS in the works, 4L80, Grandfather bought it brand new. 66 GMC Short Step, 84 Front Suspension, many more mods to come 67 Chevy 3/4 Ton, 327, Auto, Factory A/C Ya must have been movin cause I was haulin a*$ when I passed you

03-07-2013, 11:47 AM	#6
67Slider Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Pueblo West, CO Posts: 944	Re: Who's running the stainless ventshades? I like the look and they are functional. Can't beat em'. [IMG][/IMG] __________________ 67 C10 Stepside 66 Mustang Coupe 99 Burb 2500

03-07-2013, 09:41 AM	#1
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,094	Who's running the stainless ventshades? Just curious who is running these and if you like them. How easy were they to mount and do you have any pics of how they mounted? __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

03-07-2013, 11:49 AM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Who's running the stainless ventshades? I've probably had them on every truck I've had. They allow the window to be open a bit while it's raining,windows venting while parked in the heat,and drip edge for an open window. They aren't a huge change and hardly noticeable Attached Images __________________ "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 ~

03-07-2013, 12:11 PM	#9
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,094	Re: Who's running the stainless ventshades? Thank you for the pics Tim, I really like the look of them but only on our era trucks. __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

03-07-2013, 02:43 PM	#10
sir_talk_alot Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Mayflower,AR Posts: 802	Re: Who's running the stainless ventshades? Posted via Mobile Device I have them on my 70 and like the look Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ -Mike- '94 GMT 400 ext z71 3" body, 3 in rough country, hd mirrors, 20" motometals on 35s

03-08-2013, 10:38 AM	#12
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,094	Re: Who's running the stainless ventshades? I stand corrected, they do look good on other era trucks __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

03-08-2013, 10:42 AM	#13
dbstepside Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: murray ky Posts: 351	Re: Who's running the stainless ventshades? i have them on my truck and love them as well. i'm eliminating anything chrome externally so i'm gonna have my powdercoated black. i like being able to leave the windows dropped just a tad during the summer. Attached Images

03-10-2013, 04:17 PM	#14
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,453	Re: Who's running the stainless ventshades? Just curious - the under surface of these have a green matte finish. These weren't designed to be painted were they? __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

03-10-2013, 06:39 PM	#15
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Who's running the stainless ventshades? No,they are polished stainless. I had some powder coated and I sandblasted them first. I also took some and just scuffed them up with coarse paper,then sprayed black bed liner on them for my '85 Jimmy. The ones on my '72 I painted the back side with alumna blast because the green was flaking off. __________________ "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 ~

03-10-2013, 09:12 PM	#16
VetteVet Msgt USAF Ret Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 8,719	Re: Who's running the stainless ventshades? This is the best picture I could find of mine. __________________ VetteVet metallic green 67 stepside 74 corvette convertible 1965 Harley sportster 1995 Harley wide glide Growing old is hell, but it beats the alternative.

03-11-2013, 05:03 PM	#17
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,094	Re: Who's running the stainless ventshades? Look what I got today Got them from Summit for $39.95 shipped __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"



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03-11-2013, 05:08 PM	#18
Bishops Trucks KEEP ON TRUCKIN' Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sterling, Va. Posts: 5,730	Re: Who's running the stainless ventshades? I've had them on 4 of the 5 67-72's I've had. They should be standard equipment if you ask me. __________________ JIM '97 GMC Sierra K1500 '95 Chevy Silverado C1500 '71 Cheyenne Z71 / LT1 & 4-Speed SWB K/10 Father/Son Project http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l689JKXPnA http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php "LIVIN' FREE FOREVER"

03-11-2013, 07:10 PM	#19
PAWS 72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Sheffield, ALA Posts: 2,472	Re: Who's running the stainless ventshades? I had them on the 72 for years and then I took them off. But I was wondering if I should put them back on. This settles that question.

03-11-2013, 07:26 PM	#20
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,094	Re: Who's running the stainless ventshades? Updates __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

03-12-2013, 06:05 PM	#21
dbstepside Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: murray ky Posts: 351	Re: Who's running the stainless ventshades? looking good

03-12-2013, 07:52 PM	#22
69GWC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 1,089	Re: Who's running the stainless ventshades? Have them on my 69 as well I have all ways ran them. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

03-13-2013, 02:53 PM	#23
Wasted Income Boosted Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mackinaw, IL Posts: 2,200	Re: Who's running the stainless ventshades? I used to have a set on my truck. In 1997. lol __________________ 1972 2wd K/5 Blazer Turbocharged 370 LSx - 941 rwhp / 1093 rwtq 1969 Chevy K-10 L33 5.3 / 4L80E / NP241 / 4" lift 1964 Buick Skylark Twin TURBO 383 LS pro-touring project 2014 VW Passat TDI - Daily Driver Turbo diesel 2015 Sierra Denali HD Duramax Turbo diesel 2023 Ford Explorer ST - Twin Turbskis 2023 Ford F150 RCSB - Whipple Supercharged 2017 Polaris RZR Turbo 2014 Nor-Tech Center Console - Twin Supercharged Outboards *TURBO ALL THE THINGS!!*

03-13-2013, 03:52 PM	#24
Lemield Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Arvada Colorado Posts: 1,321	Re: Who's running the stainless ventshades? I've got them on both of my 3/4 tons...my CST has one piece windows or I'd have them on it too.... Kind of hard to see them in the picture. Attached Images __________________ Larry 1949 Willys CJ2A, Kubota Turbo Diesel engine, Warn Overdrive, 11 inch brakes, 12volt, Warn M8000 Winch "Little Green" 1970 Rustoleum Roller Red C20 Custom Camper 454 TH400 "Big Red" 1971 K20 6.2 Turbo Diesel 4x4 4spd Ranger Overdrive "Pumpkin Wagon" 2005 VW Beetle Diesel 44+ MPG "Silver Bullet"

08-24-2014, 01:32 PM	#25
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,453	Re: Who's running the stainless ventshades? 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. __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

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