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camd51 · 08-28-2013, 01:10 PM

How to replace vent windows on a 51 chev with one piece glass

**mr48chev** · 08-28-2013, 06:56 PM

The easiest way is to change the doors. That is the way most guys used to do it.

To swap windows you will have to cut out the little piece of metal that runs across under where the wing window is.

Then you will have to find the piece that holds the felt window channel at the front of the door. you can see it in this photo:

Those are hard to find as I don't know of anyone making them.

You will also need the felt channel that goes around the window and if you want to run the metal piece around the glass like original you need it. The piece on the bottom of the glass is also different along with something being different in the window regulator.

strider621 · 08-28-2013, 08:56 PM

Check out www.classictruckglass.com. They have a one piece kit (you will still need regulators) and are really nice people to work with. Their website doesn't list the one piece for the 51-54 but the have them. I ordered one for my 50 with 52 doors.
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08-28-2013, 01:10 PM	#1
camd51 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: canada Posts: 1	replace 51 vent windows with one piece glass How to replace vent windows on a 51 chev with one piece glass

08-28-2013, 06:56 PM	#2
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,711	Re: replace 51 vent windows with one piece glass The easiest way is to change the doors. That is the way most guys used to do it. To swap windows you will have to cut out the little piece of metal that runs across under where the wing window is. Then you will have to find the piece that holds the felt window channel at the front of the door. you can see it in this photo: Those are hard to find as I don't know of anyone making them. You will also need the felt channel that goes around the window and if you want to run the metal piece around the glass like original you need it. The piece on the bottom of the glass is also different along with something being different in the window regulator. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around. Last edited by mr48chev; 08-28-2013 at 07:09 PM.

08-28-2013, 08:56 PM	#3
strider621 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Shelby NC Posts: 38	Re: replace 51 vent windows with one piece glass Check out www.classictruckglass.com. They have a one piece kit (you will still need regulators) and are really nice people to work with. Their website doesn't list the one piece for the 51-54 but the have them. I ordered one for my 50 with 52 doors. Posted via Mobile Device



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