Restoring Vent windows - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

blue 72 gmc 4x4 · 08-13-2016, 12:50 AM

This is NOT a for sale thread. I have decided to start rebuilding vent windows so this is the first two sets. I just wanted to post a thread on the complete rebuild process so you guys could see what I can do. These will be in the FOR SALE section as soon as I am done with them (which I am shooting for the end of this week.) so please don't turn this into a wanted/for sale thread.

On to the windows. I started with two fairly rough worn out sets and sandblasted and powder coated everything. I did the parts that are seen in a 60% gloss black and the parts that are not seen in a satin silver to mimic the original plating and provide corrosion protection. I am lucky enough to work at a powder coating shop where the owner and I are both 67-72 enthusiasts so everything we do is top quality. When re-riveting the windows I use all the factory style rivets, I do not use pop rivets. As for the rubber and any other parts I use Classic Parts of America.

Currently I am working on a set for 68-72 and a set that are out of a 77' GMC. I am not familiar with any differences in windows from the 73-87 years however I am sure I will be soon. Again I hope to have these two sets done by the end of next week, just waiting on some more parts.

blue 72 gmc 4x4 · 08-13-2016, 01:00 AM

Again this is to show the process, NOT a for sale thread.

**TKCR** · 08-13-2016, 10:55 AM

Looks good so far on what you have done. I wanted to restore my own, but ended up having Precision do mine. There's a few steps that sounded pretty difficult to do, unless you know what your doing, which I didn't. So good luck, it is really nice that you are doing a thread on the steps. Can't wait to see your finished vents!!

Tetanus Express · 08-14-2016, 12:52 AM

Subscribed!!!

**rgunlock** · 08-15-2016, 02:04 PM

Looking good! If you've got a trick for installing the rubber, please share with us. If the time it took me to get it installed is any indication, I'd starve trying to rebuild these for income

tterry · 08-15-2016, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by TKCR

Looks good so far on what you have done. I wanted to restore my own, but ended up having Precision do mine. There's a few steps that sounded pretty difficult to do, unless you know what your doing, which I didn't. So good luck, it is really nice that you are doing a thread on the steps. Can't wait to see your finished vents!!

Who is precision? I need mine done too. Thanks

blue 72 gmc 4x4 · 08-15-2016, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by tterry

Who is precision? I need mine done too. Thanks

Precision makes rubber for our trucks. This is the first two sets that I will be doing I just wanted to document the process for you guys. I will start a thread in the for sale section to start rebuilding wing windows.

Jaysonb · 08-16-2016, 01:29 AM

I have a few sets I would like to rebuild, what was the process for using the nice rivets you used. What rubber did you use?

BamaDave · 08-16-2016, 09:24 AM

I have a pair from a 86 that the bottom pivot (one with the spring on it) is broke. Can those be repaired.

**TKCR** · 08-16-2016, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by tterry

Who is precision? I need mine done too. Thanks

Precision does make the seals for all the windows and such. But they also have a guy that will restore them.

Give this guy a call. He is from Precision. $175 for each window and that's for a complete restoration. Mine was only $110, I had a lot of good parts that didn't need replaced and I had already bought my seals. I had planned on doing them myself, but when I talked to this guy, is was the better route for me.

Greg Stroik/ Precision Parts
4611 Camp Phillips Rd.
Weston, WI. 54476
(715)-359-7837, Ext

**MikeB** · 08-20-2016, 10:41 PM

Not that it bothers me if you're trying to sell something, but sounds like a sales pitch to me. Otherwise, why mention that they're for sale?

Nice work, BTW.

JAG66 · 08-20-2016, 11:10 PM

Nice job!
Should be a market for the rebuilt vent windows. I'm doing the vent windows and window channels on my 87 now, and it's tedious job. Of course, the more you do, the more tricks you learn, and faster you get. Sure does look better.

**MikeB** · 08-21-2016, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by JAG66

Nice job!
Should be a market for the rebuilt vent windows. I'm doing the vent windows and window channels on my 87 now, and it's tedious job. Of course, the more you do, the more tricks you learn, and faster you get. Sure does look better.

Did the rubber gaskets on mine, and it was a b1tch. I used lots of dish soap and a couple different plastic putty knifes / scrapers to seat the gasket into the frame, and finally got 'er done. Don't even thing about using anything metal, like I've seen on youtube.

08-13-2016, 12:50 AM	#1
blue 72 gmc 4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Aladdin Wy Posts: 796	Restoring Vent windows This is NOT a for sale thread. I have decided to start rebuilding vent windows so this is the first two sets. I just wanted to post a thread on the complete rebuild process so you guys could see what I can do. These will be in the FOR SALE section as soon as I am done with them (which I am shooting for the end of this week.) so please don't turn this into a wanted/for sale thread. On to the windows. I started with two fairly rough worn out sets and sandblasted and powder coated everything. I did the parts that are seen in a 60% gloss black and the parts that are not seen in a satin silver to mimic the original plating and provide corrosion protection. I am lucky enough to work at a powder coating shop where the owner and I are both 67-72 enthusiasts so everything we do is top quality. When re-riveting the windows I use all the factory style rivets, I do not use pop rivets. As for the rubber and any other parts I use Classic Parts of America. Currently I am working on a set for 68-72 and a set that are out of a 77' GMC. I am not familiar with any differences in windows from the 73-87 years however I am sure I will be soon. Again I hope to have these two sets done by the end of next week, just waiting on some more parts. Attached Images __________________ 1955 GMC Hydramatic 1959 Chevy Spartan 100 1969 Chevy C/10 1969 Chevy C/30 Bruiser 1972 GMC (Wrecked) 1972 GMC pickup..old blue Restored Vent Windows https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=766598 1955 GMC hydramatic build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=429417

08-13-2016, 01:00 AM	#2
blue 72 gmc 4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Aladdin Wy Posts: 796	Re: Restoring Vent windows Again this is to show the process, NOT a for sale thread. Attached Images __________________ 1955 GMC Hydramatic 1959 Chevy Spartan 100 1969 Chevy C/10 1969 Chevy C/30 Bruiser 1972 GMC (Wrecked) 1972 GMC pickup..old blue Restored Vent Windows https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=766598 1955 GMC hydramatic build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=429417

08-13-2016, 10:55 AM	#3
TKCR Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,979	Re: Restoring Vent windows Looks good so far on what you have done. I wanted to restore my own, but ended up having Precision do mine. There's a few steps that sounded pretty difficult to do, unless you know what your doing, which I didn't. So good luck, it is really nice that you are doing a thread on the steps. Can't wait to see your finished vents!! __________________ FB Page for my Seats Belts https://www.facebook.com/73-87-Chevy...9439407476735/ Restoring Seatbelts: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=809750 SOLD My 86 Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654972 Past Restored Bench Seats:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=715398 PayPal link to pay for your items: https://www.paypal.me/TKCR

08-14-2016, 12:52 AM	#4
Tetanus Express Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Elkmont, AL Posts: 152	Re: Restoring Vent windows Subscribed!!!

08-15-2016, 02:04 PM	#5
rgunlock Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tomball, Texas Posts: 1,592	Re: Restoring Vent windows Looking good! If you've got a trick for installing the rubber, please share with us. If the time it took me to get it installed is any indication, I'd starve trying to rebuild these for income __________________ Rick 78 GMC K15 SWB, 350/NV4500/NP205/4.10s Project Hazel 71 GMC C25 350/TH400 - Project Angie 59 Chevy SWB Stepside (next in line? Not sure now ) 2001 GMC Sierra K2500

08-16-2016, 01:29 AM	#8
Jaysonb Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Good Thunder Mn. Posts: 955	Re: Restoring Vent windows I have a few sets I would like to rebuild, what was the process for using the nice rivets you used. What rubber did you use?

08-16-2016, 09:24 AM	#9
BamaDave Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Shoals, AL Posts: 299	Re: Restoring Vent windows I have a pair from a 86 that the bottom pivot (one with the spring on it) is broke. Can those be repaired.

08-20-2016, 10:41 PM	#11
MikeB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: North Texas Posts: 3,597	Re: Restoring Vent windows Not that it bothers me if you're trying to sell something, but sounds like a sales pitch to me. Otherwise, why mention that they're for sale? Nice work, BTW. __________________ Mike 1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 35 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, recent AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes. 1982 C10 SWB -- sold 1981 C10 Silverado LWB -- sold, but wish I still had it! 1969 C10 (not the current one) that I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming. Retired as a factory automation products salesman. Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop. Member here for 24 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then!

08-20-2016, 11:10 PM	#12
JAG66 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Goldsboro, NC Posts: 179	Re: Restoring Vent windows Nice job! Should be a market for the rebuilt vent windows. I'm doing the vent windows and window channels on my 87 now, and it's tedious job. Of course, the more you do, the more tricks you learn, and faster you get. Sure does look better.



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