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697498chevy · 08-23-2022, 05:41 PM

The one on the driver's side won't stay propped open anymore . No tension . I'm wondering if the spring's broken or just loose ? Looks pretty involved to pull it out ? Any ideas ? THANKS !!

**70STOVEBOLT** · 08-23-2022, 09:05 PM

This thread should help:

https://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vbo...d.php?t=661177

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 08-24-2022, 12:39 AM

Since I don't have time to skin my knuckles getting the Regulator and Window out, so I can pull the Vent Window Assembly, just to tension the spring on my drivers-side vent window -- I invented a Redneck trick -- I put a short bungee thru the latch, come around the back of the glass and set the hooks in the window channel. It's enough to hold the vent jibbed out, and vent cool air on my face at speed.
Total hassle when you stop if you have to secure the vehicle, but it's a lot easier than Internal Door Surgery.

697498chevy · 08-24-2022, 03:01 PM

THANKS guys . I've thought about rigging up something to keep my window open too . Oh well , don't drive this truck much anymore . May just order everything and try to do it right ? Have watched a couple U-tube videos , for what that's worth . Should add that I replaced this side regulator quite a few years ago . Still remember it wasn't very easy peasy . Thanks again !

08-23-2022, 05:41 PM	#1
697498chevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 266	1969 C 10 Vent window The one on the driver's side won't stay propped open anymore . No tension . I'm wondering if the spring's broken or just loose ? Looks pretty involved to pull it out ? Any ideas ? THANKS !!

08-23-2022, 09:05 PM	#2
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,450	Re: 1969 C 10 Vent window This thread should help: https://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vbo...d.php?t=661177 __________________ 70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Sliding Rear Window Power Windows Power Locks Sniper EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23 lowered 2" front & rear

08-24-2022, 12:39 AM	#3
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,536	Re: 1969 C 10 Vent window Since I don't have time to skin my knuckles getting the Regulator and Window out, so I can pull the Vent Window Assembly, just to tension the spring on my drivers-side vent window -- I invented a Redneck trick -- I put a short bungee thru the latch, come around the back of the glass and set the hooks in the window channel. It's enough to hold the vent jibbed out, and vent cool air on my face at speed. Total hassle when you stop if you have to secure the vehicle, but it's a lot easier than Internal Door Surgery. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

08-24-2022, 03:01 PM	#4
697498chevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 266	Re: 1969 C 10 Vent window THANKS guys . I've thought about rigging up something to keep my window open too . Oh well , don't drive this truck much anymore . May just order everything and try to do it right ? Have watched a couple U-tube videos , for what that's worth . Should add that I replaced this side regulator quite a few years ago . Still remember it wasn't very easy peasy . Thanks again ! Last edited by 697498chevy; 08-24-2022 at 03:17 PM.



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