Do you use your vent windows? - Page 2 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ChrisK10 · 07-01-2003, 09:00 PM

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Originally posted by Stocker

Yup, and they can also funnel in the occasional bumblebee...

which usually ends up in the same area...

OUCH! ROFL!!! That's hilarious!

casey · 07-01-2003, 10:14 PM

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Originally posted by Green72GMC
If you can get them to turn back far enough they cool your testicles nicely.

I always thought the lower vent was for cooling testicles,hmm I'll have to try the vent window

Hotrod70C10 · 07-01-2003, 11:02 PM

I thought the lower vent was to circualate all of the heat from the heater that always seems to let hot air out on 100+ degree days...

68CST327 · 07-01-2003, 11:27 PM

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Originally posted by Hotrod70C10
I thought the lower vent was to circualate all of the heat from the heater that always seems to let hot air out on 100+ degree days...

Yeah, it was about 95+ yesterday, and I couldn't figure out why the darn heater was pumping out all that heat. I fiddled with the controls for several minutes before giving up. I didn't think about using the lower vents though. I'll have to remember that.

ginter · 07-01-2003, 11:38 PM

The wing window is usually the first one I open. I would never do a conversion to one piece.

Over 95 today. I had every window and vent open. Gotta get AC.

*racedvl* · 07-01-2003, 11:45 PM

Vent windows rule!!! I use them ALL the time!

71-longbed · 07-02-2003, 03:09 AM

those kick panel vent.... as anyone ever replaced the seals on them ... what size rivets did you use when u put it all back together

thanks ... wanna take care of this job before tha rainy season comes... im oregon it starts around sept......

Maximum Overdrive · 07-02-2003, 09:53 AM

I use mine most of the time in the summer. Just gets too hot not to have the extra air blowing through the cab.

72MARIO · 07-02-2003, 10:59 AM

The sound from the wind pisses me off I keep them closed. I will be using a 1 piece glass kit in my 67.

**Yukon Jack** · 07-02-2003, 12:42 PM

When I got my truck it had gawd awful ugly mirros that prevented the vent windows from opening enough to work. Couldn't stand that so got different mirros and could finally enjoy the breeze. My driver door vent window would never stay open so had to drive with hand on it to keep it open. Using a different door now so hopefully once I'm back on the road, it will work better.

my new 72 · 07-02-2003, 12:51 PM

Vent windows, what vent windows? One piece power all the way.

Boardrider52 · 07-02-2003, 01:43 PM

umm ya since i don't have air conditioning and i live in arizona wheres its 115 those vent windows come in handy

Mixup · 07-02-2003, 02:58 PM

Got to have them in Nevada. Flip them open and get 115 degree air in your face, instant tan.

weasel29gm · 07-03-2003, 10:03 AM

Gee I thought the vents were the AC!!!!!!!!!! LOL!!!!!!!

71GMC_3/4T · 07-03-2003, 10:33 AM

Use 'em all the time.
I did the "Oh sh!t, wasp in me shorts!!!" dance one day though! Scared the crap out of me (which helped kill the wasp!).

68CST327 · 07-04-2003, 12:34 AM

I was driving around today in 96 degree weather when I remembered to try the lower vents! I'm the type of guy who wears jeans even in 100+ degree weather, so I was glad to discover the refreshing air circulation those vents provide. It was starting to get a little hot and sweaty down below. My legs I mean!

jimfulco · 07-04-2003, 02:41 AM

No A/C, just the window units. Also, the channel is a good thing to hold onto when you're going around a left turn too fast.

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07-01-2003, 11:02 PM	#28
Hotrod70C10 Low & Slow Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,047	I thought the lower vent was to circualate all of the heat from the heater that always seems to let hot air out on 100+ degree days... __________________ 70' C-10 LWB Fleetside 4.5/6 drop

07-01-2003, 11:38 PM	#30
ginter Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Denver CO. Posts: 156	The wing window is usually the first one I open. I would never do a conversion to one piece. Over 95 today. I had every window and vent open. Gotta get AC. __________________ Mike 67 C20 Camper Special - Rust Free! 1970 Porsche 914/6

07-02-2003, 03:09 AM	#32
71-longbed Its Magically Delicious Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: oregon Posts: 2,398	those kick panel vent.... as anyone ever replaced the seals on them ... what size rivets did you use when u put it all back together thanks ... wanna take care of this job before tha rainy season comes... im oregon it starts around sept...... __________________ 71 C10 LWB 350sbc -TH350 12 bolt 3.42 Posi Of all my favorite things to do, The utmost is to have a brew. My love grows for my foamy friend, with each thirst-quenching elbow bend. Beer so frosty, smooth, and cold it's paradise pure liquid gold. Yes beer means many things to me that's all for now cus I gotta pee.

07-02-2003, 10:59 AM	#34
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,052	The sound from the wind pisses me off I keep them closed. I will be using a 1 piece glass kit in my 67. __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

07-01-2003, 11:45 PM	#31
racedvl Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Woodstock, IL Posts: 7,020	Vent windows rule!!! I use them ALL the time!

07-02-2003, 09:53 AM	#33
Maximum Overdrive December 21, 2012 Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Black Eagle, Montana Posts: 1,634	I use mine most of the time in the summer. Just gets too hot not to have the extra air blowing through the cab.

07-02-2003, 12:42 PM	#35
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	When I got my truck it had gawd awful ugly mirros that prevented the vent windows from opening enough to work. Couldn't stand that so got different mirros and could finally enjoy the breeze. My driver door vent window would never stay open so had to drive with hand on it to keep it open. Using a different door now so hopefully once I'm back on the road, it will work better. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

07-02-2003, 12:51 PM	#36
my new 72 faster, faster, faster Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Houston ,Texas ,USA Posts: 1,354	Vent windows, what vent windows? One piece power all the way. __________________ I'm going to Law School, wanna debate? It's good practice.

07-02-2003, 01:43 PM	#37
Boardrider52 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 212	umm ya since i don't have air conditioning and i live in arizona wheres its 115 those vent windows come in handy __________________ 72' Jimmy member of Above~n~beyond truck club members.fortunecity.com/aboveandbeyondtrucks

07-02-2003, 02:58 PM	#38
Mixup Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 358	Got to have them in Nevada. Flip them open and get 115 degree air in your face, instant tan. __________________ 1980 Chevy Shortbed Pickup 1969 Z28 engine Turbo 350

07-03-2003, 10:03 AM	#39
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,091	Gee I thought the vents were the AC!!!!!!!!!! LOL!!!!!!! __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 35YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

07-03-2003, 10:33 AM	#40
71GMC_3/4T Weapons Of Construction Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 1,095	Use 'em all the time. I did the "Oh sh!t, wasp in me shorts!!!" dance one day though! Scared the crap out of me (which helped kill the wasp!). __________________ 1971 GMC 2500, 402/TH400 4.10 Daily Driver Lafayette, CO

07-04-2003, 12:34 AM	#41
68CST327 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: USA Posts: 443	I was driving around today in 96 degree weather when I remembered to try the lower vents! I'm the type of guy who wears jeans even in 100+ degree weather, so I was glad to discover the refreshing air circulation those vents provide. It was starting to get a little hot and sweaty down below. My legs I mean!

07-04-2003, 02:41 AM	#42
jimfulco Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Shreveport LA Posts: 3,170	No A/C, just the window units. Also, the channel is a good thing to hold onto when you're going around a left turn too fast.



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