55.2-59 Vent window help - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

mrbuck · 04-24-2022, 12:06 PM

I need some help with vent windows on my 56, I have the original ones that are in place. The frame are mostly intact but they are both broken/ damaged at the hinge bolt on the bottom. I’d honestly like to just order some new ones ( at around 300 a piece) but I can’t find them anywhere. Has anyone ever successfully re welded the hinge bolt into the glass channel? Then replaced and rebuilt the glass and weather stripping? Anything helps tips, links, places to look.

Thanks

bowt1ed · 04-24-2022, 03:46 PM

Are the standard vendors saying they're out of stock? I've seen them listed at most.

_Ogre · 04-25-2022, 10:57 AM

you are describing the same issue i had with m 58truk at the beginning of the project
also why truk has one piece windows

my vent windows were chrome, i didn't see a good way to fix them
gas brazing might help you, depending on how bad they are

unclebrad · 04-25-2022, 12:34 PM

Maybe see if anyone on the 55-59 chevy-gmc buy sell group on facebook has any good ones?
https://www.facebook.com/groups/593859857329126

**G&R's57GMC** · 04-26-2022, 12:45 PM

You have a private message

mrbuck · 04-26-2022, 09:11 PM

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04-24-2022, 12:06 PM	#1
mrbuck Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: nor cal Posts: 177	Vent window help I need some help with vent windows on my 56, I have the original ones that are in place. The frame are mostly intact but they are both broken/ damaged at the hinge bolt on the bottom. I’d honestly like to just order some new ones ( at around 300 a piece) but I can’t find them anywhere. Has anyone ever successfully re welded the hinge bolt into the glass channel? Then replaced and rebuilt the glass and weather stripping? Anything helps tips, links, places to look. Thanks __________________ Bucks build thread. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=825476

04-24-2022, 03:46 PM	#2
bowt1ed Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 494	Re: Vent window help Are the standard vendors saying they're out of stock? I've seen them listed at most.

04-25-2022, 10:57 AM	#3
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,677	Re: Vent window help you are describing the same issue i had with m 58truk at the beginning of the project also why truk has one piece windows my vent windows were chrome, i didn't see a good way to fix them gas brazing might help you, depending on how bad they are __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer

04-25-2022, 12:34 PM	#4
unclebrad Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Concord, CA Posts: 136	Re: Vent window help Maybe see if anyone on the 55-59 chevy-gmc buy sell group on facebook has any good ones? https://www.facebook.com/groups/593859857329126

04-26-2022, 12:45 PM	#5
G&R's57GMC Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Shasta Lake, CA. Posts: 1,619	Re: Vent window help You have a private message __________________ Glen & Jane's Rides ‘57 GMC NAPCO Long Bed V8 4 speed Bought 2008 7 other cars & trucks , 5 trailers '56 Chevy Long Bed I6, 4 speed Bought 1990 Sold 8.22.2020 ’56 GMC Suburban Pickup V8, 4 speed Hydramatic Bought 1996 Sold 10.11.2020 My Other Tinkerings http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...75#post8967275



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