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1971short4X4 · 09-22-2009, 02:25 AM

i have a set of good condition (except the rubber) vent windows..

1)Is it better to have these rebuilt? -
2) can you recommend a person / vendor to do this?
3)how much should i expect to pay?
4)or should i buy some reproductions?
5)what is the opinion on the quality of the reproductions compared to stock? 6)where is the best place to buy?

thanks for the help and guidance
tom

**special-K** · 09-22-2009, 06:15 AM

I`d replace the rubber.Repros are way pricey.The first ones sucked and recently better ones came out.i hear they are nice (in your hand).I don`t know of anyone who has run them yet.If yours need rebuilt,tear into them.if they aren`t rusty,the only thing I`ve seen them need is freeing up (with oil) or a broken spring due to not freeing them up soon enough.

rwolf9653 · 09-22-2009, 08:54 AM

Here is a good link if you are thinking of re-building them:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=3510517

09-22-2009, 02:25 AM	#1
1971short4X4 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Mission Viejo, Ca Posts: 377	wing (vent windows) what are the options i have a set of good condition (except the rubber) vent windows.. 1)Is it better to have these rebuilt? - 2) can you recommend a person / vendor to do this? 3)how much should i expect to pay? 4)or should i buy some reproductions? 5)what is the opinion on the quality of the reproductions compared to stock? 6)where is the best place to buy? thanks for the help and guidance tom

09-22-2009, 06:15 AM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: wing (vent windows) what are the options I`d replace the rubber.Repros are way pricey.The first ones sucked and recently better ones came out.i hear they are nice (in your hand).I don`t know of anyone who has run them yet.If yours need rebuilt,tear into them.if they aren`t rusty,the only thing I`ve seen them need is freeing up (with oil) or a broken spring due to not freeing them up soon enough. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

09-22-2009, 08:54 AM	#3
rwolf9653 more ideas than money Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: spring grove, pa Posts: 1,068	Re: wing (vent windows) what are the options Here is a good link if you are thinking of re-building them: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=3510517 __________________ Randy 1948 Chevy 3100 5 window 1966 Chevy C30 Dually 1967 Chevy K10 1972 Chevy K20 1972 Chevy C10 1972 Chevy K5 Blazer 1987 Chevy V10 2003 Chevy Suburban



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