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kglowacky · 09-24-2020, 12:59 PM

Now working installing my door vents and windows. Do9es anyone know if all vent windows frames are the same from 73-86. When I try to install my vent window frames there seems to be an issue on a little bracket right below the vent handle side that spreads the door apart. I could cut this bracket off but before I do I was wondering if I have the wrong vent windows as I did have the wrong regulators and motors. Also my door glass has a black square painted on it . It looks factory anyone ever seen this before. I can scrape it off . See pictures.

**TKCR** · 09-24-2020, 02:48 PM

The vent windows are NOT the the same from 73-87. Not sure when the change was. Probably late 70’s

kglowacky · 09-24-2020, 03:23 PM

do you know what the differences are? Can anyone tell what year I have.

v30crewcab · 09-24-2020, 06:42 PM

that window looks like its from a 89-91 suburban with the power mirror option.
theres at least two vent window styles. the 88-91 are one piece gasket, the 87-older are 2 piece gasket. I'm not sure if the 73-76 are different but possibly.

kglowacky · 09-24-2020, 06:51 PM

will they interchange? I assume the black out is for the power mirror. I bought this truck in boxes and know for a fact I got a whole lot of parts from a suburban. The PO told me that and said all would interchange and HE WAS WRONG. LOL that's part of the fun. Found another challenge today. The door glass rear window channel guids that go in the door up against the door lock have me stumped at this point ,was thinking incorrect also as I cant figure any way they bolt on. But Classic shows 73-91 to be the same. there are in great condition. The fun continues

**Palf70Step** · 09-24-2020, 09:30 PM

73-80 is one style, 81-87 there is a 2 piece seal version. 85 and up there is also a version with a 1 piece seal.

I honestly don't know if they are interchangeable for the pre 81 and81 up models or not. I don't remember the dor change exactly, I think it was around 77. With that being the case, I would think you could use either style in any year. LMC sells a complete set that is advertised for all years

kglowacky · 09-25-2020, 12:25 PM

just installed the drivers vent window and window. They do interchange with what ever year Suburban I may have. Thanks for the help

09-24-2020, 12:59 PM	#1
kglowacky Registered User Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: The Woodlands,Tx Posts: 558	vent window interchange Now working installing my door vents and windows. Do9es anyone know if all vent windows frames are the same from 73-86. When I try to install my vent window frames there seems to be an issue on a little bracket right below the vent handle side that spreads the door apart. I could cut this bracket off but before I do I was wondering if I have the wrong vent windows as I did have the wrong regulators and motors. Also my door glass has a black square painted on it . It looks factory anyone ever seen this before. I can scrape it off . See pictures. Attached Images

09-24-2020, 02:48 PM	#2
TKCR Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,853	Re: vent window interchange The vent windows are NOT the the same from 73-87. Not sure when the change was. Probably late 70’s __________________ 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

09-24-2020, 03:23 PM	#3
kglowacky Registered User Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: The Woodlands,Tx Posts: 558	Re: vent window interchange do you know what the differences are? Can anyone tell what year I have.

09-24-2020, 06:42 PM	#4
v30crewcab Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Chatt Tn Posts: 957	Re: vent window interchange that window looks like its from a 89-91 suburban with the power mirror option. theres at least two vent window styles. the 88-91 are one piece gasket, the 87-older are 2 piece gasket. I'm not sure if the 73-76 are different but possibly. __________________ 88 military v30 crewcab shortbed 5.9 cummins, nv4500, 205 86 k30, 89 diesel burb, 76 gmc pathfinder 71 longbed 5.3 4l80 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=522535

09-24-2020, 06:51 PM	#5
kglowacky Registered User Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: The Woodlands,Tx Posts: 558	Re: vent window interchange will they interchange? I assume the black out is for the power mirror. I bought this truck in boxes and know for a fact I got a whole lot of parts from a suburban. The PO told me that and said all would interchange and HE WAS WRONG. LOL that's part of the fun. Found another challenge today. The door glass rear window channel guids that go in the door up against the door lock have me stumped at this point ,was thinking incorrect also as I cant figure any way they bolt on. But Classic shows 73-91 to be the same. there are in great condition. The fun continues Last edited by kglowacky; 09-24-2020 at 07:00 PM.

09-24-2020, 09:30 PM	#6
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,611	Re: vent window interchange 73-80 is one style, 81-87 there is a 2 piece seal version. 85 and up there is also a version with a 1 piece seal. I honestly don't know if they are interchangeable for the pre 81 and81 up models or not. I don't remember the dor change exactly, I think it was around 77. With that being the case, I would think you could use either style in any year. LMC sells a complete set that is advertised for all years __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God! Last edited by Palf70Step; 09-25-2020 at 12:54 PM.

09-25-2020, 12:25 PM	#7
kglowacky Registered User Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: The Woodlands,Tx Posts: 558	Re: vent window interchange just installed the drivers vent window and window. They do interchange with what ever year Suburban I may have. Thanks for the help



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