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72c20customcamper · 09-12-2022, 02:23 PM

Actually was easier than I had built it up my head . Took me about 4 hours start to finish . I found that a die grinder worked better at removing the old rivets. Not impressed with the tool to round the rivets either , didn’t give a nice roll more or less just crushed it . But it will work if I were doing these often I would buy the right tool . I buffed the stainless prior to painting . Found that a piece of I beam worked better than trying to clamp a piece of metal in the vise . But all in all I’m happy with the results . The rubber kit had no name on it but the side glass door felts are Precision products

72c20customcamper · 09-12-2022, 02:27 PM

The I beam worked perfectly couldn’t get a picture actually setting the rivets again would need three hands but you get the idea . Mostly a one person job until trying to attach the uppers together need two people for that .

sellersrodshop · 09-12-2022, 02:42 PM

I rebuilt mine recently and it cost me over $1000 when I was through. Went to a little shop close to the house that had a lot of truck carcasses sitting around looking for a part that was rusted through and came home with a spare vent frame and a 65 mustang fastback….

72c20customcamper · 09-12-2022, 02:59 PM

The glass is just sitting in there . It came out of the frame as I was taking it apart . Guess it’s a good thing as it has grind marks in it from the prior paint . Guess I’ll be ordering a new one . Not sure how it’s set in the frame as the gasket is pretty deteriorated. I seem to remember that they used a setting tape back in the day.

**Grumpy old man** · 09-12-2022, 03:42 PM

This should help .

https://hhclassic.com/i-23188276-gla...tape%26go%3DGo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9JC_8LmNJk

Peanut74 · 09-15-2022, 10:13 PM

Well done. When I rebuilt mine removing the spring retainer was my most nerve racking part.

custom10nut · 09-16-2022, 02:14 AM

Impressive work.
Saving for future reference

**LockDoc** · 09-16-2022, 10:28 AM

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Good idea on the channel. You don't mention where you got the kit, but from my experience Classic Parts has the best vent window seals on the market.

https://www.classicparts.com/1967-72...ctinfo/03-807/

Here is a comparison on a couple of different brands:

https://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vbo...d.php?t=660294

The whole thread is an interesting read but the comparison starts at Post #29.

Sorry about the hijack Mark but I think it is really important to start out with the best product you can get on these.....

LockDoc

71meangreenc10 · 09-16-2022, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

Actually was easier than I had built it up my head . Took me about 4 hours start to finish . I found that a die grinder worked better at removing the old rivets. Not impressed with the tool to round the rivets either , didn’t give a nice roll more or less just crushed it . But it will work if I were doing these often I would buy the right tool . I buffed the stainless prior to painting . Found that a piece of I beam worked better than trying to clamp a piece of metal in the vise . But all in all I’m happy with the results . The rubber kit had no name on it but the side glass door felts are Precision products

Ah,
The good ole Tubular Rivet....

One thing I can say with the tool they send is if you take a long 3/8 extension and put it over the tool to strike the rivet it rounds them out very nicely instead of just striking the tool. Tubular rivet tools are a hard purchase for something you barely use. Unless you plan on doing a lot of these window units. The corvette one is around $100 and the aviation style goes higher than that.

Smitty

72c20customcamper · 09-16-2022, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LockDoc

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Good idea on the channel. You don't mention where you got the kit, but from my experience Classic Parts has the best vent window seals on the market.

https://www.classicparts.com/1967-72...ctinfo/03-807/

Here is a comparison on a couple of different brands:

https://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vbo...d.php?t=660294

The whole thread is an interesting read but the comparison starts at Post #29.

Sorry about the hijack Mark but I think it is really important to start out with the best product you can get on these.....

LockDoc

That’s where I bought the kit from .

**LockDoc** · 09-16-2022, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

That’s where I bought the kit from .

Good deal!

LockDoc

72c20customcamper · 09-16-2022, 07:12 PM

And it’s in

09-12-2022, 02:23 PM	#1
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,156	One vent window done Actually was easier than I had built it up my head . Took me about 4 hours start to finish . I found that a die grinder worked better at removing the old rivets. Not impressed with the tool to round the rivets either , didn’t give a nice roll more or less just crushed it . But it will work if I were doing these often I would buy the right tool . I buffed the stainless prior to painting . Found that a piece of I beam worked better than trying to clamp a piece of metal in the vise . But all in all I’m happy with the results . The rubber kit had no name on it but the side glass door felts are Precision products Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

09-12-2022, 02:42 PM	#3
sellersrodshop Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Shooting Creek, NC Posts: 52	Re: One vent window done I rebuilt mine recently and it cost me over $1000 when I was through. Went to a little shop close to the house that had a lot of truck carcasses sitting around looking for a part that was rusted through and came home with a spare vent frame and a 65 mustang fastback…. __________________ I called my stockbroker last week and asked him what I should be buying .......... he said "Canned Goods and Ammunition".

09-12-2022, 02:59 PM	#4
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,156	Re: One vent window done The glass is just sitting in there . It came out of the frame as I was taking it apart . Guess it’s a good thing as it has grind marks in it from the prior paint . Guess I’ll be ordering a new one . Not sure how it’s set in the frame as the gasket is pretty deteriorated. I seem to remember that they used a setting tape back in the day. __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

09-12-2022, 03:42 PM	#5
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: One vent window done This should help . https://hhclassic.com/i-23188276-gla...tape%26go%3DGo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9JC_8LmNJk __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop

09-15-2022, 10:13 PM	#6
Peanut74 Registered User Join Date: May 2018 Location: Prattville, AL Posts: 590	Re: One vent window done Well done. When I rebuilt mine removing the spring retainer was my most nerve racking part. __________________ -------------------------------------------------------- 1967 C10 "Snowball" (Currently in a million pieces down from a bazillion) 1989 Toyota DLX pickup "The Hulk" 2012 Jeep JKU "Crush" 1976 Chevy short bed with a 327 and 3 on the tree (Sold it to buy the Blazer) 1971 Chevy Blazer (Sold it)

09-12-2022, 02:27 PM	#2
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,156	Re: One vent window done The I beam worked perfectly couldn’t get a picture actually setting the rivets again would need three hands but you get the idea . Mostly a one person job until trying to attach the uppers together need two people for that . Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

09-16-2022, 02:14 AM	#7
custom10nut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: East Tn (In the heart of the Smoky Mtns) Posts: 1,846	Re: One vent window done Impressive work. Saving for future reference

09-16-2022, 10:28 AM	#8
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,332	Re: One vent window done - Good idea on the channel. You don't mention where you got the kit, but from my experience Classic Parts has the best vent window seals on the market. https://www.classicparts.com/1967-72...ctinfo/03-807/ Here is a comparison on a couple of different brands: https://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vbo...d.php?t=660294 The whole thread is an interesting read but the comparison starts at Post #29. Sorry about the hijack Mark but I think it is really important to start out with the best product you can get on these..... LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

09-16-2022, 07:12 PM	#12
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,156	Re: One vent window done And it’s in Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.



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