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texanidiot25 · 09-29-2009, 02:29 PM

My vent window used to be pretty weak, wouldnt stay open at 50+ mph like the passenger. Then a few weeks ago it went totally limp, it just pivots freely. I was wondering what holds it open? Is it a bolt or clam in the door, or the rubber seal that keeps it open?

my67chevytruck · 09-29-2009, 02:32 PM

there is a stud with a spring for tension on the bottom of the Vent Window. I will see if i have one to show you in my parts pile.... I borrowed a pic from the site, kind of dark but you can see the stud on the botton with the spring for tension, Yours could be really lose, or possibly broken.

texanidiot25 · 09-29-2009, 04:41 PM

Can that spring be tightened?

**leddzepp** · 09-29-2009, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by texanidiot25

Can that spring be tightened?

Yes, you have to pull out your vent window to do this.

Rack Man · 09-29-2009, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by leddzepp

Yes, you have to pull out your vent window to do this.

Is it possible to tighten that by just removing the door panel and reaching up there?

**leddzepp** · 09-29-2009, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Rack Man

Is it possible to tighten that by just removing the door panel and reaching up there?

You can give it a try, but I'd think you would cut up your arms doing so. The window and regulator might also get in the way. I have the panels off of one of my trucks now, so I'll check it out tonight and see if it can be done.

my67chevytruck · 09-29-2009, 05:51 PM

possibly with a swivel and a long extension....

Rack Man · 09-29-2009, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by leddzepp

You can give it a try, but I'd think you would cut up your arms doing so. The window and regulator might also get in the way. I have the panels off of one of my trucks now, so I'll check it out tonight and see if it can be done.

...Ummm...yea...I forgot about that part....This is the result of dropping a socket down in the door....it was stuck pretty good and I started to panic as I was home alone....so I just ripped it out of there!

my67chevytruck · 09-29-2009, 05:55 PM

Rackman,,

buy a extendable magnetic tool......

Rack Man · 09-29-2009, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by my67chevytruck

Rackman,,

buy a extendable magnetic tool......

I own one....Ok, actually three or four of em....It was a "spur of the moment" deal...LOL

Thealien · 09-29-2009, 06:28 PM

There are locking tabs that fold over that nut. You would have to unbend them to tighten that nut. This will make a tight space seem even tighter, good luck.

**leddzepp** · 09-29-2009, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Thealien

There are locking tabs that fold over that nut. You would have to unbend them to tighten that nut. This will make a tight space seem even tighter, good luck.

I knew there was another reason I pulled them out to do this...

Thealien · 09-29-2009, 06:45 PM

I just took an old beat up one apart for a learning session before I attempt a restore on a pair, only reason I remember

texanidiot25 · 09-29-2009, 08:30 PM

I'm skinny.. I think I can get up there. I need to pull my door panels off to silence some rattling linkage, this will add onto the todo list. Anyone have a close up pic so I know what I'm doing with out looking at it?

Thealien · 09-29-2009, 08:37 PM

From this
THREAD

texanidiot25 · 09-29-2009, 09:05 PM

Oh that really sucks.

Thealien · 09-29-2009, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by texanidiot25

Oh that really sucks.

I "tried" to brake it to you gently?

texanidiot25 · 09-29-2009, 09:24 PM

I'll just have to attempt to pry it back or dremel it. I can reach up there, but that bolt is more protected than I thought.

Thealien · 09-29-2009, 11:12 PM

It should bend easy enough. They aren't that strong.

**leddzepp** · 09-29-2009, 11:16 PM

Be careful you dont break it when taking it off. A lot of times the nut is rusted on there, and PB Blaster is your friend.
How is the rubber? Now is the perfect time to pull them out and rebuild them completely.

texanidiot25 · 09-29-2009, 11:26 PM

Don't have cash to put new rubber, but it needs it if I go threw a car wash. Which I don't, so, I don't need rubber.

Thealien · 10-02-2009, 06:55 PM

Don't forget to let us know how you made out.

texanidiot25 · 10-02-2009, 11:46 PM

Haven't had time to mess with it. Getting a '75 Camaro retuned on it's new motor this week. Slowly getting it ready to whup another friend's '67 Mustang.. ha

09-29-2009, 02:29 PM	#1
texanidiot25 Eat My Rust Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 3,362	Vent window swings loosely, what broke? My vent window used to be pretty weak, wouldnt stay open at 50+ mph like the passenger. Then a few weeks ago it went totally limp, it just pivots freely. I was wondering what holds it open? Is it a bolt or clam in the door, or the rubber seal that keeps it open?

09-29-2009, 02:32 PM	#2
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Vent window swings loosely, what broke? there is a stud with a spring for tension on the bottom of the Vent Window. I will see if i have one to show you in my parts pile.... I borrowed a pic from the site, kind of dark but you can see the stud on the botton with the spring for tension, Yours could be really lose, or possibly broken. Attached Images __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470 Last edited by my67chevytruck; 09-29-2009 at 02:49 PM.

09-29-2009, 04:41 PM	#3
texanidiot25 Eat My Rust Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 3,362	Re: Vent window swings loosely, what broke? Can that spring be tightened?

09-29-2009, 05:51 PM	#7
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Vent window swings loosely, what broke? possibly with a swivel and a long extension.... __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

09-29-2009, 05:55 PM	#9
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Vent window swings loosely, what broke? Rackman,, buy a extendable magnetic tool...... __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

09-29-2009, 06:28 PM	#11
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,120	Re: Vent window swings loosely, what broke? There are locking tabs that fold over that nut. You would have to unbend them to tighten that nut. This will make a tight space seem even tighter, good luck.

09-29-2009, 06:45 PM	#13
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,120	Re: Vent window swings loosely, what broke? I just took an old beat up one apart for a learning session before I attempt a restore on a pair, only reason I remember

09-29-2009, 08:30 PM	#14
texanidiot25 Eat My Rust Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 3,362	Re: Vent window swings loosely, what broke? I'm skinny.. I think I can get up there. I need to pull my door panels off to silence some rattling linkage, this will add onto the todo list. Anyone have a close up pic so I know what I'm doing with out looking at it?

09-29-2009, 08:37 PM	#15
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,120	Re: Vent window swings loosely, what broke? From this THREAD

09-29-2009, 09:05 PM	#16
texanidiot25 Eat My Rust Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 3,362	Re: Vent window swings loosely, what broke? Oh that really sucks.

09-29-2009, 09:24 PM	#18
texanidiot25 Eat My Rust Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 3,362	Re: Vent window swings loosely, what broke? I'll just have to attempt to pry it back or dremel it. I can reach up there, but that bolt is more protected than I thought.

09-29-2009, 11:12 PM	#19
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,120	Re: Vent window swings loosely, what broke? It should bend easy enough. They aren't that strong.

09-29-2009, 11:16 PM	#20
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,990	Re: Vent window swings loosely, what broke? Be careful you dont break it when taking it off. A lot of times the nut is rusted on there, and PB Blaster is your friend. How is the rubber? Now is the perfect time to pull them out and rebuild them completely. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man

09-29-2009, 11:26 PM	#21
texanidiot25 Eat My Rust Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 3,362	Re: Vent window swings loosely, what broke? Don't have cash to put new rubber, but it needs it if I go threw a car wash. Which I don't, so, I don't need rubber.

10-02-2009, 06:55 PM	#22
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,120	Re: Vent window swings loosely, what broke? Don't forget to let us know how you made out.



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10-02-2009, 11:46 PM	#23
texanidiot25 Eat My Rust Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 3,362	Re: Vent window swings loosely, what broke? Haven't had time to mess with it. Getting a '75 Camaro retuned on it's new motor this week. Slowly getting it ready to whup another friend's '67 Mustang.. ha

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