Replacing Vent Windows -- Before or After New Paint?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Mapearso · 04-13-2015, 01:53 PM

Well, I've stripped the truck down to get it ready for a respray. I've got almost everything off, only thing left is all the glass

I am planning to replace the vent windows and I found a very nice pair in the junkyard.

I assume I should pull the old beat up ones, get the truck painted and then swap in the nice ones? Risk of course is f'ing up the new paint if I do it this way

Please advise -- Thanks

**leddzepp** · 04-13-2015, 01:57 PM

Yes, pull all glass. When reinstalling vent windows tape off the top of the door and edges real good. There are good write ups in FAQ on the removal and reinstallation of the side glass and vent windows.

Mapearso · 04-13-2015, 02:19 PM

Thanks -- I'll look at those threads...

justin4260 · 04-13-2015, 06:46 PM

i would either put the new ones in and the mask them off real good before painting or be extremely careful when putting the new ones in after paint. when i took mine out to replace the seal and rivets i scratched the top pretty good and putting them back in it was kind of inevitable on my truck

67chevemall · 04-15-2015, 04:23 PM

Good tape is all you need to re install the glass with no scratches

PanelDeland · 04-15-2015, 09:18 PM

Pull them. IIRC you cannot put the side window in without pulling the vent. You might get by with putting them in just loose and turning them sideways and taping them up.
I'm not sure the side glass will fit this way.

lifeinak · 04-15-2015, 09:32 PM

You can't get a proper paint job when painting around the rubber on the vent windows. You can certainly install them after paint, just requires lots of care. Good luck and have fun.

turp mcspray · 04-15-2015, 09:33 PM

They are easy to install. Do it after paint.

custom1970 · 04-15-2015, 10:08 PM

Not sure I'd say its easy, at least not the first time you install them. I'd pull them, then do a quick reinstall just to get the hang of it. Already said, but lots of good advice and tips here on the site. Good luck and pics of the new paint?

Mapearso · 04-15-2015, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by custom1970

Not sure I'd say its easy, at least not the first time you install them. I'd pull them, then do a quick reinstall just to get the hang of it. Already said, but lots of good advice and tips here on the site. Good luck and pics of the new paint?

Thanks. I will for sure post pics before / after new paint

BTW - My Dad lives in Stuart, Fl. I'll ping you next time I'm there!

Tzclark · 04-16-2015, 09:09 AM

I put mine on last night, it's tricky but be careful. The guy that painted my truck told me to take it home and assemble it, then bring it back and he'll fix the scratches. It's gonna happen.

04-13-2015, 01:53 PM	#1
Mapearso Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: los angeles, ca Posts: 926	Replacing Vent Windows -- Before or After New Paint?? Well, I've stripped the truck down to get it ready for a respray. I've got almost everything off, only thing left is all the glass I am planning to replace the vent windows and I found a very nice pair in the junkyard. I assume I should pull the old beat up ones, get the truck painted and then swap in the nice ones? Risk of course is f'ing up the new paint if I do it this way Please advise -- Thanks

04-13-2015, 01:57 PM	#2
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,991	Re: Replacing Vent Windows -- Before or After New Paint?? Yes, pull all glass. When reinstalling vent windows tape off the top of the door and edges real good. There are good write ups in FAQ on the removal and reinstallation of the side glass and vent windows. __________________ 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

04-13-2015, 02:19 PM	#3
Mapearso Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: los angeles, ca Posts: 926	Re: Replacing Vent Windows -- Before or After New Paint?? Thanks -- I'll look at those threads...

04-13-2015, 06:46 PM	#4
justin4260 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: houston texas Posts: 206	Re: Replacing Vent Windows -- Before or After New Paint?? i would either put the new ones in and the mask them off real good before painting or be extremely careful when putting the new ones in after paint. when i took mine out to replace the seal and rivets i scratched the top pretty good and putting them back in it was kind of inevitable on my truck

04-15-2015, 04:23 PM	#5
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	Re: Replacing Vent Windows -- Before or After New Paint?? Good tape is all you need to re install the glass with no scratches __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 307 3ott fleetside 1967 Chevy C/10 V8, 3spd, fleetside lwb.Sold 1967 Chev C/10 step, 383, M21. SOLD

04-15-2015, 09:18 PM	#6
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: Replacing Vent Windows -- Before or After New Paint?? Pull them. IIRC you cannot put the side window in without pulling the vent. You might get by with putting them in just loose and turning them sideways and taping them up. I'm not sure the side glass will fit this way. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

04-15-2015, 09:32 PM	#7
lifeinak Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gold Canyon, AZ Posts: 36	Re: Replacing Vent Windows -- Before or After New Paint?? You can't get a proper paint job when painting around the rubber on the vent windows. You can certainly install them after paint, just requires lots of care. Good luck and have fun.

04-15-2015, 09:33 PM	#8
turp mcspray Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rapid City South Dakota Posts: 2,359	Re: Replacing Vent Windows -- Before or After New Paint?? They are easy to install. Do it after paint. __________________ Turp Mcspray New life for an old 2wd, farm blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=505987 My Blazer build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342299

04-15-2015, 10:08 PM	#9
custom1970 Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 458	Re: Replacing Vent Windows -- Before or After New Paint?? Not sure I'd say its easy, at least not the first time you install them. I'd pull them, then do a quick reinstall just to get the hang of it. Already said, but lots of good advice and tips here on the site. Good luck and pics of the new paint? __________________ 1970 CST LB Fleetside, 402 BB, PS, PB,AC 1968 Firebird 400 conv. 1965 Chris Craft 17' wood ski boat (SN #0001)

04-16-2015, 09:09 AM	#11
Tzclark Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Chilliwack, BC Posts: 139	Re: Replacing Vent Windows -- Before or After New Paint?? I put mine on last night, it's tricky but be careful. The guy that painted my truck told me to take it home and assemble it, then bring it back and he'll fix the scratches. It's gonna happen. __________________ 1972 Chevy shortbox, done up 396bbc 1968 Plymouth Roadrunner, 1000hp twin 72mm turbos 2017 F350 Lariat, 6.7, stock except leveling kit and larger tires 2014 nissan pathfinder sl (the kid hauler)



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