New technique! '73 - '87 squarebody vent window rebuild the easy way.

[@tommyjm83]

Finally a video that actually shows you how to rebuild this the right. Hell yes

[@johnny535is]

I watched everyone i could find. Thank you for taking the time to make and share this video . Just ordered my parts , fingers crossed. Lol

[@FamilysGarage]

Good luck😎

[@dereksalazar9939]

I wonder if warming up the molding to make it more pliable would make it easier to install on the frame? 🤔

[@gman100]

Haha! I watched at least four or five "how to" videos, but when it came time for me to install that rubber, I went back and watched them all again! Then, all of a sudden, this video pops up out of no where, a virtual gift from the lord of frustration himself! First off, you're lucky you have a helper, I'm stuck with my banged up hands. I took my frame apart because I thought it might be easier to put the rubber on, I haven't started it yet, just came in today. It looks like it's going to be just like they say. Anyway, thanks for putting this together, it's going to be well used for sure. Happy trails.

[@FamilysGarage]

Thank you and good luck! Hopefully they sell these new soon!

[@gman100]

UPDATE:, I finished both sides and it wasn't too bad at all, but yes, the first thing to do is make sure you know which style you have and order the correct rubber. It went pretty smooth, I took my time and painted the frames, used some silicone spray (helped a lot) and took my time. It looks so much better too. I did the doors all the way around which was a walk in the park compared to these, but again, well worth the effort. I also repainted the door cards and greased all the gear workings for the window mechanism and that made a big difference,

[@FamilysGarage]

@gman100 awesome! Congrats!

[@dinosaursrule2276]

Planning to do mine soon, hopefully this gives me an edge. Some great tips, thanks.

[@FamilysGarage]

Glad you found it helpful. 👍

[@EYE_SPIDER]

Cool video Brotha! BOOM BABY!

[@FamilysGarage]

Thanks brobeans!!

[@cgnieves1]

Great video 👍

[@kenwatts5410]

There's also 2 different rubber kits for 81 to 87, you need to know that before you order. Also I mix up some Super Clean and water to install the rubbers, that solution is more slippery that soap, works great!

[@naemonyoumans4975]

I have a 1978c10 my vents windows seal needs to be replaced. Iam going to give it a shot

[@FamilysGarage]

Good luck 😎

[@matthewmckinney9059]

Love the vid. Thanks alot! But I need to know where the c10 shirt came from!

[@FamilysGarage]

That is one of my favorite shirts… You can get that at the “Sweet Patina” website in their apparel section! Thank you for watching!!

[@heelerdadadventures]

I am embarrassed to admit how many I watched, I lost count and just went for it. I did it the same way and it definitely is no fun with that seal. I also waited on my K20 restoration. Last two pieces to do, finished one today, drivers side tomorrow. My suggestion to anybody reading this comment, BE PATIENT........😁

[@FamilysGarage]

Yes, I will be ordering new ones next time 😎

[@BUILTBYBLAKE424]

Does the piece that he originally drilled out to 6 or 8 holes that’s supposed to actually be 3 on the 73-79… does that frame need to get drilled out ? And the new rubber riveted back in ?

[@FamilysGarage]

@BUILTBYBLAKE424 no you just unfold the tabs and pull the rubber out. The new rubber will have tabs to fold over if there’s no drilling.😎

[@BUILTBYBLAKE424]

@@FamilysGarage hm this one is the 79 model… this one is just smooth piece of rubber, with 4 hole indentations that look like they need to get drilled out in the rubber. The metal from itself also has 4 holes stamped but not drilled out…

[@BUILTBYBLAKE424]

Frame *

[@toddwilliams2924]

first video i watched on the vent windows. I am curious would it have not been a little easier to put the trim on before assembling the frame?

[@neilgriffor810]

Would it be easier to drill out the frame rivets also to get the new seals in?? Im at that point as im typing this...

[@FamilysGarage]

As I mentioned in the video that was where I went really wrong and couldn’t fix the other one I attempted it would be easier maybe if you had two helpers to hold everything together, but I don’t think so

[@lucianoleon5224]

Where you are I have gmc 1979

[@tommyjm83]

What is in between the glass and the frame? Rubber?

[@FamilysGarage]

yes thats the seals you need to buy.

[@christopherray122]

Those inserts you can't buy, LMC has em in 1 of the repair kits. But do not buy their clam shells. Their "bolts" are pot metal n tear right in two. Big ass ablations (air bubbles) in the castings.

[@tommyjm83]

Were did you get the frame and glass from?

[@FamilysGarage]

Glass is from LMC, glass frame is from Jeg's, you cannot buy the main frames unfortunatly.

[@tommyjm83]

@FamilysGarage ahhh ok gotcha thanks

[@gordotijerina5356]

You can get those funny looking things you said you couldn’t get the number is 30-11 58 precision and get those little pieces that you need window on your truck

[@mason5540]

That was the easy way? 😢

[@eliasdeleon9424]

Watched prolly 3 or 4.

[@gregkasten7935]

5 videos

[@FamilysGarage]

😝😎

[@taylorh3930]

Nope not going to happen on my build im going to spend the money on the big one piece aftermarket window kit

[@FamilysGarage]

Do your research, 2 of our clients spent the money on one piece kits and hated them enough to go back…

[@taylorh3930]

@@FamilysGarage Out of curiosity what was bad about them? Maby i just say the hell with building a square body

[@jeffdavis5704]

Great video, I agree it looks like a pain to rebuild them.

[@gringotwerpo]

It's a pain in the ass.