Vent Window Restoration-1967-72 Chevy Pickup

Detailed procedure on how to rebuild a 1969-72 Chevy vent window assembly. Includes disassembly, cleanup, polishing and reassembly.
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The rivet squeezer I use in this video is a Kent-Moore J39354 rivet installer. However you can't use the one made for flaring grommets! That is a different tool, even though it looks the same. The tool I use is specifically made to flare the semi-tubular rivets that you will use on these vent windows. I believe you can get the proper rivet installer from your local Harley-Davidson dealer, but it's going to be expensive...$300+.

[@TheKrangel]

Thanks for the detailed vid. I was about to give up and take my windows to a shop but this vid saved me some cash and some pride.

[@jerrykassis5181]

Glad to help!

[@GSmith-vk3pf]

Had Jerry redo my vent windows a couple of years ago. Just now putting them into the truck. Excellent job and I highly recommend his work. Do yourself a favor and let him rebuild yours. You will only wonder why you tried it when you get into these windows. Take my advice.

[@jerrykassis5181]

Thanks!!!

[@funkinflugen]

Thanks Jerry, your efforts gave me the knowledge and confidence to rebuild the vent windows on my 1982 Jeep Wagoneer!

[@jerrykassis5181]

Awesome, thanks!

[@kelro58]

Love the long form video! Wish more folks did these, as the edits many times miss details I feel would help.

[@jerrykassis5181]

Thanks! I like to format my videos like I am giving a class. I feel that this is important.

[@DavidRodriguez-pq4yw]

thanks for you teaching, it was very useful

[@jerrykassis5181]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jameswilkins288]

great video really helped alot the only ? I have my vent windows are all black what color black should they be gloss, semi gloss or what thanks for any help

[@rjvchevy]

excellent video, very help full with complete video

[@jerrykassis5181]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks!

[@waynemontes2737]

Nice job

[@jerrykassis5181]

Thanks!

[@Inkdbykingdom]

What are the big rivet pliers you used called ? I can't seem to find those exact ones

[@jerrykassis5181]

That is a Kent-Moore J39354 Rivet squeezer. I believe you can get this tool at your local Harley dealer but they are expensive- over $300 last I saw.

[@damdog57]

can you rebuilt two 68 c10 vent windows for me i have the rubber seal for them they are chrome so no painting . thank you.

[@jerrykassis5181]

Yes I can. You can email me at: "[e-mail]" for more info. Thanks, Jerry

[@novikaneguitar]

Thank you so much for this excellent video. I am currently rebuilding my windows and this video is a huge help!

[@jerrykassis5181]

You are welcome!

[@MLFranklin]

I have this job to do on a '70 C-10. This video will help a lot when the time comes for that onmine. I appreciate your detailed descriptions, hands-on methods, and mention of parts source.

[@jerrykassis5181]

No problem M.L., glad to help out! Dr. J

[@jerrykassis5181]

I glue them with 3m black weatherstrip adhesive and install them wet, not dry or you may not get the felts into the channel.Put a thin layer of adhesive on both surfaces and push the felts all the way into the post channel.

[@jerrykassis5181]

Hi Tino, Thanks for the nice comments! I bought the tool from a local dealer that sells Harley Davidson parts and supplies. This is an expensive tool ($300+), but I fond it handy for many projects that involve tubular rivets. This tool is set up for flaring the rivets on the Harley hard bag hinges and works great. I'll post a link where I bought mine in my video description above.

[@jerrykassis5181]

Since I started rebuilding these vent windows for customers, I have decided that I have to increase the labor cost from $125/pair to $150/pair. I found that I was putting in a lot more time on rebuilding due to improvements on my procedures and increased material costs. However, this makes for a better end product. I don't like price increases any more than the next guy, but I felt I had to do this to make it worthwhile to provide this service. Thank you all for your support! ~~~ Dr. J

[@charlesglennon4390]

Hey Jerry, I have an 1986 K5. if I sent you both of the vent windows, glass for the drivers side, and new weather stripping for the two, can you do it? And about how long does it take to do this process?

[@mudyfletcaba7338]

From Argentina. Thanks Jerry, it was a great help! was all I need. I'll be following closely!

[@jerrykassis5181]

Thanks!

[@tinovalle5278]

Thank you for the outstanding video! You showed me all the details I would have otherwise had to learn the hard (expensive) way. It's always nice to know how involved any project is before I find myself hip deep in it. Now I just need to know where to get me one of those Vise-Grip looking tubular rivet tools!

[@jerrykassis5181]

That is a Kent-Moore rivet squeezer and you might be able to find one at your local Hartley dealer but they are quite expensive! $300+

[@drillerkiller4970]

Jerry, Exactly what i was looking for .....thanks so much.........very informative.

[@jerrykassis5181]

Thanks!

[@jerrykassis5181]

if you are talking about the felt channels that go into the vent window post, I install them with 3m black weatherstrip adhesive. You can get this at most auto parts stores. The 3M part number is 08011

[@jerrykassis5181]

yes I still restore vent windows. You can contact me at [e-mail]

[@jerrykassis5181]

Thanks! Glad to help out!

[@garylaclair]

Jerry, Thank you soooo... much for taking the time to instruct us on these vent windows, very helpful. I am ready to reinstall the vent window but am having trouble finding that tub rivet. No one around where I live has one, where do you get yours?

[@jerrykassis5181]

I purchase my rivets from JayCee Rivet, www.rivetsonline.com , however you have to purchase 100 or more rivets at a time. You can get a rivet kit from The Filling Station, part # FS-633 which includes the tubular rivets, the shoulder pivot rivets and a hand flaring tool. www.fillingstation.com

[@MrKevPel]

Thanks for the video Jerry! Seems like there will be a couple of minor differences between the older Chev and my '85 (it's a one piece rubber design, for starters), could you comment on any differences in the procedure or the parts/ tools needed for later models? Thanks again!

[@jerrykassis5181]

Hi Kevin, Thanks for the nice comments! I haven't done one like yours, but I can't imagine that it could be much different than the 67-72's. I think once you get into it, you will see what I mean. If you have any questions while going along, just ask. Thanks, Jerry

[@MrKevPel]

Jerry Kassis Jerry, I just finished the job... pretty much as you said, the only significant difference is that the one-piece rubber doesn't get riveted to the window frame, you have to use a weatherstrip adhesive and glue it in. It's a little tricky to not make a mess but other than that I just followed along with your video.

[@jerrykassis5181]

What is it you need done? Vents?

[@fatdan3122]

Jerry, how did you install the division bar inserts? glue or rivet?

[@jerrykassis5181]

I only put two or three dabs of silicone inside the channel, but normally the channel fits so tightly that you don't really need to do that. I do install one semi-tubular rivet at the bottom of the channel to ensure that the channel does not come out. I believe that GM did install a rivet at the bottob also.

[@delmonte1326]

Are the vent window seals from LMC Truck lower quality? I spent about four hours just trying to get the seals to go into the channel and in one spot it kept popping out. I've really lost my patience with this project and will be buying new vents instead. $220 each is looking like a real bargain at this point.

[@jerrykassis5181]

I use The Filling Station seals, part number CV-65. I have installed many, many of these and they work perfectly. I also spray the back of the seals with silicone spray to ease the installation. Makes a huge difference!

[@paulkersey724]

Do you still do the vent window restorations? I have an 81 c10 and i need to replace the seals.

[@jerrykassis5181]

Yes!

[@paulkersey724]

@@jerrykassis5181 wow you replied lmao. Unfortunately I sold the truck. Never did restore the vent windows. hopefully the new owner does.

[@jerrykassis5181]

yes I can do it but I'll be going on vacation from March 5th until March 16th so I won't be able to get to them until after the 16th. if you want to send them to me in the meantime, go ahead and I'll get on them when I get back. If you need to call me about further details please don't hesitate. 541-405 -8286.there will be someone here to pick them up if you send them while I am gone.it will take me about a week to 10 days to get them done once I start

[@jerrykassis5181]

Yes I do. You can call me at 1-541-405-8286 carry mail me at [e-mail].

[@jerrykassis5181]

I haven't tried LMC's seals, so I can't attest to the fit. I have installed several sets of The Filling Station's seals and they fit well. Maybe you can email me a pic of where you are having this trouble so I can possibly give you an idea how to solve this problem. Although I have not had the direct experience, I had one customer tell me that he tried three sets of the repop assemblies, and none fit properly. I build them for $125/ea + parts. My email is: [e-mail]