is there anywhere that i can buy complete vent window assemblies, glass, rubber, frame and all? i'm searching but coming up empty handed.
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replacement vent window assemblies?
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kdo1958
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there was an oem on ebay a while back and it went for $900.
LMC sells them, but they're costly (almost 1300 for both left and right). Your best bet is probably to look around at the pick-and-pull or other junkyard. I was down there today and all the square bodies still had them except the wrecked one that had a busted window. If you can get the expensive assemblies you can always replace weatherstripping and small parts.
http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/csb/full.aspx?Page=22
I installed replacement seals and they suck. You can't even close the windows from inside the truck anymore, you have to stand outside and make sure the seal stays in place when you close the glass. If it's that damn expensive I'll probably just go with the one piece window kit and get rid of the ****in vent windows. If they're not functional, they might as well not be there. Any window assemblies I might find in a local junk yard will be dry rotted and need new seals, putting me back where I am now. I guess I need to figure out who sells the best replacement seals.
Here's the one piece kit.
http://www.brotherstrucks.com/prodinfo.asp?number=OPWK800
Here's the one piece kit.
http://www.brotherstrucks.com/prodinfo.asp?number=OPWK800
I got the replacement seals from 1A Auto and they work pretty well. A little stiffer than stock, and they don't leak. You just have to get the right seal (one or two piece) for your application.
3MAX
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I used the seal kits from 1A Auto as well and I'm pleased with them. I think you can also get an entire re-man window from them, but they're pricey.
I'm using the 1Aauto seals and i'm not impressed. They didn't fit well, they don't have metal clips to hold them in so you can't even open/close them from inside.
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3MAX
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Maybe they'be used different manufacturers for their seals? I don't know, but the fit on mine looks good and they operate and seal fine.
http://precisionrestorationparts.com/ think they will redo factory ones but are $300 set call them and talk to them.
I had the same problem with my replacement seals. They just plain sucked. I ended up finding an original set on ebay with good rubber still for more money than I wanted to pay but still far less that NOS or the complete LMC ones.
