Classic VW BuGs How to Restore Beetle Vent Window Assembly 1965 and Later

This is a Short Video on 1965 and Later Beetle Vent Window Restoration Assembly. Installing Felts, Seals, Rivets, etc

Chris Vallone

[giorginomusik]

I was a bit nervous to do this. I have a'73 standard, and decided to take the plunge. My only advice is to remove the glass before drilling. I did a little scratch on the glass. Not as good as you and your dad Chris. LOL Your video was really easy to follow. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and wisdom restoring VWs. Ciao

[richardmiller]

I miss my 1965 bug when I was 19.. very sorry to sell it.. wish I had YOU TUBE, then I might kept bug longer… well, thank you for post..

[TheJorgSacul]

I am digging the music! Weird? NO, it's awesome surf! I originally came here looking for a "how to replace the handle on my '63 vent window", but got side tracked. Glad I did, I learned some new stuff.

[joshcosta]

These type of videos are so helpful for the DIY community! Thank you and keep up the awesome work!!!

[joepliickebaum]

Great video, informative as always,
Glad you post these- keep up the good work, helped me immensely re-assembling my '67 beetle doors....
Thanks !

[joshbriggsDayZBeast]

excellent video Chris! you should consider doing a video like this for earlier vent windows

[nancyhahn]

Thanks for all the help.  Happy New Year

[rachelwalker]

thank you i am working on a 73 westie wing widow's and i swear the rubber is not correct but after seeing your video tomorrow i shall try again

[GT.Bugger]

Just what I was looking for. Need to replace my rubber and a lot of the rivets have broken already. Looks like I'll need one of those press tools to get them flush.

[JayDubCustoms]

Chris, another great video! What do you charge for labor to do a pair of vent windows like that? Thanks!

[davidparker]

This was great! Cn you recommend a glue for bonding the last felt runner in???

[ericswanson]

on the vertical window felt on a 69 what do you used to cut it to the right length? Help please!

[eriqsparrow]

excellent video on the windows, a question what substance do you apply with a small brush to the tube that protrudes from the bottom base of the window ???? Cheers

[kirk]

This video helped me a lot. I started taken the door apart already and figured I would tackle the Vent Windows. Quick question Chris, What size rivet did you use for the pivot? Or do you use something else now on the later vent window pivots?

[nando_nation]

Very nice video. I'm working on replacing all the seals on my bay window vent window and I'm trying to find out what is the actual name and where I can locate the proper flaring rivet tool like the one you utilized. Thanks for your time and help.

[stachebrothersgarage]

What is used to secure the wing bracket to the top of the door inside the window track?

[bobunderwood]

Did you use a generic "pop-rivet" for the vent swivel?? I'm doing the same to my '71 Bay window vent and it came with a specific rivet and washer but I don't have the correct tool to install it! Any "insider" info you'd care to impart?? Great music in your video BTW!

[DUBTECHVR]

Hey Chris. Great videos! Just getting back into air cooled after a long hiatus. Picked up a 55 beetle. Someone ruined those beautiful ribbed doors with one piece windows. Have you ever successfully put the wing windows back into a cut door? I’m handy with a welder and enjoy fabrication. Thx. Keep the awesome videos coming!

[xbeautifuldiscordx]

What do you do if you don’t have the plastic slider piece in at 4:01 of the video? Mine were brittle and broken

[ThomasFMPayne]

Chris: What is the spec on the rivet? Aluminum dome head, 1/8" x 1/4"? Aluminum Mandrel (nail?)