1973-1987 Squarebody Truck Vent Window Rebuild / Seal Replacement

Classic Car/Truck Builder David Welch walks step-by-step through the process of rebuilding the vent window on our 82 Diesel Squarebody. This can be a daunting task, but Dave gives the right tips and tricks to get anyone through the project with ease.

Product Link:
1973-80 Vent Window Seal Set
1981-91 Vent Window Seal Set - Two Piece Design
1981-91 Vent Window Seal Set - One Piece Design
1951-91 Vent Window Install Set

[universalmechanic]

great video thanks for your time. the only thing i did differently that made this much easier was spread open the channel, then slipped the seals in and then carfully closed the channel. only rivet needed is for the pivot and it made it super easy to install. i also painted mine and with care it didnt mess-up my 2k paint i sealed them with. hope that helps guys and gals

[motocross]

I've been wanting to do this but didn't want to tackle it because of lack of information on those. Your video is awesome as they always are. Now I feel pretty confident to do this. Mine needs painted while it's apart. Thanks

[jerrybell]

Thank you ! Not even one swear word good job

[Cunnilingusaurus]

Just found your videos and subbed. I'm sitting next to my 78' K20 just binge watching! Thanks I'll soon be a contributor to the company for sure! Good job! Good marketing! Thanks again!

[darrylyoes]

Well done! I appreciate your time and effort.

[Thig]

You didn't even cuss of throw the wrench! Great Video!

[beardedg]

Thanx best channel!!!! Thanx for the help

[lebronmiddlebrooks]

Amen on the frustration part, but I finally got it

[MrMrsregor]

i see there is a 1 piece and also a 2 piece seal for these trucks...
can i choose ether the 1 piece or 2 piece seal ?
or are they not interchangeable and i need to make sure that i get the correct seal for my window ?

[MrJayo]

I'm am dreading this like the plague but it needs to be done on my '82

[macmiss]

Great diy video!! At 8:30 in this video you refer to a part that is attached by tabs to the back inside side of the upper part of the window glide rail channel. Does it include the rubber seal on the inside of the vent window opening that fits down into this channel? In my 78 Big 10 the rubber part is somehow attached to the channel by rivets. The rubber part needs to be replaced. I guess that the metal channel and the rubber gasket may have been factory-assembled as one piece. What is this piece called? Need the part name or number to try and find a replacement.

Thank you. Keep doing a great job!!

[BornToBeFamed]

This isnt too bad. I can actually do this with the window still in the truck

[finley]

Help, where did the mushroom tool come from? Maybe the size? No one says the correct size !!

Hello...Where are you guys? And do you do work on any car? I see the level of expertise you have and would love to have my car done by you...thank you in advance and have a wonderful night!

[NathanMyron]

I apologize for bumping an old video. But I ordered the rubber kit, as well as new vent latches for my 87 Chev. I'm having a rough time sorting out how to get the vent latch together. It seems like there are more parts in the bag than I need. There are two grommets, two differently sized flat washers.

Is this just to accommodate the differences in the latch holes in various years? I just use the grommet that best fits my application?

[nickyjim]

Once you place the vent glass into the vent window frame assembly does the window have to sit in between the weatherstripping the whole way round or does in sit on the outside of the weatherstripping?

[brandondavidson]

Got her all in but the there’s still a gap between the upper part of the window and the seal, how do you fix that?

[gregorykotoch]

I'm doing all the weather stripping on my doors. Should I start with the vent window first and go from there?

[tyscott]

Whats the name for the weather strip for the vertical long piece of metal

[randydelacruz]

Where can I get the full assembly for a 79 k5 blazer? My doors were stolen at body shop and now I'm screwed. Have new doors buy no vent windows