July 7, 2020. I tackled the passenger side vent window assembly. I got it pretty much together and was feeling pretty good about it, until I noticed that there was an extra part hanging on the side of the truck. I got more practice removing rivets that I didn't need. I was having problems getting the rubber to fit into the bottom corner of the frame, I used a couple shots of wd40 and it slipped right into the track. I also had issues installing the last rivet, as there is not much room to work with, I found that by pushing the frame to one side, it is possible the install that rivet --- an extra set of hands would be great here.
Steps to put a vent window together. 1. Gather all the parts. (ClassicParts.com has all the needed parts). 2. Put the cover over the Division Bar (this is the piece I found after I put most of the window together). 3. Install the main rubber seal. The long end fits through the frame end between the last two rivets. 4. Install the vertical post strip with 4 rivets through the division bar and cover. 3a & 4a The ends of the main rubber seal fit under the ends for the vertical post strip. 5. After ensuring the the main rubber seal is completely installed, put in the last two rivets. 6. Insert the vent window into the frame, paying attention to the order and placement of the washers. (I also locked the window closed). 7. Install the remainder of washers, spring, lock washer and nut. Bend the tabs of the lock washer over the nut.
Last edited by Rusty Rod; 07/20/20204:10 AM.
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