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| | | | Joined: Nov 2018 Posts: 122 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2018 Posts: 122 | Anyone have any experience converting a non-vent window door to a vent window door? My '51 3100 has one vent window door and one non-vent window door. I assume the door was replaced at one time with one that did not match the original. I am hoping to install a vent window in it rather than replace the whole door. I have heard of people eliminating the vent windows with solid glass on their restorations, but have not heard of going the other way. Any hints are appreciated.
Charlie
'51 3100 5-Window (Restomod in progress)
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,272 Renaissance Man | | Renaissance Man Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,272 | It is a lot of work to convert vent-to-nonvent, or vie-versa. I had a situation very similar to you and opted to sell the door which I didn't want and found the door I wanted. No work at all that way.
1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission
| | | | | Joined: Nov 2018 Posts: 122 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2018 Posts: 122 | 52Carl
Thanks for your reply and advice. I was trying to avoid buying another door (vent-type) because of the cost and possible fitment issues. The door I have is in good condition and fits well, it just doesn't have a vent window.
Charlie
'51 3100 5-Window (Restomod in progress)
| | | | | Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,251 "Hey! I sound like Darth Vader!! | | "Hey! I sound like Darth Vader!! Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,251 | You'll need to find a '51 door. Vent wing and turn down handles. | | |
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