Vent window felt

[mkaenel]

It looks like I am just going to try and find a used one... it is not worth the hassle.

Thanks,

Matt

I just looked at mine. The rubber at the back of the vent window is riveted in, but I can't remember if I did it or it came that way. I want to say it came that way. I've tried hard to wipe this entire experience from my memory.

 

[NGABronco]

mk, lay the vent down on a firm base with some carpet under it, take a 2-3"
putty knife and start tapping it into the frame, moving around the entire
frame, be patient, go slow. Flip it over and do the same to the other side.
After 10-15 min. of tapping the glass will jump out. Then go to the glass shop
and have them "rope" it in. My guy charged $5. They don't want to take it out because of the chance of breaking it.;D ;D

The rubber strips are riveted to the frame, drill'em out, the new ones come with rivets, you'll need a 3rd hand putting them back in. Got mine from JBG.

 

[mkaenel]

I will give it one more shot... thanks for the tip. I have new glass coming so if i don't care about the current glass the glass guy shouldn't either, correct?

Matt

mk, lay the vent down on a firm base with some carpet under it, take a 2-3"
putty knife and start tapping it into the frame, moving around the entire
frame, be patient, go slow. Flip it over and do the same to the other side.
After 10-15 min. of tapping the glass will jump out. Then go to the glass shop
and have them "rope" it in. My guy charged $5. They don't want to take it out because of the chance of breaking it.;D ;D

The rubber strips are riveted to the frame, drill'em out, the new ones come with rivets, you'll need a 3rd hand putting them back in. Got mine from JBG.

 

[tim70]

Sorry Matt for the delay, just checked back in. I used this rubber/cork tape that I ordered from Auto krafters. It was made by Dennis Carpenter. It basically is a friction fit for the glass to the channel/frame. Seemed to work well, but also added some window adhesive/sealant between the glass and tape to give it some extra grip. Worked out well. Others have used silicone and urethane sealants. From what I read online, all the hot rod guys seem to shy away from the silicone due to potential rust issues. Urethane or the tape is recommended.

Also, test fit everything, make adjustments to the frame so it holds/hugs the glass snug and then clamp it up overnight. I clamped mine from top to bottom and from front to back at the top and bottom (3 clamps on each window).

I would have never done all this, but the pass window pivot rusted away and one thing led to another. So now the frames have been coated with POR 15, painted, new seals, new gaskets/weatherstripping/felt channels. Took a good weekend to do.

Tim,

Sounds like you have a lot of patience... what did you use to reattach the frame to the new window?

Matt

 

[Dave St]

I sure wish someone sold NEW vent window assemblies! I would pay quite a bit to have perfect vent windows!