Vent windows

[gmduncan]

Has anyone seen a set of vent windows minus the glass or does anyone make a complete reburb kit? Is it even worth it to piece it back together or buy a new set of vent windows? Thanks...

 

[BGBronco]

I think most of the vendors have the replacement hinge/pivot/gasket pieces. Full replacements are $$$$ if that gets you motivated to go the DIY route!

 

[gmduncan]

I think most of the vendors have the replacement hinge/pivot/gasket pieces. Full replacements are $$$$ if that gets you motivated to go the DIY route!

I've been looking and pulling a parts list together. Yeah, I did see full replacements are $$$. Thank you

 

[blubuckaroo]

Why not rebuild yours? It's really easy. The biggest issue is usually putting in the brass that hold in the vent seal. I've been using plain old pop-rivets successfully on all my early Fords.

 

[gmduncan]

Why not rebuild yours? It's really easy. The biggest issue is usually putting in the brass that hold in the vent seal. I've been using plain old pop-rivets successfully on all my early Fords.

I've given it thought. If I could find a vendor that sold a "vent window rebuild kit" and not piece meal it. I know I need new felt, window seals, and pivot pins. I'm sure I'm overlooking other parts needed to refurbish the windows.

 

[blubuckaroo]

I've given it thought. If I could find a vendor that sold a "vent window rebuild kit" and not piece meal it. I know I need new felt, window seals, and pivot pins. I'm sure I'm overlooking other parts needed to refurbish the windows.

Tom's has the kits.
https://tomsoffroad.com/parts/66-77-ford-bronco-vent-window-seals

 

[gmduncan]

Tom's has the kits.
https://tomsoffroad.com/parts/66-77-ford-bronco-vent-window-seals

Thank you!

 

[gmduncan]

I started disassembling the vent windows. The metal channels that the window felt sits in are rusted.

 

[blubuckaroo]

I started disassembling the vent windows. The metal channels that the window felt sits in are rusted.

I doubt they're rusted. They're made of stainless. The backing for the felt is steel and has probably rust stained the channels. Clean them with a small stainless wire brush and steel wool.

 

[gmduncan]

Don't take this the wrong way, but it looks like rust to me. Whatever the part is called that fits into the chrome/stainless channel, is the part I need.

 

[Viperwolf1]

They are available. I just put one in. https://www.wildhorses4x4.com/product/Upper_Front_Window_Track/Early_Bronco_Weather_Stripping

 

[blubuckaroo]

At one time Toms offered a complete "paint reseal" kit that included this door seal kit, along with all the other stuff that needs replacing when you repaint.
https://tomsoffroad.com/parts/66-77-ford-bronco-12-piece-door-felt-kit

 

[gmduncan]

They are available. I just put one in. https://www.wildhorses4x4.com/product/Upper_Front_Window_Track/Early_Bronco_Weather_Stripping

Thank you