teleman Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 Im working on my B 61 cab and doors,getting ready to paint....Im going to replace all the glass and was wondering whats the best way to take the vent windows apart to replace the rubber seal? thanks Jim Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24561-vent-window-help/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamied625 Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 the window comes out with a few screws down by the swivel end of the window you see them after you take the inner window ring off Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24561-vent-window-help/#findComment-114869 Share on other sites More sharing options...
teleman Posted April 18, 2012 Author Share Posted April 18, 2012 Thanks....I have the vents out,want to get the vent window out of the vent window frame.....just want to know which rivets to take out,the one it swivels on or the bracket itself Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24561-vent-window-help/#findComment-114907 Share on other sites More sharing options...
leversole Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 I took mine to safelite to have the glass replaced, was talking to the person there who said the glass is glued in and that heat is used to remove them...If there is an auto glass place close to you , they might remove them for you for a couple of bucks... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24561-vent-window-help/#findComment-114938 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 Why do these sell for nearly $2K when you could restore them for a fraction of that??? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24561-vent-window-help/#findComment-114952 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 Wasn't that some kind of auction on ePay for those vent windows?Providing the guy didn't have gun to his head, he was ok with paying the price.Even the notorious broken lever and stud can be overcome with a little skill and patience.Jim Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24561-vent-window-help/#findComment-114957 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olivetroad Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 I am still reeling from the ebay vent window price - If I ever get the time travel car running, I am going back and picking up a few............ Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24561-vent-window-help/#findComment-114973 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 I am still reeling from the ebay vent window price - If I ever get the time travel car running, I am going back and picking up a few............Hurry up cause i've been dragging my feet on my vent windows. Bought the handles and dangit, no studs to hang them on.mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24561-vent-window-help/#findComment-114977 Share on other sites More sharing options...
teleman Posted April 19, 2012 Author Share Posted April 19, 2012 Im asking if you grind out the top swivel bracket rivet then pull the window up and out of the vent window frame..thanks Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24561-vent-window-help/#findComment-115023 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack4ever Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 that`s what i did to my ventwindow.i just found a guy who made me some new rivets and a new stud for the lever.now if i can find some time i going to try to put them back together.leon. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24561-vent-window-help/#findComment-115123 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Hurry up cause i've been dragging my feet on my vent windows. Bought the handles and dangit, no studs to hang them on.mikeI used a lever repair kit from Mac's Ford parts. #01A-7022938 $14.95/kit need one kit per door. The studs are swedged onto a u bracket. I seperated the stud from the bracket and the installed it into the Mack vent window. I had a little material left so i swedged it back on then I zapped it with a MIG to make sure it didn't move.Then the glass can be installed. If your chrome is good, steps will be needed to keep it protected from welding heat and spatter.I also purchased new levers 01A-7622916/7 $54.50 pr. because mine all had been broken with the stud inside. These levers have a little push button lock vs the non-locking originals.I did a little figuring and I think that (maybe) original levers can be used with new studs. Jim Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24561-vent-window-help/#findComment-115131 Share on other sites More sharing options...
teleman Posted April 19, 2012 Author Share Posted April 19, 2012 Thanks...it seems every little project takes 3 times as long as I thought it would but Im getting close to having her on the road...Jim Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24561-vent-window-help/#findComment-115165 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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