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Project82 · 07-10-2012, 04:19 PM

Very nice info on this part of our trucks! i replaced my vent window seals about 2 years ago and i probably should've left the original vent window seals in because now with the windows all shut, it sounds like i'm missing an entire window lol. very LOUD wind noise. but im wondering if the seals i bought were right to begin with, i mean they fit but were not exactly the same. my windows are '82 model (2-piece weatherstrip), so i ordered the seal from LMC and they sent me 1-piece design seals??? i thought maybe they re-designed the seals to fit better than the 2-piece seals? so i installed them as-is, but i skipped out on buying some weatherstrip adhesive....so anyway im going to have tackle this project again, plus i have a couple spots to touch up paint too.

Just wanted to know how the reassembly process went with the rivets and the tool you ordered???

thanks, Kris

07-10-2012, 04:19 PM	#55
Project82 Bretzke Racing Inc. Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 114	Re: Rebuilding Vent Windows, How To... Very nice info on this part of our trucks! i replaced my vent window seals about 2 years ago and i probably should've left the original vent window seals in because now with the windows all shut, it sounds like i'm missing an entire window lol. very LOUD wind noise. but im wondering if the seals i bought were right to begin with, i mean they fit but were not exactly the same. my windows are '82 model (2-piece weatherstrip), so i ordered the seal from LMC and they sent me 1-piece design seals??? i thought maybe they re-designed the seals to fit better than the 2-piece seals? so i installed them as-is, but i skipped out on buying some weatherstrip adhesive....so anyway im going to have tackle this project again, plus i have a couple spots to touch up paint too. Just wanted to know how the reassembly process went with the rivets and the tool you ordered??? thanks, Kris __________________ 1982 Chevy Silverado C-10 RCLWB - IN PAINT - Inferno Orange Metallic Lowered 4.5/6 - 358 SBC 10.5:1, Comp XE268H cam, Aluminum heads, 650 Double pumper Holley carb, 2400 Holeshot Converter, upgraded T/h350 Trans. Stock Rear end for now (3.08 gear) 2004 Chevy Silverado 1500 LS RCSWB - Dark Spiral Gray Metallic Lowered 2/4 - 4.8L V8 4L60E 10-bolt. some goodies --- NEW DD 11/9/12 "Expect the Un-expected" "Gas, Grass, Or Ass...No one rides for FREE!"