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Old 10-13-2012, 05:35 PM   #1
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Chrome Repro Vent Windows

Looking at parts online, I was surprised to find complete chrome plated vent window assemblies are being reproduced and are available at most of the standard suppliers.

They’re way outside my budget, but I’m curious if anyone has seen these things in real life to know the quality level. I imagine they fit poorly like most reproduction parts, but perhaps these are the first things reproduced that actually fit? Here are a couple of examples, and prices vary widely. They are also available for 64-66. LMC wants $340 each for theirs. By comparison AmericanClassic asks $275 for the same item, and Ecklers are going for $260.

http://www.ecklerstrucks.com/truck-v...1960-1963.html

http://www.americanclassic.com/asp/d...=1969&ytype=to
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Old 10-13-2012, 06:01 PM   #2
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Re: Chrome Repro Vent Windows

Wondering the same thing...I need a passenger side set up but dont want to spend 400.00 to get it...
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Old 10-13-2012, 11:06 PM   #3
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Re: Chrome Repro Vent Windows

I think I remember seeing somebody on here that had bought them and the fit was unacceptable but I cant' remember who it was. Maybe they will speak up.
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Old 10-13-2012, 11:50 PM   #4
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Looking at parts online, I was surprised to find complete chrome plated vent window assemblies are being reproduced and are available at most of the standard suppliers.

They’re way outside my budget, but I’m curious if anyone has seen these things in real life to know the quality level. I imagine they fit poorly like most reproduction parts, but perhaps these are the first things reproduced that actually fit? Here are a couple of examples, and prices vary widely. They are also available for 64-66. LMC wants $340 each for theirs. By comparison AmericanClassic asks $275 for the same item, and Ecklers are going for $260.

http://www.ecklerstrucks.com/truck-v...1960-1963.html

http://www.americanclassic.com/asp/d...=1969&ytype=to
Mark, cannot answer your ?? but I bought a pair of them for my '66, used and quite acceptable condition on Ebay. Seems I paid around $125 for the pair. Had to get new seals & channel inserts, but glass, chrome, channels, latches, hinge/springs and glass-perimeters were nice. When I bo't mine, there were 2 people having them for sale at one time giving me a choice.
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Old 10-14-2012, 04:21 AM   #5
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Re: Chrome Repro Vent Windows

Classicparts.com has them for $250 a side.
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Old 10-14-2012, 10:48 AM   #6
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Re: Chrome Repro Vent Windows

A local shop put some in from Dynacorn and they were really impressed with the quality and the fit. They looked pretty good to me.
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Old 10-17-2012, 04:39 PM   #7
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Re: Chrome Repro Vent Windows

Thanks everyone for your input. Should the price ever come down or I win the lottery it would be nice to know if they're worth the investment.

And welcome to the forum FillingStation!
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Re: Chrome Repro Vent Windows

I know this is a old tread, but I hear a lot of complaints on the fit of vent windows but I have yet to see one photo of how they fit so bad...anyone have a photo?
I just ordered a set from filling station i hope they fit ok
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Re: Chrome Repro Vent Windows

I have a new set but have not installed them as of yet.
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how did they look to you? where did you get yours at?
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Old 11-19-2015, 09:08 AM   #11
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Re: Chrome Repro Vent Windows

I bought them.off eBay, but they were supplied by the truck and car shop for $225.00/each
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Old 11-19-2015, 02:39 PM   #12
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Re: Chrome Repro Vent Windows

I purchased a set from The Car & truck Shop out of North Carolina. They fit as good as any other repop parts I have bought. I Got them on a ten percent off sale @ about $189.00 ea.
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Old 02-19-2017, 08:10 PM   #13
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i know this is an old thread but does anybody have any pictures of the new repop vents?? and how to you like them?
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ok this is old I know,,,but I bought a set of these and they look and fit nice...very pleased
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