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**Dan in Pasadena** · 11-09-2015, 08:20 PM

I happened to take the day off work today and was cruising the Internet. Found a new Craigslist ad for chrome framed windows and vent window assemblies for $350!

Made a quick check of The Car & Truck Shop and their price for these four pieces adds up to $648. Seemed like a helluva deal to me so I had to go look. They're nearly brand new. Not a scratch, spot, dent on them chrome or glass. The seller bought a '56 and wanted one piece power windows so he removed these. I want vent windows and even though I don't need these any time soon their condition and the price was too good to pass up.

http://www.truckandcarshop.com/trucks47_59/t47_057.html

Apologies for the poor photos but they're good enough to see the chrome is excellent

Donaldo · 11-09-2015, 09:40 PM

Good find Dan ! I found some new vent frames with Steele rubber, po went with the single window - I'm old school - the door speakers fit under the vents ")

**Dan in Pasadena** · 11-09-2015, 10:20 PM

Thanks Don. Yup, I like vent windows AND I like manual windows too.

mr48chev · 11-10-2015, 12:32 AM

Some times it's your turn to win one. I'd say that is an investment that will pay a serious dividend when it comes time to install the pieces.

Kim57 · 11-10-2015, 09:20 AM

Very nice.
Kim

roger55 · 11-10-2015, 12:18 PM

Repros or originals?

I do know repro vent windows have severe fitment issues but not sure about when they are purchased with entire assemblies.

No problem with fitment on repro windows for me though.

**Dan in Pasadena** · 11-10-2015, 12:37 PM

Hi Rog,
Pretty sure they're repros.
I took my stock ones to compare and they were identical. I read of your nightmare which was why I took them to compare. I opened and closed the vent windows and they work great; nice & firm. They're so new the blue clear plastic rub strip where the latch hits is still in place.

roger55 · 11-10-2015, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

Hi Rog,
Pretty sure they're repros.
I took my stock ones to compare and they were identical. I read of your nightmare which was why I took them to compare. I opened and closed the vent windows and they work great; nice & firm. They're so new the blue clear plastic rub strip where the latch hits is still in place.

Good, smart thing to do before laying down the cash.
Glad you found such a great deal.

**Dan in Pasadena** · 11-10-2015, 09:14 PM

Thanks Roger.

I've got a question on another thread about using a Tahoe 3rd row seat like Orrie did because I want shoulder belts and the only somewhat safe mount for the shoulder belt is in the seat. Im hoping I can find some kind of deal like I did on these window that will drop the price from $400-800 which is what I'm seeing now.

I'd have done it already but it appears the mount on a big window truck is just flat weak.

11-09-2015, 08:20 PM	#1
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,336	SCORE!!! Well, I think so. I happened to take the day off work today and was cruising the Internet. Found a new Craigslist ad for chrome framed windows and vent window assemblies for $350! Made a quick check of The Car & Truck Shop and their price for these four pieces adds up to $648. Seemed like a helluva deal to me so I had to go look. They're nearly brand new. Not a scratch, spot, dent on them chrome or glass. The seller bought a '56 and wanted one piece power windows so he removed these. I want vent windows and even though I don't need these any time soon their condition and the price was too good to pass up. http://www.truckandcarshop.com/trucks47_59/t47_057.html Apologies for the poor photos but they're good enough to see the chrome is excellent __________________ '55 Big Window Shortbed, Drive-It-&-Work-On-It slid down the "slippery slope" to a Frame-Off Rodstoration! LQ4/4l85e/C4 IFS/Mustang 8.8 rearend w/3.73's Dan's '55 Big Window "Build" - Well, Kinda! Last edited by Dan in Pasadena; 11-09-2015 at 08:25 PM.

11-09-2015, 09:40 PM	#2
Donaldo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Morro Bay, California Posts: 447	Re: SCORE!!! Well, I think so. Good find Dan ! I found some new vent frames with Steele rubber, po went with the single window - I'm old school - the door speakers fit under the vents ") __________________ Thanks, Don http://www.donsbirds.com/pick-up Last edited by Donaldo; 11-09-2015 at 09:41 PM. Reason: old fingers

11-09-2015, 10:20 PM	#3
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,336	Re: SCORE!!! Well, I think so. Thanks Don. Yup, I like vent windows AND I like manual windows too. __________________ '55 Big Window Shortbed, Drive-It-&-Work-On-It slid down the "slippery slope" to a Frame-Off Rodstoration! LQ4/4l85e/C4 IFS/Mustang 8.8 rearend w/3.73's Dan's '55 Big Window "Build" - Well, Kinda!

11-10-2015, 12:32 AM	#4
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,381	Re: SCORE!!! Well, I think so. Some times it's your turn to win one. I'd say that is an investment that will pay a serious dividend when it comes time to install the pieces. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

11-10-2015, 09:20 AM	#5
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: SCORE!!! Well, I think so. Very nice. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

11-10-2015, 12:18 PM	#6
roger55 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Angelo, Tx Posts: 1,068	Re: SCORE!!! Well, I think so. Repros or originals? I do know repro vent windows have severe fitment issues but not sure about when they are purchased with entire assemblies. No problem with fitment on repro windows for me though. __________________ *'57 3200 Build Thread* *My Gas Station Themed Workshop*

11-10-2015, 12:37 PM	#7
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,336	Re: SCORE!!! Well, I think so. Hi Rog, Pretty sure they're repros. I took my stock ones to compare and they were identical. I read of your nightmare which was why I took them to compare. I opened and closed the vent windows and they work great; nice & firm. They're so new the blue clear plastic rub strip where the latch hits is still in place. __________________ '55 Big Window Shortbed, Drive-It-&-Work-On-It slid down the "slippery slope" to a Frame-Off Rodstoration! LQ4/4l85e/C4 IFS/Mustang 8.8 rearend w/3.73's Dan's '55 Big Window "Build" - Well, Kinda!

11-10-2015, 09:14 PM	#9
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,336	Re: SCORE!!! Well, I think so. Thanks Roger. I've got a question on another thread about using a Tahoe 3rd row seat like Orrie did because I want shoulder belts and the only somewhat safe mount for the shoulder belt is in the seat. Im hoping I can find some kind of deal like I did on these window that will drop the price from $400-800 which is what I'm seeing now. I'd have done it already but it appears the mount on a big window truck is just flat weak. __________________ '55 Big Window Shortbed, Drive-It-&-Work-On-It slid down the "slippery slope" to a Frame-Off Rodstoration! LQ4/4l85e/C4 IFS/Mustang 8.8 rearend w/3.73's Dan's '55 Big Window "Build" - Well, Kinda!



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