Vent Window Latch Pivot Broken
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Vent Window Latch Pivot Broken
Hey all,
The pivot for the latch on the passenger side vent window of the 64 F250 is broken off. I've seen replacement pivots for sale but how in the heck would you replace it? It looks like the glass would have to be removed? Anyone have an old passenger side vent window assembly they want to sell? Looks like the glass is factory tinted.
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Mike
The pivot for the latch on the passenger side vent window of the 64 F250 is broken off. I've seen replacement pivots for sale but how in the heck would you replace it? It looks like the glass would have to be removed? Anyone have an old passenger side vent window assembly they want to sell? Looks like the glass is factory tinted.
Thanks,
Mike
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Yes, the glass does have to be removed. There is a 'special tool' shops use to remove the glass from the frame. May want to consider taking to shop and get a quote on glass removal?
Had to remove the glass from 3-4 vent windows to make up a set on the 65. I used a heavy duty chop stick, or a wooden dowel shaped to a square point, then inserted it into a small opening between the window and frame on 1 end then gradually worked the glass out, used caution with small rubber mallet when necessary. Drilled out the 2 rivets securing the handle bracket to the frame, then reassembled using new rivets. If go this route suggest pick up some glass setting tape and sealant. Once allowed to set for few hours I used a box cutter knife and trimmed excess material.
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Had to remove the glass from 3-4 vent windows to make up a set on the 65. I used a heavy duty chop stick, or a wooden dowel shaped to a square point, then inserted it into a small opening between the window and frame on 1 end then gradually worked the glass out, used caution with small rubber mallet when necessary. Drilled out the 2 rivets securing the handle bracket to the frame, then reassembled using new rivets. If go this route suggest pick up some glass setting tape and sealant. Once allowed to set for few hours I used a box cutter knife and trimmed excess material.
Ford - Ford Pickup Truck Vent Window Bracket & Handle Shaft Assembly - Stainless Steel - Left - F100 Thru F1100 - Macs Auto Parts
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Hey all,
The pivot for the latch on the passenger side vent window of the 64 F250 is broken off. I've seen replacement pivots for sale but how in the heck would you replace it? It looks like the glass would have to be removed? Anyone have an old passenger side vent window assembly they want to sell? Looks like the glass is factory tinted.
Thanks,
Mike
The pivot for the latch on the passenger side vent window of the 64 F250 is broken off. I've seen replacement pivots for sale but how in the heck would you replace it? It looks like the glass would have to be removed? Anyone have an old passenger side vent window assembly they want to sell? Looks like the glass is factory tinted.
Thanks,
Mike
Considering how long the glass has been in the frame, you may be able to wiggle it out.
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For lack of a better word, once the glass was removed found majority of the inner part of the frame, the elbow portion, had rust issues; if not too serious suggest taking a wire brush, or small drill type wire wheel, clean, treat, then paint to preserve?
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If the glass hasn't been replaced, and is still retained with glass setting tape, use a heat gun around the frame (wear gloves) while working the window from the frame. I had to replace my pivot bolts and removed the glass this way just yesterday. If the glass has been previously replaced and secured by silicone, good luck. When replacing the window use glass setting tape of the correct thickness, or glass setting urethane. Do not use silicone if you think the glass will ever have to come out again!
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Thanks for the replies! I'm thinking to keep an eye out for a replacement from another truck and see if I can get lucky. Otherwise, I may try these ideas on removing and replacing the glass and parts.
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I got lucky with two good vent windows, frames, chrome latches and hardware for a bit over $100. Looks like it's a full door weather strip rebuild though as it looks like from other posts all the door window guts gotta come out.
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It's been a while, but I don't think I removed the glass; I think the window comes out frame and all. Getting the old, broken one out was harder than installing the replacement. Good time for new rubber.
If you have nice paint, use lots of masking tape. Maybe even if you have lousy paint...
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If you have nice paint, use lots of masking tape. Maybe even if you have lousy paint...
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(refreshing older thread): I got the glass out of the frame of my vent window; to the accuracy I can measure, the channel of frame is 5/16", the glass is 3/16", so I'm assuming I need 1/16" thick tape? (x2 for each side of glass). Vendors offer 1/32", 3/64", 1/16", and 5/64". The precision of thickness offered by vendors makes me question my ability to measure to better than 1/16" accuracy. Does anyone know what thickness glass setting tape is used for vent window glass?
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I pulled apart one of my originals just now sort of like ND says - in this case grab and pull - leaving the original setting tape intact. I then removed a large piece of the setting tape from near the latch area and measured the thickness in a few places using my digital calipers. I get a minimum of 5/64" but more often 3/32" in places where it hasn't been squeezed or weathered as much like in the bottom of the channel.
I agree the glass is 3/16" and the channel is 5/16" wide. Only choosing 1/16" thick tape - I'd think it wouldn't provide enough grab to hold the glass in well. Also, in order to provide enough to trim it like original around the latch area it seems like the setting tape would need to be more than 2" wide. Most everything I see is 1.5" wide.
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I agree the glass is 3/16" and the channel is 5/16" wide. Only choosing 1/16" thick tape - I'd think it wouldn't provide enough grab to hold the glass in well. Also, in order to provide enough to trim it like original around the latch area it seems like the setting tape would need to be more than 2" wide. Most everything I see is 1.5" wide.
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I'm envious; my disassembly unfortunately didn't go as smoothly.
Thanks for taking the time to do this. Good info on thickness and width of the setting tape. Local glass shop didn't have setting tape (suggested urethane!); I'll see what I can find online. Thanks again.
-Bill
Thanks for taking the time to do this. Good info on thickness and width of the setting tape. Local glass shop didn't have setting tape (suggested urethane!); I'll see what I can find online. Thanks again.
-Bill
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I know this post is old but it may help the new guys. I used the tip here to use heat on the vent frame to remove the glass. I used my heat gun and it worked great. The really hard part was cleaning the old material out of the channel in the vent frame.
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