Vent window delete
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I removed my wing windows and installed electric openers. I also kept the stock cowl vent. To prevent my glass for falling out of the track when closing I made a small "wing" track.
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If you use the forum advanced search tool you will find lots of threads discussing this including the best type of kit to use. Not everyone agrees on this modification. Certainly the guys that want to keep things original don't nor the budget builders. But some of us whose trucks were in such bad shape when we got them that they would never be original again have decided to make the change. Like Vern I have opted for the ventless electric window. But I am keeping the cowl vent.
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I too will be going to flat on my 53 Charlieled sent me the glass template and I will be making everything else . The rubbers - belt moldings are all available from Steelrubber very reasonably . The complete kit is available but up here the cost would have been $600 + without the glass . I have also eliminated the cowl vent and will be installing exit vents at the rear of the cab .
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for some reason if you order the windows without the stainless bead the shipping is ALOT cheaper, like $65 vs $240. At least mine was, my solid side windows should be in on Friday... I have a fun weekend ahead of me.
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“Because the stainless trim is so fragile that the only way we can ship it is in a 96 inch long package which is very expensive to ship . The no bead can be rolled up very easily to fit in a much smaller box
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