Solid window (remove wings)
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From: Calderwood
Originally Posted by czaroc
My biggest complaint is that the wing windows whisle something fierce (closed) on the highway... can't hear my music, or talk to the passenger. pretty annoying.
Even replacing the weathersripping doesn't help much
Even replacing the weathersripping doesn't help much
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From: Cullman Alabama
Check your door alignment.
Maybe over the years the front edge sticks out, or the top has been bent out. You can bend them back into submission pretty easily.
Also the Door hinge pins wear out. You can replace them and get the door to shut well again.
Those wings didnt whistle when they were new. I bought a 73 F-250 brand new. It was pretty quiet. No whistle or wind noise at all.
Maybe over the years the front edge sticks out, or the top has been bent out. You can bend them back into submission pretty easily.
Also the Door hinge pins wear out. You can replace them and get the door to shut well again.
Those wings didnt whistle when they were new. I bought a 73 F-250 brand new. It was pretty quiet. No whistle or wind noise at all.
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I photoshoped two pics of my truck with no vent window. Only did the side facing the camera because I was in a hurry. I like the look but I'm not sure I want to pay the price and do the labor until mine get in bad shape. Take a look at the last 4 photos in my gallery.
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Originally Posted by czaroc
My biggest complaint is that the wing windows whisle something fierce (closed) on the highway... can't hear my music, or talk to the passenger. pretty annoying. Even replacing the weathersripping doesn't help much
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It could also be the latch. On mine, it is just bent slightly over its 30 years of use so the latch doesn't hold it shut as tight. I use a nickel to hold it shut, but I may try to bend it back and see if that helps. The plastic on the end of the latch (to keep it from scratching the window pillar) is also worn down.
Looks like someone beat me to the picture. I took a picture of my truck yesterday which I was going to edit but I guess I'm too late!
I do think it looks odd without the vent window... I don't know if it would grow on me or not. I'm probably just going to fix up my windows and leave them original.
Looks like someone beat me to the picture. I took a picture of my truck yesterday which I was going to edit but I guess I'm too late!
I do think it looks odd without the vent window... I don't know if it would grow on me or not. I'm probably just going to fix up my windows and leave them original.
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From: Simi Valley, CA
Originally Posted by 78f-150Supercab
It could also be the latch. On mine, it is just bent slightly over its 30 years of use so the latch doesn't hold it shut as tight. I use a nickel to hold it shut, but I may try to bend it back and see if that helps. The plastic on the end of the latch (to keep it from scratching the window pillar) is also worn down.
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My other post dissapeared. I musta said sumpin ugly.
I think the trucks look better without the wings.
And the Visibility to the side mirror must be improved greatly.
Many Thanks to the two Photo Shop hot shots for the look-see.
Now if we can come up with one kit, that will replace the front window glass and provied for electric window lifts, we'd have a new lease on convenience that might cause the Mrs. to help you like your truck enough to keep it.
I think the trucks look better without the wings.
And the Visibility to the side mirror must be improved greatly.
Many Thanks to the two Photo Shop hot shots for the look-see.
Now if we can come up with one kit, that will replace the front window glass and provied for electric window lifts, we'd have a new lease on convenience that might cause the Mrs. to help you like your truck enough to keep it.
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