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Old 12-11-2018, 10:34 PM
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SS Window vents?? Install issues

So I purchased a set of Rain vents.
for my 1979 F250
I wanted to know who has installed them?
Can you post a pic of screws installed?
Need some guidance thanks everyone



Directions seem unclear to me on spot to drill

Here they are

And the best part the hardware is china junk zinc coated steal. So off to buy ss screws form store.
 

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Thank you for the pics and quick answers exactly
 
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Thank you for the pics and quick answers exactly
My sarcasm detector is going off ....
 
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I have them on my '76 but I did not install them. I will try to get some pics when I get home for y'all, see if you can make sense of it.
 
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I have them on my '76 but I did not install them. I will try to get some pics when I get home for y'all, see if you can make sense of it.
I have them installed under the edge of the weather stripping now do I need to drill into the window frame
 
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I have them installed under the edge of the weather stripping now do I need to drill into the window frame
yes you need to drill 3 small holes per the instructions in the kit to install the retaining screws. If you roll the window down without them they will simply fall off. I just installed some so I recommend getting them where you want and install the center screw first then each end Keeps it centered and allows you to pull each end up tight to the door
 
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X2 on yes you have to drill 3 holes, or use small self tapping screws in your upper/top door frame. Test fit and make sure you want them, because that is a nice truck even without them. And use some clear RTV/ sealant of some sort (on the screws) before you install them.

I am not near my truck or I would get you some pics.
 
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i just installed EGR in channel today on my '12 Screw and love the way they look. however, the fronts are bit of a pain because the new trucks have one touch front windows and when the window gets in a bind it will roll half way back down. so you have to use the normal power window mode, not the one touch mode.
 
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Found some pics of the dirty ol pig with the shades on.



Do not over tighten the center screw...thanks PO. My parts truck had a set also, mounted the same way. Just not over tightened in the center.



 
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That's a fine lookin dirty ol pig Mr.
 
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Thanks, it's starting to show it age here and there.
 
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Thanks, it's starting to show it age here and there.
Ain't we all! Be careful over there Rich.
 
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Looks like I have pre-installed them the correct way. I'll go but stainless hardware and drill the window frame. I'll post pics tomorow of pre-install
 
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Originally Posted by 79 ranger 4x4

yes you need to drill 3 small holes per the instructions in the kit to install the retaining screws. If you roll the window down without them they will simply fall off. I just installed some so I recommend getting them where you want and install the center screw first then each end Keeps it centered and allows you to pull each end up tight to the door
Yep.

And those screws were always coated steel, never ss, if it worries you put some sealer in holes and on srew threads. Mine has had them since near new, no issues.
 
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