ssdodge51 Posted January 24, 2010 Report Share Posted January 24, 2010 My truck does not have vent windows. I don't know if that is normal or they were removed. They are basically non-functional because the window won't roll up straight. I can make parts to fix that from my 37 Ford unless I can find them from somebody but I was wondering if it had vent windows or not? Side note, I drove it for the first time two days ago. The previous owner could not get the brakes working and it sat for a few years. Runs good, drives OK, but after driving it I am going to change the rear end or ratio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan44special Posted January 24, 2010 Report Share Posted January 24, 2010 Steve, I have a 52 B3B with no vent windows. I don't know how many were made that way compared to the vent window style but I'm sure somebody on here will know. My door window was the same as yours, I found clips in the bottom of the door that connected the glass to the lower channel, take a look, maybe that's all it is. Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoelOkie Posted January 25, 2010 Report Share Posted January 25, 2010 (edited) I removed the vent windows from my 49 B1B recently, and they worked out great using all the original window components, so I have been into this recently. It also sounds to me as though your bottom channels aren't wholly connected to the regulators. There are two large washer type clips that hold the glass bottom channel to the window regulators. There are beveled slots in the glass bottom channels that studs from the regulators go through, and the washer clips slide over and clip across the tops of the studs. These are the same clips that you slide off to pull the window (glass with attached bottom channel) out of the door. If the clips come off, as Dan said, they are usually laying in the bottom of the door. Joel Edited January 25, 2010 by JoelOkie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoelOkie Posted January 25, 2010 Report Share Posted January 25, 2010 (edited) Full window glass with bottom channel, from Merle Coggins' file photos. The beveled keepers, or clips, go on the two long slots at the bottom. Joel Edited January 25, 2010 by JoelOkie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisCoccia Posted January 25, 2010 Report Share Posted January 25, 2010 While we are talking about door glass, how do I attach the glass to the track? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssdodge51 Posted January 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2010 If the Dodge is like my Ford, there is a glass setting tape that goes around the window bottom and into the channel. I have used on all of my old cars and if you get the window completely in the channel it will hold it with no problem. The new cars don't use it but if you can't find any, let me know and I will get you a source. Most of the old Fords use it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisCoccia Posted January 25, 2010 Report Share Posted January 25, 2010 Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merle Coggins Posted January 25, 2010 Report Share Posted January 25, 2010 Most reputable auto glass shops should have the glass setting tape. Otherwise Restoration Specialties also has it. They also have the round clips, I believe. http://www.restorationspecialties.com/ Merle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMcKinney Posted January 26, 2010 Report Share Posted January 26, 2010 Yup, they do (the clips) I just bought some and what a treasure they are finding them. Both mine fell of the window glass mount and must have fell out the door drain hole too. MMcKinney Caldwell,ID Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBF Posted January 26, 2010 Report Share Posted January 26, 2010 What needs to be done to convert the window mechanisms from vent window to single pane glass. I have ventless style doors on my 1 ton, and a pair of doors from CA that I bought that has the vent windows. I want to convert them to the ventless style before I mount them on the cab. Thanks. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Ed Posted January 26, 2010 Report Share Posted January 26, 2010 Why does everyone want to switch to 1 piece windows? I've got 1 door for a 39-47 truck with a vent window and keep hoping to find the matching setup so I can have vent windows. I love having the vents in my car and think they'd be just as good in the truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoelOkie Posted January 26, 2010 Report Share Posted January 26, 2010 What needs to be done to convert the window mechanisms from vent window to single pane glass. I have ventless style doors on my 1 ton, and a pair of doors from CA that I bought that has the vent windows. I want to convert them to the ventless style before I mount them on the cab. Thanks. Mike Mike, it is very easy to delete the vents. We were into how to go about it recently. Joelhttp://www430.pair.com/p15d24/mopar_forum/showthread.php?t=18625 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBF Posted January 26, 2010 Report Share Posted January 26, 2010 Young Ed-in my 36 Plymouth, there are no vents, and by cracking the window open-it rolls back before starting a downward travel. That and my 52 1 ton are the only vehicles that I have ever seen of that vintage that you can drive with both front windows open w/o messing up the wife's hair. I personally like the looks of the ventless windows in the PH, its one less place to leak. Just a personal preference-everyone has their own. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Ed Posted January 26, 2010 Report Share Posted January 26, 2010 I wish the pilot house vents were the same as my 46 I'd have some sources for them then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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