Vent Window replace with solid glass???? Any Options!!!

GrindGarage

I hate hate hate hate hate hate hate hate my f*cking drivers vent window.

The thing howls, you open it, get a chill, rain in the face, water down the door panel. The seal, glass and frame all look to be in a+ shape but it is a good 1/4" from sealing up.

I don't like it, Don't want it. I'm all about A/C and windows closed.

These beasts had to have had solid windows as an option or where they all vented???????
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RGS Paul · Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2012 5:42 pm Post subject:

Fixed windows were an option but it is a rare beast in the US. Troll the classifieds for the windows from a '91 L and you should be set.

Option #2 is to contact a European vendor and see if they can hook you up.

Paul
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davideric9 · Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2012 5:50 pm Post subject:

A good fellow in Berkeley Ca has a pair for sale here in the classified for $160. Since they came with the late model "L" the trim should be black with no chrome.
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GrindGarage · Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2012 8:52 am Post subject:

Anyone ever put new seals on and still have issues with the vent window?

The seal looks A+
When you close the window it takes some effort to get it to close all the way and to lock it.

Don't want to buy a new seal and be SOL
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goffoz · Samba Member Joined: May 09, 2007 Posts: 1486

Pull the glass, and instal a nice metal panel.
Then you can mount some remote mirrors...from any modern truck or minivan.
I like my vent windows..new seals and a little rehab and they seal up tight and are nice and quiet Very Happy

PDXWesty · Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2012 10:08 am Post subject:

If the glass was a factory option, someone should be reproducing it. Have you checked with a local AUTO glass shop to see if they can get it?
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r39o · Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2012 10:34 am Post subject:

With the right part numbers you may still be able to buy in the US.

You just need the seal and the glass.

The glass is bent so a normal glass shop would have issues with that.

Find the numbers and plug them into one of the fine Vanagon vendor web sites. You may get lucky.
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westfailed · Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2012 11:00 am Post subject:

Rubberized caulking-seal it permanent

RCB · Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2012 12:19 pm Post subject:

My vent window never did howl but I wanted to seal it off due to a past break in where the thief pried open the latch and got into my Van. I got one of those vent window locks that you install from the inside of the Van.
Since you have to tug on it a bit to secure the lock, Im thinking that the "tug" helps tighten up the fit so there is no whisteling or howling.


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