Vent window frame
Vent window frame
I have a 1966 Corvair convertible and the 2 vent window frames are pitted really bad.(See picture) I checked on Clarks and California Corvair but nothing. Does anyone know where you can get them? Thanks for any help> jerry
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Re: Vent window frame
California Corvairs does have these sometimes rechromed. The other option is to find a place that repairs and rechromes pot metal and send them to them for replating...not cheap. Rechromed will just be the post not the whole assembly. either this or find some nice used ones...there are some out there. I have multiples better than that one.
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Currently working full time repairing Corvairs and restoring old cars.
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Located in Snellville, Georgia
Re: Vent window frame
No reproductions yet. So your only option at the moment is good used.
Sometimes you find them with worn chrome, but no pits, and can be rechromed.
It took me years to pick up two sets of goods ones for my cars. They used to show up at swap meets, or on used doors, but that was a while back.
Jeff at Calif. Corvair may have some good used, but frankly I won't buy used trim unless I can inspect it before hand. One persons "good" is another persons "not good".
Back east the Corvair Ranch has a number of used parts.
As Ted said - getting pot metal pits fixed and chromed can be EXPENSIVE.
Sometimes you find them with worn chrome, but no pits, and can be rechromed.
It took me years to pick up two sets of goods ones for my cars. They used to show up at swap meets, or on used doors, but that was a while back.
Jeff at Calif. Corvair may have some good used, but frankly I won't buy used trim unless I can inspect it before hand. One persons "good" is another persons "not good".
Back east the Corvair Ranch has a number of used parts.
As Ted said - getting pot metal pits fixed and chromed can be EXPENSIVE.
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Re: Vent window frame
I have a very clean 66 vent window frame. Very slight pitting. Good glass and the rubber is great. I now have and EM and this has been sitting in the parts bin for 20yrs. If your interested let me know.
First corvair in 1985
Have owned 4 corvairs since
65 Corsa coupe 180 turbo
66 Monza coupe 110 PG
66 Monza coupe 140 PG
61 Monza club coupe w/ 150 turbo
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Have owned 4 corvairs since
65 Corsa coupe 180 turbo
66 Monza coupe 110 PG
66 Monza coupe 140 PG
61 Monza club coupe w/ 150 turbo
Anchorage,AK
Re: Vent window frame
I would be interested in your vent window frame, What is the price you want for both and I have ordered from California Corvair but maybe I could cancel if it is not too late. Thanks Jerry
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Jeff Cannon, Smithfield VA
1966 Corvair Monza Convertible
1966 Corvair Monza Convertible
Re: Vent window frame
Jeff Cannon, Smithfield VA
1966 Corvair Monza Convertible
1966 Corvair Monza Convertible
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Re: Vent window frame
Sorry I haven't gotten back to you sooner. I've been at the family cabin for the last couple weeks. We are very much off the grid at the lake. The vent window I have is for the drivers side. Shipping may be an issue as I am in Alaska, but if you have interest make me an offer.
First corvair in 1985
Have owned 4 corvairs since
65 Corsa coupe 180 turbo
66 Monza coupe 110 PG
66 Monza coupe 140 PG
61 Monza club coupe w/ 150 turbo
Anchorage,AK
Have owned 4 corvairs since
65 Corsa coupe 180 turbo
66 Monza coupe 110 PG
66 Monza coupe 140 PG
61 Monza club coupe w/ 150 turbo
Anchorage,AK
Re: Vent window frame
Jeff Cannon, Smithfield VA
1966 Corvair Monza Convertible
1966 Corvair Monza Convertible
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Re: Vent window frame
I would love to help you out but that price is very light. I understand the shipping will be costly to VA. This is a good quality vent window assembly with good glass and rubber. I would need 75 to give it up. Let me know what you think.
First corvair in 1985
Have owned 4 corvairs since
65 Corsa coupe 180 turbo
66 Monza coupe 110 PG
66 Monza coupe 140 PG
61 Monza club coupe w/ 150 turbo
Anchorage,AK
Have owned 4 corvairs since
65 Corsa coupe 180 turbo
66 Monza coupe 110 PG
66 Monza coupe 140 PG
61 Monza club coupe w/ 150 turbo
Anchorage,AK
Re: Vent window frame
Jeff Cannon, Smithfield VA
1966 Corvair Monza Convertible
1966 Corvair Monza Convertible
Re: Vent window frame
Jeff Cannon, Smithfield VA
1966 Corvair Monza Convertible
1966 Corvair Monza Convertible