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But it is only for the patient and brave. If I was being paid to do it, I would walk away. Maybe I can get good at it and provide a CUCV wing vent overhaul service.
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M1009 Little Red Riding Hood.
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I need to do that on my 1031 and have been putting that off for all those reasons !!!! LOL
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So you can send them out and have them rebuilt.
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So you can send them out and have them rebuilt.
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Today I want to talk about the Pivot Rivet for GM wing vent windows. Yes it is a real thing and I bought a box of 50 of them from Walmart.com 
they are made by an old OEM fastener and trim company that has been around for years and has all the cool stuff that is hard to find. 
Nice little piece to have and replace on all the wing vents that you should be rebuilding and resealing. 
I had to rush down and try one on for size and fit. Perfect. Needs a bit of paint touch up as I had to grind the other rivet out. 
Nice little punch to seat and installl the rivet
I hope that helps someone here. $25. bought 50 in the box delivered. Take Care. I hope that helps you out. I have 50 and will be taking appointments for vent window rebuilding Spring 2025.
they are made by an old OEM fastener and trim company that has been around for years and has all the cool stuff that is hard to find. Nice little piece to have and replace on all the wing vents that you should be rebuilding and resealing. I had to rush down and try one on for size and fit. Perfect. Needs a bit of paint touch up as I had to grind the other rivet out. Nice little punch to seat and installl the rivet I hope that helps someone here. $25. bought 50 in the box delivered. Take Care. I hope that helps you out. I have 50 and will be taking appointments for vent window rebuilding Spring 2025.
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I am back up in northern Pennsylvania working on my rock crusher. I took a break from work to travel a bit. First trip I left and stayed over night since I lost my Wife. Going well I will get some pictures. I met some new friends along the road. Fed them some grass and pretzels. They were very happy and friendly. Can’t post pictures here no reception.
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Here I thought people were crazy for installing full side roller glass in squarebodies, but I guess I see now why they do it. What type of critter is that, @cucvrus ?
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Today I bought a new rear window for my project I have a new windshield also but I have new rubbers and want to wait for warm weather when I can let the new rubbers set in the sun and get warm. Picture posting issues again. Have a Great Day. 
Made in Ohio by a Chinese company. Nice new glass.
Made in Ohio by a Chinese company. Nice new glass.Sezzo
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M1009s with factory glass all around are extremely hard to find nowadays. Chinese replacements are common. A guy in Germany was selling a factory clear windshield - a really nice one - but the price was 1.000 US$. What the heck?
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No way am I spending that much on a piece of glass. Be real about it. Does it matter at this point in time. It is a glass and I can see thru it. Purpose served. Have a great day. I have scratched and sand blasted glass. The OEM windshield was perfect with the exception of wiper marks. It was the OEM glass. I put it in car that was heading into the crusher and it was recycled. Same as all the window seals. Have a Blessed Day.
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Yes, I agree. Too much money for a simple windshield. That’s just one example of original NOS spare parts becoming rare and expensive.
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Today after work I decided to install the steering column and make some progress on my project. I have been dragging my feet for a bit. 
Column all clean and lubed. 
Truck all ready for the install. 
That was not all that bad. 
I decided to continue on and make more progress. 
I have a new park lamp for 25 years that I bought at Aberdeen . 
Time to use it so I can clean up some space. 
The grille and headlamp bezels are all installed and the correct screws were used to install everything, 
I painted 8 new carriage bolts so next I can install the front bumper and brush guard. More progress reports later as they happen. 
Take Care and Work Safe,
Column all clean and lubed. Truck all ready for the install. That was not all that bad. I decided to continue on and make more progress. I have a new park lamp for 25 years that I bought at Aberdeen . Time to use it so I can clean up some space. The grille and headlamp bezels are all installed and the correct screws were used to install everything, I painted 8 new carriage bolts so next I can install the front bumper and brush guard. More progress reports later as they happen. Take Care and Work Safe,
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Thanks for sharing Rick
