Window lock needed

[eric.henning]

Anybody know where I can get the two fingered window lock that goes on the rear
side window? It's just the standard latching mechanism that mounts in the two
holes drilled in the sliding portion of the window. I believe it is the same
latch on every window in the GMC, even the little front sliding windows next to
the driver and front passenger. BTW, mine is a 1973 Sequioa 260.

Thanks.

eric.henning

 

[blank]

Eric,

Check with Jims Bounds at the Co-op. If he doesn't have them, he will tell
you who does.

Patrick

>
>
> Anybody know where I can get the two fingered window lock
> that goes on the rear
> side window? It's just the standard latching mechanism that
> mounts in the two
> holes drilled in the sliding portion of the window. I
> believe it is the same
> latch on every window in the GMC, even the little front
> sliding windows next to
> the driver and front passenger. BTW, mine is a 1973 Sequioa 260.
>
> Thanks.
>
> eric.henning
>
>

 

[richard waters]

> I replaced all of mine with the newer Hehr latches that make the
> windows a whole lot easier to pull open. The newer style latches are being
> used on most motorhomes being manufactured today. You would still use the
> metal clip on the stationary window and put the new latch on the moving
> portion after you trim the plastic tab a little bit to fit your existing
> metal clip.
>
> Emery Stora

Emery,
I hate the OEM latches. It sounds like the Hehr latches are an easy
retrofit. If so, where did you get yours?
Richard Waters '76 PB, Troy, MI

 

[richard waters]

> I got them from Osburn's in Albuquerque about 3 years ago. They were about
> $6 to 8 each at the time but someone has reported a source on the GMCnet a
> few months ago about a much cheaper source. Perhaps someone else will
> remember because my directory of archives is at home and I'm not.
>
> You can also look up Hehr on the net and buy direct from a factory parts site.

It turns out that Hehr is located not far from me. In Chesaning, MI. Their
website is

http://three.tbojobs.com/hehrinternational/nsPS01.htm

They don't seem to sell anything on the web.

So I'll see what I can come up with.

I found this in the archieves:

>Date: Mon, 1 Mar 1999 16:50:05 EST
>From: EMERYSTORA
>Subject: GMC: Replacement window balances.
>
>If you have the door and/or kitchen windows that slide up to open you might
>have a problem with the spring mechanism (window balance) that is in the top
>channel with a string down to the bottom glass sash. These have plastic
>pulleys. One of mine broke about 6 years ago and the other broke last fall.
>I tried to get replacements but none of the GMC parts people (Cinnibar,
>Gateway, etc.) seemed to be able to get this part. I recently saw the same
>part on a $350,000 Foretravel door window and so I called Hehr and sent them a
>page from the GMC parts service book. They identified the part and it is
>currently available.

>If you need a replacement they are $12.50 each plus shipping.

I couldn't find any reference in the archives for a better deal. Maybe someone
else
will remember.

Thanks for the info.

Richard Waters '76 PB, Troy, MI