Window install sequence?
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Drifting
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From: Loveland, CO
Window install sequence?
I have been putting the doors together after a frame off with everything removed on my '66 convertible. I tried to install the windows today with the vent window assembly already in place. I could not seem to get the glass in place. Tried taking out the rear track, but that didn't help. I don't have a 66' Chassis Service Manual, which may outline the sequence.
Do I need to remove the vent assembly and slide the windows in first? I think you can get the vent assembly in after the glass is loosely in place.
Any suggestions?
Ralph.
Do I need to remove the vent assembly and slide the windows in first? I think you can get the vent assembly in after the glass is loosely in place.
Any suggestions?
Ralph.
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The manual says to remove the rear track, slide door glass to the rear, and remove vent window assy.
Assembly would be install door glass, slide it to the rear, install vent window assy, slide door glass forward, and install rear track.
I would strongly urge you to get a service manual. Do you have an AIM to show you how to properly align the vent window assy?
Assembly would be install door glass, slide it to the rear, install vent window assy, slide door glass forward, and install rear track.
I would strongly urge you to get a service manual. Do you have an AIM to show you how to properly align the vent window assy?
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Drifting
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From: Loveland, CO
Thanks for the helpful comments. Out comes the vent assembly and in goes the glass.
I had the power window assembly out today for the second time (first time I broke the brittle plastic electrical connector). Seems like a previous door accident bent the actuator arm that raises the window. I had to force it a little to get the tracks to line up. In comparing it to the other door, I could see it was bent. This is the door I had put a new door skin on and it also has an aftermarket window on that side. There must be a story there someplace.
Thanks again.
Ralph.
PS: Yes, I have the AIM. Will get the service manual.
I had the power window assembly out today for the second time (first time I broke the brittle plastic electrical connector). Seems like a previous door accident bent the actuator arm that raises the window. I had to force it a little to get the tracks to line up. In comparing it to the other door, I could see it was bent. This is the door I had put a new door skin on and it also has an aftermarket window on that side. There must be a story there someplace.
Thanks again.
Ralph.
PS: Yes, I have the AIM. Will get the service manual.
