63 spilt window "post"
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From: Glen Ellyn, Illinois
Thank you for that picture (jntdysf) !!! That's definately something I could live with. I don't think you can replace the "cool" factor of the '63 split window. Like I stated in my post ...I'm going to do it because "I want to"......
Last edited by Vettebob1; Nov 29, 2007 at 04:27 PM.
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From: Olustee Florida
As was mentioned above, after the 64 came out, a lot of 63 owners just updated by cutting out the bar and putting a 64 window in. Therefore, you should be able to reverse that process. In rebuilding a 63 roof, you have to get a 64-67 roof and add the bar and do a little body work.
If I had a 64 and it was not a numbers matching car but a driver, I would probably make it look like a 63. You can buy the fake vents on the B posts and insert them on your 64.
If I had a 64 and it was not a numbers matching car but a driver, I would probably make it look like a 63. You can buy the fake vents on the B posts and insert them on your 64.
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From: "cutesy" TN
As was mentioned above, after the 64 came out, a lot of 63 owners just updated by cutting out the bar and putting a 64 window in. Therefore, you should be able to reverse that process. In rebuilding a 63 roof, you have to get a 64-67 roof and add the bar and do a little body work.
If I had a 64 and it was not a numbers matching car but a driver, I would probably make it look like a 63. You can buy the fake vents on the B posts and insert them on your 64.
If I had a 64 and it was not a numbers matching car but a driver, I would probably make it look like a 63. You can buy the fake vents on the B posts and insert them on your 64.
The rear glass did not fit (there was a gap around the outside). So the hole is not the same.
There was a thread a few months ago that showed the special glass for it.
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From: Taylor Michigan
Thats funny, a 64 glass went right into the hole when I cut the 63`s post out. As a previous reply indicated, you cannot see out the back very well with the 63 as the rest of the Stingrays. 
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before my dad bought his 67 coupe he looked at a 65 swc. but this was back in the 80's. so yeah it could be done
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From: OZ City, Kansas, The Land of AHHHHHHS!
Here's a suggestion...and please don't take this as a wise a** comment.
Sell your '64, then take that money and add the money it would have cost you to modify it and apply it towards buying an original '63 SWC.
I believe you'd be much happier in the long run, and less apt to make a modification that won't be well received by those in the know...
Sell your '64, then take that money and add the money it would have cost you to modify it and apply it towards buying an original '63 SWC.
I believe you'd be much happier in the long run, and less apt to make a modification that won't be well received by those in the know...
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From: MANCHESTER IOWA
Here's a suggestion...and please don't take this as a wise a** comment.
Sell your '64, then take that money and add the money it would have cost you to modify it and apply it towards buying an original '63 SWC.
I believe you'd be much happier in the long run, and less apt to make a modification that won't be well received by those in the know...
Sell your '64, then take that money and add the money it would have cost you to modify it and apply it towards buying an original '63 SWC.
I believe you'd be much happier in the long run, and less apt to make a modification that won't be well received by those in the know...
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From: VA
Welcome to the CF...good luck with your project.