Window installation
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Le Mans Master
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Window installation
As I wait for my engine to come back from rebuild of rebuild. (we all know that road) , I am doing the things I should have been doing instead of golf.
Two questions. Car not painted except for door jam areas,
Door ends. Are the rivets and screws of the locking mechanism painted car color (sprayed at factory ?) or are they left bare?
Next question. (all parts have been restored/cleaned)
I have listed below the door window assembly sequence that I am going to use. Let me know if it makes sense.
1 Install locking mech and rods
2 Install regulator and lower track
3 Install metal channel (liners & bumpers)
4 Vent window assembly (restored)
5 Paint car (door jams were done already)
6 Door locks & handles
7 Upper window track with window & outer seal
8 Interior door panel
Any thoughts on this sequence will be appreciated
Jack
Two questions. Car not painted except for door jam areas,
Door ends. Are the rivets and screws of the locking mechanism painted car color (sprayed at factory ?) or are they left bare?
Next question. (all parts have been restored/cleaned)
I have listed below the door window assembly sequence that I am going to use. Let me know if it makes sense.
1 Install locking mech and rods
2 Install regulator and lower track
3 Install metal channel (liners & bumpers)
4 Vent window assembly (restored)
5 Paint car (door jams were done already)
6 Door locks & handles
7 Upper window track with window & outer seal
8 Interior door panel
Any thoughts on this sequence will be appreciated
Jack
Last edited by Jackfit; Jun 7, 2009 at 07:31 AM. Reason: spelling
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The only door hardware that was installed prior to paint at the factory was the door latch assembly (so its screws are painted), and the portion that protrudes through the door (that engages the striker) was masked. Everything else was installed after paint.
The "Corvette Body" section in the GM Chassis Service Manual has extremely detailed (and illustrated) procedures for installation of all the door hardware.
The "Corvette Body" section in the GM Chassis Service Manual has extremely detailed (and illustrated) procedures for installation of all the door hardware.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Maine
Thanks again
The only door hardware that was installed prior to paint at the factory was the door latch assembly (so its screws are painted), and the portion that protrudes through the door (that engages the striker) was masked. Everything else was installed after paint.
The "Corvette Body" section in the GM Chassis Service Manual has extremely detailed (and illustrated) procedures for installation of all the door hardware.
The "Corvette Body" section in the GM Chassis Service Manual has extremely detailed (and illustrated) procedures for installation of all the door hardware.
Jack
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Make sure you grease everything with a product like lithium grease that needs it. You don't want to take it apart again to do a part you forgot to do.
One thing I forgot to mention, while all the window hdwe. was out, I sprayed a rubber type insulating mater onto the inside of the door shell. It's about 1/8" thick. I believe it has cut down the outside noise, and the door has solid feel when closing.
Dennis
One thing I forgot to mention, while all the window hdwe. was out, I sprayed a rubber type insulating mater onto the inside of the door shell. It's about 1/8" thick. I believe it has cut down the outside noise, and the door has solid feel when closing.
Dennis
Last edited by OCS1667; Jun 9, 2009 at 01:21 PM.
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