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I disassembled the vent windows on my '63 Corvette about 3 years ago as part of a full restoration and in order to have the vent window frames re-chromed. I dropped off the window frames with Librandi's at Corvettes at Carlisle for re-chroming and they shipped them to me when they were completed. I am now in the process of putting them back together for installation in the doors. Unfortunately it has been 3 years since I disassembled them and try as I might I can not find a good description of the reassembly process.
While I can easily see how they go back together, the order of reassembly is not as evident. Because some of the components must be riveted together and involve polished chrome and stainless steel, this is something I only want to do once and therefore in the correct order.
Can anyone direct me to a set of instructions or illustrations on the reassembly process? I have the AIM, but alas while it has some good images, it doesn't seem to have any description of the process.
(By the way, Librandi's did an outstanding job on the re-chroming!)
Are you talking about putting the fuzzy channels into the vent vertical strip or getting the windows into the doors ? I can help you with the latter but the former I have not done (yet).
Are you talking about putting the fuzzy channels into the vent vertical strip or getting the windows into the doors ? I can help you with the latter but the former I have not done (yet).
Frankie, thanks for replying. I believe that once I get the Vent Window Assembly... assembled, I can probably get it into the door. While not mine, this is essentially what I'm looking at...
Unfortunately it's been long enough since I disassembled them, that I've forgotten the order that I took them apart. I do remember that there was an order to the disassembly just to get access to the next screw, rivet, etc. I don't want to rivet the "Door glass window channel run" to the "Window Channel" only to then have to take them apart to access the next step.
GUSTO
1) install new weatherstrip into chromed "V" frames
2) attach long channel to to the chromed "V" with small screws
3) install rear vent window weatherstrip to long channel
4) install fuzzy into long channel
5) reinstall vent window
6) reinstall complete assy into door
1) install new weatherstrip into chromed "V" frames
2) attach long channel to to the chromed "V" with small screws
3) install rear vent window weatherstrip to long channel 4) install fuzzy into long channel
5) reinstall vent window
6) reinstall complete assy into door
Yes it is. The repop fuzzy channel fit like stink. Some people actually bond the top into the long channel with a small amount of epoxy. The little fold over tabs aren't that great. When the epoxy sets, then rivet the fuzzy in place. You will need to twist it some to make it fit.
Yes it is. The repop fuzzy channel fit like stink. Some people actually bond the top into the long channel with a small amount of epoxy. The little fold over tabs aren't that great. When the epoxy sets, then rivet the fuzzy in place. You will need to twist it some to make it fit.
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Tracy... You called it! It fits pretty much as you describe. I didn't know about the epoxy trick, but once it was riveted in, it seems to be fitting just fine now.
I started with the driver's side and it was a real learning experience. I'm actually looking forward to the passenger side and may try the epoxy route.
Thank you for your assistance on this... GUSTO
Last edited by GUSTO14; Jun 21, 2014 at 07:49 AM.
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I had a lot of problems fitting the new run channels and glass (I change to tinted glass all around), I sent them to Forum member paulywannafly and he fixed me up, fixed me up good. I work on GM cars every day but I don't work on Midyear Corvettes every day. Don't get discouraged, there is always someone else out there who can throw this stuff together like it was nuttin'.
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Also, the window channel set tape that is available from Corvette Central is too dam thick! It was a nightmare getting both the vent windows and the door glass back in the channels, even using plenty of slickum, spray, you name it. Rich has the skinny on the right stuff to use so you don't wind up having a heart attack or tearing something up getting them back in the channels. I can't remember what he said to use, but he'll remember. Good luck.
I have a 1967 Convertible Corvette and I am trying to put together the vent window after someone else disassembled it. I am hoping someone can help me with determing if a washer is needed between this stud and the door. Thank you much.
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I do remember that there was an order to the disassembly just to get access to the next screw, rivet, etc. I don't want to rivet the "Door glass window channel run" to the "Window Channel" only to then have to take them apart to access the next step.
