Rear Window Storage tray, keeps falling down...?
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2006
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From: Lima, OH -- 69 L71 427/435hp
Rear Window Storage tray, keeps falling down...?
Is this common? Also, whats the point of the 2 latches that the studs of the window slide into on the storage tray, they don't seem like they do anything to hold it securely in place; as they only slide over a little bit?
I know this may seem stupid, but the dam thing falls down everytime I hit a bump and is getting really annoying, is there a way to fix it?
Thanks
I know this may seem stupid, but the dam thing falls down everytime I hit a bump and is getting really annoying, is there a way to fix it?
Thanks
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 1,697
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From: Woodinville WA
I don't have a fix for this, but can tell you that my rear window has been in the storage tray for probably 500 miles now and has not fallen down. It could be something as simple as bending the latch so it makes better contact with the clasp. 
Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 1,137
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From: Cartersville GA
Is this common? Also, whats the point of the 2 latches that the studs of the window slide into on the storage tray, they don't seem like they do anything to hold it securely in place; as they only slide over a little bit?
I know this may seem stupid, but the dam thing falls down everytime I hit a bump and is getting really annoying, is there a way to fix it?
Thanks
I know this may seem stupid, but the dam thing falls down everytime I hit a bump and is getting really annoying, is there a way to fix it?
Thanks
Racer
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 259
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From: Sacramento CA
I'm assuming this is on one of the fiberboard 68-69 widow tray designs withthe spring clip and not the push button.
You simply need to adjust the spring latch. There are two screws that secure the spring latch to the body. Loosen the screwsjust enough to be able to reposition the latch. Push the window tray up into position and let it hang on the latch. Slide the latch towards the rear so that it firmly and squarely contacts the tray. Then grasp the bootom end of the latch and pull forward to relase the tray. Be careful not to move the latch at the base where it secures to the body. Now with the tay down you have access to tighten the screws.
As for the swing clips. In order to properly position the rear window in the tray you must slide the top of the window, out side on the bottom, into the "L" clip at the back of the tray. In order to seat the window you must lift the bottom edge as you position the window in the "l" bracket. Then drop the bottom down flat and position the lower pins so that the swing clips will secure them to the tray. When properly positioned, the swing clips will hold the window down and keep it from sliding forward out of the "L" bracket.
You simply need to adjust the spring latch. There are two screws that secure the spring latch to the body. Loosen the screwsjust enough to be able to reposition the latch. Push the window tray up into position and let it hang on the latch. Slide the latch towards the rear so that it firmly and squarely contacts the tray. Then grasp the bootom end of the latch and pull forward to relase the tray. Be careful not to move the latch at the base where it secures to the body. Now with the tay down you have access to tighten the screws.
As for the swing clips. In order to properly position the rear window in the tray you must slide the top of the window, out side on the bottom, into the "L" clip at the back of the tray. In order to seat the window you must lift the bottom edge as you position the window in the "l" bracket. Then drop the bottom down flat and position the lower pins so that the swing clips will secure them to the tray. When properly positioned, the swing clips will hold the window down and keep it from sliding forward out of the "L" bracket.
