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Old Jul 29, 2009 | 12:12 AM
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I need to replace the door glass on my 69 vert, it is an early car, so I have bought new rollers ect, including the late style window lift bar.

Has anyone else replaced thier windows and can offer some pointers and advice?
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Old Jul 29, 2009 | 12:21 AM
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make sure you get the thick glass. 1/4 I think.
hard to explain but, tip it in with rollers attached
some movement forward and back to get into tracks
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Old Jul 29, 2009 | 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Mosse57
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Don't do it if you don't have to. Major PITA and dangerous. If you can live with what you have, make your peace.

80 and up door glasses will fit, but they are thinner glass and lighter. You will want the older, heavier glass. If you are concerned with judging, you will want to check date codes. If your car has the optional tinted windows, you will want the tint.

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I just removed both door glasses to replace the rollers, it was easier than I thought, just be careful not to break anything, a helper is a must, although I did everything myself, but why take a chance?
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Ok then.....!
It dosn't seem to be that big a deal so far.

I have a dead motor on the drivers side, and both windows are chipped at the top, so its a job that must be done.
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Old Jul 31, 2009 | 11:58 AM
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One small note, when you are done you need to re-adjust the window glass, don't waste your time on that unless you have a perfectly aligned doors.
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