Early C3 rear window conversion on a 77?
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Dec 2011
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From: Fort Wayne, IN
Early C3 rear window conversion on a 77?
Has anyone attempted to swap out their late C3 stationary rear glass for the removable rear glass from an early C3?
Are the dimensions close? The same? Reinforcement issues?
Discuss.
Are the dimensions close? The same? Reinforcement issues?
Discuss.
Instructor
Joined: Nov 2009
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St. Jude Donor '12
I'm in the process of doing mine on my 73. So far no problems, everything is in place like it would be on a 72. The only problems I have had so far was gathering up everything I needed to do it.
Team Owner
Joined: Aug 2003
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From: Scottsdale AZ
Been discussed in many posts - - try using the 'search" feature . . if I find it, I'll post it.
Here you go:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-g...r-windows.html
http://www.europeancorvette.com/html...ear_window.htm
Here you go:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-g...r-windows.html
http://www.europeancorvette.com/html...ear_window.htm
Last edited by CQRT; Aug 13, 2012 at 12:38 PM.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 2003
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From: N J
I will be doing this on my 77 too. I found all the parts also. From other threads I have seen, lots of guys remove the glass, and like it so much they havent put the glass back in for years. Good luck.
Drifting
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I changed out the glass on my '76. I was given all the hardware and the back glass from an earlier car and it was pretty simple. I was not looking forward to removing the stationary glass but I cut the gasket with a razor blade and it came right out. I just need to find the modified halo panels for the latches still.....
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2003
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From: Johnson City TN
Relatively easy conversion.
I found a good window frame at a swap meet, had a local glass shop cut and temper the glass, and got everything esle as new reproductions. Hardest parts were removing the old sealant and installing the new seal.
If you also want the storage tray, that will get a little pricier, as I don't believe anyone has reproduced those. I didn't bother with it on mine.
I found a good window frame at a swap meet, had a local glass shop cut and temper the glass, and got everything esle as new reproductions. Hardest parts were removing the old sealant and installing the new seal.
If you also want the storage tray, that will get a little pricier, as I don't believe anyone has reproduced those. I didn't bother with it on mine.
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