1982 Corvette's rear window won't open.
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1982 Corvette's rear window won't open.
I own a 1982 Collector's edition corvette, and I've tried everything to get the rear window open. I also brought to the local auto dealers service department, but they couldn't get it open either. It used to work, the window release is hooked up, and I've tightened it as much as possible, but it still won't open.
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There is no need to purchase new hinges. Contact member L-46man for help with this. Besides, Steve wanted a small fortune for the hinges.
Last edited by Buccaneer; May 9, 2021 at 04:28 PM.
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get the hatch OPEN
Okay as the local expert on hatches...and having written about this BEFORE... (use the search button #$%^&!)
Locate the black hinge's
Look underneath them....you will see one allen head per hinge.
These attach to the 'buttons' that secure the hatch.,
remove the allens.
CAREFULLY lift up the leading edge of the glass.
NOW you can gently push the glass forward about a 1/2 inch.
Now you can release the latches if the cable is still functioning.
Re-adjust the rear latches all the way backwards and
remove the fiberglass cover under the window and readjust and tighten the cables.
Form 1040 H
Unkahal
Locate the black hinge's
Look underneath them....you will see one allen head per hinge.
These attach to the 'buttons' that secure the hatch.,
remove the allens.
CAREFULLY lift up the leading edge of the glass.
NOW you can gently push the glass forward about a 1/2 inch.
Now you can release the latches if the cable is still functioning.
Re-adjust the rear latches all the way backwards and
remove the fiberglass cover under the window and readjust and tighten the cables.
Form 1040 H
Unkahal
Last edited by L-46man; May 10, 2021 at 11:00 AM.
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