1980 Windows alignment
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Racer
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From: Yerington NV
1980 Windows alignment
My next task is to get both door windows aligned ..... after reading some posts on the issue, I am pretty sure what I need to do, but will put this out there to get some REAL experts' advice 
The problem: the windows when rolled up when driving +50mph, do not seal and have quite a visible gap. Have to slow down/stop to roll them up and get a decent seal. The windows can be rocked back/forth about 1/2 inch or so.
I have ordered some new anti-rattle cushions that will require to take both doors apart, but have also heard that there might be something on the window motors that can be involved?
What should I check while I am in there replacing the cushions to get the glass properly secured?
The problem: the windows when rolled up when driving +50mph, do not seal and have quite a visible gap. Have to slow down/stop to roll them up and get a decent seal. The windows can be rocked back/forth about 1/2 inch or so.
I have ordered some new anti-rattle cushions that will require to take both doors apart, but have also heard that there might be something on the window motors that can be involved?
What should I check while I am in there replacing the cushions to get the glass properly secured?
Le Mans Master
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From: Boca Raton Florida
Sounds like the window rollers are done also. Go ahead and take 1 door apart, take pics as you go. Thuroghly clean all the tracks and inspect the rollers.
Clean and healthy they look like this;
http://www.ecklers.com/find.asp?
replace the worn ones and reinstall the window/tracks/regulator. Lube with White Lithium grease.
CorvetteFAQ has a procedure for the adjustment.
Clean and healthy they look like this;
http://www.ecklers.com/find.asp?
replace the worn ones and reinstall the window/tracks/regulator. Lube with White Lithium grease.
CorvetteFAQ has a procedure for the adjustment.
Drifting
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From: Columbus MN
Sounds like the window rollers are done also. Go ahead and take 1 door apart, take pics as you go. Thuroghly clean all the tracks and inspect the rollers.
Clean and healthy they look like this;
http://www.ecklers.com/find.asp?
Clean and healthy they look like this;
http://www.ecklers.com/find.asp?
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Racer
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From: Yerington NV
Replacing rollers
It does look like the rollers are allowing the window (only looked at drivers side so far) to rock side to side ..... I found replacement rollers on madvet.com (3 per window), but has anyone actually replaced these before? 
I need some detailed help on this one, doesn't seem like enough room to really do anything inside the door, so I am assuming that I have to remove the glass, then motor and finally the regulator??
Also what do I need to SECURE the new rollers so that I don't have the top of window EVER move outward again (inward is taken care of by the two anti-rattle cushions)......
I need some detailed help on this one, doesn't seem like enough room to really do anything inside the door, so I am assuming that I have to remove the glass, then motor and finally the regulator??
Also what do I need to SECURE the new rollers so that I don't have the top of window EVER move outward again (inward is taken care of by the two anti-rattle cushions)......
Last edited by tomard; Mar 11, 2007 at 12:17 PM.
Drifting
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Le Mans Master
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There are blow out clips on the A pillar in the weatherstrip to keep the top from moving out. I can't remember what order everything comes out, but that might be correct, motor and regulator can come out together but be carefull, it can bite you. There is a hole in the regulator to put a safety bolt in to keep it from unwinding if you need to take the motor off.
