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Old Jun 8, 2009 | 09:27 PM
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On my recently purchased 79 T top the driver side window rattles really loud when you close the door and also when driving , like the window is ready to fall out, but only with the window down. The passenger side is not as bad. I removed the driver side door panel and found that the two gismos ( don't know the correct name) that should keep the window from rattling are in place and look in good condition but there is a lot of in and out play in the window. Does anyone know why this is occuring and what the fix may be.*
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A few things come to mind:

The outer window felts that put pressure on the top of the glass in most positions. http://willcoxcorvette.com/product_i...ducts_id=26172

The door window pad adjusters hold tension on the glass and the pad wears out under the cat hair. http://willcoxcorvette.com/product_i...ducts_id=24196

The other thing is possibly a roller worn out on the regulator. http://willcoxcorvette.com/product_i...ducts_id=17008

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Old Jun 9, 2009 | 09:55 AM
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Thank you Willcox. I have exactly the same issue with my '79.
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Old Jun 9, 2009 | 12:38 PM
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i had that issue too 79. tightned the bottom mounting bots (gently) on the window glass itself, then i adjusted the door pads out a bit so that hey were snug on the window. solved that problem.
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Originally Posted by Willcox Corvette
A few things come to mind:

The outer window felts that put pressure on the top of the glass in most positions. http://willcoxcorvette.com/product_i...ducts_id=26172

The door window pad adjusters hold tension on the glass and the pad wears out under the cat hair. http://willcoxcorvette.com/product_i...ducts_id=24196

The other thing is possibly a roller worn out on the regulator. http://willcoxcorvette.com/product_i...ducts_id=17008

Willcox Inc.
Ok fine..What am I ordering here ?
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