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Removable Rear Window Revisited?
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Drifting
Joined: Apr 2002
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From: Stockton Ca
Removable Rear Window Revisited?
Forum: I just finished doing a search on this subject, I have to have it!
The posts I read were from 07/08 and I wonder if anything has changed.
Are there any new options for parts? Should I buy what I can on E bay and piece together the rest? How good will and old orignal window/frame look, should I try for new?
I'm going to do this, the question is when and how much. TIA
R
The posts I read were from 07/08 and I wonder if anything has changed.
Are there any new options for parts? Should I buy what I can on E bay and piece together the rest? How good will and old orignal window/frame look, should I try for new?
I'm going to do this, the question is when and how much. TIA
R
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2000
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From: Crescent City, CA
I would gather all the parts you can.
The frame to body seal I would buy new $35.
You can still find decent windows and frames or find a good frame and a glass shop can make you a tempered glass with any tint for about $85.
I love mine.
Good luck you will not regret it.
Terry
The frame to body seal I would buy new $35.
You can still find decent windows and frames or find a good frame and a glass shop can make you a tempered glass with any tint for about $85.
I love mine.
Good luck you will not regret it.
Terry
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Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2006
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From: Raleigh NC
St. Jude Donor '13-'14
I'm just about to embark on the process, and it sounds easy enough. Here's a good website with an explanation:
http://www.europeancorvette.com/html...ear_window.htm
Its been a PITA trying to find the parts.
A couple questions though for those who have done the conversion.
1. Is this part necessary:
I'm pretty sure this is the piece that the lock bolts to. I have a feeling these were installed on 68-72s. On my '75, there is a cut out, albeit its not big enough, for where this should be. I'm figuring I could drill holes in the fiberglass to bolt the lock to. Anyone have a problem with this?
Also, I'm looking for this little black piece as well. Anyone know what to call it or have one?
http://www.europeancorvette.com/html...ear_window.htm
Its been a PITA trying to find the parts.
A couple questions though for those who have done the conversion.
1. Is this part necessary:
I'm pretty sure this is the piece that the lock bolts to. I have a feeling these were installed on 68-72s. On my '75, there is a cut out, albeit its not big enough, for where this should be. I'm figuring I could drill holes in the fiberglass to bolt the lock to. Anyone have a problem with this?
Also, I'm looking for this little black piece as well. Anyone know what to call it or have one?
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 892
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From: Oswego IL
I'm just about to embark on the process, and it sounds easy enough. Here's a good website with an explanation:
http://www.europeancorvette.com/html...ear_window.htm
Its been a PITA trying to find the parts.
A couple questions though for those who have done the conversion.
1. Is this part necessary:
I'm pretty sure this is the piece that the lock bolts to. I have a feeling these were installed on 68-72s. On my '75, there is a cut out, albeit its not big enough, for where this should be. I'm figuring I could drill holes in the fiberglass to bolt the lock to. Anyone have a problem with this?
Also, I'm looking for this little black piece as well. Anyone know what to call it or have one?
http://www.europeancorvette.com/html...ear_window.htm
Its been a PITA trying to find the parts.
A couple questions though for those who have done the conversion.
1. Is this part necessary:
I'm pretty sure this is the piece that the lock bolts to. I have a feeling these were installed on 68-72s. On my '75, there is a cut out, albeit its not big enough, for where this should be. I'm figuring I could drill holes in the fiberglass to bolt the lock to. Anyone have a problem with this?
Also, I'm looking for this little black piece as well. Anyone know what to call it or have one?
I believe the piece you have cirecled in red was only used in the in the 68 and 69 years. I ordered a new set of halo panels with the cutouts from one of the vendors a few years back. They did not contain the plastic peice you have circled and worked just fine.
As far as the latches. I used some uclips and bolted directly to the top.
Advanced
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Houston Tx
I would like to see photos of this. This is the first I have heard of this mod being done. Can you do it in a 77? Is it like the setup in the avalanches where it pops out? Or does it slide down like a door window would. Im guess pop out like avalanche.
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 1,697
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From: Woodinville WA
I believe the piece you have cirecled in red was only used in the in the 68 and 69 years. I ordered a new set of halo panels with the cutouts from one of the vendors a few years back. They did not contain the plastic peice you have circled and worked just fine.
As far as the latches. I used some uclips and bolted directly to the top.
As far as the latches. I used some uclips and bolted directly to the top.
Originally Posted by taylorbg
Is it like the setup in the avalanches where it pops out? Or does it slide down like a door window would. Im guess pop out like avalanche.
Former Vendor
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From: Jeffersonville Indiana 812-288-7103
St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15
Well, I really didn't do a write up but I did post a link on our site that shows the installation of the rear window from the AIM.
As long as you can find a complete unit from a donor car you can install this in your car without any problems. Make absolutely sure you get the lower mounting brackets and plastic insulators from the donor car (numbers 5 and 6 in the lower picture on out site)! Some people will take the window, tray, hinges and forget about the guides riveted to the body.
Your car will also be marked for where the guides are to be installed too!
Here is the link to the pictures.. I've done this job multiple times and as mentioned above it is great when installed. http://willcoxcorvette.com/repairand...lp.php?hID=198
If you have any other questions or need real pictures post again. I don't have pics on this computer at the moment, but I should have some at the office.
Willcox
As long as you can find a complete unit from a donor car you can install this in your car without any problems. Make absolutely sure you get the lower mounting brackets and plastic insulators from the donor car (numbers 5 and 6 in the lower picture on out site)! Some people will take the window, tray, hinges and forget about the guides riveted to the body.
Your car will also be marked for where the guides are to be installed too!
Here is the link to the pictures.. I've done this job multiple times and as mentioned above it is great when installed. http://willcoxcorvette.com/repairand...lp.php?hID=198
If you have any other questions or need real pictures post again. I don't have pics on this computer at the moment, but I should have some at the office.
Willcox