68 Driver Side Window Replacement
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Racer
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From: Kennesaw GA
68 Driver Side Window Replacement
Hello guys,
New member here with my first question. I have several bad nicks on the top edge of the glass on my 68 coupe. My nephew gave me a window from a 74 coupe he had laying around and before I start removing parts, I need to know if it will fit. Does anyone know if I can use it as a replacement? Any responce will be appreciated.
New member here with my first question. I have several bad nicks on the top edge of the glass on my 68 coupe. My nephew gave me a window from a 74 coupe he had laying around and before I start removing parts, I need to know if it will fit. Does anyone know if I can use it as a replacement? Any responce will be appreciated.
Team Owner
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From: Westminster Maryland
Hi Don,
WELCOME!
MUST see some pictures of your 68!!!
I believe the 68 door glass has 1 (?) less mounting hole in it than the 69+ glass which has 5 holes.
The vendors seem to sell a 'kit' which allows you to use later glass in your 68.
Check Corvette Central!
If you don't already have a 68 Assembly Instruction Manual doing this job may be a good reason to get one.
Good Luck!
Regards,
Alan
WELCOME!
MUST see some pictures of your 68!!!
I believe the 68 door glass has 1 (?) less mounting hole in it than the 69+ glass which has 5 holes.
The vendors seem to sell a 'kit' which allows you to use later glass in your 68.
Check Corvette Central!
If you don't already have a 68 Assembly Instruction Manual doing this job may be a good reason to get one.
Good Luck!
Regards,
Alan
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From: Jeffersonville Indiana 812-288-7103
St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15
The best I can remember is that to install the later model glass in your car, you'll also need the two lower channels. I used to sell the 3953070 lower channels to OEM years ago. They are not available new, and if you don't have a pair I do have them used.
Willcox
Willcox
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Racer
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From: Kennesaw GA
Hello Alan,
Thanks for the post. I do have the AIM that I bought in 1986 when I first did a frame on restoration of the car. I will find and post a picture of the results of that restoration and post it in My Corvette Photos. I am now starting a frame off restoration and now have the engine and trans out and paint removed with a razor blade. I will check with Corvette Central for the kit.
Thanks,
Don
Thanks for the post. I do have the AIM that I bought in 1986 when I first did a frame on restoration of the car. I will find and post a picture of the results of that restoration and post it in My Corvette Photos. I am now starting a frame off restoration and now have the engine and trans out and paint removed with a razor blade. I will check with Corvette Central for the kit.
Thanks,
Don
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: May 2012
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From: Kennesaw GA
The best I can remember is that to install the later model glass in your car, you'll also need the two lower channels. I used to sell the 3953070 lower channels to OEM years ago. They are not available new, and if you don't have a pair I do have them used.
Willcox
Willcox
Thanks for the reply. When my nephew gave the the glass the door was still attached so I guess have the lower channels.
Thanks,
Don
Former Vendor
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well there you go.. your in business then.
Now.. I have a pair of used door glass in my warehouse, on Monday I can verify this.
The main difference was the lower section of the 68 glass was a huge metal part... I think you'll see it when you remove the old glass. Just compare where the glass falls in relation to where the lower channels are. I think you'll see when the lower channel is bolted on the glass it will be in the same position as the lower channel on the huge metal part on the 68.
I may have some pictures, I'll look at these later tonight.
Now.. I have a pair of used door glass in my warehouse, on Monday I can verify this.
The main difference was the lower section of the 68 glass was a huge metal part... I think you'll see it when you remove the old glass. Just compare where the glass falls in relation to where the lower channels are. I think you'll see when the lower channel is bolted on the glass it will be in the same position as the lower channel on the huge metal part on the 68.
I may have some pictures, I'll look at these later tonight.
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 259
Likes: 11
From: Kennesaw GA
Hi Don,
WELCOME!
MUST see some pictures of your 68!!!
I believe the 68 door glass has 1 (?) less mounting hole in it than the 69+ glass which has 5 holes.
The vendors seem to sell a 'kit' which allows you to use later glass in your 68.
Check Corvette Central!
If you don't already have a 68 Assembly Instruction Manual doing this job may be a good reason to get one.
Good Luck!
Regards,
Alan
WELCOME!
MUST see some pictures of your 68!!!
I believe the 68 door glass has 1 (?) less mounting hole in it than the 69+ glass which has 5 holes.
The vendors seem to sell a 'kit' which allows you to use later glass in your 68.
Check Corvette Central!
If you don't already have a 68 Assembly Instruction Manual doing this job may be a good reason to get one.
Good Luck!
Regards,
Alan
I found a picture. It may not be the best quality as it's not digital. You will have to go to the photo bucket link.
Thanks,
Don
http://i1052.photobucket.com/albums/...rvette0001.jpg
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From: Westminster Maryland
Hi Don,
WELL!
That's a great looking 68!
It should make a very pleasurable restoration project.
By the way, I found my window info and the 68 side glass has MORE holes than the 69+ windows, not LESS, as I thought.
I'd love to see pictures of your restoration progress whenever you can.
Regards,
Alan
WELL!
That's a great looking 68!
It should make a very pleasurable restoration project.
By the way, I found my window info and the 68 side glass has MORE holes than the 69+ windows, not LESS, as I thought.
I'd love to see pictures of your restoration progress whenever you can.
Regards,
Alan
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