How do you remove a hardtop rear window?
Melting Slicks
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From: Austin Tx
You need to remove the trim first, and then remove the window just like a windshield, using some wire. Here's a kit HF sells - http://www.harborfreight.com/profess...kit-96339.html
Removing the trim without damaging it can be difficult, especially if it wasn't installed propperly - it should pry off, but if someone in the past used adheasive to hold it on, it can be difficult to remove. You might want to consider taking it to a glass shop, and have them remove it, I don't think it would cost very much. My guess would be around $50.
Removing the trim without damaging it can be difficult, especially if it wasn't installed propperly - it should pry off, but if someone in the past used adheasive to hold it on, it can be difficult to remove. You might want to consider taking it to a glass shop, and have them remove it, I don't think it would cost very much. My guess would be around $50.
Last edited by Mashman; Dec 4, 2013 at 11:34 AM.
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Racer
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Actually don't have vette anymore have a 97 LT1 camaro, Just sold a hardtop to a guy in australia and he doesn't need the glass, so that is why they question.
What is a "BFH"
What is a "BFH"
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What about getting the chrome pieces off without damaging them.
How did you do that?
I just bought a top that is date coded right for my '68. The top and chrome is great, but the seal is bad and I would like to replace it, but fear damaging the chrome which is near not replacable or replacement affordable.
God Bless,
rick
How did you do that?
I just bought a top that is date coded right for my '68. The top and chrome is great, but the seal is bad and I would like to replace it, but fear damaging the chrome which is near not replacable or replacement affordable.
God Bless,
rick
Melting Slicks
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From: Austin Tx
What about getting the chrome pieces off without damaging them.
How did you do that?
I just bought a top that is date coded right for my '68. The top and chrome is great, but the seal is bad and I would like to replace it, but fear damaging the chrome which is near not replacable or replacement affordable.
God Bless,
rick
How did you do that?
I just bought a top that is date coded right for my '68. The top and chrome is great, but the seal is bad and I would like to replace it, but fear damaging the chrome which is near not replacable or replacement affordable.
God Bless,
rick
When I repainted my hardtop, I had removed the trim and window. I didn't want it to leak, so when I was done, I took it to a glass shop, and they installed the window, and trim, and it cost me $50.
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Racer
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What about getting the chrome pieces off without damaging them.
How did you do that?
I just bought a top that is date coded right for my '68. The top and chrome is great, but the seal is bad and I would like to replace it, but fear damaging the chrome which is near not replacable or replacement affordable.
God Bless,
rick
How did you do that?
I just bought a top that is date coded right for my '68. The top and chrome is great, but the seal is bad and I would like to replace it, but fear damaging the chrome which is near not replacable or replacement affordable.
God Bless,
rick
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From: Colorado Springs Colorado
When you replace the glass and you put the new seal on it does it slip into the top easily and how does the chrome go back on? Adhesive or ?
God Bless,
rick