Removable rear window in a later c3?
Race Director
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From: San Jose CA
Re: Removable rear window in a later c3? (C3Vettesrock)
I tried to convert my rear window to this, but found it was quite impossible. :hat
However, I have read topics on the forum in the past on this and apparently it's not too difficult, you just need to pick up the rear window and trim from some place hither or thither. Do a search...
-Steve
However, I have read topics on the forum in the past on this and apparently it's not too difficult, you just need to pick up the rear window and trim from some place hither or thither. Do a search...
-Steve
Melting Slicks
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From: Crescent City, CA
Re: Removable rear window in a later c3? (C3Vettesrock)
You need a removeable rear window and frame (their on ebay for less than $75).
And these parts.
I did mine for about $200 including new weatherstrip ($45).
Best upgrade I have done.
Terry
[Modified by trw, 1:34 PM 8/18/2002]
And these parts.
I did mine for about $200 including new weatherstrip ($45).
Best upgrade I have done.
Terry
[Modified by trw, 1:34 PM 8/18/2002]
Le Mans Master
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From: San Diego CA
Re: Removable rear window in a later c3? (trw)
You need a removeable rear window and frame (their on ebay for less than $75).
And these parts.
I did mine for about $200 including new weatherstrip ($45).
Best upgrade I have done.
Terry
TRW did you get the pictured items through e-bay or directly from a supplier (ZIP etc.) and was it the stock 68-72 piece or is it a conversion kit? What was involed to punch out the old rear window?
David
[Modified by trw, 1:34 PM 8/18/2002]
And these parts.
I did mine for about $200 including new weatherstrip ($45).
Best upgrade I have done.
Terry
TRW did you get the pictured items through e-bay or directly from a supplier (ZIP etc.) and was it the stock 68-72 piece or is it a conversion kit? What was involed to punch out the old rear window?
David
[Modified by trw, 1:34 PM 8/18/2002]
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Melting Slicks
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From: Crescent City, CA
Re: Removable rear window in a later c3? (Cali,77,L-82)
Venders sell them.
Or you have 4 hours to bid.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...851301065&rd=1
They are misnamed in the ad, so not too much action on them.
Terry
Edit: I bought all the stuff in the pic from someone parting out a vette. He was selling a bunch of different parts and I emailed. Sent the pic and I bought them.
[Modified by trw, 3:07 PM 8/18/2002]
Or you have 4 hours to bid.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...851301065&rd=1
They are misnamed in the ad, so not too much action on them.
Terry
Edit: I bought all the stuff in the pic from someone parting out a vette. He was selling a bunch of different parts and I emailed. Sent the pic and I bought them.
[Modified by trw, 3:07 PM 8/18/2002]
Pro
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From: The Villages FL
Re: Removable rear window in a later c3? (C3Vettesrock)
We have the parts to do mine, too. All the 73-77 bodys have the indents and latch attach points hidden under the sealed window trim. Any can be converted.
We a window, frame, and storage tray at the Turkey Rod Run in Daytona Beach about 2 and a half years ago. Yeah, I know, it's a slow project.
Spike
We a window, frame, and storage tray at the Turkey Rod Run in Daytona Beach about 2 and a half years ago. Yeah, I know, it's a slow project.
Spike
Le Mans Master
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From: San Diego CA
Re: Removable rear window in a later c3? (Cali,77,L-82)
Hre's what I found, E-bay window and trim typically $75.00
ZIP
fiberglass window tray-125.00
tray cushions-3.25
tray handle and bracket-48.00
rear lower trim-76.00
rear window latch bezel-20.00
anything else I need?
[Modified by Cali,77,L-82, 6:50 PM 8/21/2002]
ZIP
fiberglass window tray-125.00
tray cushions-3.25
tray handle and bracket-48.00
rear lower trim-76.00
rear window latch bezel-20.00
anything else I need?
[Modified by Cali,77,L-82, 6:50 PM 8/21/2002]
Melting Slicks
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From: colorado springs CO
Re: Removable rear window in a later c3? (Cali,77,L-82)
i really wish someone would take pictures an write this one up cuase if youve never seen a removable setup (like me) then its kinda doin it in the dark.....
cmon someone!!!
this would make a great paper!!!
do it do it do itttttt!!
lotsa huge pics please and make it bubba proof.
:conehead
cmon someone!!!
this would make a great paper!!!
do it do it do itttttt!!
lotsa huge pics please and make it bubba proof.
:conehead
Le Mans Master
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From: San Diego CA
Re: Removable rear window in a later c3? (daily_driver)
DD I've already got the parts on my ZIP shopping cart ready to order as long as I have the complete list. I'm all over this. Love to do this next weekend if we get technical support. COMON FORUM SPEAK UP!!!!!
Melting Slicks
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From: colorado springs CO
Re: Removable rear window in a later c3? (Cali,77,L-82)
cool man,
if u wanna write it up in ms word drop it over to me and ill convert it into a .PDF adobe acrobat file then u can post it permanently on http://www.corvettefaq.com
i think itll make a helluva paper.....
:cheers:
if u wanna write it up in ms word drop it over to me and ill convert it into a .PDF adobe acrobat file then u can post it permanently on http://www.corvettefaq.com
i think itll make a helluva paper.....
:cheers:
Melting Slicks
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From: Tucson AZ
Re: Removable rear window in a later c3? (daily_driver)
I have a stock (1970) removable. Do you need pictures of the set up from a stock stand point or one modified from solid? I can get digital pictures of the glass, inside frame, storage tray (foam and latch missing).
Le Mans Master
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From: San Diego CA
Re: Removable rear window in a later c3? (Robert N)
Robert please post pics for me an DD. Yeah shots of window tray, how it's held up placement of latches etc. if possible. Really appreciate any help.
David doakey@san.rr.com
:cheers: :cheers:
David doakey@san.rr.com
:cheers: :cheers:
Melting Slicks
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From: Crescent City, CA
Re: Removable rear window in a later c3? (Robert N)
When I converted mine, I bought a tray and have never installed it. The window sits on the carpeted rear wheels perfect. And the T-Tops still fit in.
The tray will double the cost of the conversion.
I would do the conversion and see if you really need the tray.
There are no holes to drill (GM left them in the later cars). If you look at either a venders pics or a 68-72 AIM it shows where everything goes.
Hope this helps
Terry
The tray will double the cost of the conversion.
I would do the conversion and see if you really need the tray.
There are no holes to drill (GM left them in the later cars). If you look at either a venders pics or a 68-72 AIM it shows where everything goes.
Hope this helps
Terry