DRAFT Removable Rear Window How-To
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Instructor
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From: Emerald Coast FL
DRAFT Removable Rear Window How-To
Having installed a removable rear window in my '73 coupe, I wanted to share the knowledge so I created a tutorial that describes how I did it.
It's an Adobe PDF file, 12 pages, about 95KB in size. It includes a list of parts and materials required and suggested suppliers, and step-by-step instructions, including (some) photos. It's a draft right now (missing some photos), but complete as far as the words go.
Email me if you'd like me to send you a copy - I welcome any feedback on ways to improve it. Sorry for the dry, technical writing style, it comes from 14 years of writing flight test reports.
I've learned a lot here on the Forum - just my attempt at sharing the knowledge.
Slick
It's an Adobe PDF file, 12 pages, about 95KB in size. It includes a list of parts and materials required and suggested suppliers, and step-by-step instructions, including (some) photos. It's a draft right now (missing some photos), but complete as far as the words go.
Email me if you'd like me to send you a copy - I welcome any feedback on ways to improve it. Sorry for the dry, technical writing style, it comes from 14 years of writing flight test reports.
I've learned a lot here on the Forum - just my attempt at sharing the knowledge.
Slick
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2002
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From: Cocoa Beach FL
Re: DRAFT Removable Rear Window How-To (SlixVett)
I put the removable window in my '73 too...one of the best mods I did! I'm sure many will benefit from your consideration...I wish I had documented mine as well. :thumbs:
Drifting
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From: San Diego, CA Website: ChrisMitchell.us
Re: DRAFT Removable Rear Window How-To (SlixVett)
Slix, send a copy over to me please. I have been trying to collect the parts to do this conversion, I would welcome any source of info.
Thanks
cmitchell@myway.com
Thanks
cmitchell@myway.com
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2002
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From: Lewiston, Maine
Re: DRAFT Removable Rear Window How-To
I've got a '69 Corvette. While you may say I should already have one, a prior owner put the "fastback" style rear glass from a '78-'82 Corvette on my car. Is buying a new rear upper deck (Eckler's part 11038) all I would need to do in this case?
At any rate, I would like a copy of your write up. Someone I know may need it someday. Thanks. E-mail address: avanti63r1025@yahoo.com
At any rate, I would like a copy of your write up. Someone I know may need it someday. Thanks. E-mail address: avanti63r1025@yahoo.com
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From: I blame my Dyslexia MD
Re: DRAFT Removable Rear Window How-To (SlixVett)
hey can you send one of those to pillowmeto@hotmail.com i plan on converting my 76 in the next year or so and do you keep the same rear window and if so do you know about the rear window defrost
Racer
Joined: May 2001
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From: Toronto Ontario
Re: DRAFT Removable Rear Window How-To (SlixVett)
I'd love a copy, please send to:
enomis@sympatico.ca
Also, if you need some web-space to host the file so forum members can automatically download it, let me know I'd be glad to do it.
enomis@sympatico.ca
Also, if you need some web-space to host the file so forum members can automatically download it, let me know I'd be glad to do it.
Instructor
Joined: Apr 2002
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From: Newport News VA
Re: DRAFT Removable Rear Window How-To (SlixVett)
I would like a copy of that file too! :D :cool:
I already have the window and latches (eBay), just need a few more peices and the "how to" from someone thats done it.
I could host the PDF file on my web page too if you like.
Thanks.
arrio@***.net
[Modified by arrio76, 3:13 PM 5/26/2003]
I already have the window and latches (eBay), just need a few more peices and the "how to" from someone thats done it.
I could host the PDF file on my web page too if you like.
Thanks.
arrio@***.net
[Modified by arrio76, 3:13 PM 5/26/2003]
Intermediate
Joined: Jun 2001
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From: Lake Saint Louis MO
Re: DRAFT Removable Rear Window How-To (SlixVett)
Slick, Please send me a copy also. I think I've collected most of the pieces...now some instructions would be great.
e-mail is bwgunner@aol.com
Thanks!
e-mail is bwgunner@aol.com
Thanks!
