Rear window replacement?
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6th Gear
Joined: Dec 2002
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From: Austin TX
Rear window replacement?
I'm replacing the rear window of my 1975 coupe, and was wondering if anyone out there has done it and has any suggestions? I couldn't justify the $229 cost when I got a piece of replacement glass cut for $80...not original, but should replace nicely. What tools, size adhesive, application tips do you pros have?
Instructor
Joined: Sep 2003
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From: Greenville CA
Re: Rear window replacement? (randylindberg)
Zip Products has a kit, new seal material, cleaner, works real nice. I did my 73, will do my 74 this year. A word of caution on the flass, use safety glass. If you get in an accident a piece of reg will shatter and could cut you or someone badly
Le Mans Master
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Re: Rear window replacement? (scotty13)
:iagree:
Go for the removable. If you're patient ... Ebay has all the stuff from time to time.
The window and frame is easy to find used. It's the latches that are tough to find.
I got my removable window and frame for about $100.
:seeya
[Modified by NHvette, 10:22 AM 3/26/2004]
Go for the removable. If you're patient ... Ebay has all the stuff from time to time.
The window and frame is easy to find used. It's the latches that are tough to find.
I got my removable window and frame for about $100.
:seeya
[Modified by NHvette, 10:22 AM 3/26/2004]
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2002
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From: I may be getting old but I refuse to grow up
Re: Rear window replacement? (NHvette)
:iagree:
Go for the removable. If you're patient ... Ebay has all the stuff from time to time.
The window and frame is easy to find used. It's the latches that are tough to find.
:seeya
Go for the removable. If you're patient ... Ebay has all the stuff from time to time.
The window and frame is easy to find used. It's the latches that are tough to find.
:seeya
Steve :steering:
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2000
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From: Crescent City, CA
Re: Rear window replacement? (turtlevette)
does the removable window leak?
Best bang for the buck, I have spent.
Terry
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Re: Rear window replacement? (randylindberg)
RL, If your interested I have a removeable rear window with the storage tray and all mounting hardware... e-mail direct redvetracr@msn.com (complete package only).
