window in convertible top
Drifting
Joined: Mar 2004
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From: White Oak PA
Stop by a restorer
Best of luck,
John S.
Drifting
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Canandaigua New York
You may want to visit a local interior specialist. They may have the right products available to assist. I am not certain that any direct replacement plastic rear window exists for retail buyers. It may not be an easy fix for a first time application either. Luckily, I have a pro who can correct this issue for a reasonable price in my area.
Best of luck,
John S.
Best of luck,
John S.
I'm pretty sure the window is sewn in, so if it's loose on a corner or somewhere else then either the stitching has deteriorated or the plastic is actually torn.
A professional shop could fix it in either case much easier then you could at home.
Burning Brakes
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From: Placerville CA
I glued my glass window ('94) back in place after it was completely detached -- but of course it was originally glued in, not sewn in as yours may be.
If they are the same size I can't why why you could not find a glass window somewhere and glue it in place. Alternatively, you could cut a sheet of heavy-duty vinyl to shape and glue it in.
If you do either of these things it's easier to completely remove the top (with frame) so that you can lay the back portion on a flat surface for gluing in the window. The top can be removed in minutes by unbolting the brackets that hold the frame to the body -- don't try to remove the frame from the brackets!
If they are the same size I can't why why you could not find a glass window somewhere and glue it in place. Alternatively, you could cut a sheet of heavy-duty vinyl to shape and glue it in.
If you do either of these things it's easier to completely remove the top (with frame) so that you can lay the back portion on a flat surface for gluing in the window. The top can be removed in minutes by unbolting the brackets that hold the frame to the body -- don't try to remove the frame from the brackets!
Safety Car
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From: Port St. Lucie West Florida
I glued my glass window ('94) back in place after it was completely detached -- but of course it was originally glued in, not sewn in as yours may be.
If they are the same size I can't why why you could not find a glass window somewhere and glue it in place. Alternatively, you could cut a sheet of heavy-duty vinyl to shape and glue it in.
If you do either of these things it's easier to completely remove the top (with frame) so that you can lay the back portion on a flat surface for gluing in the window. The top can be removed in minutes by unbolting the brackets that hold the frame to the body -- don't try to remove the frame from the brackets!
If they are the same size I can't why why you could not find a glass window somewhere and glue it in place. Alternatively, you could cut a sheet of heavy-duty vinyl to shape and glue it in.
If you do either of these things it's easier to completely remove the top (with frame) so that you can lay the back portion on a flat surface for gluing in the window. The top can be removed in minutes by unbolting the brackets that hold the frame to the body -- don't try to remove the frame from the brackets!
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Cruising
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I am on the search for a product called "Marine Goop". Was recommended by a couple of people who do interior & tops. I am located in Minnesota, so I would like to repair it before it is stored for the winter.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2010
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From: Placerville CA
Try West Marine, online if there is no store around you. They have a lot of marine-grade sealants and adhesives. I used their store brand clear silicone sealant. It is flexible but makes a VERY strong and durable bond.
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