Side window adjustment

[Steve Bone]

I have just installed a new top on my 59,adjusted the frame for a nice fit, however, my side windows are not fitting into the weather strip when I close the door. I have followed the service manual for adjustment but still can't get it perfect. Did the windows ever seal perfect on the C-1s? Is there some trick to getting them to fit better?

Regards, Steve

[Art B.]

Re: Side window adjustment

Steve:

The windows usually do not seal very well on solid axle cars. I think one reason is that the reproduction weatherstrip is not as good as the original was. I had a new top installed on my '61 a few years back and the installer said older Corvettes are not very tight.

[Ed Jennings]

Re: Side window adjustment

Steve, I've rarely seen a convertible top that would seal as well as a hard top. That doesn't mean they can't be gotten that way, though. As you probably know, there is not a lot of adjustment available in the windows. If you can be more specific about the misfit, perhaps I or someone else can make some suggestions. If you happen to have a hardtop, or can borrow one from someone, you can use it to check the window fit. If the fit is good with the hardtop, you need to adjust the soft top, rather than the windows.