Recently, while driving my '66 roadster, I went to roll up the window and it stuck slightly. It looked to be just slightly off-track, but when I rolled it down an inch or so and then back up, it was on-track and went up fine. This happened a couple more times over a month or so and I was waiting until warmer weather to check it out. Never a problem rolling it down. Yesterday, it was completely closed and I cranked the handle a couple turns to roll it down, but it apparently stuck for an instant and then dropped to the point I had intended to roll it down. My assumption is the glass is no longer attached to the mechanism, but I'd like some additional advice/information as to what it is and how to go about fixing, before I start dismantling the door.
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Re: C2 Driver Side Window
Mark,
It does sound like your glass has separated from the metal channel in the door.
The glass is secured by a "U" shaped piece of rubber that force fits into the metal glass channel.
The job does require removing the door panel, the vent window assembly, and the window regulator.
Since you are dissassembling the door, it is a good time to look at the vent window rubber, the felt window channel, and other worn parts.
Paragon and LI Corvette stock what you need for the repair. The 66 shop and chassis manual can tell you how to do the job.
Good luck,
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Re: C2 Driver Side Window
Mark,
You could probably put a little weatherstrip or similar adhesive on the bottom edge of the window glass, and then shove it down into the channel. No one would ever know.
If that doesn't work, then take the door apart.
Jerry Fuccillo
#42179Jerry Fuccillo
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Re: C2 Driver Side Window
Mark -
If you do decide to go the tear-down route, don't bother buying the window seal (rubber piece holding the window into the channel) from the usual vendors - at least not from Paragon. That's probably what is in there now, and it's the reason the window pulled out. The repro seal is way too thin. Go to an old auto glass shop, and ask them for a length of the seal. Not only is is cheaper, it's a lot thicker and really holds that glass in place.
Speaking for the next guy who will reseal your windows, please do not use silicon sealant. GACK!
Check the archives for more info on this topic.
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