C2 Vent Window Frame

[Phillip M.]

I am in the process of replacing the vent window weatherstrip on my '67 roadster. In order to do a proper job I would like to separate the window channel from the vent window frame. I removed the small philipshead screw attachment at the top of the channel, but the channel is still being held somehow at the bottom of the vent window frame. I can't see an attacment screw or rivet when looking at the inside of the window channel at the attachment point. Can someone tell me how these two pieces are held together, and more importantly, how do I separate them without destroying the thin sheet metal channel?

[Michael G.]

Re: C2 Vent Window Frame

I am in the process of replacing the vent window weatherstrip on my '67 roadster. In order to do a proper job I would like to separate the window channel from the vent window frame. I removed the small philipshead screw attachment at the top of the channel, but the channel is still being held somehow at the bottom of the vent window frame. I can't see an attacment screw or rivet when looking at the inside of the window channel at the attachment point. Can someone tell me how these two pieces are held together, and more importantly, how do I separate them without destroying the thin sheet metal channel?

Phil,

It's been a while since I re-did my roadster vent windows but seem to think the bottom attachment is with rivets. In order to see the attachements you can carefully pull back the "channel fuzzies" which will reveal, I believe, the rivets. Of course they will need to drilled out to remove frame from run.....no big deal. If not in good order, now would be a good time to replace the channel run as well.

[Edward J.]

Re: C2 Vent Window Frame

Phillip, I just sent my 63 frames out for re-chroming and the were a couple of rivits that had to be drilled out to remove the track.

[Phillip M.]

Re: C2 Vent Window Frame

Thanks for the info. - I'll give it a try tomorrow.

[Jeff S.]

Re: C2 Vent Window Frame

Phillip

The top of the channel assembly is secured by metal tabs bent over under the fuzzies & originating from the vertical rubber vent window seal. The lower part of the leg is riveted to the frame.

If your stainless beads are in good shape, and the channel itself is secure, consider removing the old, worn fuzzy with a chisel and small screwdriver. Once clean and free of debris, the channel can be recovered by using a 1" wide hook velco piece of 30" in length. Fits perfectly. Use a cement that cures slowly, and don't attempt to use sticky/adhesive-backed velcro.

To get a tight fit, a 3/8" dia. wooden dowel, ~30" length, can be pressed in and clamped while the glue dries. The channel is bent in an arc, and the dowel will follow this bend if you put a few small c-clamps to hold it. Beats fighting an ill-fitting repro piece and trying set rivets, etc. Some pics follow.

[Phillip M.]

Re: C2 Vent Window Frame

Jeff,
Thanks much. I'm glad I saved this as a winter time project as it will undoubtedly take more time restoring this than I had thought. I definately need to replace all of the channel "fuzzies" and your suggestion of using Velcro is a real gem. Of I go to JoAnn Fabrics for some restoration supplies!
Phil M.

[Michael R.]

Re: C2 Vent Window Frame

Jeff; Just rebuilding my vent window frames on my one owner '66 roadster. Where did you get the 1" wide hook velcro piece to make the channel from? Is there a kit available for the rebuild? Thanks, Mike Riley.

[Jeff S.]

Re: C2 Vent Window Frame

Mike

I bought it from McMaster-Carr. Unable to find the receipt, but I think it was p/n 9489K306 for 5' or 9489K313 for 10', black in color. (Can't seem to post a link in this reply?) I used 'Pliobond' (3 oz bottle) for the adhesive. There is too much repositioning and moving things around so using adhesive-backed Velcro would be impossible. Hope this helps.

Jeff