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How to I.D. a factory slider?
Going to look at a rear slider tomorrow and was wondering how to tell a factory unit from an aftermarket? I tried the search function with no luck, but can't believe this topic hasn't come up before.
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Re: How to I.D. a factory slider?
I have 2 factory original sliders and both of them are screwed together in the lower corners and not welded. I have never seen any with tinted glass, only clear and they are only have a silver frame. Hope this helps
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Re: How to I.D. a factory slider?
My '72 is welded and original,vendors varied.The windows were installed post assembly line on the factory lot by a vendor and there were four assembly plants around the country.If the slider is still in the truck,the window gasket will be the no-trim type.Even if the truck came with stainless molding.
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Re: How to I.D. a factory slider?
With four plants supplying them, it doesn't sound like their is any consistency between, other than silver in color with clear glass? Given that, is there a way to tell an aftermarket slider? Does that make sense?
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Re: How to I.D. a factory slider?
more times than not, the aftermarket ones have a black frame. Also, look at the latch, factory was metal, and aftermarket is typically plastic. Trevor
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Re: How to I.D. a factory slider?
If the truck that it came out of happens to be available, look at the SPID.
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Re: How to I.D. a factory slider?
Thanks for the info guys!
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