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Old 01-15-2024, 12:39 PM   #1
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Re: One piece windows

Thanks for the updates on the installs. The mixed results is what I've seen from all my lougle searches as well.
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Old 01-15-2024, 09:39 PM   #2
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Re: One piece windows

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Thanks for the updates on the installs. The mixed results is what I've seen from all my lougle searches as well.
I’m gonna try installing new window regulator to see if it helps at all.
I ended up having to pull the window regulator out, then take out the screw on the bottom of the front channel, and then insert the window, and slide it up and down several times to see where it would move the easiest.
Had to redrill the bottom hole for the screw.
I also added a riv-nut to the top of the back channel.
Yes, it lays against the door latch, with a gap...so I drilled a hole in the channel, and installed the riv-nut from inside the channel, towards the door latch. (Bottom portion of riv-nut pointing towards the door latch)
Inserted the stock screw, and tightened up.
Way more sturdy, and less flopping around of the glass.
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Old 01-16-2024, 10:31 AM   #3
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Re: One piece windows

I am not going to lie, the glass is a pain to get in, but once in and the front channel is bolted in tracks very smooth and no binding. Initially I had a binding issue, but that was in the sash adjustment. After taking the sash out and adjusting the glass in the sash all was good. I will also say it is not easier on the second window, it averaged 1.5 hours with regulators and adjustments to install each side, regular glass and vent windows are a few minutes job. As I stated before, it is much easier with doors removed as you can get to the lower bottom bolt and the trique latches actually made the upper rear bolt easier to do. I tacked a 1/4-20 nut to backside of the upper track similar to what the factory did to ease installation of the upper track on around the latch. I can go into more detail but it really is a feel your way through it type of install. Still say it is worth it but you will definitely have a time investment.
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Re: One piece windows

71 super can you explain your window sash adjustment, or provide a link to watch so I can try this?
As mentioned before, I didn't get instructions with mine, but if they are the same as the pictures on Vanatta Fabrications site, I have looked at those too.
Thank you for any help.
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