Window channel guide repair - budget method.

[Figuarus]

So, i had an issue with my window faling off a track and sliding backwards, allowing the glass to tip in towards the cab, or out towards the street.

Turns out that the guide that bolts to the door was missing. The two brackets that are riveted to the guide cracked, and ultimately broke.



Well, im broke and dont have money to get new guides, so it's time to fix this. Poorboy style. My S10 blazer has lovingly provided me with sheet metal for various projects. Time to visit the carcass.


I started by taking some measurements from the existing legs off the guide, and ended up with this



Trim down the bolts, and you end up with this




Make a hole on the bottom bracket so you can mark the upper hole and make sure it lines up with the window.

I used a self tapping screw, but will change it out for a machine bolt soon enough

[The Rocknrod]

Not for nothing man - I love you. Really do. But:
Save file.
Open with Paint.
Home Tab
Resize.
20 - 25%
Save as.
Life is good.

[Figuarus]

Trust me i know. I tried to resize, but im on my phone.

[The Rocknrod]

Okay, I made em smaller so people can see them.

[64shortbox]

Great job Chief. With your fab skills you must have been an HT. And thanks for your service!

[Figuarus]

HT? Im not sure what that means.

[1963c-10]

Originally Posted by Figuarus

HT? Im not sure what that means.

Military for "high maintenance tech"

[Figuarus]

I can't tell if you're making fun of me, but hey, peace to you.

I just wanted to show a cheap way of fixing this since I couldn't find any leads on an aftermarket replacement, and I was short on money.

I used sheet metal because it was the only option available to me, and I figured someone else could copy what I did.

[1963c-10]

Originally Posted by Figuarus

I can't tell if you're making fun of me, but hey, peace to you.

I just wanted to show a cheap way of fixing this since I couldn't find any leads on an aftermarket replacement, and I was short on money.

I used sheet metal because it was the only option available to me, and I figured someone else could copy what I did.

I think he was complimenting the work Figuarus. I don't think he knows The Rocknrod just shrunk the pics. HT is a Navy term and hes retired Navy. My grandfather retired USN with 34 years and that's where I've heard the term.

[The Rocknrod]

64Shortbox just confused as to who actually posted the pics. He wasn't making fun of you.
You have great skills.

[Figuarus]

Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

64Shortbox just confused as to who actually posted the pics. He wasn't making fun of you.
You have great skills.

Ah. Gotcha. Sorry. I didnt understand.
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[imjeff]

HT was Hull Maintenance Technician. It came about when they combined DC (Damage Controlman) and Shipfitter. They've since divided them up. It's a compliment because HTs did everything from wooden boat repair to nuclear component welding. Kind of a jack of all trades rate.