Pulled the AREO side windows off my 82 GT. How are the side windows held in place? Is there some kind of brackets, or just adhesive? Also, how are the window frames installed?
Pulled the AREO side windows off my 82 GT. How are the side windows held in place? Is there some kind of brackets, or just adhesive? Also, how are the window frames installed?
The window frames are normally installed first. The bottom seats over the pinch weld. The two sides have tabs that bend over into the opening to help hold the trim in place. The later 4 Eyed cars actually have wire clips that slid into place to hold the trim if you happen to be using those trim pieces.
The glass is installed from inside the car. You will need 5/16" Butyl tape 3M Windo Weld 5/16" is what I use. a standard 15 ft roll will do both windows with extra. The glass is pressed up against the Butyl tape by small felt tipped brackets that screw into the sheet metal. I believe there are 6 or 7 brackets, but I would have to double check to verify. Most of the brackets are just flat metal with felt on the end to protect the glass. Two or three of the brackets have a 90 degree bend in them as the are on the door pillar and need the bend to mount properly.
I will try and get a picture of all of this for you today if I can.
Trey
"I Don't build it hoping for your approval! I built it because it meets mine!"
"I've spent most of my money on Mustangs, racing, and women... the rest I just wasted."
Mustangs Past: Too many to remember!
Current Mustangs:
1969 Mach 1
1979 Pace Car now 5.0/5 speed
1982 GT Stalled RestoModification
1984 SVO Still Waiting Restoration
1986 GT Under going Wide Body Conversion Currently
Current Capris:
1981 Capri Roller
1981 Capri Black Magic Roller Basket Case
1982 Capri RS 5.0/4spd T-top Full Restoration Stalled in TX
1984 Capri RS T-top Roller
1983-84 Gloy Racing Trans Am/IMSA Body Parts
Thanks, are the brackets available, I do not think I have any.
I personally have not seen any. I would recommend checking with NPD to see if they offer any. Otherwise a WTB here in the Classifieds would be my next best option. It might be tomorrow until I have a chance to grab some pictures. Today has gotten away from me and I will be at basketball games all night tonight.
Trey
"I Don't build it hoping for your approval! I built it because it meets mine!"
"I've spent most of my money on Mustangs, racing, and women... the rest I just wasted."
Mustangs Past: Too many to remember!
Current Mustangs:
1969 Mach 1
1979 Pace Car now 5.0/5 speed
1982 GT Stalled RestoModification
1984 SVO Still Waiting Restoration
1986 GT Under going Wide Body Conversion Currently
Current Capris:
1981 Capri Roller
1981 Capri Black Magic Roller Basket Case
1982 Capri RS 5.0/4spd T-top Full Restoration Stalled in TX
1984 Capri RS T-top Roller
1983-84 Gloy Racing Trans Am/IMSA Body Parts
Here is a picture of the hardware that is needed to install the rear quarter windows.
Also I double checked and you need (3) 90 Degree brackets and 5 flat brackets.
Trey
"I Don't build it hoping for your approval! I built it because it meets mine!"
"I've spent most of my money on Mustangs, racing, and women... the rest I just wasted."
Mustangs Past: Too many to remember!
Current Mustangs:
1969 Mach 1
1979 Pace Car now 5.0/5 speed
1982 GT Stalled RestoModification
1984 SVO Still Waiting Restoration
1986 GT Under going Wide Body Conversion Currently
Current Capris:
1981 Capri Roller
1981 Capri Black Magic Roller Basket Case
1982 Capri RS 5.0/4spd T-top Full Restoration Stalled in TX
1984 Capri RS T-top Roller
1983-84 Gloy Racing Trans Am/IMSA Body Parts
Thanks Trey, where would I buy the Butyl tape?
Trey
"I Don't build it hoping for your approval! I built it because it meets mine!"
"I've spent most of my money on Mustangs, racing, and women... the rest I just wasted."
Mustangs Past: Too many to remember!
Current Mustangs:
1969 Mach 1
1979 Pace Car now 5.0/5 speed
1982 GT Stalled RestoModification
1984 SVO Still Waiting Restoration
1986 GT Under going Wide Body Conversion Currently
Current Capris:
1981 Capri Roller
1981 Capri Black Magic Roller Basket Case
1982 Capri RS 5.0/4spd T-top Full Restoration Stalled in TX
1984 Capri RS T-top Roller
1983-84 Gloy Racing Trans Am/IMSA Body Parts
I will check the local shop when I get off work, thanks again Trey!
Congratulations on bringing the classic look back to your car! Personally I've never understood the thought process behind going to aero glass in the first place. For me I've always loved everything painted in high gloss base/clear. Was a lot of work to do it but the lines on my 86GT really popped like that. To each their own I guess. I know a lot of guys prefer the SVO style panels too as far as that goes.
If I had a set of SVO sail panels I would put them on but, to me the aero glass just does not look right on this car.
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