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Rear window support #2016605 02/21/16 02:35 PM 02/21/16 02:35 PM
Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 12,589 Great Neck,LI,new york hemi-itis OP I Live Here
hemi-itis OP I Live Here Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 12,589 Great Neck,LI,new york	I got bit by Jennie Craig One of the things on the bucket list is removing the rear window regulators.So my question is,,,how have you guys supported the window after gutting the regulator.I was also thinking about plastic side windows.Your opinions please

Re: Rear window support [Re: hemi-itis] #2016740 02/21/16 06:52 PM 02/21/16 06:52 PM
Joined: May 2003 Posts: 6,567 Downtown Roebuck Ont Twostick Still wishing...
Twostick Still wishing... Joined: May 2003 Posts: 6,567 Downtown Roebuck Ont	Do you still want them to go up and down? If not you could whittle a wood block out of some 1/4 round or similar, put it into the window track and run a screw thru it. If you still want it to go up and down, old school seat belt pull? Kevin

Re: Rear window support [Re: hemi-itis] #2016756 02/21/16 07:34 PM 02/21/16 07:34 PM
Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 9,865 MI, usa dvw master
dvw master Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 9,865 MI, usa	Piece of cake. Cut the 1/8" Lexan to same shape as the glass. Drill a 1/4" hole through the inner body structure. Place the Lexan in the opening to locate the spot drilled in the body. Drill a hole in the bottom of the Lexan. Use 1/4" threaded rod with nuts on either side through the body and lexan to attach. This allows the Lexan to be adjusted outward against the outer catwisker to fit nice. You could use 1/4" Lexan but Lee may give you a weight ticket,LOL. For what it's worth 1/8" Lexan fits in the stock weatherstrip for the back glass with no issue. Doug

Re: Rear window support [Re: hemi-itis] #2017066 02/22/16 01:42 AM 02/22/16 01:42 AM
Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 12,589 Great Neck,LI,new york hemi-itis OP I Live Here
hemi-itis OP I Live Here Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 12,589 Great Neck,LI,new york	Thanks DOUG! HEMI-ITIS has no cure. My condition is fully BLOWN!!

Re: Rear window support [Re: hemi-itis] #2017075 02/22/16 01:51 AM 02/22/16 01:51 AM
Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI MR_P_BODY Master
MR_P_BODY Master Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI	On my old 62 Dart I just pinched the tracks just below the glass with a set of channel locks that was quick and simple(that was with the stock glass)

Re: Rear window support [Re: hemi-itis] #2017598 02/22/16 07:21 PM 02/22/16 07:21 PM
Joined: May 2003 Posts: 1,751 Graham, WA P Polarapete top fuel
Polarapete top fuel P Joined: May 2003 Posts: 1,751 Graham, WA	That really is the wrong end to cut weight. I pulled out the window glass, the regulators, the trunk hinges and a lot of other stuff when I tubbed my '68 Coronet. Taking weight off the back does not help traction. 1986 Dodge Ramcharger 440 2wd, Bracket Racer Under Construction 1998 Ram 2500 QuadCab, new daily driver. 2008 Honda Element 2014 Carry-On 7x14 Cargo Trailer

Re: Rear window support [Re: Polarapete] #2018088 02/23/16 03:22 PM 02/23/16 03:22 PM
Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,942 Metro Detroit OUTLAWD top fuel
OUTLAWD top fuel Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,942 Metro Detroit	Originally Posted By Polarapete That really is the wrong end to cut weight. I pulled out the window glass, the regulators, the trunk hinges and a lot of other stuff when I tubbed my '68 Coronet. Taking weight off the back does not help traction. Not every application wants the same thing... Get the weight down, then shift what's left around to get the balance where it needs to be. Faster, Faster until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death... 71 Swinger - slowly collecting dust/parts 66 Belv. II - just a streetcar 88 Mustang - turbo LS beater

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