Author Topic: Windows (Read 1430 times)

tanman · « **on:** September 07, 2006, 09:59:34 PM »

hey, my car has those one piece windows. i want to go back to the original. would it be possible to buy a window kit or something and do it, or do i have to get a new set of doors and paint em?
thanks
tanner

G-dog · « **Reply #1 on:** September 08, 2006, 10:02:21 AM »

Probably easier to replace the doors,you would have to find /fabricate the vent window piece that was cut out to install the one piece set,and find a good set of vent window assemblies as well.

Bruce · « **Reply #2 on:** September 08, 2006, 12:25:31 PM »

IMO, even if you were trying to save some fairly rare pre-55 doors, it is still not worth it. Rick's car had doors that were cut for 1 pc windows, then the window channels welded back in. Getting the windows to fit right took a LOT of hours.
Get some doors that have not been castrated. What year are we talking about?

Russ · « **Reply #3 on:** September 08, 2006, 12:35:23 PM »

i'm gonna guess 67 judging by his avatar

G-dog · « **Reply #4 on:** September 08, 2006, 01:17:15 PM »

Good eye Russ! (It's the only year worth considering

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tanman · « **Reply #5 on:** September 08, 2006, 03:18:45 PM »

yea its a 67. ok, so i will try to get some new doors then, get em painted. anyone know a good paint shop? this is my first vw,dont know too many shops
thanks guys
tanner