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General Forums => VW Club Corner => Topic started by: tanman on September 07, 2006, 09:59:34 PM

Title: Windows
Post by: 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

Title: Windows
Post by: G-dog 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.

Title: Windows
Post by: Bruce 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?

Title: Windows
Post by: Russ on September 08, 2006, 12:35:23 PM

i'm gonna guess 67 judging by his avatar

Title: Windows
Post by: G-dog on September 08, 2006, 01:17:15 PM

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

 

Title: Windows
Post by: tanman 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