Vent window toasted?
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I recently picked up a couple at the jy as mine had some rust swelling also. The nice thing is that most door panels have already been removed so you just have to pull the window out of the track and remove the vent. Don't even have to take the main window out. Be careful removing the nut as the threaded flat rod tends to twist. You might want to just swap the whole unit, track and all.
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This is exactly what happened as I took her apart. Closest junk yard I could find with a donor is about 2 hours away. It will definitely be a weekend trip
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I repaired my wing frame by sanding out the rust and rebuilding the frame with JB weld. sanded it smooth and painted it black with rustoleum then build it up with JB weld, sand smooth and paint again. Lasted for a while but needs replacement eventually. Have you asked your local glass shop about replacements?
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I had to replace both of mine because of bad pivots and got them from a FTE member.
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All great info guys. I'm definitely scrapping these. Any tips on getting the glass out? I think I should attempt to save the glass should ever the need arises to replace it... Or maybe it's not worth the effort.
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People think I'm crazy for buying filters by the case even...so yes you will likely face scorn but laugh it off. You know what you have in your hands is genuine
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