Glass in vent window ,change

[Bo B.]

I need a help with instructions how to change the glass in a vent window frame on my C2 1965 Roadster.

I like to remove the old glass from the frame and replace with a new and not destroy the frame.

Bo

[Steven S.]

Re: Glass in vent window ,change

I just did this recently myself. Following others advise I used a heat gun and got the frame "hot", the object is to get the setting tape more pliable. Once you have some heat in it, hold the glass so that the rear edge is facing down, and catch the bottom corner of the frame against a workbench, block of wood, etc., and pull/push down. It should pull out with minimum effort. Mine came right out this way.

Good luck!
Steve

[Alan D.]

Re: Glass in vent window ,change

Believe there's a recent Restorer Article on installing vent window into channel. Hopefully somebody remembers.

[Bo B.]

Re: Glass in vent window ,change

Thank you but how do I put it back in?
Bo

[Greg T.]

Re: Glass in vent window ,change

Be careful where you buy your glass. The vent windows have a compound curve to them. They have a curve front to back and from top to bottom. The repros can be flat or only be curved top to bottom. Hopefully someone will chime in on where you can get a proper replacement today.

To replace the glass you install a soft channel liner you can get from any Corvette supplier or local glass shop. You can then press it in by lightly tapping with a soft mallet.