Vent Window Frame repair, 65 Coupe

[Dick G.]

The vent window frame hinge has separated from the frame (drivers side) on my 65 Coupe. Any suggestions where I might get this repaired. I'm looking for a location in the Pacific North West or British Columbia for repairs, if possible. Or a good used replacement. There seems to be lots for convertables, but coupes seem sparce.

[Mike M.]

Re: Vent Window Frame repair, 65 Coupe

remove the vent assembly from the door, remove the vent window glass, drill a couple of holes thru the vent glass frame( the area that the hinge normally covers, then mig weld the hinge back onto the vent glass frame thru the holes you drilled. mike

[Dick G.]

Re: Vent Window Frame repair, 65 Coupe

Thanks Mike, just the sort of guidance I needed.

[Paul J.]

Re: Vent Window Frame repair, 65 Coupe

Dick, Mike's repair is a good way to fix it. If your welding skills are'nt up to this, a small welding shop can do it. It's not rocket science and they can probably fix it while you wait.

Paul

[Dick G.]

Re: Vent Window Frame repair, 65 Coupe

Hi Paul. ha ha, thanks for the nudge. I do have a mig, but my skills are far from professional. I've welded thin material before and as you said it not rocket science, but when you not doing it every day I think the professional might be the way to go. I'd hate to create more work than I need.

How hard is it to remove the glass from the frame....we are talking 45+ years in the frame.

[Paul J.]

Re: Vent Window Frame repair, 65 Coupe

How hard is it to remove the glass from the frame....we are talking 45+ years in the frame.

The glass is a press fit, but I think there is an adhesive strip in there. Try a heat gun to warm the trim, then patiently work the glass out.

[David S.]

Re: Vent Window Frame repair, 65 Coupe

If you need the vent window frame professionally redone. Send it to Charlie at Chrome Sity. He just did a pair of convertible frames for me. They are fantastic!

-Dave