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Old May 1, 2015 | 03:36 PM
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This is the the rear window on my 69 convertible . It's a two piece glass binded with a glue/silicon in the middle of them so to help fold when the roof goes down. It's starting to peel and not sure how to fix it.







Old May 2, 2015 | 03:09 PM
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new glass or plastic window
Old May 3, 2015 | 07:20 AM
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There's a kick in the gumdrops.
Old May 4, 2015 | 10:42 AM
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ouch..
Old May 13, 2015 | 08:32 PM
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Wonder how old the top is? There was a time when companies used folding glass. That connector or seal is a normal part for the glass. Plastic windows don't have that seal obviously. Find a company that deals or specializes in convertibles. They should be able to get you a new seal.
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My brother had to do the same thing on a car he has. He took it to a convertible shop and it was about 200 bucks
Old May 14, 2015 | 01:10 PM
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...and I think it's one of those headache projects where it's easier with less hassle to pay someone to do.
Old May 15, 2015 | 05:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Slem
Wonder how old the top is? There was a time when companies used folding glass. That connector or seal is a normal part for the glass. Plastic windows don't have that seal obviously. Find a company that deals or specializes in convertibles. They should be able to get you a new seal.
there is no such thing
Old May 15, 2015 | 07:40 PM
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Originally Posted by barnett468
there is no such thing

Ohhhhhh rrrreeeaaaallllllyyyyyyy? (in my best Ace Ventura voice)


A very quick query of the incredible wonder that IS the World Wide Web easily reveals many vehicles with rear glass windows IN a convertible.


1st up is a replacement rear glass window for a 1969 Mustang convertible


http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/se...le+Rear+Window)


Further search for a 69 Stang reveals at that same distributer an entire soft top with tinted glass rear window for the princely sum of around $500 ($271.82 for the top & $227.03 for a GLASS rear window add your own shipping and install price)...need part numbers or will the link suffice?


2nd up...Looking a lil further the 1996-2006 Chrysler Sebring convertible not only offered a glass rear window with the soft top but a heated/defrosted one at that


3rd up... http://www.americanmuscle.com/top-he...=2005&model=GT this link is an ad for an entire soft top including heated rear glass window for a 2005-2014 Mustang.


Give me an hour and access to the wonder of the web and I can show you quite a bit more
Old May 15, 2015 | 07:56 PM
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http://www.mustangandfords.com/how-t...s-rear-window/


Make note in the article, "Of course the rear glass window on a Mustang convertible was not available until 1967."


Folding automobile convertible top and rear window assembly having a flexible hinge
US 4799727 A. The patent on using rear glass on a convertible wasn't submitted until September 27, 1985...however there is documented use of glass in convertibles prior to this date.


Oh look?!? They even offer rear glass convertibles for our 1st gen Camaro brothern!!
http://www.camarocentral.com/1967_19...G_p/cnv-47.htm



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