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Old Apr 26, 2013 | 11:06 AM
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Question How to Install Rear Window

What all is involved in replacing a new rear window? I currently have a plastic window but I'm considering replacing it with a glass window.
Old May 1, 2013 | 08:47 PM
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Just my opinion, but it might be feasible to buy a step by step DVD that shows the way to replace the whole top. Somewhere in the DVD, I believe, it will show you how the rear window is taken off and put on. I bought a DVD for the 1994-2004 Mustangs and it appeared to be pretty straight forward. I e-mailed him with a few questions and received a fast reply. I have not replaced the top yet but I feel the 25 dollar DVD was well worth the knowledge I gained.
Old May 1, 2013 | 08:56 PM
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Can you give me a POC?
Old May 2, 2013 | 01:51 PM
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I ordered mine from aoksales.com He has about 25 different DVDs for different vehicles. Like I said, I have not put the top on yet. I did watch the DVD about 10 timed though.-- Good luck and let us know how things turn out.
Old May 7, 2013 | 07:30 PM
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The back window conversion from plastic curtain to glass involves installing a different top strictly to be used with a glass back window.

So, if you aren't planning to install a new top at the same time, just put a new plastic window back in.

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Old May 8, 2013 | 12:14 PM
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I bought that DVD from AOK when I replaced the top on my 02 and it couldn't have been better. It was absolutely step by step with no guess work.

Well worth the coin.
Old May 9, 2013 | 06:05 AM
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I'm glad to hear that. Do you remember what size staples you used? My top is alright now but I know that this job is in the near future since it is the original one.
Old May 9, 2013 | 10:19 AM
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No I don't remember off the top of my head. 3/8" , 1/2" or so?? I think the dude in the video tells you that when he's going over what you'll need to do the job.
Old May 9, 2013 | 01:20 PM
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Another +1 for the AOK videos. I just got the one for the '05+.

Very thorough and well worth the dough if you're thinking of tackling a top project.
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