72 Cutlass Covertible window issues

FIJIBLUE72 · May 5th, 2009, 07:17 PM

Guys, I had a new top put on over the weekend. I am having a HORRIBLE time trying to adjust the rear windows.I have the Body/Chassis manuals, but they are too vague. Can someone please walk me through what I should loosen to adjust the rear windows. I am pulling my hair out. It wont quite meet the top in the corner and then, I can't get it to adjust properly to the front glass. The front door glass is flush at the front post and the roof. I just can't figure out how to adjust the rear windows properly.
I really need some detailed help.

Thanks again

Yellowstatue · May 6th, 2009, 03:19 AM

The only thing I can suggest is to let your mind float when you are sitting on the car floor looking at the two windows and try to imagine what the adjusters do

it's an abstract thing and very hard to describe what to do first...and then there must be a step by step somewhere which I have not found yet, but my windows work after doing at least four '68 Cutlii

patience Grasshopper...

Bluevista · May 6th, 2009, 03:49 AM

Did the windows fit okay before the top was put on? It could be the top that needs adjusting if so.

Lady72nRob71 · May 6th, 2009, 05:58 AM

There are two upper stops with adjustment bolts. See in this picture: http://www.flickr.com/photos/robsalb...7602930020786/
It sounds as if the rear stop needs to be raised some to align with the front glass. (The recessed one at the upper left of the picture.)
The one in the middle under the black sealant blob might need tweaking, too - it controls the total up travel.

As mentioned above, a good studying with a mechanical mind helps most. The body manual is not as helpful as is should be...

May 5th, 2009, 07:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
FIJIBLUE72 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 14	72 Cutlass Covertible window issues Guys, I had a new top put on over the weekend. I am having a HORRIBLE time trying to adjust the rear windows.I have the Body/Chassis manuals, but they are too vague. Can someone please walk me through what I should loosen to adjust the rear windows. I am pulling my hair out. It wont quite meet the top in the corner and then, I can't get it to adjust properly to the front glass. The front door glass is flush at the front post and the roof. I just can't figure out how to adjust the rear windows properly. I really need some detailed help. Thanks again

May 6th, 2009, 03:19 AM	#2 (permalink)
Yellowstatue Certified Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Too close to Toronto!! Posts: 567	Psychic The only thing I can suggest is to let your mind float when you are sitting on the car floor looking at the two windows and try to imagine what the adjusters do it's an abstract thing and very hard to describe what to do first...and then there must be a step by step somewhere which I have not found yet, but my windows work after doing at least four '68 Cutlii patience Grasshopper... __________________ '57 S88 HC et al; '68 442 M20; '68 442 M21; '68 W30; '68 Vista et al; '80 -'84 Regency et al; '96,'98.'99 Aurora..Ignition ON

May 6th, 2009, 05:58 AM	#4 (permalink)
Lady72nRob71 Moderator Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 1,916	There are two upper stops with adjustment bolts. See in this picture: http://www.flickr.com/photos/robsalb...7602930020786/ It sounds as if the rear stop needs to be raised some to align with the front glass. (The recessed one at the upper left of the picture.) The one in the middle under the black sealant blob might need tweaking, too - it controls the total up travel. As mentioned above, a good studying with a mechanical mind helps most. The body manual is not as helpful as is should be... __________________ -Rob Young 1972 Cutlass Supreme Convertible (442 clone) -"Lady" (My mistress...) http://www.flickr.com/photos/robsalbum/sets/ 1986 Cutlass Supreme Coupe - "Pristine" 1978 Ford (Old Faithful) a.k.a. "the Tramp" 1997 Cadillac STS (for sale - too many cars!) 1999 Harley Davidson Sportster - "the Freedom Machine" Last edited by Lady72nRob71; May 6th, 2009 at 06:07 AM..

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May 6th, 2009, 03:49 AM	#3 (permalink)
Bluevista Cruisin' the Vistas Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Northeast Ohio Posts: 1,720	Did the windows fit okay before the top was put on? It could be the top that needs adjusting if so.