Rear Quarter Window Off the Track

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Old Jan 2, 2012 | 12:13 AM
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Rear Quarter Window Off the Track

The rear quarter window on my '71 SX convertible came off the track. Where can I find directions in the Factory Assembly Manual or CSM? I suppose I'll need to remove the interior panel to repair this?
Old Jan 2, 2012 | 07:37 AM
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The instructions would be in the Fisher Body Manual. They are not very in depth, either (at least in 72!)
Most likely, the lower, center roller has broke - common problem.
To see for sure, remove the black vent that is on the door jamb and look in the quarter with a good flashlight.

To access the mechanism for repair, the entire rear seat and the side trim panels will need removing. Then remove the cover plate and there is the mechanism. I have some photos of mine here, to see what you are up against...

Quarter:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/robsalb...57602930020786
Browse around for even more!

Window:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/robsalb...57602930020786
Note the lower roller - it breaks after many years of use. They all require a special tool that you can either buy or make from a bar of metal and a couple of machine screws.
Old Jan 2, 2012 | 10:17 AM
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Rob is correct. You will need a Fisher Body manual. I recently removed the windows on my 71 98 to put on new window felts. I put the window felts on and then installed the windows again. However, I had a glass shop align all of the glass so I wouldn't have to deal with it. Plus, I figured they could do a better job than I ever could. Now, I don't have to worry about leaky windows. It cost me about $300 and he reomved all of the windows, cleaned the tracks, and reinstalled and aligned it for me in a few days.
Old Jan 2, 2012 | 12:33 PM
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Great photos Rob, and always very helpful. I pulled the black vent plate and the roller is still on there from what I can see, it's just not in the track. Looks like I'll need to order the Fisher Body Manual if I can't figure it out myself. (and get to pull the rear seat and door panel too)
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