| Rear window template [message #313909] |
Tue, 28 February 2017 15:37  |
Jkrauk
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Registered: February 2017
Location: Denver, CO
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Hi.
I am going to be attempting to make a template to get new glass cut for my rear window. Anyone have any tips for doing this so I don't have to get two or three pieces of glass cut? Hah! I have the rear window rubber seal and I'm going to attempt to place it on the body and then get a proper measurement. Does the window sit inside this? I have never messed with a complete window or seen one in so I'm kind of going into this blind.
What % tint should I tell the shop to match the other windows?
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/500/medium/IMG_09604.JPG
Thanks for the help!
John in Denver.
1977 Palm Beach stripped out. Happily with a 455 but not running currently.
1977 GMC 26' Palm Beach
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| Re: Rear window template [message #313916 is a reply to message #313909] |
Tue, 28 February 2017 21:05  |
77Royale
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Location: Mid Michigan
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Id give the guy/gal at the local glass shop an extra $25.00 to come out and measure with the gasket. Something that big I would not want to mess up. He/she may give you a deal on installing it as well. Better done correctly the first time.
77 Royale, Rear Dry Bath. 403, 3.55 Final Drive, Lenzi goodies, Patterson carb and dizzy.
Mid Michigan
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| Re: Rear window template [message #313921 is a reply to message #313916] |
Wed, 01 March 2017 01:48 |
Ken Burton
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Why don"t you make one out of Masonite or something like that. When you get it trimmed exactly the way that you want it, take it to a glass shop and get it duplicated in glass.
Ken Burton - N9KB
76 Palm Beach
Hebron, Indiana
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| Re: [GMCnet] Rear window template [message #313922 is a reply to message #313921] |
Wed, 01 March 2017 01:56 |
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USAussie
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Location: Sydney, Australia
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G'day,
I arrive in Houston on March 14th. If you can wait a bit I have a rear
window I can make a template from and mail it to you.
Regards,
Rob M.
The Pedantic Mechanic
USAussie - Downunder
AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
USA '77 Kingsley - TZE 267V100808
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From: Gmclist [mailto:gmclist-bounces@list.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Ken
Burton
Sent: Wednesday, March 1, 2017 6:48 PM
To: gmclist@list.gmcnet.org
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Rear window template
Why don"t you make one out of Masonite or something like that. When you get
it trimmed exactly the way that you want it, take it to a glass shop and
get it duplicated in glass.
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Ken Burton - N9KB
76 Palm Beach
Hebron, Indiana
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Rob M. (USAussie)
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'75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
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| Re: [GMCnet] Rear window template [message #313927 is a reply to message #313923] |
Wed, 01 March 2017 07:56 |
jhb1
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Contact JimB at the Co-Op he had a bunch of black tinted rear windows made up a few years ago may still have some but sure he has the size
HTH
John H. Bell
77 Royale; QuadBag,Manny OneTon,Honda EV4010, FITech
Montreal Qc.
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| Re: [GMCnet] Rear window template [message #313950 is a reply to message #313927] |
Wed, 01 March 2017 14:39 |
tphipps
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Location: Spanish Fort, AL
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Rob, I believe part of the question was 'where does the installed window seat?'. Inside the gasket is the answer to only that part of the question. Shipping that big piece of glass ought to be fun.
See you in Shawnee.
Tom, MS II
2012 Phoenix Cruiser model 2552
KA4CSG
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| Re: Rear window template [message #314147 is a reply to message #313909] |
Mon, 06 March 2017 10:33 |
Jkrauk
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Registered: February 2017
Location: Denver, CO
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Rob that would be great to get a template made out of an actual back glass. Let me know when you are back and can do it. Thanks!
1977 GMC 26' Palm Beach
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