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Old 06-24-2015, 11:47 PM   #1
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Vent window on a '54

So, I got all the innards out of a door today, but can't figure out the vent window assembly. Took the 2 bolts and 3 sheet metal screws out and can get the unit to move back and forth a couple of inches, but it seems to be binding on something else. Regulator and window channel are out, any ideas?
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Old 06-25-2015, 02:36 PM   #2
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Re: Vent window on a '54

Problem solved. There's a bolt way down at the bottom of the slider channel. Difficult to get at and I had to prevent the post from rotating with the torque applied to the bolt. Ended up measuring the location and cut a 2x3 hole with the dremel and cutoff blade, to allow access.

I'll either make a panel to cover the hole or weld the cutout piece back in.
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Old 06-25-2015, 02:43 PM   #3
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Re: Vent window on a '54

That bolt you need an arm with a second elbow between your wrist and elbow to get to along with slim arms rather than big guy arms.
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Old 06-29-2015, 05:10 PM   #4
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Re: Vent window on a '54

The other headache was that the channel attached to the vent was twisting, so had to go in the top with a 17mm wrench to prevent the turning
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