Vent window glass removal

Breeang · 03-11-2003, 07:23 AM

I am about to replace all the rubber on my 1974 Targa vent windows (opening windows), so I want to re-chrome everything while I have it all apart. How the heck do you get the glass out of the 'swivel' frame ?.(without using a 7 lb hammer). It looks as if it may be glued in place. Heating with a torch has been suggested since I am re-chroming anyway,but I'm kinda leery about that. All ideas will be greatly appreciated.

Grun68 · 02-20-2008, 01:24 PM

Going to give this one a bump as I am looking for the same suggestion/solution...

911pcars · 02-20-2008, 03:20 PM

How are you trying to access the vent window?

Similar to a coupe, the glass is contained within the door glass frame, however abbreviated it is in a Targa. Take a look at a parts diagram. On a coupe, remove the door panel to access the side glass frame/regulator fasteners; lift frame upward for clearance and/or remove from vehicle; remove vent assy. from window frame.

Sherwood

Ryce Stallings · 02-20-2008, 03:25 PM

Are the frames chrome or anodized aluminum?

Grun68 · 02-20-2008, 07:55 PM

On my 68 the vent window is chrome and the frame is aluminum. I've got the frame apart and only need suggestions on how to remove the vent/wing window from it's frame.

Thanks to all that reply,
Mike

Axiom · 02-21-2008, 05:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Grun68

On my 68 the vent window is chrome and the frame is aluminum. I've got the frame apart and only need suggestions on how to remove the vent/wing window from it's frame.

Thanks to all that reply,
Mike

On the handle, there is a little pin, remove that, and the it should slide out, then peel the rest of the frame out.

aturboman · 02-21-2008, 06:23 AM

I have just done 4 of these and it is a bit of work (long description here).

Mount the lower swivel pin in in a soft jaw vice and hold it firmly in an upright position (like its mounted in the car).

I first heat the metal frame only, directing the heat away from the glass.

You need to use patience and heat everything slowly and evenly until the frame is too hot to touch.

This softens the rubber butyl glue holding in the glass.

Next cut between the glass and frame on each side of the glass with a long thin razor knife (very sharp).

Keep repeating the cuting and sometimes reheating until the glass starts to move.

It is a long and slow process to get it out but any prying or other method will bend the frame since it is only chromed brass.

Be carefull not to scratch the glass while cutting the glue, I wrap the non blade portion in masking tape. Some WD40 sprayed after the heating process will help the blade slide through the rubber easier as well.

As prviously mentioned the swivel handle needs to be removed first by taking out the roll pin.