Pop-out quarter window question

Bo Mows · 11-25-2005

Can you put the pop out quarter windows in a '69?

Bo

69grngt · 11-25-2005

Yes - I had it done on mine. It is not a straight exchange - can't remember exactly but there were a couple of modifications that needed to be made - install mounting supports?? At sometime there was a nice writeup on what to do that I gave to my body shop - but again i can't remember which site it came from. Try a search and it may pop up.
Roger

greensmurf20 · 11-25-2005

to convert from solid windows to pop outs you'll have to drill holes in the inside of the car to fit the mount brackets, and you'll also need the window seals and window trim pieces for pop out windows. pristine pop out quarter window trims are rare and hard to come-by.

Dave Brode · 11-25-2005

All,
How 'bout converting a pop out window car to non? Drop in?
TIA
Dave

spdkilz02 · 11-25-2005

all u have to do to put the non pop out windows in is to get the windows and weatherstripping for the non pop out windows and install them..really easy to do that is what i have done to mine...

ill have to look i believe i have about 2 or 3 sets of the chrome trim for the pop out windows in good condition laying around my garage...

kwilford · 11-26-2005

Originally Posted by 69grngt

Yes - I had it done on mine. It is not a straight exchange - can't remember exactly but there were a couple of modifications that needed to be made - install mounting supports?? At sometime there was a nice writeup on what to do that I gave to my body shop - but again i can't remember which site it came from. Try a search and it may pop up.
Roger

Here is Rodney Killingsworth's (aka Killer Texas GT) article, complete with photos. HTH

Gary · 11-26-2005

Good post Keith, added the file to the Downloads section.

CIARA1970 · 12-24-2005

can someone please tell me if all the quarter window (trim) will fit on any year gt.
thanks ,
MERRY CHRISMAS TO ALL!!

spdkilz02 · 12-24-2005

I do believe that the trim will fit any year GT...

kwilford · 12-24-2005

I believe that the earlier fixed quarter window trim and the later pop-out window trim are completely different. In order to do the conversion, you need the trim, the rubber molding, the window and all the hardware from the later model. JM2CW

opeldean · 03-13-2007

here is my variation. It is not as technically challenging or as slick as rodneys, but it works.

I used the cardboard template that rodney made, but instead of bending metal stock, I laid the template on a metal electrical box, traced and cut it out.Fast and quick.
Attach the "box" to the widow lever, then trial fit..then screw to the c pillar.

PS: Her name is "Celeste",dam is she good lookin

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69grngt Opeler Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: CT Posts: 19 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Yes - I had it done on mine. It is not a straight exchange - can't remember exactly but there were a couple of modifications that needed to be made - install mounting supports?? At sometime there was a nice writeup on what to do that I gave to my body shop - but again i can't remember which site it came from. Try a search and it may pop up. Roger

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greensmurf20 OPEL-LESS!!! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Gobles michigan 49055 Posts: 2,110 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	to convert from solid windows to pop outs you'll have to drill holes in the inside of the car to fit the mount brackets, and you'll also need the window seals and window trim pieces for pop out windows. pristine pop out quarter window trims are rare and hard to come-by.

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Dave Brode Opeler Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Frostburg, MD Posts: 22 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	All, How 'bout converting a pop out window car to non? Drop in? TIA Dave

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spdkilz02 1000 Post Club Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Akron, OH Posts: 1,724 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	all u have to do to put the non pop out windows in is to get the windows and weatherstripping for the non pop out windows and install them..really easy to do that is what i have done to mine... ill have to look i believe i have about 2 or 3 sets of the chrome trim for the pop out windows in good condition laying around my garage...

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Gary Site Admin Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Swansea, MA Posts: 4,674 Classified Rating: 0% (0) Provided Answers: 2	Good post Keith, added the file to the Downloads section.

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CIARA1970 Opeler Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: HAMMOND,IN Posts: 55 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	can someone please tell me if all the quarter window (trim) will fit on any year gt. thanks , MERRY CHRISMAS TO ALL!!

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spdkilz02 1000 Post Club Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Akron, OH Posts: 1,724 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	I do believe that the trim will fit any year GT...

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kwilford Über OpelGT.com Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 3,725 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	I believe that the earlier fixed quarter window trim and the later pop-out window trim are completely different. In order to do the conversion, you need the trim, the rubber molding, the window and all the hardware from the later model. JM2CW

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