Sliding glass window.

[R.Smith]

I don't know which cat to put this in so I'm posting it here. Does anyone know a source for the the cloth track that the factory sliding glass rear window rides in? I assume it was once cloth but, can't say for sure because all I have left is the rusty skeleton. This is the U shaped seal that the window runs in. Thanks.

[mk]

When I bought a slider a few years ago I disassembled it and took the top channel (as it had little wear) to a local glass shop. They had no trouble matching it up with a piece they happened to have in stock. It has 'whiskers' like the horizontal pieces at the base of the door glass.


mike

[BobbyFord]

I do not believe sliding rear windows were factory. Prolly dealer installed.

[guerra]

check with your local glass co. all that can be had through the C.R. Laurence Co. they stock all you will need.

[mk]

Mine has Carlite glass and a late 1970 date code on all four panes. This fits with the brochures showing availability starting in 1970.

http://www.fordification.com/library/ma ... temId=1756




mike

[R.Smith]

That's the one. I'll call the local glass shop in the morning.

[MaxKlinger]

I'm pretty sure mine is aftermarket, installed by a previous owner. The frames for the moveable sections are falling apart and it rattles like crazy. I'd like to replace the whole thing but I still want to have it able to open.

By the way, where I come from an openable rear window is called a "beer window" so you can toss your beer cans into the bed. It's all in jest though, I don't tolerate drinking and driving.