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#107191 10/24/2003 7:49 PM
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My 52 chev 3/4 needs new wing windows. The frames look ok, but the glass is broken. Can I buy the replacement windows? I have seen replacement windows that do away with the wings. Is this a good alternative?

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#107192 10/24/2003 8:45 PM
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At the top of this page, click on "Links."

Many vendors sell replacement glass for AD's, along with the rubber seals and miscellaneous hardware. Be careful when installing the new glass, it will try to seat too far into the frame (old age, rust expansion, etc.) and leaves a gap between the glass and vertical "cat whisker" strip.

edit: Most of those "wingvent delete" doors are actually earlier doors that didn't come with wing windows. Conversions are expensive and time consuming, requiring metal fab in tight areas. Much easier to go to the junkyard.


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#107193 10/25/2003 7:03 AM
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The doors are not the same the early ones had one piece of glass. I have 6 doors from a bulk deal. 10 bucks a door. The doors with one peice have turn down handles. Chevy Duty cataloge gives a good description of all the AD's O

#107194 10/25/2003 7:41 AM
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You can get new, completely assembled units ... chrome or not ... HERE


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#107195 10/26/2003 7:33 PM
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I had the wings and door glass done at a local
windshield shop. glass installed in frame $30 for the wings and $35 for the door. You might want to try a shop before you order your glass. Greg


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#107196 10/29/2003 12:54 PM
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Originally posted by OldCarKook:
Alan: BowTie Bits wing vent is a restored part, not a new part. No one is remanufacturing these wing vent assemblies new as far as I know.
My mistake ... I knew that -- what I meant was, they're LIKE new jobs!
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