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I would like to remove the vent windows on my 51 and switch over to a one piece window I know that the 47 thru 50 had a one piece. Will the windows & tracks & regultors fit in my doors OR does anyone know of a kit ?
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The regulators are different shape and size and there is a vertical forward edge track that is part of the vent window frame, inside the door. This would have to come out. The sheet metal on the sill of the doors is different with the vent window door because of a tab which holds the vent window latch. The inside window frames are slightly different as there is a notch cut out of the vent window model frame. Of course the glass is different. IMHO it would be easier to change the whole door if you have access to them.


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Try to run a search on this subject, as I remember it being discussed before.
And I belive it involved considerible work to make this switch.


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A place called nu relics sells a power window kit that will eliminate the vent window. Here's the link to their site:
http://www.nu-relics.com/ct47_50_2.html
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Still would take some modification to the door. As I wrote they are not quite the same.


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