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jim_hoyland
post Feb 28 2018, 05:28 PM
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There is a 3/8” gap between the front edge of the glass and the targa top rubber seal.
Car is a ‘75
Can the the glass be adjusted to close this gap ? How.


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post Feb 28 2018, 05:39 PM
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Jim,
What does the window look like when not against the rubber?
Just trying to see if it's fully extended into the triangle window cap.
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post Feb 28 2018, 05:41 PM
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Also what does this look like on the outside?
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post Feb 28 2018, 07:32 PM
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QUOTE(jim_hoyland @ Feb 28 2018, 03:28 PM) *

There is a 3/8” gap between the front edge of the glass and the targa top rubber seal.
Car is a ‘75
Can the the glass be adjusted to close this gap ? How.


Hey Jim,
There is a window height adjustment on the underside of the door toward the front.
There should be a slotted screw in the middle of a 8mm locknut (13mm wrench).
Undo the locknut and turn the screw until the window closes correctly.
I have the early doors which have the cable lifters, but the later doors function the same even with the later scissor lift mechanism.
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post Feb 28 2018, 07:38 PM
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QUOTE(mgphoto @ Feb 28 2018, 05:32 PM) *

QUOTE(jim_hoyland @ Feb 28 2018, 03:28 PM) *

There is a 3/8” gap between the front edge of the glass and the targa top rubber seal.
Car is a ‘75
Can the the glass be adjusted to close this gap ? How.


Hey Jim,
There is a window height adjustment on the underside of the door toward the front.
There should be a slotted screw in the middle of a 8mm locknut (13mm wrench).
Undo the locknut and turn the screw until the window closes correctly.
I have the early doors which have the cable lifters, but the later doors function the same even with the later scissor lift mechanism.

Thanks Mike, I take it the door panel has to be removed to do the adjustment ?
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post Feb 28 2018, 07:56 PM
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QUOTE(mgphoto @ Feb 28 2018, 05:32 PM) *

QUOTE(jim_hoyland @ Feb 28 2018, 03:28 PM) *

There is a 3/8” gap between the front edge of the glass and the targa top rubber seal.
Car is a ‘75
Can the the glass be adjusted to close this gap ? How.


Hey Jim,
There is a window height adjustment on the underside of the door toward the front.
There should be a slotted screw in the middle of a 8mm locknut (13mm wrench).
Undo the locknut and turn the screw until the window closes correctly.
I have the early doors which have the cable lifters, but the later doors function the same even with the later scissor lift mechanism.

Thanks Mike, I take it the door panel has to be removed to do the adjustment ?



No, it is on the bottom of the door between the weatherstripping.
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post Mar 1 2018, 07:41 AM
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The adjusters are detailed in your Haynes Jim. If the screws are rusted up you will have to remove the door card to get some penetrant in there. That would be the time to replace the vapor barriors. If you might want some 6 mil plastic let me know and I'll cut you enough off of the roll I have to do both doors.
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post Mar 1 2018, 07:46 AM
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Jim,
What does the window look like when not against the rubber?
Just trying to see if it's fully extended into the triangle window cap.


Yes, the glass is fully extended into the window cap. If I open the door and crank the window shut, then close, I can narrow the gap


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post Mar 1 2018, 08:15 AM
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Looks like the front seal is wonky and causing the gap
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post Mar 1 2018, 08:18 AM
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Is your door sagging?
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post Mar 1 2018, 08:22 AM
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Got it, looks like the seal is not perfectly seated, but not seeing that its pressing down to hold the window out. I suspect that it woukd be an adjustment.

Also Jim thought i got you one of the maintenance CDs. There is a section in windows dealing with the adjustments. PM me if you want me send you one.

Also this is one of my 1st gen seals, hit me up ilk give you a screaming deal on a 3rd gen. There are some improvements that will make it look better as well as work a little better too.
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post Mar 1 2018, 09:20 AM
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Sir Jim, check your rear window alignment with the window jam seal, if not straight, you can adjust the rear window lower so when you close it all the way up, it will align.
And yes you have to remove your door card/cover to be able to adjust.
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post Mar 1 2018, 09:56 AM
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I have the same issues on my windows. It drives me bonkers.

Could someone post a picture of where the adjuster screw is?
It seems like this is something I should know, but I don't.
Zach
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post Mar 1 2018, 11:11 AM
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QUOTE(Vacca Rabite @ Mar 1 2018, 10:56 AM) *

I have the same issues on my windows. It drives me bonkers.

Could someone post a picture of where the adjuster screw is?
It seems like this is something I should know, but I don't.
Zach


hole in the bottom of the door near the front.
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post Mar 1 2018, 11:42 AM
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OK, I surrender. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) LOOK on page 205 of your Haynes manual. It's ALL right there. The rear channel guide info is on page 204. When the door cards are off it's the PERFECT opportunity to do the vert weather strips on later doors. End caps too. If you drop the small fasteners with the cards on you'll be pulling cards again.
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post Mar 1 2018, 12:37 PM
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post Mar 1 2018, 12:58 PM
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Is that screw adjustment used to regulate the height and the fire/aft position of the pillar ?
How does tha triangular piece come off; I know mine is an aftermarket piece and seems a touch too big ?
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On top of the post? Roll the window down and you'll see the fasteners.
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What seal are you using?

I've had trouble with this ever since replacing my windshield/A-pillar during the last paint job with a new factory seal. Have adjusted and adjusted. Friend has same issue, and says it is due to the durometer of the new factory seals being too hard to let the door go into the channel like it should. I think he said 914Rubber's seal is softer and better.

I got it better, but it still isn't right.
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Note that the 70-72 window adjustment is pretty different than the 73+ one. Looks like the pics above are from a 73+ car.

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