Side Windows Inter-changeable ?, ..early vs late Options

[Literati914]

Are the side windows inter-change between the early and late cars? Are there differences? Should I expect to just switch out the glass itself or the whole scissor mechanism.. looking for easiest obviously. Any advice, before tackleing the job ? Thanks.

[Literati914]

Sounding like I'd be better off just finding a replacement '72 passenger window. Sounds too like finding one from a 70 and 71's would be better in keeping me from accidentally getting an early '73 window - correct? Are there any tell-tell characteristics when looking at pictures between the early and late windows?

[mepstein]

Sounding like I'd be better off just finding a replacement '72 passenger window. Sounds too like finding one from a 70 and 71's would be better in keeping me from accidentally getting an early '73 window - correct? Are there any tell-tell characteristics when looking at pictures between the early and late windows?

Yes. The brackets on an early window look very different than a late window. It’s very easy to tell the difference.

When the early mechanism is lubed up, it works fine. Mikey has the small plastic buttons if yours are worn out.

[BeatNavy]

Mikey has the small plastic buttons if yours are worn out.

Does he? I can't find them on the site and I've been bugging him for a while to make these. Those are important to getting correct window height and a good seal.