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    Posted: Dec/01/2012 at 1:22pm
I will be reglueing the door glass as part of my 68 AMX resto project..The glass in my car was reglued by someone years ago and the location of the channels was not correct. The windows never operated properly or sealed correctly.. I have read through the thread and fuzz face listed dimensions for the placement of the glass into the front and rear channels.. I believe that his car was a javelin.. Are these dimensions the same for AMX.. Also has anyone used these dimensions and are they correct..It is also pointed out that the glass should not sit on the bottom of the channel..how thick should the spacer be to keep the glass off the bottom of the channel..

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Originally posted by OzJavelin2 OzJavelin2 wrote:

Well .. it's finally happend.  Went to wind up the window in my '69 Javelin .. felt some resistance but kept winding, then the front of the window dropped.  After pulling off the panel I realised what happened.  I've owned this car for over ten years and been expecting this day.
Question though regarding the spacing of the window in the brackets.  I can see there seems to be some sought of material spacing the window in the brackets?  Do I just remove ALL the material, space the window with "something" then fill with urethane adhesive?

Done .. twice .. after I realised I left one of the guides off and had to pull the whole mechanism to get it back in.  Adjustment is good (not spot-on but close enough).  Only issue I had was finding white lithium grease .. I couldn't get it for love nor money locally, so I just used normal lithium grease.  I'll pull it apart again later and regrease when I find it.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: Aug/26/2012 at 7:04pm
Well .. it's finally happend.  Went to wind up the window in my '69 Javelin .. felt some resistance but kept winding, then the front of the window dropped.  After pulling off the panel I realised what happened.  I've owned this car for over ten years and been expecting this day.
Question though regarding the spacing of the window in the brackets.  I can see there seems to be some sought of material spacing the window in the brackets?  Do I just remove ALL the material, space the window with "something" then fill with urethane adhesive?
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: Jul/25/2012 at 1:58am
the urethane for windows is specific for windows and can be picked up at any parts store or paint supply store.  usually comes in a tube like bathroom caulk. works great but can be pretty messy.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: May/09/2012 at 11:30pm
   I filled the channels with 3M window weld on my drivers side AMX door 7 years ago and the window in there is super solid still. I couldnt get the glass out now without removing it and the channel as an assembly....it will probably last 20 more years before comming loose again.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: Dec/11/2011 at 5:37pm
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: Dec/11/2011 at 5:31pm
nice 70 Javelin     lm a new member  just checking it out right now
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: Dec/11/2011 at 5:28pm
NAPA has some   epoxy glue I used for my windows and held well.... they have different strengths and settings    form 1 minute to 10 minute setting time    I used the 3 minute
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: Aug/11/2011 at 12:01pm

In any case you can refer to the Auto Glass Repair Specialists from Three Rivers Auto Glass of Pittsburgh specializes in auto glass repair and replacement for cracked or chipped car glass and affordable window tinting. 
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: Oct/18/2010 at 8:49am
Well shucks...Its sounded good in theory...Thanks for your input...Bob Reno in Alabama
Thankyou....Bob
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