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Old 07-02-2009, 11:55 PM   #6
Alan's Classic
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Re: Wing or vent window rebuild

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Originally Posted by bubba327 View Post
Thanks for the pictures Alan. I just replaced both all the window regulators , rubbers and felts on my '64 in May. I found that a piece of 3/8 wide steel flat bar in the vise lengthwise was a helping hand and an anvil. I was never quite happy with the set tool. There has to be a better way.The hinge pivot rivet is maddening!! PS; you can spray undercoating inside your door frames while your window is out and your arm will fit in!!
Thanks for the tips. I wanted to do what you said with the flat bar as an anvil, but the rivet is recessed in the hole. I thought the rivet wouldn't tighten up. Did you have any issues with that?
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