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09-10-2023, 05:33 PM
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Location: Denver, CO
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window slot bowed, too wide, any fixes?
hello folks
so i have a 70 stepper that i have a love/hate relationship with. the drivers door appears to have been tweaked out when po was messing with vent windows maybe? the belt line window trim doesnt hold window from both sides and will allow moisture down into door! i know the little brackets below the vent have broken loose from each other, and i can fix that but i dont think that will pull the outer door in enough. any ideas on how to pull the inner and outer door together to close that up? i searched for a while but dont know what to reference this problem to... thanks in advance, this place has helped so many times, im sure someone has figured this out!
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1970 sb stepside 4.5"f / 5"r; 350, edelbrock 4bbl 1406 650cfm; 20" Detroit Steel ambassadors ; front disc conv; '68 front clip; PROJECT taking too long haha 
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09-10-2023, 05:52 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Texan, back in TX
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Re: window slot bowed, too wide, any fixes?
You might want to take a look at this thread about the door brace. It could solve your problem.
https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=633866 |
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09-10-2023, 07:54 PM
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Re: window slot bowed, too wide, any fixes?
thanks -thats a good find!
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i tried before but didnt use enough heat and it came loose but it didnt fix the slot while it was holding. i measured... anyone think of a way to press the panels together to remove the bow? (without screwing up the paint or causing dents)
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1970 sb stepside 4.5"f / 5"r; 350, edelbrock 4bbl 1406 650cfm; 20" Detroit Steel ambassadors ; front disc conv; '68 front clip; PROJECT taking too long haha
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09-11-2023, 03:41 PM
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Re: window slot bowed, too wide, any fixes?
I haven't dealt with this exact issue so I can't offer a sure fire solution but I've seen those paintless dent removal (PDR) guys work some crazy magic with their tools. Maybe try to find a good one in your area. There's plenty of access when you remove our inner door panels. Maybe they could pull it back into place. Unless you think there's some Bondo or other body filler on that door skin, then all bets are off if you start to push or pull on it.
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09-11-2023, 10:26 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Portland Oregon
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Re: window slot bowed, too wide, any fixes?
If you could post a photo that should help us find a solution to your problem.
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Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help.  RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377 |
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09-12-2023, 01:23 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Kalifornia
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Re: window slot bowed, too wide, any fixes?
Maybe some large c clamps with small wood blocks. Maybe some pieces of rubber or leather to protect the paint under the wood blocks? Just an idea.
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