Convertible Door and Rear 1/4 Glass

[robxlii]

This entire thread has been massively helpful as I try to recondition all four windows on my 77 convertible. Really spot on -- thanks to everyone who's shared their headaches and successes.

I've got a problem I can't solve, and I'd love some help. Despite the prescient advice to be careful when undoing the double adjustment bolt that holds the vent frame in the bottom of the door, I wrecked mine. Tried penetrating oil, blowtorch, screw extractor, and finally I've exhausted my options. I'm thinking I'm just going to bore the thing out and figure out a way to fasten it once it's back in the door. But if anyone has any better ideas, please shout 'em out!

All this to install a new felt channel, by the way...

[67conv]

[robxlii]

[67conv]

^ Thanks for the reply! ^

Looks like I'll likely be doing the same procedure on mine. My intent was to remove the vent window frame, door window, and the winder from the door for paint prep. That would include a "possible" felt channel replacement also. I suppose I COULD attempt to carefully mask around the vent frame, and just avoid the whole 2 way screw surgical extraction step.

I've read many nightmare stories about the current state of affairs regarding aftermarket felt channel strips and not fitting correctly (too tight for the glass). So naturally, I must ask how the felt strips turned out in your frame. I'm thinking I'll just leave mine as they are, since they're original and have minimal wear. They are faded around the outer edges, but a little 'touch up' with black Rit dye on a fine brush or a black Sharpie should take care of that.. I fear having to destroy those felts to remove them, only to have the new replacements not fit and bind the glass.
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1967 VW Convertible, owned 35 years.
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[robxlii]

I replaced the felt channel on my passenger door, which was missing entirely, and assumed I'd be replacing the driver door one as well, but -- you're right. The fitment of the new channel is too tight and it makes raising and lowering the window impossible, even with perfectly clean and greased gearing. I haven't decided what I'm going to do yet -- take it out and live with the gap and rattle, or try to coax and cajole it into loosening up a bit.

If you're doing the scrapers as well...yeah. Also difficult to replace, fitment is never perfect!

Let me know if I can answer any other questions -- I've been messing with my doors and windows for several months.

[bnam]