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LONESTARVW Samba Member
Joined: February 21, 2007 Posts: 93 Location: Cypress, Texas
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Posted: Mon Feb 26, 2007 6:02 am Post subject: pop out resto |
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What would I need besides the pop outs to convert my 69 regular windows to pop outs? Also, what rubber would be needed to restore a set of pop outs? Thanks for the help! I hav't messed with pop outs much. _________________ 1969 Beetle...all in good time.
1995 Golf III Sport
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itlives Samba Member
Joined: July 12, 2005 Posts: 1424 Location: Shreveport La
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Posted: Mon Feb 26, 2007 6:22 am Post subject: |
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I restored mine completely. DON'T replace the inner seal (between the frame and glass) unless it is necesary. They are a bi -icth to get in.
Go to Wolfs Berg West web site . They have detailed pics and you should be able to see what you need from them. |
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Scott Faivre Samba Member
Joined: February 26, 2004 Posts: 368 Location: Las Vegas, NV - USA
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Fattie I'd roll it
Joined: November 27, 2005 Posts: 5582 Location: louisiana
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Posted: Mon Feb 26, 2007 7:18 pm Post subject: |
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thanks Scott Faivre...
I just got a set myself and was also wondering what parts would be needed _________________ Donate and help me get another aircooled dub to share with you guys www.paypal.me/WhosCare |
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Bogey Samba Member
Joined: October 18, 2006 Posts: 452 Location: San Diego
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Posted: Tue Feb 27, 2007 7:14 pm Post subject: |
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Aside from Not having the hardware available, I got all I needed Through CIP and in White
Now that I have all the stuff, How do I take off the existing windows? _________________ Volkswagen...Making mechanics out of owners since WW2.
1968 Type 1 Beetle 1641 m/t conversion with IRS
1965 Type 1 Beetle 1200 Bahama Blue
2008 GTI
2006 Ducati Sport Classic 1000 |
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Scott Faivre Samba Member
Joined: February 26, 2004 Posts: 368 Location: Las Vegas, NV - USA
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Posted: Tue Feb 27, 2007 10:57 pm Post subject: |
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Bogey wrote: |
Aside from Not having the hardware available, I got all I needed Through CIP and in White
Now that I have all the stuff, How do I take off the existing windows? |
Yes! I forgot to mention that! The pinch welts and the hinge covers are available in white.
You need to take a utility knife (razor knife) and cut the rubber seal on the inside while some one holds the window on the outside. Once you've got the seal cut only slight preasure from the inside will be needed to get the window out.
Be careful not to cut so deep that you cut your headliner.
Scott Faivre _________________ 66 Sedan & 64 Convertible
64 Vert Resto Gallery |
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Bogey Samba Member
Joined: October 18, 2006 Posts: 452 Location: San Diego
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Posted: Wed Feb 28, 2007 8:16 am Post subject: |
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So I do have to cut the seals ? Too bad, they are in near new condition but oh well, I won't need them anyway.
Thanks for the info. _________________ Volkswagen...Making mechanics out of owners since WW2.
1968 Type 1 Beetle 1641 m/t conversion with IRS
1965 Type 1 Beetle 1200 Bahama Blue
2008 GTI
2006 Ducati Sport Classic 1000 |
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Scott Faivre Samba Member
Joined: February 26, 2004 Posts: 368 Location: Las Vegas, NV - USA
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Posted: Wed Feb 28, 2007 3:02 pm Post subject: |
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Bogey wrote: |
So I do have to cut the seals ? Too bad, they are in near new condition but oh well, I won't need them anyway.
Thanks for the info. |
Some people claim that they can pull them out without cutting the seals, but you take a big chance of breaking and cracking the glass as you remove it.
Cut the seals and be safe!
Good Luck with it!
Scott Faivre _________________ 66 Sedan & 64 Convertible
64 Vert Resto Gallery |
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what year is it Samba Member
Joined: April 24, 2005 Posts: 112 Location: New Hampshire
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Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2007 8:42 am Post subject: |
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Go to www.thebugshop.org. He restored early popouts but it pretty much the same (a real pita). |
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Fattie I'd roll it
Joined: November 27, 2005 Posts: 5582 Location: louisiana
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Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2007 7:36 pm Post subject: |
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How Do You Replace....
....Around The Frame ? _________________ Donate and help me get another aircooled dub to share with you guys www.paypal.me/WhosCare |
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Bogey Samba Member
Joined: October 18, 2006 Posts: 452 Location: San Diego
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Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2007 11:53 pm Post subject: |
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That's is my Question too. I bought the seals and can't figure out how to remove the old ones and install the new ones without damaging the frame. HELP !!! _________________ Volkswagen...Making mechanics out of owners since WW2.
1968 Type 1 Beetle 1641 m/t conversion with IRS
1965 Type 1 Beetle 1200 Bahama Blue
2008 GTI
2006 Ducati Sport Classic 1000 |
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TimD_66 Samba Member
Joined: February 01, 2005 Posts: 1170 Location: San José, California
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Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2007 12:14 am Post subject: |
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Scott Faivre wrote: |
Bogey wrote: |
So I do have to cut the seals ? Too bad, they are in near new condition but oh well, I won't need them anyway.
Thanks for the info. |
Some people claim that they can pull them out without cutting the seals, but you take a big chance of breaking and cracking the glass as you remove it.
Cut the seals and be safe!
Good Luck with it!
Scott Faivre |
i did this on my windows when i put my popouts in....i just basically pried them out as if they were popout windows and i was hinging them open...i pretty much just stuck a large screwdriver in between the window/rubber and body near the rear (about the same place the popout window latch is), and both side popped right out with no damage to the seal. Very simple....not sure why you would need to cut the seal. _________________ '58 Ragtop bug - 2276T (Re-assembly in progress!)
'65 13 window deluxe bus (SWR/BG)
'04 VW R32 - 3.2L VR6
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Bogey Samba Member
Joined: October 18, 2006 Posts: 452 Location: San Diego
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Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2007 8:10 am Post subject: |
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Ok, Great. I will try the prying method VERY carefully. But, the question still remains. How do you replace the seal around the P.O. window frame as illustrated in the photo above? _________________ Volkswagen...Making mechanics out of owners since WW2.
1968 Type 1 Beetle 1641 m/t conversion with IRS
1965 Type 1 Beetle 1200 Bahama Blue
2008 GTI
2006 Ducati Sport Classic 1000 |
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biggene Samba Hillbilly
Joined: August 12, 2003 Posts: 1182 Location: Hanceville, Al
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Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2007 8:16 am Post subject: |
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I took my quarter windows out the following way, and I was told to do this by a former VW service technician who works at a used VW yard in my area. Pop the window at the front and the rear from the inside out by hitting it solidly with the palm of both hands at the same time. I was kind of skeptical at first, but when I tried it the windows popped right out into my friends hands.
When you are ready to replace that seal, all you have to do is use a small flathead screwdriver and get the old one statrted coming out then just work your way around a little at a time puling it out of the channel. When I installed my new one, I coated it liberally with "dawn" dish soap and used the aforementioned screwdriver to manuver the seal back into the channel. You just need to take your time and be patient and there wont be any isses.
Good luck with the rebuild, _________________ There will come a time when you believe everything is finished. That will be the beginning.
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Bogey Samba Member
Joined: October 18, 2006 Posts: 452 Location: San Diego
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Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2007 8:23 am Post subject: |
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AHHH.....We have an answer! I love this place! The rubber in this window I have is pretty Forked up so, I probably just tear it out carefully. The install is what was holding me up. thank you and I'll keep you posted for those that might be needing this info later. _________________ Volkswagen...Making mechanics out of owners since WW2.
1968 Type 1 Beetle 1641 m/t conversion with IRS
1965 Type 1 Beetle 1200 Bahama Blue
2008 GTI
2006 Ducati Sport Classic 1000 |
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biggene Samba Hillbilly
Joined: August 12, 2003 Posts: 1182 Location: Hanceville, Al
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Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2007 8:27 am Post subject: |
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biggene wrote: |
I took my quarter windows out the following way, and I was told to do this by a former VW service technician who works at a used VW yard in my area. Pop the window at the front and the rear from the inside out by hitting it solidly with the palm of both hands at the same time. I was kind of skeptical at first, but when I tried it the windows popped right out into my friends hands.
When you are ready to replace that seal, all you have to do is use a small flathead screwdriver and get the old one statrted coming out then just work your way around a little at a time pulling it out of the channel. When I installed my new one, I coated it liberally with "dawn" dish soap and used the aforementioned screwdriver to manuver the seal back into the channel. You just need to take your time and be patient and there wont be any issues.
Good luck with the rebuild, |
_________________ There will come a time when you believe everything is finished. That will be the beginning.
Louis L’Amour
My 67 Build |
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blue70beetle Samba Member
Joined: August 18, 2006 Posts: 7 Location: Lafayette, IN
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Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2007 10:51 am Post subject: |
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I also did mine by prying back the seals and pushing the glass out. Haven't heard about hitting two corners before, but I'm sure it works great. Either way, it will only take a few minutes to remove each one. No cutting required. |
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Bogey Samba Member
Joined: October 18, 2006 Posts: 452 Location: San Diego
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Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2007 11:38 am Post subject: |
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Alright. In regards to removing the old seals from this old pop out window that I bought, and installing the pop out window seals back on to the chrome frame.....whew ! Let me tell you What a PITA this was. I killed neary two hours of my life and have bruised thumbs to show for it.
First off, to remove the old, cracked , dry seal, I gently lifted the rubber off the frame by prying with a blade from my leatherman. Pulled just enough so that I could grab it with my hands and work the rest out. That was the easy part. Less than a minute.
Next, Made a soapy solution and set up shop at the kitchen sink to keep water, soap, and mess contained.I wet the groove in the frame and dunked the seal in the solution.
After cleaning the grove out to remove any grime or debri left behind I commenced to applying the seal.
Laying the window flat on the kitchen counter, You start by anchoring both lips of the seal into the grove. I tried a knife but slipped out of my hands too often so I went with a spoon so that I could use my thumb in the spoon. Once you've done that, making sure you have a good achor that won't come out, lay one side of the seal in the groove and work on tucking in the the other side with the spoon. Take your time. If you tire, leave it, come back and do some more. It is real time consuming and made me wonder if it was worth the effort. I finished one and it looks tits. i wish I took pics but I was on a roll at the time and I did not want to stop. Hope this helps. i still have one more to go.
_________________ Volkswagen...Making mechanics out of owners since WW2.
1968 Type 1 Beetle 1641 m/t conversion with IRS
1965 Type 1 Beetle 1200 Bahama Blue
2008 GTI
2006 Ducati Sport Classic 1000 |
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Bogey Samba Member
Joined: October 18, 2006 Posts: 452 Location: San Diego
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Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2007 1:21 pm Post subject: |
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Here are some pics from the second window...
Yeah, I know the images are big.
As you can see, My tools aren't high tech. _________________ Volkswagen...Making mechanics out of owners since WW2.
1968 Type 1 Beetle 1641 m/t conversion with IRS
1965 Type 1 Beetle 1200 Bahama Blue
2008 GTI
2006 Ducati Sport Classic 1000 |
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1FUNBUG Samba Member
Joined: June 29, 2004 Posts: 599 Location: Waterville, OH
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Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2007 1:31 pm Post subject: |
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Be glad that you didn't have to replace the rubber between the metal frame and the glass. That is one thing you learn how to do and hope that you never have to do it again! I replaced my rear quarters with pop-outs a few years ago. Its one of the best upgrades I've done. I also tinted the rear quarters and back light with 25% tint (typical for SUVs). It keeps the kiddies a little cooler in the back. Good job on the overhaul! _________________ 1FUNBUG
71 Beetle, 1776, dual Kadrons
77 Westy, Camper Special 2.0 F.I. |
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