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Title: NOS or close 1/4 windows
Post by: thundr306 on January 06, 2010, 07:01:02 PM
I sold my NOS quarter windows and now need another set for 87-88 Tbird TC, black moulding. Looking for NOS or real close. I know I can get a set on Ebay for $425, just seeing if anyone has some or knows where to get them.
Title: NOS or close 1/4 windows
Post by: jpc647 on January 06, 2010, 09:50:31 PM
Are ones from an lx or base the same? They aren't NOS but they look nice.
Title: NOS or close 1/4 windows
Post by: blackcat85 on January 06, 2010, 10:16:27 PM
thundr306
go to this website many many parts  http://www.car-parts.com, i looked they have many side quarters, with chrome  or black. check it out!
Title: NOS or close 1/4 windows
Post by: Cad-T-Bird 500 on January 06, 2010, 11:08:50 PM
Can they really get $425 for these?  Seems a little pricy to me for a item that has very little demand?

TED
Title: NOS or close 1/4 windows
Post by: blackcat85 on January 06, 2010, 11:34:55 PM
prices on the site i posted range $40 to $60 or so .
Title: NOS or close 1/4 windows
Post by: ProTouring442 on January 07, 2010, 07:35:07 AM
Steph on NATO has an NOS set for around $350

Happy New Year!
Bill
Title: NOS or close 1/4 windows
Post by: thundr306 on January 07, 2010, 04:20:10 PM
Quote from: blackcat85;305369
thundr306
go to this website many many parts  http://www.car-parts.com, i looked they have many side quarters, with chrome  or black. check it out!


Thanks, I'll check it out.

Quote from: Cad-T-Bird 500;305377
Can they really get $425 for these?  Seems a little pricy to me for a item that has very little demand?

TED


Little demand=few parts=big prices


Quote from: ProTouring442;305411
Steph on NATO has an NOS set for around $350

Happy New Year!
Bill


Thanks
Title: NOS or close 1/4 windows
Post by: thundr306 on January 07, 2010, 04:20:36 PM
Quote from: jpc647;305361
Are ones from an lx or base the same? They aren't NOS but they look nice.


I believe they have chrome in them???
Title: NOS or close 1/4 windows
Post by: vinnietbird on January 07, 2010, 04:53:46 PM
Quote from: blackcat85;305381
prices on the site i posted range $40 to $60 or so .


That's because they are used.A near 100% chance that if they are used,they have dry rot on them.
Title: NOS or close 1/4 windows
Post by: thundr306 on January 08, 2010, 07:03:05 PM
Quote from: vinnietbird;305465
That's because they are used.A near 100% chance that if they are used,they have dry rot on them.


Yea, I hate getting pieces of my wash mit stuck to the moulding!
Title: NOS or close 1/4 windows
Post by: 88turbo on January 08, 2010, 08:32:53 PM
is there not a way to bring them back to what they should look like?  I was thinking about this today...
Title: NOS or close 1/4 windows
Post by: daminc on January 08, 2010, 09:02:48 PM
I did an  experiment with a black rubber spray on sheet metal. I believe they can be refurbished if the original rubber isn't to cracked and dried out, I'll try to find my test piece while I'm out in the shop tomorrow. I may use it myself to black out my chrome around the window. It appears to have the same look and texture as the rubber side mouldings. I'm not really sure how it will wear in daily weather though.
Title: NOS or close 1/4 windows
Post by: vinnietbird on January 09, 2010, 07:51:47 AM
These MAY work....

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/87-88-Ford-Thunderbird-TURBO-coupe-rear-quarter-windows_W0QQitemZ320462736563QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item4a9d114cb3

I've heard that one can use different grits of wet-or-dry sandpaper to remove some of the dry rot,and then buff the rubber molding to smooth.I need an old window to experiment on.Now I have another project when the weather clears.
Title: NOS or close 1/4 windows
Post by: thundr306 on January 09, 2010, 09:27:20 AM
Quote from: vinnietbird;305646
These MAY work....

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/87-88-Ford-Thunderbird-TURBO-coupe-rear-quarter-windows_W0QQitemZ320462736563QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item4a9d114cb3

I've heard that one can use different grits of wet-or-dry sandpaper to remove some of the dry rot,and then buff the rubber molding to smooth.I need an old window to experiment on.Now I have another project when the weather clears.


I got some fullsize pics via email from him. Not really what I was looking for.

I have seen some window that have been "reconditioned" and they look ok.

I should have a pair of NOS shipped out to me today!
Title: NOS or close 1/4 windows
Post by: vinnietbird on January 09, 2010, 09:33:36 AM
I have to ask.....how much were they? I found a window shop here in town that can get them for something like $175 each.
Title: NOS or close 1/4 windows
Post by: thundr306 on January 09, 2010, 11:02:12 AM
Quote from: vinnietbird;305657
I have to ask.....how much were they? I found a window shop here in town that can get them for something like $175 each.


That's a good price! Are they Carlites?
Title: NOS or close 1/4 windows
Post by: vinnietbird on January 09, 2010, 11:44:15 AM
I actually don't know.I'll find out Monday and pass on the information.
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