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Technical => Body/Appearance/Interior => Topic started by: gtbird on June 21, 2005, 10:49:22 AM

Title: Ugly rear quarter windows
Post by: gtbird on June 21, 2005, 10:49:22 AM
Well I finally solved my problem of the py looking trim around the rear quarter windows on my 88....I replaced them with new windows! I've been trying to buy used replacements for some time now, but every used one had the same problem. I tried a few glass outlets and I got prices as high as $850 each!!! What are these guys doing, smokin' crack? Finally found one place that I felt was reasonable, $175 each, so I got them. Guess what, they were Carlite brand, same as factory glass! They even had the Ford warrantee sticker on them. I finished the install last night as well as painting the trim at the back edge of the door. Man what a big improvement in the appearance. I've got one picture of the old and new windows together and one of the new window installed.
Rick
Title: Re: Ugly rear quarter windows
Post by: mjbtbrd on June 21, 2005, 11:33:39 AM
Nice job!!!

Looks good
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Post by: Haystack on June 21, 2005, 12:13:22 PM
cool beans
Title: Re: Ugly rear quarter windows
Post by: bduly on June 21, 2005, 11:27:29 PM
Wow, it looks like a new car.  mind sharing where you got the replacements? I would love to replace mine.
Title: Re: Ugly rear quarter windows
Post by: gtbird on June 22, 2005, 09:15:12 AM
Thanks for the compliments. The pictures really don't do any justice to the improvement. The glass was purchased from Cerrito Glass 1-800-338-1237. The paint I used to do the door trim was Plasti-Coat Trim Black, got it at PepGirls I think. Sorry about the picture size, I'll try to resize next time!!!

Rick