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TA301

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New glass unboxed
« on: August 20, 2026, 08:01:56 PM »
Here it is. Has extra holes. Don't know why. I assume it is to cover both power and manual windows? 2nd picture is the original GM with hardware attached.

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Re: New glass unboxed
« Reply #1 on: August 21, 2026, 04:42:41 AM »
Extra holes as early models used the glass bearing spiders front and rear, later, just the one, or none.

https://cdn4.volusion.store/klmat-yytxn/v/vspfiles/photos/DWN-776K-4.jpg?v-cache=1623300169
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Re: New glass unboxed
« Reply #2 on: August 21, 2026, 08:19:45 PM »
What brand? Where did you order it from and what is the curve of tue glass? Straight edge across the glass and measuring of distance frm glass to Straight edge?  Basically is it the same curve as the original?

The glass i got from NPD is more flat and doesn't operate well as it rubs on just about everything.
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TA301

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Re: New glass unboxed
« Reply #3 on: August 21, 2026, 09:40:51 PM »
Extra holes as early models used the glass bearing spiders front and rear, later, just the one, or none.

https://cdn4.volusion.store/klmat-yytxn/v/vspfiles/photos/DWN-776K-4.jpg?v-cache=1623300169

I see. Thank you.

TA301

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Re: New glass unboxed
« Reply #4 on: August 21, 2026, 09:42:01 PM »
What brand? Where did you order it from and what is the curve of tue glass? Straight edge across the glass and measuring of distance frm glass to Straight edge?  Basically is it the same curve as the original?

The glass i got from NPD is more flat and doesn't operate well as it rubs on just about everything.

Auto City Glass If you enlarge the picture, the factory detail sticker is there.

Re: New glass unboxed
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Re: New glass unboxed
« Reply #5 on: August 21, 2026, 09:46:59 PM »
Installation of the driver side glass was completed, today. Using original mounting specification, the window goes up and down with no issues and the door close with zero issues as far as glass clearance. Only adjustment I have to do now is the glass needs to "tilt" outboard at the b-pillar by 1/8 of an inch. It was 101F and I got tired of pouring sweat. I will complete the final adjustment over the weekend and post pictures of the finished work.
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Re: New glass unboxed
« Reply #5 on: August 21, 2026, 09:46:59 PM »
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