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1971 Chevy C10 - One Piece Window Conversion Kit Install - Room To Vent

1971 Chevy C10
Here's what the sash looks... 
   
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1971 Chevy C10
Here's what the sash looks like with the setting tape applied and ready for the glass.
1971 Chevy C10
Be sure to line up the marks... 
   
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1971 Chevy C10
Be sure to line up the marks on the glass with the edges of the sash.
1971 Chevy C10
We used some silicone spray... 
   
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1971 Chevy C10
We used some silicone spray to make it easier to install the sash onto the glass. The spray will evaporate so it won't be slippery later on.
1971 Chevy C10
We then took a razor blade... 
   
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1971 Chevy C10
We then took a razor blade and gently cut off the extra setting tape to make for a clean installation.
1971 Chevy C10
Place the finished window... 
   
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1971 Chevy C10
Place the finished window into the door. Make sure to align the front and back into the window tracks. You may need to unbolt the regulator to get it to move enough to slide onto the lower track.
1971 Chevy C10
Once the window's installed,... 
   
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1971 Chevy C10
Once the window's installed, it's time to install the felt and outer weatherstrip. These pieces push into place and clip in the door edge.
1971 Chevy C10
Then the outer weatherstrip... 
   
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1971 Chevy C10
Then the outer weatherstrip went in place.
1971 Chevy C10
We installed the door panel... 
   
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1971 Chevy C10
We installed the door panel back on by sliding it up into the track, then the four screws along the lower edge.
1971 Chevy C10
Here's the lever and clips.... 
   
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1971 Chevy C10
Here's the lever and clips. You need to push the clip into the handle as shown to install them.

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