So just so I'm understanding correctly you cut the old vinyl out from the groove that it sits left it like that and just mounted the window on the inside of the convertible top and not using the original Groove that the vinyl was glued in?
Good stuff thanks for posting. I have a 1975 convertible C3 also and am restoring it. There’s so many things you can find vendors for other than OEM or commercial C3 parts vendors if you take the time to research. The clear kitchen vinyl and pool liner adhesive are great thanks for the tip.
Thank you so much for posting this. I bought the special glue and got a scrap piece of 40 gauge from the boat store and cut it to your specifications. I did the top seem first and let it set then the sides let them set and finally the bottom loosely and it's snugged up amazing. I did this in 40 to 50 degree weather which is all we had in NY and so surprised that it actually held. It's an old top on an old car and I wasn't ready to do the window yet until after the paint, so glad that I did. It''s amazing to look out the back window now. Thank you for taking the steps to document this and share with others. My only recommendation would be to cover the entire window that will later be exposed by taping heavy paper or thin cardboard so as to not drip any glue on it. Otherwise amazing. I used a brand called HH66 vinyl cement i found on Amazon.
Hi Frank - I'm glad it was helpful and that you were able to get the results you wanted. Not many workarounds like this one that gets you such a big bang for the buck, when you consider the alternative of swapping out the whole top. Great tip about covering the top to protect from drips. Cheers.
Held strong for over a year until I sold the car. Our weather changes from extreme heat and humidity in the summer to extreme cold in the winters. It held through all that, so I image it will continue to do so for years to come.
Thanks a lot! I was thinking of doing something similar but seeing you do it gave me the confidence to do it myself, I cracked the vinyl window on my 91 corvette aswell
Hi, I didn't buy online so can't send a link unfortunately. The suggestion to check Walmart might be a OK, but I found the gauge at big box stores to be too thin. I had best luck going to a local Italian mom-and-pop housewares store. They had a very thick gauge vinyl used for protecting dining tables that I couldn't find anywhere else.
Thanks for this I may give this a try
So just so I'm understanding correctly you cut the old vinyl out from the groove that it sits left it like that and just mounted the window on the inside of the convertible top and not using the original Groove that the vinyl was glued in?
Good stuff thanks for posting. I have a 1975 convertible C3 also and am restoring it. There’s so many things you can find vendors for other than OEM or commercial C3 parts vendors if you take the time to research. The clear kitchen vinyl and pool liner adhesive are great thanks for the tip.
Thank you so much for posting this. I bought the special glue and got a scrap piece of 40 gauge from the boat store and cut it to your specifications. I did the top seem first and let it set then the sides let them set and finally the bottom loosely and it's snugged up amazing. I did this in 40 to 50 degree weather which is all we had in NY and so surprised that it actually held. It's an old top on an old car and I wasn't ready to do the window yet until after the paint, so glad that I did. It''s amazing to look out the back window now. Thank you for taking the steps to document this and share with others. My only recommendation would be to cover the entire window that will later be exposed by taping heavy paper or thin cardboard so as to not drip any glue on it. Otherwise amazing.
I used a brand called HH66 vinyl cement i found on Amazon.
Hi Frank - I'm glad it was helpful and that you were able to get the results you wanted. Not many workarounds like this one that gets you such a big bang for the buck, when you consider the alternative of swapping out the whole top. Great tip about covering the top to protect from drips. Cheers.
Hi thanks for your video very helpful but could you let me know exactly what kind of plastic you used or if you have a link please?
still holding?
Held strong for over a year until I sold the car. Our weather changes from extreme heat and humidity in the summer to extreme cold in the winters. It held through all that, so I image it will continue to do so for years to come.
See my other replies for tips on where I sourced it.
Trying to replace my rear window in my 66 Corvair Convertible. Thanks for the info.
Thanks - hope it goes well for you too.
Thanks a lot! I was thinking of doing something similar but seeing you do it gave me the confidence to do it myself, I cracked the vinyl window on my 91 corvette aswell
Curious to know if you did it and how it worked out.
What Mil thickness was the platic?
I didn't make note when I purchased, but believe it was at least 1.5mil thickness. Suggest to use that or slightly thicker.
Great how to ..thks for the step by step video
Do you have a link to the plastic you used in your video please?
i’m pretty sure you can find it at your local walmart even
Hi, I didn't buy online so can't send a link unfortunately. The suggestion to check Walmart might be a OK, but I found the gauge at big box stores to be too thin. I had best luck going to a local Italian mom-and-pop housewares store. They had a very thick gauge vinyl used for protecting dining tables that I couldn't find anywhere else.
Does this work for a c4 clear vinyl back window?
Sorry - I don't know. I have only ever owned C3's and one C5. The convertible C5 having a glass rear window.
Yes it does mine was cracked I did it the same way he did it worked perfectly.
Thanks for confirming Larry.
everyone wants the link for the plastic including me thanks
Sorry - I didn't buy online. See my other reply for a tip on where I found the thickest gauge clear vinyl.