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Hello Douglas, >From: Douglas_Brashear@mail.amsinc.com >Subject: [T3] Question about fastback popouts > >Yes, its me again with yet another questions about the elusive fastback >popout windows. OK, last night I successfully removed my standard rear >quarter windows (with seals and trim intact) only to find that there are no >mouting holes predrilled in the window frames for attaching the popout >windows I hope to acquire. I know that my squareback has two rectangular >holes on the front edge of the window frame...does the fastback typically >have the same thing? The Fastback popout window is different than either the SB or Bug. The weatherstripping is mounted solidly in the window frame. There are no 'mounting holes' for the window. What it has is, about 4 or so inches from the leading edge of the window at the top and bottom of the window before it begins to narrow to match the body line, are some holder like things that are bound to the window/body. When you open the rear of the window it actually bends the glass out from those points in front (the 'binders' I mentioned - don't know what they're really called) to the latch in the back. The latch in the back is similar to the bug's only slightly longer. It is truly a marvel to see and blows peoples minds if they realize that the glass is actually bending!! Also, does anyone out there have a fastback with >popout windows? If so, what could I trade for you to do a pencil tracing >of the mounting holes in the quarter window frame (on the car, not the >window)? I'd do it for you, but like I said there are no hinge mounting holes as there is no hinge. My Fastback does have the popout windows. > >Aside from this quandry, my fastback is ready to be painted, and I'm nearly >finished masking the front, rear, and side window seals (they're original >w/ trim and in great shape, so I don't want to chance removing them for the >paint job). I should have it ready by the end of the week, if I get this >popout window hassle sorted out... > >Many thanks in advance! > >-Doug >69 auto FI square >73 FI fastback >98 NB >douglas_brashear@mail.amsinc.com > Good luck with your Fastback and your window search. Both FB's I've had have had popout's so I've never had to 'look' for them. Good luck with your search, I'm sure there are some out there for you. Regards, Tom Cloud '69 Bug '69 Fastback! ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com ------------------------------------------------------------------- Search old messages on the Web! Visit http://www.vwtype3.org/list/