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Re: [T3] Popout hinges


On 21 Oct 2003 at 16:48, . : orntar : . wrote:

> Quoting joshua brooks <joshua_bro@msn.com>:
> 
> > My take on it was that the large 
> > latch has to bend the front of the frame and rubber and support it in the 
> > popped out position. I've never seen anything like it on any other model of 
> > volkswagen or other car for that matter. Very strange. In a way the setup 
> > seemed barely sufficient to hold the windows in but Im no expert.
> 
> actually the window itself bends in about the middle, its rather cool. i 
> remember seeing a vintage ad for it. very strong and cool.

Yeah, in the fastback, the glass itself bends. The bending occurs over most of 
the length of the glass; only about the front 6" is held stationary.

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