Eurekaaaa! We've figured something out.... a magic combination to remove the side glass assembly.
After the fight we had with the drivers side we took some time to get a better understanding of how this all comes together.
We studied the window assembly and the door internals of the side we just did and things became clear.
The passenger side came out in under 15 minutes and we didn't break or destroy a thing!! :cheers:
On the second side glass we adapted what we learned from removing the first one to modify the procedure for removing the second.
Our approach
1. Removed the vent window frame bolt at the top of the front.
2. Removed the vent window frame nut and the washer from the adjuster on the front.
3. Removed the lower adjustment nut
4. removed the drive screw and block
5. Remove the
rubber door jam seal.
6. Removed the plastic rivet from the side glass that acts as the up stop to the frame.
7. Removed the top and lower bolt from the rear guide and removed the guide track from the door.
8. Removed the 3 bolts holding the regulator and remove the regulator from the door.
A this point the side glass is moving freely so be careful.
9. slide the window to the top poisition.
10. holding the side glass and vent window frame lift the assembly up and back simultaneously at a 45 degree angle.
11. Just before you remove the assembly you'll need to twist the window glass to clear the lower adjusting mount at the foot of the frame.
This worked for us but there is probably a better way.
The result was that we were able to remove it in a lot less time.
Now that we have the door glass out our next step is to pull the headliner (and trim) and carpet. Then the interior will be stripped.
We bought a set of FABO member "Crackbacked" fab'ed body dollies. They are in transit and we look forward to installing them on the body.
We haven't decided whether we are going to target the front suspension or the fuel system next...
Happily stumbling along
Stay tuned...
