Mustang Monthly Homepage Mustang Monthly
Get Adobe Flash player

Classic Ford Mustang Window Frame Replacement - How To Replace Vent- Window Frames

With a new vent-window frame reproduction from Mustangs Unlimited, you can eliminate those pitted and unsightly vent windows on '67-'68 Mustangs
From the March, 2007 issue of Mustang Monthly
By Donald Farr
Photography by Donald Farr
Classic Mustang Vent Window Replacement Removing
Classic Mustang Vent Window Replacement Reproduction Frame
The new reproduction vent-window... 
   
  read full caption
Classic Mustang Vent Window Replacement Reproduction Frame
The new reproduction vent-window frame from Mustangs Unlimited is a direct replacement for the original frames in '67-'68 Mustangs. It's a nice piece with fresh chrome to eliminate originals with pitting, marring, and rust.
Classic Mustang Vent Window Replacement 1967 Convertible Mustang Frame
Our original frame, as found... 
   
  read full caption
Classic Mustang Vent Window Replacement 1967 Convertible Mustang Frame
Our original frame, as found on a customer's '67 convertible at Classic Creations of Central Florida, was not as bad as most, but no amount of buffing and rechroming could save it.
Classic Mustang Vent Window Replacement Disassembly
1. Start the disassembly... 
   
  read full caption
Classic Mustang Vent Window Replacement Disassembly
1. Start the disassembly of the original vent-window frame by removing the vent-window tensioner spring, followed by the two-piece bracket, which is secured by a pair of Phillips head screws.
Classic Mustang Vent Window Replacement Glass
2. Push down on the vent-window... 
   
  read full caption
Classic Mustang Vent Window Replacement Glass
2. Push down on the vent-window glass to release the pin from the leading edge of the vent frame; then pull up to remove the glass. It will be reused in the new frame.
Classic Mustang Vent Window Replacement Slip Fit
3. The window runner is a... 
   
  read full caption
Classic Mustang Vent Window Replacement Slip Fit
3. The window runner is a slip-fit and can be pulled away from the vent-window frame.
Classic Mustang Vent Window Replacement Framerail
4. The stainless rear framerail... 
   
  read full caption
Classic Mustang Vent Window Replacement Framerail
4. The stainless rear framerail will be reused on the new frame. It's secured by a pair of screws, several tabs on the weatherstripping, and a couple of rivets. Start by removing this screw at the top.
Classic Mustang Vent Window Replacement Rubber Grommet
5. The second screw is located... 
   
  read full caption
Classic Mustang Vent Window Replacement Rubber Grommet
5. The second screw is located behind this rubber grommet, at the top corner of the frame. While new grommets are available, don't lose the screws because they're not.
Classic Mustang Vent Window Replacement Pry Open
6. Use a flat-blade screwdriver... 
   
  read full caption
Classic Mustang Vent Window Replacement Pry Open
6. Use a flat-blade screwdriver to pry open the tabs on the back of the rear framerail. They secure the weatherstripping to the rail.
Classic Mustang Vent Window Replacement Drill
7. Drill out the pair of... 
   
  read full caption
Classic Mustang Vent Window Replacement Drill
7. Drill out the pair of rivets at the bottom of the frame.

1  | 2  | Next

Ford Mustang Research
Ford Mustang Get information on specs, safety features, pricing, and equipment options for the new Ford Mustang. The 2011 Mustang goes for a suggested retail price of $34,645.00, and it has a comparable warranty. Also check out the Mercury Sable and the Lincoln Mkz.
Classic Mustang Vent Window Replacement Frame Classic Mustang Vent Window Replacement Framerail
Classic Mustang Vent Window Replacement Weather Stripping Classic Mustang Vent Window Replacement Rivet Gun
1966 Mustang Project: '65 - '66 Vent-Window Frame Restoration
Replace Your Pitted Vent-Window Frames In An Afternoon... more
Classic Ford Mustangs - How To Install An Aluminum Radiator
Improve Your Cooling Capacity With A Griffin Aluminum Radiator... more
1969 Mustang Window Frame Installation
These New Quarter-Window Frame Reproductions Are Easier To Install Than You Might Think... more
How To Replace '87 - '93 Hatchbacks Mustang Quarter Rear Windows
A New Reproduction From Scott Drake Makes It Possible To Replace Rear Quarter Windows In '87-'93 Mustang Hatchbacks... more
How to Replace '87-'93 Mustang Quarter Windows
Step-by-Step Instruction on Replacing Fox-Body Quarter Windows... more
How to Replace Ford Mustang Electrical Harnesses
Curing your Mustang's electrical problems with a harness from Mustangs Plus... more
How To Replace A Ford Mustang's Fuel Sending Unit
Is Your Fuel Gauge Inaccurate Or Not Working At All? A New Sending Unit Might Fix The Problem... more
Installing Classic Ford Mustang Fog Lights - How To Install GT Foglights
How to add original equipment fog lights to Classic 1965-1968 Ford Mustangs that were equipped with standard grilles... more
Classic Ford Mustang Ignition - How To: Rebuild a Distributor
MCE Engines and PerTronix show us how to breathe new life into vintage Autolite/ Motorcraft distributors... more
1965-1966 Ford Mustang Dash Replacement - How To Replace A Dashpad
Installing a new dashpad makes a big appearance improvement in '65-'66 Mustangs... more