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 8. Finally, the rear framerail...  8. Finally, the rear framerail can be pulled away from the frame. Because it's stainless steel, it can be buffed out to a like-new appearance for reuse. The old weatherstripping can be removed as well.  9. More than likely, you'll...  9. More than likely, you'll want to install new weatherstripping into the new frames. It's a tight fit, so spray the rubber with WD-40 or some other lubricant to help with the installation. The corners can be particularly tough. Careful use of a large flat-blade screwdriver can stuff the rubber into the frame.  10. Attach the rear framerail...  10. Attach the rear framerail to the new frame using the original pair of screws and the tabs on the weatherstripping.  11. To complete the installation...  11. To complete the installation of the rear framerail, you need a rivet gun and 3/16 rivets. Because our rivet gun was too large to slip far enough into the rail, Merv Rego at Classic Creations of Central Florida used a small nut on top of the rivet as an extension.  12. The glass installs in...  12. The glass installs in the reverse of its removal-slide the threaded stud into the lower hole, then push down on the glass until the pin can be slipped into the upper hole in the frame. Then install the bracket, spring, and nut using the original components.  13. In our case, the original...  13. In our case, the original glass didn't line up perfectly in the new frame, leaving a gap at the top.  14. For better alignment...  14. For better alignment and fit, Merv removed the glass, then carefully bent the pin using a 7/32, 1/4-inch deep socket on an extension. Use extreme care-you don't want to break the pin.  15. Install the window runner...  15. Install the window runner by tapping it into place with a rubber mallet. It's a good idea to replace the old runner felt, available from Mustangs Unlimited.  16. Now you can install your...  16. Now you can install your freshly restored vent windows into the doors. Adjust them according to the shop manual.
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