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Adrian,
Do you have the original spring out where you can measure the length? It looks like 8 inches in the tube so I would think it would be about 9” un compressed.


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Larry

From: Adrian Mann adrian.mann@... [MarcosManiacs]
Sent: Wednesday, July 31, 2019 3:16 PM
To: MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [MarcosManiacs] Re: 1600 GT side window help.

  
Hi,

I’m in a similar position to Greg as I’m missing one of my window lifters and the other is in extremely poor condition (pressed metal part is badly corroded).

Plan to try and fabricate a replacement set soon as some replacement springs I ordered on eBay 4 weeks ago from China finally arrived in the post today.




Will install the 16mm OD springs into the piece of tube, attach the window channnel to the tube with some metal brackets and then will just have the challenge of fabricating the arm that the spring acts against.

Springs came from eBay and are 16mm OD and 200mm long https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/16mm-OD-Green-Heavy-Duty-Compression-Stamping-Mould-Die-Spring-8mm-ID-All-Sizes/283430128264?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&var=584449173757&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 

Adrian


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On Wednesday, July 31, 2019, 11:32 am, Larry Meadows lmeadowsw@...m [MarcosManiacs] <MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
  
Greg,
I do not have any estimate on the cost. I hve to design  the best way to build it as the original is made of press formed steel. Have considered molding it from KEVLAR  or cutting, machining and welling the components.
I am trying to recourse the spring at the present.
Will keep you informed.
 
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Larry
 
From: Greg GH356@... [MarcosManiacs]
Sent: Wednesday, July 31, 2019 4:14 AM
Subject: Re: [MarcosManiacs] Re: 1600 GT side window help.
 
  
Larry, that would be fantastic.  Any idea about the cost to do so?  Thanks. Greg

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On Jul 29, 2019, at 6:26 PM, Larry Meadows lmeadowsw@... [MarcosManiacs] <MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
  
Evening, Greg,
I have the use of a window lift to use as a pattern.  It has been loaned to me by Dave Mensh. Do you still need a pair of lifts? If so, I will start blueprinting so I can fabricate the unit. 
 
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Larry
 
From: Greg GH356@hotmail.com [MarcosManiacs]
Sent: Tuesday, June 25, 2019 11:35 AM
To: MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [MarcosManiacs] Re: 1600 GT side window help.
 
  
Rob, that would be most helpful.  Mine is a '68 (registered as a '69) 1600 GT woodie as well.  Greg

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On Jun 25, 2019, at 1:04 AM, Robert Mann robert..h.mann@... [MarcosManiacs] <MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
  
Hi Greg
What year car and is it a woody as I've got my frames out at the moment mine is a 1968 1690gt woody non elect windows if this is the same as yours I can take a pattern and send it to you.
Regards
Rob
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Sent: Tuesday, June 25, 2019 12:07:41 AM
To: MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [MarcosManiacs] Re: 1600 GT side window help. 
 
  
Ah, Larry I wish I knew the answer. Frankly, I'm so frustrated that the otherwise fantastic car has begun to loose its attraction for me. It's been about 5 years in progress, and there is light at the end of the tunnel, but I'm almost ready to throw in the towel. It's a late '68 and totally stock. The restorer lost the glass on the right side, and the window lift mechanisms for both sides. Guessing the window shape won't change, but I don't know which shape to tell you. I do have the original frames.. But have yet to figure out how they mount. I'll try the early corvette lift mechanisms. Again, thanks for your help. Greg
 
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