[T3] pop-out windows on a fastback

[Bobsnotch at aol.com]

In a message dated 1/10/2014 12:42:55 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
jadney at vwtype3.org writes:
 
The microfilm shows those rear screws to be self tapping (sheet  
metal) screws, not machine screws. That's also what I have with a set  
of fasty popout latches that I have here, so I don't think there's 
any  need to replace the C pillar.

As far as the B pillar, "hinge" end goes,  I don't remember what goes 
on there in the fasty, but I'm pretty sure it  doesn't need as much 
modification as on a square or notch. Just make sure  you have all the 
parts you need to anchor that end. ISTR that there are a  few small 
bits in there that can tend to be overlooked or lost, but I've  only 
been in there, on a fasty, once, and that was a long time  ago.
 
 
 
Yeah, it's basically a "tapping plate" for the sheet metal screws to  
anchor to. On the 71 and later cars, that plate was eliminated because VW  went 
with "flow thru ventilation" on those cars (with the blower motor), and  felt 
the need for the pop outs wasn't needed. On the 71 to 73 cars, the holes  
are there, but the plate is missing. You could make your own plate, and have  
threaded screws attach the latch to the body, like Phil had  done. ;-)
 
There's no mods to the "B" post, as the window seal (with metal frame)  
attaches with 4 nuts (the metal frame has studs to help locate them) to  the 
window opening, and uses 4 clips per window to hold the glass in the  track, 
as there's a grooved section of seal for the glass to go into (like the  
stationary glass uses). That "grooved section" of seal covers the front  third 
to half of the glass. 
The engineering of the Fastback pop out glass is something to behold. : )   

Bob 65  Notch S w/Sunroof and IRS aka Krusty
64 T-34 Ghia aka Wolfie
71  Square-vert under  construction


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