'73 popout rear window conversion?

[DanO]

Do you know of any way to convert a '73 rear window to being the popout style of the earlier C3's? I love my '73 but I also love the idea of the popout rear window.

 

[glenns75vette]

rear window

I recently did the change over.All the parts are still avaliable except the glass ,this can be found on ebay easily for about $100.00.You need weatherstrip,new upper rear pannels to accomodate the 2 chrome latches.2 bottom plastic plates with metal supports.All the mounting spots are obvious once rear panels are removed.You can also find a fiberglass window tray that mounts on hinges in the upper rear compartment to hold window when removed. All parts cost about $350.00 and takes 1 day to install.Use wire cable to remove old window and clean out old putty. Turns your coupe into a convertable with a roll bar!!!.

 

[DanO]

Thanks, I can't wait to do the conversion.

 

[Mystery Machine]

I JUST completed putting the removable rear window in my '73. It was not too difficult. The hardest part is gettign the right weather stripping for the new window. I thought I would save some $$ and buy the stuff at Auto Zone but then it was too thick and I ended up butchering it to get the window to "snap" into place. Definitley worth the effprt though. And I did not get new upper rear interior panels, again to save $$ I cut my original ones and then painted the cut areas. They fit perfectly!

 

[DanO]

So, when you say the parts are still available new, except the glass, where do you get them? From dealer or aftermarket?

Thanks for the great responses.