Louver replacement for quarter window glass
3/30/07, 03:14 PM
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For those of you who were looking for a tool to do it yourself, I searched back in the thread to find the Snap-on tool someone else pointed out a long time ago. It's part # Ya109B, and is $31.95 on their website. I also tried a local CarQuest, and got an identical tool (see attached pic) for $14.94. That plus the ultra-fast set urethane from 3M, and I'm all set to install my louvers tomorrow. 
The dealer I got my car from has a Blackjack in their showroom too, I'll start another thread on that.
The dealer I got my car from has a Blackjack in their showroom too, I'll start another thread on that.
3/30/07, 03:26 PM
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Looking good Bill, gotta change your sig line now
Jay, glad you like them - the packaging just kind of "worked out" - tried a few things until we found something that went together easy and protected the parts well - the bubble wrap we make is 'da bomb' though for protecting stuff. New boxes aren't done yet, because we have one coming 11" shorter for customers that order w/o install hardware - save a little on shipping anyway.
Also Jay, let us know how that tool works for R&R... I thought of offering / using that tool instead, but I've always used the wire method, so that's what we ended up offering. I just worried that the tool you have pictured would be hard to start / difficult to keep from hitting the body, that's all.
Jay, glad you like them - the packaging just kind of "worked out" - tried a few things until we found something that went together easy and protected the parts well - the bubble wrap we make is 'da bomb' though for protecting stuff. New boxes aren't done yet, because we have one coming 11" shorter for customers that order w/o install hardware - save a little on shipping anyway.
Also Jay, let us know how that tool works for R&R... I thought of offering / using that tool instead, but I've always used the wire method, so that's what we ended up offering. I just worried that the tool you have pictured would be hard to start / difficult to keep from hitting the body, that's all.
3/30/07, 04:00 PM
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Just finished installing mine. Overall I am pretty darn pleased with them. One of them has a rough spot in it around the edge but not a show stopper by any means.
Two things Silverhorse didn't bother to tell us though.
1) The upper interior trim that runs over the package shelf...well....Ford built the car around that piece. Easy to get out, pain in the butt to get back in. The far back "hook" was a bugger.
2) Be careful when you cut the tie wraps on the cutting wire. It will unspool and backlash worse that any open faced Zebco reel I have ever seen!
Much happy with the results. Here is a pic or two I took about half way through. Didn't have the interior back in yet.
Two things Silverhorse didn't bother to tell us though.
1) The upper interior trim that runs over the package shelf...well....Ford built the car around that piece. Easy to get out, pain in the butt to get back in. The far back "hook" was a bugger.
2) Be careful when you cut the tie wraps on the cutting wire. It will unspool and backlash worse that any open faced Zebco reel I have ever seen!
Much happy with the results. Here is a pic or two I took about half way through. Didn't have the interior back in yet.
3/30/07, 04:06 PM
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Sweet mother of Pearl that is going to look awesome when it's done - I like that color...
As to the interior, that one is a bit of a pain, but compare it to my wife's Lincoln LS and you will be singing praise for the Mustang's assembly... I just had to replace a plastic-chrome inner door handle on hers, it comes as an assembly that is riveted to the door frame, but of course the whole door, complete with 50 lbs of electronics has to come out to clean up the leftovers after drilling the rivets... and don't even get me started about the 3 different fuse boxes on the car. Of course the Jaguar V8 makes that baby move, but geebus.... it's wiring makes an F16 look primitive...
As to the interior, that one is a bit of a pain, but compare it to my wife's Lincoln LS and you will be singing praise for the Mustang's assembly... I just had to replace a plastic-chrome inner door handle on hers, it comes as an assembly that is riveted to the door frame, but of course the whole door, complete with 50 lbs of electronics has to come out to clean up the leftovers after drilling the rivets... and don't even get me started about the 3 different fuse boxes on the car. Of course the Jaguar V8 makes that baby move, but geebus.... it's wiring makes an F16 look primitive...
3/30/07, 05:00 PM
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Anyone run into the situation where the space between the glass and the body is so small the wire won't fit? I have. Anyone have a solution to this. If I continue to use the wire from SHR I will demolish the paint.... I'm close to just shattering the glass if no one has any suggestions.
3/30/07, 05:02 PM
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The tool I got should work, it only cuts from the inside. (see pic top of this page) I'll find out tomorrow how well it works I guess.
3/30/07, 05:36 PM
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I used a box cutter on mine from the inside to cut through some of the adhesive. If it's just a small area where it's pinched up against the body, maybe try some fishing line or the shaped nylon string for weed whackers. ? 
Maybe combine that with a little time from a heat gun to soften the adhesive?
Maybe combine that with a little time from a heat gun to soften the adhesive?
3/30/07, 10:58 PM
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For those of you who were looking for a tool to do it yourself, I searched back in the thread to find the Snap-on tool someone else pointed out a long time ago. It's part # Ya109B, and is $31.95 on their website. I also tried a local CarQuest, and got an identical tool (see attached pic) for $14.94. That plus the ultra-fast set urethane from 3M, and I'm all set to install my louvers tomorrow.
The dealer I got my car from has a Blackjack in their showroom too, I'll start another thread on that.
The dealer I got my car from has a Blackjack in their showroom too, I'll start another thread on that.
3/31/07, 04:32 PM
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I'm screwed!
My passenger side is leaking, and I can't get it out without cutting into the lexan and/or scratching the paint. I've also scratched the paint on the outside of the louver by accident with one of the tools while trying to remove it, and scatched the body paint with the wire trying to avoid cutting into the lexan.
Marcello, you wouldn't happen to have a black passenger side louver that 'didn't make the cut' in QC that you could sell cheap? I think my only solution is going to be to actually cut the old louver out by cutting it in half and going from there.
FRICK FRICK FRICK!
-danny
My passenger side is leaking, and I can't get it out without cutting into the lexan and/or scratching the paint. I've also scratched the paint on the outside of the louver by accident with one of the tools while trying to remove it, and scatched the body paint with the wire trying to avoid cutting into the lexan.
Marcello, you wouldn't happen to have a black passenger side louver that 'didn't make the cut' in QC that you could sell cheap? I think my only solution is going to be to actually cut the old louver out by cutting it in half and going from there.
FRICK FRICK FRICK!
-danny
3/31/07, 04:40 PM
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Do you know where the leak is? Before I went that route, I'd try and find the leak and shoot a little extra adhesive up there from the inside, being careful not to use too much that it squeezes up and is visible from the outside. Then, I'd try patiently using a little touch-up paint, or taking it to a bodyshop if you're not comfortable with doing it yourself. Patience, and no panic.
3/31/07, 08:36 PM
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I think I am the first to install these in Grabber Orange.
Check it out!!
http://www.grabberorange.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=886
Mark
Check it out!!
http://www.grabberorange.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=886
Mark
4/1/07, 08:56 AM
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Got mine installed yesterday
I got mine installed yesterday, haven't tested for leaks yet so cross your fingers for me. A few posts back, I read to put an extra thick bead of sealant on to make the louver fit flush... that was a mess to clean up after I pressed the louver on. There was sealant in the little space between the louver and body 
One tip: before starting, from the outside, check that the spacing between the window and body is big enough to allow the wire to go ALL the way around the window. Mine wasn't and I scratched the paint a bit.
And now the pictures....
One tip: before starting, from the outside, check that the spacing between the window and body is big enough to allow the wire to go ALL the way around the window. Mine wasn't and I scratched the paint a bit.And now the pictures....
4/1/07, 10:03 AM
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4/1/07, 12:41 PM
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Got mine yesterday, 
Overall quality is great. Paint quality could have been better pretty easy to fix so not a big deal. Marcello, you guys do incredible work. This piece is an absolute work of art. I had to call a few of my vendors before installing to have them come look at what good plastic molding looked like. 
For those interested:
This one's to show the clarity of the plastic.
Great job Silver Horse Racing!
You'll be seeing more orders from me soon if this is the sign of your quality.
Jason
Overall quality is great. Paint quality could have been better pretty easy to fix so not a big deal. Marcello, you guys do incredible work. This piece is an absolute work of art. I had to call a few of my vendors before installing to have them come look at what good plastic molding looked like. For those interested:
This one's to show the clarity of the plastic.
Great job Silver Horse Racing!
You'll be seeing more orders from me soon if this is the sign of your quality.Jason