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Old Sep 26, 2020 | 01:35 PM
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Window stoppers

The plastic stopper piece that bolts through the glass cracked and broke in two and now my window goes up past the weatherstripping. I have had loads of trouble getting my window to seal after putting in new weatherstrips and especially now that I have no up stopper. Where can I get a replacement for these other than some equally brittle crappy ebay part?
Also, what is the best way to do it without damaging the glass itself?
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Old Sep 26, 2020 | 01:55 PM
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Re: Window stoppers

Is this what you're looking for?




https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/exte...ndow-stop.html
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Old Sep 26, 2020 | 03:37 PM
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Re: Window stoppers

Didn't I already reply to your face-post ?? In any case; Here Ya' Go,...... $13 shipped.

( Drill rivet out,..... install using new rivet or nut/bolt. )





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Old Sep 26, 2020 | 09:39 PM
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Skinny I'm not sure about those I didn't see those on my car. Maybe they are just missing altogether lol.
The ones I'm looking for are the white ones John posted. Willing to take you up on the offer. I was curious if there any reproduction parts I can get online but my searches didn't show anything aside of the round black ones. Only since the way they cracked and fell into the bottom of the door means 35 year old plastic I'd like to replace with something newer.
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Old Sep 27, 2020 | 10:05 AM
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Re: Window stoppers

The 'stoppers' that skinny z posted get mounted to the very bottom of the window glass. They stop the window from traveling too low inside the door and are often rotted/broken into little pieces. Send me a PM if you still need the up-stop and I'll reply with my info later this afternoon.


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Old Sep 27, 2020 | 10:10 AM
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Re: Window stoppers

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The 'stoppers' that skinny z posted get mounted to the very bottom of the window glass. They stop the window from traveling too low inside the door and are often rotted/broken into little pieces. Send me a PM if you still need the up-stop and I'll reply with my info later this afternoon.

Okay that makes sense. I had bought a couple of those a while back when I was ordering everything for my restore, but never did anything with them. I'll go check it out later. Didn't have any problems with the windows until I saw the up stopper break in half. Those are the ones I'll need for sure. Thanks!!
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Old Sep 27, 2020 | 11:26 AM
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Re: Window stoppers

Originally Posted by amscova
Okay that makes sense. I had bought a couple of those a while back when I was ordering everything for my restore, but never did anything with them. I'll go check it out later. Didn't have any problems with the windows until I saw the up stopper break in half. Those are the ones I'll need for sure. Thanks!!
Replace the bottom ones as suggested if they are bad. You have to drill them out because they are riveted on. I got some screws and nuts at Home Depot and bolted them back in. I got them from hear as well. Very happy indeed!
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Old May 25, 2021 | 04:06 PM
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Re: Window stoppers

Did you ever find these parts? I’m in the same predicament!!...she’s at the body shop now for a window adjustment and he says he’s stuck till we can find these pieces. Have no idea what they’re called or where to get them!
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Old May 25, 2021 | 08:16 PM
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Did you ever find these parts? I’m in the same predicament!!...she’s at the body shop now for a window adjustment and he says he’s stuck till we can find these pieces. Have no idea what they’re called or where to get them!
What does the piece you need look like?
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Old May 26, 2021 | 07:05 AM
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I discovered these somewhere in the car 2 years ago. (Never mind the metal ring...still don’t know what that’s for). I was able to find them on eBay and I think they’re called Window Up Stops
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Old May 26, 2021 | 07:11 AM
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Yes.....got it. I need one of those too. I've got a part number for it written down somewhere at home, but it's discontinued. I'm sure there's a gazillion of 'em out there, but it's such a random piece, no one lists it. Just gotta find a guy parting out who's willing to dig it out for ya. -or ebay, lol.
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Old May 26, 2021 | 07:53 AM
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The pair I found on eBay are new, 3D printed nylon/carbon fiber. The seller’s name is “flowstateman”. Hope this helps!
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Old May 26, 2021 | 08:13 AM
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The pair I found on eBay are new, 3D printed nylon/carbon fiber. The seller’s name is “flowstateman”. Hope this helps!
Heck yeah! Thank you!!!!!
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Old May 26, 2021 | 09:18 AM
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Old May 26, 2021 | 09:49 AM
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Nope....can't find that seller. ...of course, eBay doesn't exactly make it easy. I know he can make more, but strange that I can't even find the guy. Weird.
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Old May 26, 2021 | 09:57 AM
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Found him on Facebook!
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Old May 26, 2021 | 10:23 AM
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Re: Window stoppers

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Found him on Facebook!
Awesome!!
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Old May 26, 2021 | 05:23 PM
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Re: Window stoppers

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Found him on Facebook!

does he go by his ebay username?


need some as well!



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Old May 27, 2021 | 07:23 AM
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Flow State Manufacturing. ....though it's almost been 24hrs and I haven't received a message back yet. We'll see!
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Old May 27, 2021 | 07:32 AM
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They answered a question on eBay within the same day...
see if you can look up under “completed items”?
maybe he doesn’t check Facebook as often?
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Old May 27, 2021 | 06:48 PM
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I was able to find him on ebay, and ordered a pair just a few minutes ago. Not sure why I couldn't find him yesterday.
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Old Oct 19, 2022 | 06:20 PM
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I looked for him on eBay and was able to locate his account. He doesn't have any of those listed. I found his website and sent him an email but did not get a response. There's a member of these boards that makes each piece we need for the window including the up stops. He also prints door lock guides. HIs username is MDeRoxtro. I ordered the entire kit through his eBay store. It came quick and everything looked pretty good. If you're still looking for these, I'd recommend contacting him.
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Old Dec 10, 2022 | 05:34 AM
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[color=#000000]They stop the window from traveling too low inside the door and are often rotted/broken into little pieces.

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