what is the best way to install the two rear side windows in the pantera 1974 GTS. I Think it would work with a piece of heavy string. Is that the way to go? Please respond to ppalumbo2@netzero.com
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All the glass in all Pantera models are held in only with friction between the gasket and body metal. A little water and your fingers pushing in the right areas are all thats needed for every one except the windshield. But I suggest you leave out the glass and simply reinstall the window framework & gasket; no effect on wind resistence or sound, better access to the rear glass for cleaning, lose 8 lbs of weight, and if you ever need to access the gas tank sending unit, you'll wish you had!
With the panels off, the glass just needs to be pushed out?
Once the assembly is out of the car, the glass can simply be pushed out of the frame with your fingers. Fiddling with string etc to install the frames is a waste of time with these little window assemblies, especially since you can reach through the area usually blocked by the glass, and manipulate the gasket edges by hand. The glass is pretty expensive to replace, so I suggest wrapping them in newspaper & putting them away somewhere safe. In the event of your selling the car or otherwise passing it on, the new owners will probably want the removed parts.