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For the '83-'86 owners lucky enough to have vent windows, there are ways to fix the problems associated with them.
If you're worried because you can't find a Fox Thunderbird/Cougar with vent windows at your local boneyard, there is a solution.
Other Fox chassis cars, such as Fairmonts, have identical hardware. While the glass may be different, you can use the latch and its internals, as well as the spring & nut assembly on the lower hinge (inside the door).
1978-1983 Ford Fairmont/Mercury Zephyr
I haven't verified if other models could have the same hardware (Crown Vic/Grand Marquis), but I know some other Fords have a different setup. I've looked at old F-150s but they seem to have a totally different latch.
This tech article will give more detail on how to use these parts:
http://www.turbotbird.com/techinfo/Vent_...Repair.htm
If you're worried because you can't find a Fox Thunderbird/Cougar with vent windows at your local boneyard, there is a solution.
Other Fox chassis cars, such as Fairmonts, have identical hardware. While the glass may be different, you can use the latch and its internals, as well as the spring & nut assembly on the lower hinge (inside the door).
1978-1983 Ford Fairmont/Mercury Zephyr
I haven't verified if other models could have the same hardware (Crown Vic/Grand Marquis), but I know some other Fords have a different setup. I've looked at old F-150s but they seem to have a totally different latch.
This tech article will give more detail on how to use these parts:
http://www.turbotbird.com/techinfo/Vent_...Repair.htm
1986 Mercury Cougar XR-7
5-Speed - Leather - Dual Manual Seats - Vent Windows - Smokin' T3
5-Speed - Leather - Dual Manual Seats - Vent Windows - Smokin' T3