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My wife has used a Microsoft Surface RT tablet for a few years in her job as a tutor. She has found its size and the touch keyboard invaluable in her planning and writing up of lessons, especially as this often happens in the car between pupils. Unfortunately, it is becoming less reliable, and much slower, and she is looking for a replacement. She has looked at the new Surface Pros, but does not want to spend more than 500. She requires Microsoft Office, a long battery life and portability.

By the way, I also wanted to thank you for the advice you gave my daughter in What sort of tablet should I buy for drawing? Niamh bought a Wacom tablet and is very pleased. John

Microsoft launched the Surface RT in 2012 when the tablet market looked promising. It was the first tablet to run Windows on an ARM chip, which provided long battery life. It also made it incompatible with all the traditional software written for Intel x86 versions of Windows, including viruses.

The Surface RT tablets included Microsoft Office, which was good, but it wasnt optimised for touch-screen use, which was bad. Otherwise, users had to be content with Windows Store apps and web-based applications.

While Surface RT users loved their machines, there were not many of them, and Microsoft abandoned the ARM line in favour of the successful Intel-based Surface Pro versions. However, ARM-based versions will return to the market later this year.

Your wifes Surface RT should not have slowed down that much, and a reset might speed it up again. To do this, take a backup of the current system or at least, all the personal data and restore it to factory condition. Run the Settings app (cogwheel icon), select Update & security, click Recovery and then hit the Get started button under Reset this PC.

The drawback is that you will have to reinstall all the updates that have been downloaded previously. This could take some time.

You could also optimise Windows for speed.

Windows has a lot of visual effects: for example, things slide into view instead of instantly popping into view. To change this, type in advanced system settings to find the System Properties sheet from the old Control Panel. In the Performance section, click the Settings button and then select Adjust for best performance.

After that, go through the list of effects and restore any you still want. Enable Peek, Show shadows under mouse pointer, Show window contents while dragging and Smooth edges of screen fonts are worth keeping.

Unfortunately, the Surface RT is a sealed box, like most tablets. You cant get the simple improvement that works with desktop and some laptop PCs: just add RAM.

The whole tablet market is in decline Apple iPad sales are roughly half what they were at their peak and manufacturers are shifting resources to AR (augmented reality, such as the Microsoft HoloLens) and VR (virtual reality, such as the Oculus Rift). Windows PC manufacturers switched to 2-in-1s and then convertibles, where sales are still growing strongly.

Unfortunately, the better products are generally more expensive, including the Microsoft Surface Pro 4, the HP Spectre x2, HP Elite x2, and Dell Latitude 11 5175. Theres a huge gap between pro tablets and convertibles with Intel Core processors, 8GB of memory and proper SSDs and the cheap, casual models with Intel Atom processors, 2GB of memory and 32GB of eMMC Flash storage.

It can be hard to find affordable machines in the sweet spot between the two extremes. These may have Intel Core M processors such as the Core m3-6Y30 and 4GB or 8GB of memory. The best compromise is a Cherry Trail (x3, x5 or x7) Atom-powered machine with 64GB of eMMC storage.

The one Id recommend at the moment is last years Lenovo Miix 310, which has an Atom x5-Z8350 processor, 4GB of memory and 64GB of storage for a current web price of 249.99 (30 off). However, this week, Lenovo unveiled the Miix 320 with 128GB of storage, so it might be worth waiting for that.

The main alternative is the Asus Transformer Book T100HA, which has a Cherry Trail x5-Z8500 processor, 2GB of memory and either 32GB or 64GB of storage. Currently, eBuyer has the 2GB/64GB model for 229.97 with free delivery. The T100HA has been around for a while, and the Miix 310 has twice the memory and a better keyboard.

In both cases, the electronics are behind the screen, so you can detach the screen from the keyboard and use it as a tablet. (The virtual keyboard is built into Windows 10.) The alternative is to keep the electronics under the keyboard and fit a 360-degree hinge. Folding the keyboard behind the screen provides a somewhat thicker tablet. The Lenovo Yoga range pioneered this approach, and your wife could have a look at one to see if the idea is acceptable. Yogas come in dozens of configurations but a Yoga 300 with an Intel Pentium N3710, 4GB of memory and 64GB of storage costs 279.99 from PC World. The N3710 is faster than the x5-Z8500, though not by much.

You dont say if your wife is using a stylus. I hope so, because a Surface-style device, Microsoft OneNote and a stylus is a terrific system for educational use. However, adding a stylus and a pen-capable screen bumps up the price, usually beyond your budget.

The main exception is the Asus Transformer Mini T102HA (x5-Z8350/4GB/64GB) with a stylus, which costs 449.95 at John Lewis, or 398.46 on Amazon. However, Microsoft currently has a Signature Edition (ie crapware free) version for only 349.

I believe the Mini T102HA is the cheapest current 2-in-1 with a stylus, unless you are willing to risk a Chinese product such as a Teclast X3 Pro or X5 Pro. These arent even included in Tablet PC Reviews invaluable spreadsheet of pen-capable Windows 10 systems.

The other possibility is Microsofts Surface 3 not the same as a Surface Pro 3 if you can still find one at a reasonable price. Microsoft has some at a student price of 449.99, if you pre-qualify as a student.

Lenovos very innovative Yoga Book is also worth a look at 549.99.

Windows 10 is a mobile operating system, like Android, and also runs on ARM chips in smartphones, which arent expected to run traditional x86 Windows programs. Later this year, however, we expect to see ARM-based tablets and small laptops running Windows 10 on the next-generation Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor. Qualcomm has a Microsoft demo video on its website.

These new devices wont be the same as the Surface RT. The main difference is that they have enough power to run traditional x86 programs under emulation. The Snapdragon 835 also supports touch, pen and the latest wireless standards: LTE, 802.11ad and Bluetooth 5.

Early models will probably be designed and priced for corporate use, but consumer versions should follow.

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EAST LIVERPOOL A window replacement project at Kent State-East Liverpools Purinton Hall begins today.

The project will involve the replacement of nearly 75 windows with more energy-efficient units. Work will begin with top-floor windows facing Fourth Street and move to the Broadway Street side of the building.

Campus officials ask motorists and pedestrians to use caution when near the site, a release states.

Street parking around Purinton Hall will be limited during construction. There will be no parking in the gravel lot across from Purinton Hall on Broadway until the project is completed.

Some sidewalks around the site also will be temporarily closed, but building access will be maintained. Mechanical lifts will be located on the edge of the streets and heavy equipment will likely be crossing the street to transport windows. Everyone is asked to use caution when in the area and adhere to all construction zone limits, the release reads.

The work is expected to continue through March 17, but that schedule could change due to inclement weather.

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CARSON CITY Assemblywoman Heidi Swank says Nevada could save money by considering alternatives before replacing windows in state buildings.

Swank, D-Las Vegas, told members of the Assembly Committee on Government Affairs that retrofitting options can save money over new window replacement, be just as energy efficient, and provide a greater return on investment for taxpayers.

The big motivating factor for this is we need to stretch our meager public dollars, Swank said Monday.

Swank said options such as window inserts, surface film or insulated cell shades can be just as effective.

Assembly Bill 160 would require the Division of Public Works to evaluate options before replacing windows in state government buildings.

The state would also have to work with and obtain approval from the Office of Historic Preservation before using an alternative in buildings at least 50 years old.

No action was taken by the committee.

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Renewal by Andersen of Los Angeles (RbA) is pleased to announce that it has earned the prestigious Green Diamond Award from Renewal by Andersen. The award reflects exemplary customer satisfaction and is presented to Renewal by Andersen affiliates that receive the highest scores on the company's Homeowner Satisfaction Surveys during the prior year.

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Renewal by Andersen of Los Angeles (RbA) is pleased to announce that it has earned the prestigious Green Diamond Award from Renewal by Andersen. The award is presented to the Renewal by Andersen affiliate that receives the highest scores on the company's Homeowner Satisfaction Surveys during the prior year. Specifically, it reflects exemplary customer satisfaction in customers who are likely to recommend Renewal by Andersen of Los Angeles to their friends and neighbors.

"We couldn't be happier to receive this prestigious award from Renewal by Andersen, and our customers," Lance Schepps, Renewal by Andersen of Los Angeles president said. "We see it as a recognition by our customers that we're doing the job we set out to do, each and every time and it is gratifying that our customers recognize this. Now the job is to do this again this year each and every time."

The award is presented to those Renewal by Andersen affiliates that score 95 percent or better in response to the question, "How likely would you be to recommend Renewal by Andersen to a friend/neighbor?"

The Green Diamond Award criteria are homeowners' responses to a satisfaction survey distributed after their Renewal by Andersen window replacement project has been completed. Affiliates must meet or exceed a minimum customer satisfaction rating of 95 percent.

The 2016 Green Diamond Award was presented at the Renewal by Andersen Summit Meeting held in Huntington Beach, California on January 29-31, 2017.

About Renewal by Andersen: Renewal by Andersen is the start-to-finish window replacement division of Andersen Corporation. The company offers a replacement process that includes an in-home consultation, custom manufacturing, and installation through one of the largest nationwide networks of window replacement specialists. For a complimentary in-home consultation, or to view more information about Renewal by Andersen visit http://www.renewalbyandersen.com.

About Andersen Corporation: Headquartered in Bayport, Minnesota, Andersen Corporation and its subsidiaries manufacture and market window and door products under the Andersen, Renewal by Andersen, Silver Line and American Craftsman brands. Andersen was founded in 1903 and employs nearly 11,000 people in locations across North America. Andersen is a privately held company. Visit us at http://www.andersencorporation.com.

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BUILDING PERMITS

PMT2016-05509 800 12th St.; $575,406.00; Steve and Emily Kelton; Addition and remodel to a single-family detached dwelling. Additions include a new attached garage on the lower level, a main level study and covered porch on the front of the dwelling, an expansion of the kitchen with breakfast nook and powder room on the rear of the main level, and a deck over the new garage. the interior of the dwelling to be extensively remodeled with new interior walls configured for four bedrooms and four baths.

PMT2016-05651 1420 Pearl St.; $37,768.00; PG Arnold Construction; Restoration of second entry door and storefront. Reference per HIS2016-00168.

PMT2016-05723 1180 Fairfield Drive; $147,636.82; Jason Boitnott; Addition and remodel - Main level remodel to include an additional 30 square feet of habitable space and a half-bath. Upper level addition, 1123 square feet , to include (1) full bath and (1) 1 3/4 bath. New attached garage (southern facade), 566 square feet. New covered porch (western facade), 136 square feet. Basement level bathroom finish/alteration. New/upgraded stair between basement level and main level. Associated MEP's included in the scope of this permit.

PMT2016-05794 1320 Sixth St.; $47,707.28; Brian and Hillary Pryor; Interior remodel of existing single-family residence. Scope includes a total of 496 square feet of reconfiguration and remodel. 85 square feet of remodel of kitchen and adjacent bathroom, and conversion of existing 381 square feet garage into a master bedroom suite with walk-in closet and full bath, all on main level of split-level residence. No work on second level. Scope includes associated MEP.**Resubmittal 2/16/17-for the reconfiguration of first floor bathroom that was in original scope of work.**

PMT2016-05820 4335 Ludlow St.; $275,600.00; Moons Construction LLC; Two story addition over a crawl space for a single-family detached dwelling. Main level of addition includes relocation and expansion of kitchen. Upper level of addition includes master suite and an office area. Scope includes some remodel of main level and relocation of laundry at end of garage.

PMT2016-05845 836 10th St.; $375,000.00; Academy Holdings; Colorado Choice Builders; Two story addition with attached garage to a single-family detached dwelling. Lower level addition to consist of garage and addition of bedroom, and bathroom and mechanical room will be relocated. Upper level expansion will consist of master suite and relocation of kitchen. Two bathrooms and bedrooms will be relocated. Scope includes rear porch and internal elevator.

PMT2016-05857 2615 Table Mesa Court; $164,800.00; Erin and Ari Huck; Fuentes Design; Addition and remodel. 405 square feet addition to the west-facing facade, (south of proposed garage space) to be used as a new living room space.New attached garage, 197 square feet, to be located on the west-facing facade. Remodel of existing kitchen and bathroom on the main level, 525 square feet; includes associated MEP's.

PMT2016-05885 2798 Arapahoe Ave.; $150,000.00; Pioneer General Contractors; Tenant interior remodel for the Safeway store on Arapahoe Avenue. Scope includes removal and replacement of refrigeration cases and sales fixtures, plumbing for new floor sinks and refrigerant lines, and electrical for new fixtures. One new wall to be installed behind soda machine.

PMT2016-05887 4800 Baseline Road; $150,000.00; On Meadows; Pioneer General Contractors; Tenant interior remodel for the Safeway store on Baseline Road. Scope includes removal and replacement of refrigeration cases and sales fixtures, plumbing for new floor sinks and refrigerant lines, and electrical for new fixtures.

PMT2016-05895 1938 Pearl St. 201; $58,135.00; Phillip and Marilon Pastore; Melton Construction, Inc.; Remodel of kitchen, 140 square feet , removing existing gas oven/range and replacing with electric, installing new cabinets, replacing sink and dishwasher, fixtures to remain in existing locations. Removing existing spiral staircase and replacing with a winding stair, includes new closet space below; stair and closet area 50 square feet. Remodel bathroom, 155 square feet , removing existing shower pan and replacing with a free-standing tub in new location. New rough-in toilet, replacing existing sink and vanity. Relocation of washer and dryer to closet adjacent to bathroom, 16 square feet. Associated MEPs to be included within the scope of this permit. Any work associated with replacing windows/doors on the exterior of the building to be covered under separate permit.

PMT2017-00008 1795 Pearl St.; $111,000.00; Skodras Building ; G Kenny Builders LLC; Interior store remodel to include installation of a 1101 square feet bar/cafe approved through LUR2016-00083. Outdoor patio seating included in the scope of this permit. Patio lease and awning to be covered under separate revocable permits. Associated MEP's included within the scope of this permit.

PMT2017-00070 911 Pine St.; $780,000.00; Karl Strohmeyer; Smiley Inc.; Addition to and remodel of a single-family detached dwelling in the Mapleton Hill Historic District (see HIS2016-00366). The addition is to be two stories over a full basement on the northwest corner of dwelling in the rear yard. Addition will include an expanded living room, a renovated master suite, and a bedroom on the lower level. The existing basement will be excavated to provide a 10 foot ceiling height through the whole lower level. The entire dwelling will be remodeled for a total of five bedrooms and six baths. ***Scope does not include changes to front porch which will be under separate permit.***

PMT2017-00151 1150 Hawthorn Ave.; $490,000.00; Elizabeth Downey and Joshua Silberstein; Buildwell LLC; Main floor remodel of 880 square feet and a upper level addition of 700 square feet comprised of three bedrooms and a bathroom.

PMT2017-00200 434 Morrison Alley; $78,000.00; Leah Pearlman; Hammerwell Inc.; Remodel of approximately 280 square feet on main and upper levels; remove solid fuel burning device, install gas service and gas meter, installation of a fire-place insert, install gas-fired range, direct vent on-demand water heater, and install mini-split heating/cooling unit. Add half bathroom to main level. No permit needed for cosmetic courtyard improvements.

PMT2017-00209 4800 Baseline Road D-109 A; $23,000.00; On Meadows; Remove existing customer counter and install a new counter in new location. Scope to include new ceiling tiles, floor tiles, and interior paint. Replacing existing (4) 2x4 light troffers with 2x4 T-8's. Upgrading emergency and exit lighting.

PMT2017-00305 5401 Pearl Parkway; $550,620.00; Della Cava; Commercial Building Services; Interior, non-structural remodel of 9,500 square feet. Demolition of non-structural walls and existing floor finishes. Installation of new framed walls for new office space. Scope to include general finishes and painting. No MEP's approved for this permit.

PMT2017-00349 881 14th St.; $38,000.00; Don R Ii and Jayme Sue Martin; Owner contractor: Remodel of existing kitchen, first floor bathroom and basement bathroom, total remodel area of 438 square feet. Scope of work includes a structural change involving the enlargement/replacement of an existing window opening in the rear facing wall, main level kitchen area, approved through HIS2017-00027. Associated plumbing and electrical included within the scope of this permit. No mechanical work covered under the scope of this permit.

PMT2017-00356 948 Marine St.; $47,750.00; Beau Burris; Strong Backs and Artistic Hands; Interior remodel of approximately 210 square feet, to remodel a bathroom, add full bathroom to basement level, upgrade panel (200 amps), add central a/c, slight reconfiguration of mechanical room and laundry room.

PMT2017-00475 1395 Oak Court; $24,480.00; Christine and Steven Ignelzi; Melton Construction, Inc.; New wood framed deck to replace existing approximately 12" above grade with no rails. Fence permit under PMT2017-00476.

PMT2017-00532 5315 Holmes Place; $60,000.00; Min Han and Yuming Living Trust; Prana Construction Inc.; Kitchen remodel - removing structural and non-structural walls to expand and reconfigure kitchen, approximately 287 square feet. Includes associated electrical and plumbing scope of work. New window and door configuration.

PMT2017-00538 4545 Whitney Place; $10,000.00; Alexander Dawson; Denver Egress Window; Install two egress windows and one door. Door and one window on rear of house, one egress window along street-facing side.

PMT2017-00547 1165 Claremont Drive; $33,125.00; Gail Ross and Catherine Mcdowell; Wildwood Joinery and Design, Inc.; First time basement finish for a portion (450 square feet) of an existing basement. Scope includes slight enlargement of existing bath, addition of wet bar area, and finish of rec room. Additional toilet to be added in laundry area.

PMT2017-00550 5989 Brandywine Court; $16,896.00; Kelli and Edvin Street; Velocity Enterprises; First time basement finish - in a single-family residence. Scope includes new non-structural walls to create bedroom, rec room, bathroom, storage/mechanical room, and coffee/wet bar, approximately 669 square feet. Includes associated MEP.

PMT2017-00551 1511 Grove St.; $15,000.00; Jeff Rose; Van Matre Construction LLC; Repairing damage done to the exterior of the home by a car hitting it. Extent of repairs include replacing the wall/insulation and (2) windows. Wall adjacent to a mechanical/utility room. No associated MEP's. Reference CPL2016-00278.

PMT2017-00579 385 Hopi Place; $34,500.00; Remodel (471 square feet) for a single-family detached dwelling. Scope includes remodel of kitchen, two baths, laundry room, closets, and a wet bar area. Two new skylights to be added at master bath. New windows to be added in new openings and replacement windows to be installed per plans.

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KILLINGLY - Residents passed all three bonding proposals for school and municipal and infrastructure projects.

The projects that the town voted on are divided into three categories: School roofs and windows; bridge and culvert replacements; and town hall and community center work.

Residents approved the $6.25 million for school roof and window replacement by a vote of 211 to 55; the $3.2 million for upgrades to the community center and Town Hall heating and cooling system by a vote of 181 to 85; and the $1.8 million for bridge and culvert replacement by a vote of 202 to 64.

Officials said bonding money would likely be paid back over a 20-year period.

Diane St. Jean voted yes to all of the proposed bonds.

I voted yes for the education aspect. The schools really need the work done and I have one boy in each of the schools, St. Jean said.

Jeffrey Buchbinder also voted yes to all three.

We really need the bonds to keep up the school facilities. It is getting to the point where it could affect student safety, Buchbinder said.

The school work will require $6.5 million for a series of capital projects at Killingly Memorial, Killingly Central and Goodyear Early Education schools. Plans call for replacing roofs at the two elementary schools and a partial roof replacement at Goodyear, Finance Director Mary Calorio said.

The town also plans to bond $3.2 million for several projects at the community center, including exterior brick re-painting, bathroom and locker room renovations and window work. A portion of that money about $1 million - would be set aside to replace the nearly 100-year-old pipes running through Town Hall, Town Engineer Dave Capacchione said.

Calorio said she anticipates getting a 70 percent reimbursement from the state for the school roof work and another 50 percent reimbursement for the storage tank removal. The state will also cover 50 percent of the bridge work.

Unfortunately, things like this fall upon a generation every so often. We have town-owned property that is in dire need of repair. It is something that we have to do, Town Council member Dennis Alemian said.

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Published Feb 22, 2017 at 4:10pm

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Estimated capital construction expenses of $7.845 million for Rome Free Academy and $3.145 million for Staley Upper Elementary are among potential projects in a review of needs for Rome school district buildings.

RFA, Staley and RFA Stadium are among sites to be focused on as the school district continues down the road of reinvesting and updating its facilities, says Chris Crolius, a partner in March Associates, the districts architect.

The needs at the stadium include turf replacement and track reconstruction.

A possible longer-range project would involve about $4.45 million in additional work at Strough Middle School, beyond a current $25.4 million renovation that is underway, said Crolius.

RFA, Staley and Strough comprised the majority of the overall $16.7 million in projected expenses in a building condition survey report that Crolius summarized for the Board of Education last week. When various related contingency expenses and incidental costs are included, the total projection is about $21.7 million.

The survey is conducted every five years and required by the state to help districts with long-range planning of renovation projects. The survey addresses capital expenses anticipated through 2020-21 excluding maintenance.

No work was identified for the districts six elementary schools for grades K-4, which all have undergone major renovations within the past 10 years through publicly approved bonding referendums. The project costs have been heavily reimbursed through state aid.

From the report, nothing is of an emergency nature. Nothing has to be done right now, board President Paul Fitzpatrick said after the meeting.

At some point the district may seek to put out a referendum for the projects, he added, but he does not see it happening this year.

Crolius called the report a working document...kind of a drive-by evaluation of facilities. He added a lot of dialogue needs to take place on the report including with the school boards buildings and grounds committee. It obviously needs to have your input, he told the board.

Among the findings of anticipated expenses:

RFA No unsatisfactory items were identified, but some building features and systems are nearing the age for replacement/upgrade; the RFA facility at Griffiss park opened in 2002.

A roofing project should be considered for the pool roof and other areas. Also, flashing should be addressed in an area which has experienced leaking, the report observed. Further sidewalk and pavement replacement also was called for.

In addition, various surfaces like gym floors and the running track are nearing the end of their useful life, according to observations. Also identified were a number of mechanical and electrical items, including the auditoriums lighting systems which have recently had issues.

For the separate RFA Stadium support facility off Turin Street, improvements there would need to be done in conjunction with a project at the RFA school in order to receive state aid, the report said. It estimates $720,000 for needs at the stadium support facility area.

Staley No unsatisfactory items were identified, but areas to be addressed include upgrades for locker rooms, plus various flooring-related needs along with miscellaneous mechanical and electrical upgrades. Further pavement/sidewalk replacement is needed.

The district will likely be focusing on RFA and Staley as the next buildings to undertake capital projects, as a result of aidability and needs, the summary said.

Strough Items not in the current renovation project include masonry pointing, additional parking/paving, and window replacement. The site would not be eligible for further state building aid within the next five years once the current project is completed, the report added.

Overall, the building condition survey evaluates building components and systems, but not the requirements that may be needed to address shifting populations, new technology or educational program changes, the summary said.

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Since weve completed most of the serious mechanical work on Scarlett, our 1972 Corvette coupe project car, its time to turn to the body and interior as we get ready to put the body back on our mostly assembled Street Shop, Inc. chassis. This means prioritizing things that have to be done in a specific order or cannot be done at all, such as replacing the back glass. Although we will be able to unlatch the rear window (thanks to our shortened guide wedges), once the body is back on, the rollbar will trap the window inside the rear storage compartment. Since the rear window will no longer come out of the cars interior, any window work is now or never.

Although there was nothing drastically wrong with the back glass, both the window (all the windows, really) and the soft aluminum frame did have the scratches expected of a car thats over 40 years old. While perfectly acceptable on a car thatll be driven, as deep as weve gotten into Scarlett, were well past the point of reinstalling things we know arent flawless. Not to mention we wanted all the windows tinted. We were unsuccessful at convincing glass supply house Auto City Classic to produce a set of windows in their grey smoked tint available on other models so we ordered all the glass in the only available color, which is the original green tint.

Windshield installation was left to the pros. The door glass, however, we already had out when we installed the Corvette Central electric window conversion (Get Down, Mar. 16). This time, after having the new windows tinted we went ahead and installed all new components on the glass as well as degreasing and refurbishing the tracks in which the various rollers move. Since the windows never sealed well, in addition to rattling whenever the door was closed or even opened briskly, we replaced the door seals and cushions while we were at it. As the photos show, both are relatively straightforward. The sole exception is the rear mounting screw on the window seal, which may require the removal of a piece of weatherstripping to access.

The rear glass is where it gets fun. There are two parts to it: removing/replacing the glass and refurbishing the window frame itself. Both proved to be far more involved than we expected.

The top and bottom halves of the frame are connected at the bottom corners of the frame by a screw and a roll pin on either corner. In addition to these two screws, four more hold the guide wedges, which locate the bottom of the window for installation. All six must be removed to refurbish the frame. While roll pins are often troublesome, they came out easily this time, leaving the screws as the problem children. Even after soaking in penetrating oil, four of the six were frozen in place. We had to first drill the heads out to disassemble the frame then drill out the remaining screw shank and threads.

Since we were drilling a hard (steel) screw in a soft (aluminum) frame, we carefully clamped the frame in the mill to minimize movement and the attendant risk of the bit wandering around the screw rather than cutting into it. With that done, we bead-blasted the frame and Tray Walden TIG welded the holes back up. Although we had scribed a line on either side of the guide wedges so we could locate the holes again after welding, those marks did not survive welding and we instead had to locate and re-drill the holes using the remnants of the original holes still visible inside the window channel.

After welding, we dressed the aluminum frame back down to the factory contours, first using a hand grinder and then using a fine pillar file sourced from gunsmith supply house Brownells, backing the file with sandpaper for finish work. While sandpaper is usually an excellent way to round off edges that are supposed to be sharp, backing it with a file (akin to blocking a car) gives it a flat abrasive surface. With that prep work done, the frame will go off to be stripped of its anodizing and get polished and replated before final assembly.

Installing the glass back into the refurbished frame requires the use of window setting tape, which is unfortunately usually only available by the roll. We now have 50 feet of 1/32-inch tape and expect to have plenty left over. Although final glass installation will have to wait until the frame is replated, we partially test-fit the glass in the lower frame and it is a tight, tight fit. Take your sweet time: the rear window glass is frighteningly thin and if it breaks while youre pushing on it you have an excellent chance of getting a bad cut.

01. Once you get the glass out, this is what you have to look forward to: lots of sludge and old grease. We replaced all of the moving parts, including the roller/slider assembly in the channel, and refurbished the tracks, which will need to be heavily regreased prior to reassembly.

02. If youre reusing the old glass, these are what have to come off: (L-R) the lift channel bushing and nut, roller bearing and bushing. Most of these parts are included in the rebuild kit supplied by Corvette Central with the exception of new rubber washers and the round nuts, which can either be reused or ordered separately.

03. Youll also want the removal tool shown here that fits into the two holes located on the round nut. While it is possible to remove the nut without it, the tool will make it much easier and is $15 well spent.

04. The two-piece bushing in the front of the glass snaps easily into place. Replace the front roller, slip the roller and slider assembly into its channel and the glass is ready to go back in.

05. While the glass was out, we also updated the door seals to avoid leaks. The seal is held in place with two easy-to-access screws (three in our case) located under the lip of the seal.

06. Once the screws are out, gently pull the seal away from the door. The locking tabs should simply pop out. If a tab or two stays put, like this one, its easy enough to lever it out.

07. We replaced the window seals with a new set of outer window seals from Corvette Central (left) shown here with the one we removed (right). Note the difference in the shape and texture of the seal: the Corvette Central version is a reproduction of the original with correct material, beading and bends.

08. There are two anti-rattle cushions per door: one front, one rear. To replace the cushions without redoing the entire window, it will save time to mark the original mounting location for the cushions before removing the bolt. Youll want to hang on tightly during removal; otherwise, youll be trying to fish the cushion out from the bottom of the door.

09-10. The back glass is the fun part. The top and bottom frame halves are held together at each corner with a screw and a steel roll pin, which is the rust-red dot you see. If you intend to have the frame stripped and re-anodized youll have to remove the screws that hold the guide wedges in place. Note that the guide wedges have been shortened to allow the window to be removed in the tight confines created by the rollbar, even though it wont be able to come out of the rear storage area.

11. Although one of the corner screws turned out easily, the other was frozen in place. Even after letting it sit with penetrating oil we had no choice but to drill the head out so the frame could be disassembled.

12. With the two corner screws removed, we used a pin punch to drift out the two roll pins at each corner. There are special punches for roll pins that ensure you dont spread the pin out, locking it in place, but these two pins moved easily without the need for special tools.

13. After carefully removing the glass, use a thin screwdriver or other tool to clean the old window setting tape from the channel in the window frame.

14. Like the one stubborn corner screw, three of the four guide wedge mounting screws were frozen in place and snapped off during removal attempts.

15. Since the aluminum frame was being sent off to be re-anodized and absolutely no steel parts can be submerged in the anodizing solution, we clamped the frame in the mill to drill out the broken screws and ensure all the steel fragments were removed.

16. Tray Walden carefully TIG welded up the drilled-out holes so they could be redrilled and tapped.

17. After welding, Tray ground down the surface of the frame and then did the finish work with a pillar file sourced from gunsmith supply house Brownells, using sandpaper wrapped around the file for the final smoothing.

18. The screws that hold the guide wedges in place in the lower frame are 6-32. We couldnt locate the tap and matching #36 drill bit at three local auto parts stores but found them easily at a hardware store.

19. Once the window setting tape is folded over the glass, carefully push the glass into the channel in the window frame. The rear window glass is frighteningly thin so take your sweet time. This shot is a mockup for illustration purposes: for the actual installation, well use a lubricant such as soap to get it in easier.

20. Once the glass has been completely seated in the channel and the frame is fully reassembled, carefully trim the exposed tape. A razor knife with an adjustable blade is helpful as you can limit the blade depth to just enough to score and peel the tape without scratching the glass.

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