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rockyracoon

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well the hatch glass I am installing is missing the vertical side bars,I guess they were ripped off when the glass was removed.The fact that this hatch glass had defrost is the only reason that I removed the original glass,which I still have.anyway anyone know of a solution.can I use some type of metallic tape or would the adhesive ruin the conductivity?,cause without those bars the horizontal grids will not get power.I have seen repair kits,but they seem to only be for repairing the horizontal grids,or re attaching the posts.I tried soldering metal strips from an aluminum foil box,the thingy that cuts the foil when you tear off the size piece you want,they just wont solder on very good.any suggestion greatly appreciated.
 

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So what you are saying is that the hatch has the wiring for the defrost and everything but there is no material on the window to give it rear defrost?
 
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well the grids that run across the window are fine .the side bars are not there,and they are what completes the whole circuit.
 

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The bars at the very edges of the window right where the electical connector is are missing then right?
 
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I have an '85 with the same problem. The verticle strips were destroyed while removing the glass. Have you found a way to fix it?
 

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Same here. Rear window was removed to repaint the car. 1 side was ripped off.

I've tried to fix it, but no luck. Currently looking for a new rear glass.

I don;t even drive the car unless it's warm and sunny, but i want it finctional anyway
 
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