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5_guy · 07-28-2011, 02:35 PM

This is all so new to me, but just bought a 1930 Model A P/U that will be a total ground up rebuild.

Question I have is how to go about removing the drivers side and passenger side door glass out of the door?

Any help or at least steering me in the right direction would be appreciated.

Thanks

reggiedog · 07-28-2011, 02:59 PM

HI: Sound like your in for a lot of work but one thing you better buy is the book called model a ford hand book macanic's hand book vol 1 by Les Anderws. In the book tells you how to take the glass out of the door and alot of other things. I couldn't have done my car with out it.But any way the window comes out from the top of the door you have to take the top of the door off I think it's like 5 or 6 screws. But that's how you get the window out. I take it this is your first model a. If it is BUY the book that I said by Les. It tells you how to do most of the stuff that you are going to have to do. To get it apart and put back together, No matter if your going to make a hot rod out of it BUY THE BOOK. Have fun reggiedog

Purdy Swoft · 07-28-2011, 03:04 PM

At the top of the door, on the inside, you will see three screws. These little screws can be a pain to remove but when removed you can then remove the top metal strip, roll the window up untill the end of the regulator arm slips out of the lower metal channel. You can then lift out the glass.

5_guy · 07-29-2011, 10:08 AM

Many thanks guys, that info is very helpfull. One last question; when I get the glass out what is the safest way to remove the glass from the regulators. Also I have to say that yep this is going to be some major work in progress, glad I found this site. When time permits I will start to post some pics.

CarlG · 07-29-2011, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reggiedog

...one thing you better buy is the book called model a ford hand book macanic's hand book vol 1 by Les Anderws. In the book tells you how to take the glass out of the door ...

And just as important, the book tells you how to put it back in and adjust it so it rolls up and down smoothly.

I would have to second the motion made by reggiedog, that book (and the other 2 behind it) are an invaluable resource. I had my copies even before I got my Pickup.

5_guy · 07-30-2011, 10:07 AM

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Once agin many thanks! I was sucessful in removing the glass out of both doors last night. Reggiedog and Carl I took your advice and ordered the book. Another question, on the drivers door the piece/ bracket/ brace whatever it's called that is on the inside that the regulator attaches to has been butchered beyond repair from the previous owner. Do they sell a replacement piece that can be welded into position?

Loyd Nix · 07-31-2011, 12:10 AM

Try Bert's in Colorado. But there are a number of vendors who can help you.

5_guy · 08-01-2011, 12:15 PM

many Thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loyd Nix

Try Bert's in Colorado. But there are a number of vendors who can help you.

07-28-2011, 02:35 PM	#1
5_guy Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Upland, CA Posts: 16	Could use some advice This is all so new to me, but just bought a 1930 Model A P/U that will be a total ground up rebuild. Question I have is how to go about removing the drivers side and passenger side door glass out of the door? Any help or at least steering me in the right direction would be appreciated. Thanks

07-28-2011, 02:59 PM	#2
reggiedog Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 946	Re: Could use some advice HI: Sound like your in for a lot of work but one thing you better buy is the book called model a ford hand book macanic's hand book vol 1 by Les Anderws. In the book tells you how to take the glass out of the door and alot of other things. I couldn't have done my car with out it.But any way the window comes out from the top of the door you have to take the top of the door off I think it's like 5 or 6 screws. But that's how you get the window out. I take it this is your first model a. If it is BUY the book that I said by Les. It tells you how to do most of the stuff that you are going to have to do. To get it apart and put back together, No matter if your going to make a hot rod out of it BUY THE BOOK. Have fun reggiedog

07-28-2011, 03:04 PM	#3
Purdy Swoft Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 8,099	Re: Could use some advice At the top of the door, on the inside, you will see three screws. These little screws can be a pain to remove but when removed you can then remove the top metal strip, roll the window up untill the end of the regulator arm slips out of the lower metal channel. You can then lift out the glass.

07-29-2011, 10:08 AM	#4
5_guy Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Upland, CA Posts: 16	Re: Could use some advice Many thanks guys, that info is very helpfull. One last question; when I get the glass out what is the safest way to remove the glass from the regulators. Also I have to say that yep this is going to be some major work in progress, glad I found this site. When time permits I will start to post some pics.

07-30-2011, 10:07 AM	#6
5_guy Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Upland, CA Posts: 16	Re: Could use some advice Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Once agin many thanks! I was sucessful in removing the glass out of both doors last night. Reggiedog and Carl I took your advice and ordered the book. Another question, on the drivers door the piece/ bracket/ brace whatever it's called that is on the inside that the regulator attaches to has been butchered beyond repair from the previous owner. Do they sell a replacement piece that can be welded into position?

07-31-2011, 12:10 AM	#7
Loyd Nix Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 105	Re: Could use some advice Try Bert's in Colorado. But there are a number of vendors who can help you.