32 cabriolet door windows

[my4dv8]

Hi , on our 32 cabriolet the previous owner said the door windows rattled when up. His fix was a “U” shaped piece of wood on the B pillar which requires the window to be down when opening or closing the door ,not ideal . Is there supposed to be rubber seals in the door top ? Or some sort of seal on the A or B pillar to steady the windows. Any pictures or input would be great.

[DavidG]

Originally, the felt-covered rubber weather seals in chrome-plated or stainless steel channels on the A and B pillars were enough to prevent the window from rattling, assuming that there isn't excessive wear in the window run channels in the doors. (There was only a flap of the top material along the top of the window frame which did not contribute to rattle prevention.)

[my4dv8]

Thanks David. Who would be a vendor for the felt-covered rubber weather seals in chrome-plated or stainless steel channels. Good point I will check the window runner channel felts in the doors also.

[DavidG]

Bob Drake's catalog shows the stainless steel channels, but I did not see the rubber inserts or the felt covering tape therein. Carpenter used to carry the parts as well, but I found nothing in their current online catalog. Try thirdgenauto.com.

[petehoovie]

Originally Posted by my4dv8

Thanks David. Who would be a vendor for the felt-covered rubber weather seals in chrome-plated or stainless steel channels. Good point I will check the window runner channel felts in the doors also.

[deuce lover]

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Off topic but please tell us about those '32 roadsters in the background.Orig NZ V8 or 4 cyl cars? Thanks

[Graham Freeman]

Be careful when purchasing the channels/rubber from the above suppliers.
These channels are similar to 1933/34.
The reproduction channels are accurate but the rubbers supposedly for them when inserted are too narrow.
I tried from both suppliers when restoring my 34 cabriolet and found this out.
My problem was solved when I was able to purchase the correct width inserts from the Early Ford Store in CA.
These rubbers even have the correct felt like finish (although not very durable).

[DavidG]

Sheldon,


Not NZ, but rather USA. On the left is Mark Moriarity's V8 and on the right is the ex-Pat Fenner/ex-Par McFarland (RIP) Model B.

[deuce lover]

Ah,okay.Thanks

[Pat/Ohio]

Originally Posted by DavidG

Sheldon,


Not NZ, but rather USA. On the left is Mark Moriarity's V8 and on the right is the ex-Pat Fenner/ex-Par McFarland (RIP) Model B.

David....I thought I recognized the Model B roadster in the background! I see Pat M's roadster is now located at the Early Ford V-8 Foundation Museum. Thanks for posting! Kinda tugs at the tear glands a little!

Stay Safe,
Pat

[VeryTangled]

Originally Posted by deuce lover

Off topic but please tell us about those '32 roadsters in the background.Orig NZ V8 or 4 cyl cars? Thanks

I see I'm late with this.

Those photos look like they were taken in Gettysburg. They look like Mark Moriarty's and Pat McFarland's (sp?). Mark's is a V8 and Pat's is a 4.

[DavidG]

Correct, the location was one of the Eastern National Meets held at Gettysburg, PA.

[DavidG]

Pat,


I understand that Pat's other '32 roadster has a new home in Michigan along side my avatar, which is no longer mine.

[Planojc]

I'm not sure where I purchased the stainless channels and rubber but the package for the rubber says that it came from Dale's Manufacturing Co. in Oklahoma City. It is called Convertible window rubber moulding #18-45983. 1932-39. Dale's may be wholesale only but they should be able to tell you where to buy it. Phone 405-631-8988

[BoxCar Tom]

Is that Gene Hetland (RIP) with his back to the camera?

[DavidG]

No, he was not in attendance at either of the Eastern National Meets held at Gettysburg.

[my4dv8]

Scanned through third gen ,drake and carpenter but found none of the steel “U” channels to hold the window seals. Maybe my search was inadequate?

[DavidG]

I checked last week and both the stainless steel channels and the rubber weatherstrips were in the Drake online catalog as well as fuzzy cloth tape covering. I searched with "convertible weatherstrips" and narrowed it down from there.

[my4dv8]

Thanks David . Typical back order Bob ,it says unavailable , well the channel anyway. He did have the rubber. But using his SKU number lead me other sources.

[Terry,OH]

The last time I bought the rubber from Drake it was already covered with the felt.