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kimeccles · 09-22-2017, 12:20 PM

I have the side window chrome frames for the Cabriolet. It looks like the side window liner needs to be thinner than what I used on the windshield which was a rubber cork composite.

Also some window descriptions talk about using a rubber channel on the bottom with a rubber lip to keep rain out.

Does anyone know the correct glass liner tape or rubber to use in the full frame side windows on the Cabriolet?

Thanks

Oldbluoval · 09-22-2017, 01:30 PM

Not an answer but just one comment. Be sure to use 3/16" glass (as original) and not 1/4"
Thin cork should work fine. As to the bottom, I have used the bedding with the lip......
either/or.

kimeccles · 09-23-2017, 09:42 AM

Thanks for the comment. I had been told 1/4 inch and now wonder why did I buy that. I did not see this mentioned in standards. Were all Model A cabriolets or other cars side windows originally using 3/16 inch? I did get tempered glass as was told that is best for side windows, less chance of cracking like both of mine had.

thanks for any other advice someone may have. Do I need to send the 1/4 inch glass back? It seemed like it fit into the channel but with just thinner backing/liner rubber.

Oldbluoval · 09-23-2017, 10:10 AM

Original was 3/16 or something "Close" back then
The interior of the channel is 5/16 so 1/4" really crowds it.
Another factor is weight; 25% heavier than 3/16 and rough on the already flimsy wonders.
I wouldn't use 1/4"

kimeccles · 09-23-2017, 10:26 AM

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Thanks. I guess it is another of those many things that I have bought that are wrong. I know how Pandora must have felt when she opened the box. I certainly have to agree with you less weight on the risers would be a good thing and then probably the cork rubber liner I used on the windshield would work. That was 1/4 and seemed to fit perfectly, but yes these channels are a bit narrower.

Thanks.

09-22-2017, 12:20 PM	#1
kimeccles Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Spokane, Washington state Posts: 250	1930 Cabriolet side glass install I have the side window chrome frames for the Cabriolet. It looks like the side window liner needs to be thinner than what I used on the windshield which was a rubber cork composite. Also some window descriptions talk about using a rubber channel on the bottom with a rubber lip to keep rain out. Does anyone know the correct glass liner tape or rubber to use in the full frame side windows on the Cabriolet? Thanks

09-22-2017, 01:30 PM	#2
Oldbluoval Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Signal Mtn, TN (SE TN) Posts: 2,370	Re: 1930 Cabriolet side glass install Not an answer but just one comment. Be sure to use 3/16" glass (as original) and not 1/4" Thin cork should work fine. As to the bottom, I have used the bedding with the lip...... either/or.

09-23-2017, 09:42 AM	#3
kimeccles Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Spokane, Washington state Posts: 250	Re: 1930 Cabriolet side glass install Thanks for the comment. I had been told 1/4 inch and now wonder why did I buy that. I did not see this mentioned in standards. Were all Model A cabriolets or other cars side windows originally using 3/16 inch? I did get tempered glass as was told that is best for side windows, less chance of cracking like both of mine had. thanks for any other advice someone may have. Do I need to send the 1/4 inch glass back? It seemed like it fit into the channel but with just thinner backing/liner rubber.

09-23-2017, 10:10 AM	#4
Oldbluoval Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Signal Mtn, TN (SE TN) Posts: 2,370	Re: 1930 Cabriolet side glass install Original was 3/16 or something "Close" back then The interior of the channel is 5/16 so 1/4" really crowds it. Another factor is weight; 25% heavier than 3/16 and rough on the already flimsy wonders. I wouldn't use 1/4"

09-23-2017, 10:26 AM	#5
kimeccles Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Spokane, Washington state Posts: 250	Re: 1930 Cabriolet side glass install Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks. I guess it is another of those many things that I have bought that are wrong. I know how Pandora must have felt when she opened the box. I certainly have to agree with you less weight on the risers would be a good thing and then probably the cork rubber liner I used on the windshield would work. That was 1/4 and seemed to fit perfectly, but yes these channels are a bit narrower. Thanks.