The Ford Barn

Old Redneck · 10-15-2022, 02:35 PM

Not sure the proper way to install the rear window in the fiberglass hard top. Mine had a crack in it so I got a new one. I got new rubber also. That the last thing I half to do to be done. Any of you ever done this job?

GLAmes · 10-16-2022, 08:49 AM

I took my Skyliner to a shop and paid them $100 to install the glass. I provided the glass that had been removed from it and a new seal. Two reasons. 1) They do it every day and 2) if they break the glass they have to replace it.

dmsfrr · 10-16-2022, 01:40 PM

Install the chrome trim into the rubber seal while it's on the glass before placing them both into the window opening. The headliner must be glued securely in place or it will shift and wrinkle.
And the lip of the window opening where the seal fits must be clean.

A 'How-to' video... (Sorry, it's a chevy truck)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvcJ_lU_VpQ

Another video, with a '56 Ford truck but it's different. That window is shown being installed from the inside, unlike the window in the fiberglass hardtop on a Baby Bird. It's still a good example video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4L0H-saeriY

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Old Redneck · 10-16-2022, 01:57 PM

Its in more simple then I though. I was a bit scared doing it but the 4 letter word fear has stop a lot of us doing what we could. All left is clean up.

5851a · 10-17-2022, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by GLAmes

I took my Skyliner to a shop and paid them $100 to install the glass. I provided the glass that had been removed from it and a new seal. Two reasons. 1) They do it every day and 2) if they break the glass they have to replace it.

Around here if you supply the glass and they break it, you pay. If you buy the glass from the installer and they break they pay.

40cpe · 10-17-2022, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Redneck

Not sure the proper way to install the rear window in the fiberglass hard top. Mine had a crack in it so I got a new one. I got new rubber also. That the last thing I half to do to be done. Any of you ever done this job?

Hi Ken. I'm glad you got your window back in, and it brings back a memory to share. Back in my younger years in the mid-'60s I had a red '55 T-bird with a 292/automatic. One Sunday afternoon I took it to a stretch of newly constructed/not opened highway near my town to see how fast it would go. It was on a long, straight, slightly downhill stretch the tach was showing 5000 RPM when I heard a sucking sound, then a loud "Swooosh". I looked in the rear view mirror and saw the back glass flipping end over end in the air. I went back and found the gasket and chrome, even the two little clips that cover the center joints. Thanks for the memory.

Edit: I'm not sure if it was one or two clips, but I found it all.

Old Redneck · 10-20-2022, 12:44 PM

My 56 T-Bird is back home now.

miker98038 · 10-20-2022, 08:27 PM

I know it’s been a lot of work and sometimes frustration, but a beautiful Thunderbird. Not to mention the company it’s keeping and the garage they’re in.

Good job, and enjoy the rides.

Gene F · 10-22-2022, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Redneck

My 56 T-Bird is back home now.

I would like to have a bird, but I just hate the thought of restoring another car. I have noticed that the prices of them have been moderating the last few years. Maybe some day...

I sure enjoy my 57 Skyliner.

Old Redneck · 10-23-2022, 09:21 AM

Yes on Facebook Marketplace there some good buys I think. Never know until you start working on it.

mccsix · 10-25-2022, 04:02 PM

Nice ol' Bird
Mine is also Fiesta

Old Redneck · 10-26-2022, 06:26 AM

Very nice'. Wire wheels are a pain to keep nice.

RKS.PA · 11-17-2022, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Old Redneck

My 56 T-Bird is back home now.

Ken, I'm a newbie to this late model Ford V8 site, having just acquired a '56 T Bird on the BaT auction. I've followed your posts over on the flathead site for years, and have to say the above pictures of your collection it are beautiful...including your checkerboard garage floor!!

Moved here from Chester County PA eight years ago, but am partial to all posts coming from you guys residing in the great state of Pennsylvania!!

Regards....Dick.

Old Redneck · 11-17-2022, 03:27 PM

Thanks I enjoy my garage very much. I am in the garage every day.Just finish putting disc brakes on the front.ave not tested yet but will tomorrow. I got the 50 Ford out yesterday and going to get it ready to sell.

Patrick brophy · 11-17-2022, 04:00 PM

Redneck ,you do have some toys. That 32 is a gem. I have had more than one dream about owning one.
I also spend a good deal of time out in my shop. I started out with a 40 x 60 shop ,and I put in a mancave. That took up a little to much space ,so I added on. It is now 40 x 75 and I still don't have the room I need.
The wife thinks I am nuts..........
Patrick

Old Redneck · 11-17-2022, 09:05 PM

Maybe we are? But its fun

10-16-2022, 08:49 AM	#2
GLAmes Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Killeen, TX Posts: 251	Re: Installing Rear window in 56 T-Bird I took my Skyliner to a shop and paid them $100 to install the glass. I provided the glass that had been removed from it and a new seal. Two reasons. 1) They do it every day and 2) if they break the glass they have to replace it. __________________ '54 Skyliner. Restoration in progress.

10-16-2022, 01:40 PM	#3
dmsfrr Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Abq, NM Posts: 3,608	Re: Installing Rear window in 56 T-Bird Install the chrome trim into the rubber seal while it's on the glass before placing them both into the window opening. The headliner must be glued securely in place or it will shift and wrinkle. And the lip of the window opening where the seal fits must be clean. A 'How-to' video... (Sorry, it's a chevy truck) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvcJ_lU_VpQ Another video, with a '56 Ford truck but it's different. That window is shown being installed from the inside, unlike the window in the fiberglass hardtop on a Baby Bird. It's still a good example video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4L0H-saeriY . Last edited by dmsfrr; 10-16-2022 at 01:53 PM.

10-16-2022, 01:57 PM	#4
Old Redneck Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Waynesburg,Pa. Posts: 1,911	Re: Installing Rear window in 56 T-Bird Its in more simple then I though. I was a bit scared doing it but the 4 letter word fear has stop a lot of us doing what we could. All left is clean up.

10-20-2022, 08:27 PM	#8
miker98038 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Kent, WA. Tucson, AZ Posts: 1,398	Re: Installing Rear window in 56 T-Bird I know it’s been a lot of work and sometimes frustration, but a beautiful Thunderbird. Not to mention the company it’s keeping and the garage they’re in. Good job, and enjoy the rides.

10-23-2022, 09:21 AM	#10
Old Redneck Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Waynesburg,Pa. Posts: 1,911	Re: Installing Rear window in 56 T-Bird Yes on Facebook Marketplace there some good buys I think. Never know until you start working on it.

10-26-2022, 06:26 AM	#12
Old Redneck Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Waynesburg,Pa. Posts: 1,911	Re: Installing Rear window in 56 T-Bird Very nice'. Wire wheels are a pain to keep nice.

11-17-2022, 04:00 PM	#15
Patrick brophy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Alabama Posts: 169	Re: Installing Rear window in 56 T-Bird Redneck ,you do have some toys. That 32 is a gem. I have had more than one dream about owning one. I also spend a good deal of time out in my shop. I started out with a 40 x 60 shop ,and I put in a mancave. That took up a little to much space ,so I added on. It is now 40 x 75 and I still don't have the room I need. The wife thinks I am nuts.......... Patrick

11-17-2022, 09:05 PM	#16
Old Redneck Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Waynesburg,Pa. Posts: 1,911	Re: Installing Rear window in 56 T-Bird Maybe we are? But its fun