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05-09-2010, 07:57 AM | #1 |
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'56 Hardtop Window Adjustments
Has anyone had problems getting their windows adjusted to fit straight, into the flippers at the top?
The regulators were removed, rollers replaced and they were reinstalled in the doors. And the flippers have been reconditioned and replaced onto the roof line and everything seems to line up perfectly from the outside. But when trying to adjust the door windows to fit into the top flipper and seal along the rear windows, the back of the glass won't go all the way up - it hits the bump stop inside the door. We've tried all the known adjustments in order to get them to allign but can't seem to figure out how to get the back of the door glass to "set" into the flipper. Closest we've been able to get it is about 1/2" lower than the front. Has anyone else had problems like this? Ron |
05-09-2010, 12:20 PM | #2 |
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Re: '56 Hardtop Window Adjustments
I regret that I can't solve your problem, but I feel your pain. On my car, all the pieces are in place, and I can raise and lower my windows, but they are very hard to crank and the door windows are clearly misaligned. The flippers don't work at all.
I would be delighted to learn of any how-to information that may exist about restoration and alignment of the window and flipper mechanisms. |
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05-09-2010, 12:53 PM | #3 |
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Re: '56 Hardtop Window Adjustments
50 Fraud , have you ever lubed the old rollers and window guides it slides in ? That should take care of you problem ! That is what I did to fix mine . Also a very small amount of WD-40 on the inside the window rubber it slides in will help also .
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05-09-2010, 01:00 PM | #4 |
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Re: '56 Hardtop Window Adjustments
raceron1120 , sound like someone changed the inside parts and the arms that go from the bottom up that it slides on is out of wack . Check to make sure everything is attached to the door . Also check the regulator parts and guides . Something just might be loose or not attached correctly .
One other thing , are you sure the window is being held in place on that metal strip it sits in ? Sometimes the old felt inside gets dried up and the window sometimes comes loose on one side . Just trying to cover all the bases ! Jim |
05-09-2010, 06:22 PM | #5 |
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Re: '56 Hardtop Window Adjustments
Thanks to all for the input, I can't say it's nice to know others have the same problem, but at least I'm not alone here.
50Fraud, those flippers are a real pain in the backside to rebuild, I don't think they were built to be repaired. Mac's and probably others have replacement springs and those little nylon tabs for them. But the fuzzies/catwhiskers are crimped in and it takes some effort to R&R them without screwing the stainless. I did it and they work but they're not perfect. Another HAMBer sent me a link for repairing the flippers - it's for Chevies of same era but other than fitment they work exactly like the Fords. Here's the link: http://www.classicchevy.com/assets/pdf/36-40.pdf? And yes as RetroJim says it's very important to either replace the rollers or if they're good, make sure they're well lubed. My rear regulators had so much old caked-up crud in the slides they barely moved. I replaced all the rollers in mine and cleaned & lubed the slides with lots of white grease and they glide good as new. Jim the regulators were removed, rollers replaced and reinstalled. One glass was replaced but the other one was okay. Both are seated securely in the mount with glass/seal tape. Problem is, there doesn't seem to be enough adjustment as we can't get the back of the glass to seat into the flipper, it's about 1/2" below the flipper seal and hits the lower bump/stop which is adjusted all the way up (front is adjusted down but hits & closes the flipper). Odd thing is, both sides are same. It's about the only adjustment we can find in there, as other other attaching points seem properly alligned. Sealing to the back window is another issue but I think once we get the door glasses properly aligned, getting the rear windows to seal can be done with less effort. I appreciate all the assist on this so far. Has anyone else anything to add here? Obviously my Vicky isn't the only one with this problem. Thx Ron |
05-11-2010, 09:58 AM | #6 |
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Best explanation I found there (so far) is below:
Oh and I should add here too that I picked up a set of '56-7 Lincoln flippers off that e-auction site for a few bucks, - MUCH less than used '56s. I have a second set for my car but the little hinge-thingies are both broken and unusable as-is. The hinges are riveted onto the stainless and I couldn't find anyone that sells repops so thought I'd take a chance on the lincolns. Althought the flippers won't fit Vicky's, the hinges, springs and tabs all look the same and should make good donors. Last edited by raceron1120; 05-11-2010 at 10:51 AM. |
05-11-2010, 09:08 PM | #7 |
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Re: '56 Hardtop Window Adjustments
Was everything working fine before you changed the rollers ?
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05-12-2010, 10:12 AM | #8 |
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Yes both front regulators worked before they were removed. Worst thing was that they were terribly gunked up with fifty-some years of crud and old lubricant, and the rollers needed replacing. Flippers also worked but the fuzzy catwhiskers were nearly gone, springs were broken or badly rusted and one tab/hinge was broken.
I looked at the flippers last night, they're still on the car but after piddling around with one it looks like if I do what the writer said by building up the area between the roof and flipper mounting surface I can at least get them to seal into the flippers. I'm going to pull one or both of them off the car this weekend. I'll post success or failure here. ron |
05-12-2010, 03:46 PM | #9 |
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Re: '56 Hardtop Window Adjustments
I got the fuzzys from Restoration Specialties They talked me through the rebuilding of the flippers, Really came out good for a driver.. I also adjusted the flippers, was able to get them to close pretty good, (for an amature). Gerry
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05-12-2010, 04:43 PM | #10 |
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Found this, They do have an on line catalog, at one time they rebuilt flippers but too time consuming they say, but they are helpfull. Gerry
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05-12-2010, 06:54 PM | #11 |
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Yes, Restoration Specialties is where I got the catwhiskers/fuzzies, I bought bulk and cut it to fit the flippers. It takes time and they're not easy to rebuild but I also didn't do too bad for a rookie. I have a second set and will take a bit more time and try & do better with them when I rebuild 'em next winter. I wish someone would repop the tab hinges, 2 of mine were rusted & broken, unusable.
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05-16-2010, 06:41 AM | #12 |
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Re: '56 Hardtop Window Adjustments
Ron:
I had to take a die grinder to my window stops to elonggate the ajustment holes is there anymore ajustment in your door hinges? Ron. |
05-16-2010, 07:07 PM | #13 |
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The doors are aligned perfectly so I really don't want to mess with them if I don't have to. Front vent windows are perfectly aligned to the A-pillar too.
I think I've pretty-much figured them out, maybe not perfect but with some give&take on the window track adjustment and tweaking the flippers and back window moldings using the adjustment method with washers/spacers as mentioned above. I kinda mocked up the right side so the top molding & flipper aligned front to back, windows seal between door & quarter glass, and the flipper 'flipped'. It's not perfect but is okay both to look at and for function. I'm gonna drive it around & let it shake out a bit and see how it goes. If more adjustment is needed I just might end up elongating the adjuster holes as you suggested Ron. Thanks for all the tips! Ron |
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05-24-2010, 02:39 AM | #15 |
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Re: '56 Hardtop Window Adjustments
I haven't found anyone that has reproduced the tab/hinges yet.
2 of mine were broken too but I had an extra set of flippers with good tabs. Unless someone else knows where to find them, check around & see if you can find a set of used flippers. I got a set from a '56 Lincoln - tabs are same and I think they're also the same for Chevies from the same years. |
05-24-2010, 08:21 AM | #16 |
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Re: '56 Hardtop Window Adjustments
I just got all new glass for my 56 Crown Victoria. I am going to try to change all the glass mysely even the winfshild and backglass.I got vent window frams comming in the mail maybe this week???Right now the windows roll uo and down very nice hope so after I change the glass.I am going to wait till fall before I tackle this job.
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