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05-29-2011, 12:40 PM | #1 |
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Door Glass Installation help
I have a '31 coupe and I'm struggling with installing the new door glass I just got. I've spent two hours trying to get it in and no luck. I've even managed to crack the corner of the glass already.
I've followed the Les Andrews book on what needs to be taken apart before putting the glass in. What it doesn't help me with is how you need to position the piece of glass to get in the door. I'm putting it in from the top but it's not that easy apparently. It just doesn't slide down into the door. You must have to angle it just right? Does anybody have any suggestions? I can't imagine it should be this hard Thanks. |
05-29-2011, 12:55 PM | #2 |
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Re: Door Glass Installation help
How far down can you get the glass?
I remove the regulator, then push the glass down, engage the arm from the regulator, then reinstall the regulator mounting screws. I've only done a few, but haven't had any problems other than getting the rusted screws out of the door top plate. |
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05-29-2011, 01:06 PM | #3 |
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Re: Door Glass Installation help
I believe the coupe is the same as the Tudor. As stated before,with the side channels all in place, the top plate and regulator removed and the bottom channel attached to the glass, you just slide the glass down into the side channels from above. Have someone help you hold the glass part way up, fit the end of the regulator arm into the bottom channel and re-install the regulator.
You may have some other problem that we are not aware of as this should be a relative easy job. I have done it several times by myself. Chris |
05-29-2011, 01:52 PM | #4 | |
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I took a picture of the glass lined up flush to the door. You'll have to look hard to see what I mean by the glass being wider than the window opening. |
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05-29-2011, 02:48 PM | #5 |
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Re: Door Glass Installation help
No reason to apologize This is what the forum is for! Have You removed the very top of the door? the spot the window would roll all the way up to? three screws.Let Me know
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05-29-2011, 02:51 PM | #6 |
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05-29-2011, 03:49 PM | #7 | |
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05-29-2011, 03:57 PM | #8 |
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Re: Door Glass Installation help
Apply some of your favorite penetrating/rust dissolving stuff every few hours for a day or so. Should loosen up the screws...hopefully there is enough of the heads left for your screwdriver to get a bite. Good luck!
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05-29-2011, 04:16 PM | #9 |
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I've had to use a torch to heat them up. Try to get the screws red hot, then let them cool. Try this a few times and if they don't come out then heat them red hot and dump cold water on the screws.
Try the heat only after trying the penetrating oil and an impact screwdriver with a good bit that is flat and square to the screw slot. |
05-29-2011, 04:49 PM | #10 |
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Did you get a window channel Kit? I don't see any in the door.
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05-29-2011, 05:01 PM | #11 |
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Re: Door Glass Installation help
Like the others said - Penetrating oil then heat. It was only six screws and took me two weeks. I cleaned the screws down to bear metal, and soaked them with penetrating oil. Worked each one every day by turning the screwdriver clockwise then counterclockwise for a few minutes. Finally, they all came out. These screws are special - notice how short they are. Do not use longer screws as replacements without cutting them to size (or buy them from a Model A supplier). The longer screws will extend to far, and when you crank the window up they can crack the class. Bill
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