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AlaskanMatt · 08-07-2015, 11:21 AM

Hey all,
Can anyone tell me the correct way to adjust a 5 window windshield? I am new to this car and am learning its' quirks. One of which is that the windshield does not close all the way on the driver side. It snugs up on the passenger side but will not snug up enough to hold out water when washing or when it's raining, etc. The rubber is new. Thank you for the help, in advance.
Matt

Ford Freak · 08-07-2015, 08:38 PM

Mine leaks , too . Very common from what I've read .........

40cpe · 08-07-2015, 08:48 PM

I don't know of a standard procedure, more trial and error. Remove the inner garnish moldings and the header panel. Loosen all the hinge adjustment screws. Don't overlook the screws inside the body opening, facing down. Detach the regulator arms from the frame. After I wiggle, push, pull to get the adjustment close by observing the fit around the body opening I reattach the regulator arms and pull the frame in the opening. If the fit looks good I tighten the hinge bolts and recheck.

AlaskanMatt · 08-09-2015, 06:16 PM

Thanks, that was what I was looking for.
Matt

Fullfendered · 08-09-2015, 06:41 PM

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Mine had a couple of drain holes, connected to a hose behind dash and ran hose down from A pillar inside kick panel. There were holes already drilled in floor to run hose through.

08-07-2015, 11:21 AM	#1
AlaskanMatt Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 4	1937 5 window windshield adjustment Hey all, Can anyone tell me the correct way to adjust a 5 window windshield? I am new to this car and am learning its' quirks. One of which is that the windshield does not close all the way on the driver side. It snugs up on the passenger side but will not snug up enough to hold out water when washing or when it's raining, etc. The rubber is new. Thank you for the help, in advance. Matt

08-07-2015, 08:38 PM	#2
Ford Freak Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Pittsford NY. USA Posts: 1,096	Re: 1937 5 window windshield adjustment Mine leaks , too . Very common from what I've read .........

08-07-2015, 08:48 PM	#3
40cpe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Star, MS Posts: 4,024	Re: 1937 5 window windshield adjustment I don't know of a standard procedure, more trial and error. Remove the inner garnish moldings and the header panel. Loosen all the hinge adjustment screws. Don't overlook the screws inside the body opening, facing down. Detach the regulator arms from the frame. After I wiggle, push, pull to get the adjustment close by observing the fit around the body opening I reattach the regulator arms and pull the frame in the opening. If the fit looks good I tighten the hinge bolts and recheck.

08-09-2015, 06:16 PM	#4
AlaskanMatt Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 4	Re: 1937 5 window windshield adjustment Thanks, that was what I was looking for. Matt

08-09-2015, 06:41 PM	#5
Fullfendered Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Western New York Posts: 103	Re: 1937 5 window windshield adjustment Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Mine had a couple of drain holes, connected to a hose behind dash and ran hose down from A pillar inside kick panel. There were holes already drilled in floor to run hose through.