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48Ratfink · 05-24-2011, 07:31 PM

Well I have the Repro window cranks,,,crap,and the new repro parts the glass sits in . I also have some window setting tape,now what?

My question is how do I get the glass to sit in it's channel with the tape?

Doug in NJ · 05-24-2011, 10:58 PM

On my '31 S/W, the window setting "tape" is actually a rubber strip. Somebody suggested using mineral spirits as a lubricant when assembling the glass to the channel. It worked great, and several minutes later it all evaporated, leaving the glass and rubber firmly seated in the channel.

Doug

48Ratfink · 05-25-2011, 08:24 AM

Thank You Doug in NJ. I'll Bet more Members here have knowledge, but they seem to be shy!!

Tom Wesenberg · 05-25-2011, 11:33 AM

I install the channel exactly as Don says. I've only done a few windows, but this method works great.

48Ratfink · 05-25-2011, 05:04 PM

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Thanks Don, their in! I can now wash the "A" without getting a wet seat!! The first time I tried to use Dawn and the first time I rolled them down They seperated!
Thanks again all Who answered

05-24-2011, 07:31 PM	#1
48Ratfink Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Opelika,Al. Posts: 132	Setting door glass 31 coupe Well I have the Repro window cranks,,,crap,and the new repro parts the glass sits in . I also have some window setting tape,now what? My question is how do I get the glass to sit in it's channel with the tape? Last edited by 48Ratfink; 05-24-2011 at 08:17 PM. Reason: clarifying

05-24-2011, 10:58 PM	#2
Doug in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Princeton, NJ Posts: 966	Re: Setting door glass 31 coupe On my '31 S/W, the window setting "tape" is actually a rubber strip. Somebody suggested using mineral spirits as a lubricant when assembling the glass to the channel. It worked great, and several minutes later it all evaporated, leaving the glass and rubber firmly seated in the channel. Doug __________________ My '31 S/W sedan project:http://31ford.dougbraun.com My restoration diary: http://dougbraun.com/blog

05-25-2011, 08:24 AM	#3
48Ratfink Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Opelika,Al. Posts: 132	Re: Setting door glass 31 coupe Thank You Doug in NJ. I'll Bet more Members here have knowledge, but they seem to be shy!!

05-25-2011, 11:33 AM	#4
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Setting door glass 31 coupe I install the channel exactly as Don says. I've only done a few windows, but this method works great.

05-25-2011, 05:04 PM	#5
48Ratfink Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Opelika,Al. Posts: 132	Re: Setting door glass 31 coupe Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks Don, their in! I can now wash the "A" without getting a wet seat!! The first time I tried to use Dawn and the first time I rolled them down They seperated! Thanks again all Who answered