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ricklove · 06-28-2015, 11:15 AM

The passenger side wing window (vent window??) has a 1/32" (??) gap along the entire edge where it's supposed to be snug against the upright. Any ideas how to adjust it (or rubber trim) so that it doesn't leak air AND water? TIA!

1942deluxe · 06-28-2015, 11:59 AM

Are you talking about where it meets the weatherstrip on the division bar? You may be able to pull the glass straight back where it will seal.

J Franklin · 06-28-2015, 12:23 PM

If you can't adjust the glass it would be fairly inexpensive to replace with a piece that will fit. Maybe someone replaced it from a wrong model at the junk yard. Is it the same size as the drivers side (glass & opening)?

B-O-B · 06-28-2015, 01:44 PM

Believe it has a rubber molding strip & a piece may be missing. Bob Drake catalog #29 page 580 & see if that is what you need.

48 coupe · 06-28-2015, 02:19 PM

My 48has the same problem. I put new rubber seals or[ what ever there called.] When I did the restoration . The seals were very hard . liked to never get them installed. I guess they will just stay that way. Just like the door handles that sag.

waterboychuck · 06-28-2015, 05:09 PM

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It does sound like you have a piece of glass that is not original. Does it have the Ford bug on the glass? If not you can order a replacement, with or without bug, from https://www.sandersreproglass.com/orderonline.php

Drbrown · 06-28-2015, 10:20 PM

48 COUPE: Door handle sag .... switch your two door handles .... left for right.

fordor41 · 06-28-2015, 10:47 PM

does the vent window close completely and lock? if not I had to trim the rubber gasket with a razor blade, on my '41. Checked where frame touched the gasket and shaved material slightly until the window closed completely and locked

Graeme / New Zealand · 06-29-2015, 01:09 AM

Take it from a 48 owner it is either the glass is too small or it is poorly adjusted in the frame or the upright bar is wrongly positioned .You might be able to get some adjustment by removing the interior door panel loosening off the bolts that hold the upright division in place and the small screw at the top of the division bar and sliding it across, if that adjustment has not already been taken up.

GB

ricklove · 06-30-2015, 09:42 AM

Many thanks for all the info!!!!!!

supereal · 06-30-2015, 02:20 PM

Sagging door handles are almost always caused by weak, broken, or incorrect springs in the latch body, or badly worn latch hole for the handle shank. check the square handle shank for wear. we build them up with the welder and than grind and file back to the correct dimension.

4dFord/SC · 06-30-2015, 02:51 PM

A poor man's fix for sagging door handles is a garden hose washer.

waterboychuck · 06-30-2015, 06:07 PM

I read on this site about heating the door handle and then twisting it so when put back in it is straight.

4dFord/SC · 06-30-2015, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by waterboychuck

I read on this site about heating the door handle and then twisting it so when put back in it is straight.

I was able to straighten mine in a vise without heating.

Graeme / New Zealand · 07-01-2015, 12:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4dFord/SC

I was able to straighten mine in a vise without heating.

Yep me too.

GB

06-28-2015, 11:15 AM	#1
ricklove Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Columbus MS Posts: 241	Wing Window ?? - 1948 Tudor Sedan The passenger side wing window (vent window??) has a 1/32" (??) gap along the entire edge where it's supposed to be snug against the upright. Any ideas how to adjust it (or rubber trim) so that it doesn't leak air AND water? TIA!

06-28-2015, 12:23 PM	#3
J Franklin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 6,581	Re: Wing Window ?? - 1948 Tudor Sedan If you can't adjust the glass it would be fairly inexpensive to replace with a piece that will fit. Maybe someone replaced it from a wrong model at the junk yard. Is it the same size as the drivers side (glass & opening)?

06-28-2015, 01:44 PM	#4
B-O-B Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ft Mohave,Az Posts: 2,011	Re: Wing Window ?? - 1948 Tudor Sedan Believe it has a rubber molding strip & a piece may be missing. Bob Drake catalog #29 page 580 & see if that is what you need.

06-28-2015, 02:19 PM	#5
48 coupe Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Shell Knob Missouri Posts: 152	Re: Wing Window ?? - 1948 Tudor Sedan My 48has the same problem. I put new rubber seals or[ what ever there called.] When I did the restoration . The seals were very hard . liked to never get them installed. I guess they will just stay that way. Just like the door handles that sag.

06-28-2015, 05:09 PM	#6
waterboychuck Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Nine Mile Falls,WA Posts: 900	Re: Wing Window ?? - 1948 Tudor Sedan Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) It does sound like you have a piece of glass that is not original. Does it have the Ford bug on the glass? If not you can order a replacement, with or without bug, from https://www.sandersreproglass.com/orderonline.php __________________ The sign of a good craftsman is how well they cover up their mistakes.

06-28-2015, 11:59 AM	#2
1942deluxe Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Albion, PA Posts: 1,100	Re: Wing Window ?? - 1948 Tudor Sedan Are you talking about where it meets the weatherstrip on the division bar? You may be able to pull the glass straight back where it will seal.

06-28-2015, 10:20 PM	#7
Drbrown Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Glens Falls NY Posts: 1,403	Re: Wing Window ?? - 1948 Tudor Sedan 48 COUPE: Door handle sag .... switch your two door handles .... left for right.

06-28-2015, 10:47 PM	#8
fordor41 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: elmira,ny Posts: 1,576	Re: Wing Window ?? - 1948 Tudor Sedan does the vent window close completely and lock? if not I had to trim the rubber gasket with a razor blade, on my '41. Checked where frame touched the gasket and shaved material slightly until the window closed completely and locked

06-29-2015, 01:09 AM	#9
Graeme / New Zealand Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lower Hutt , New Zealand Posts: 2,167	Re: Wing Window ?? - 1948 Tudor Sedan Take it from a 48 owner it is either the glass is too small or it is poorly adjusted in the frame or the upright bar is wrongly positioned .You might be able to get some adjustment by removing the interior door panel loosening off the bolts that hold the upright division in place and the small screw at the top of the division bar and sliding it across, if that adjustment has not already been taken up. GB __________________ "you can't make honey out of dog sh*t" "You're a long time looking at the lid"

06-30-2015, 09:42 AM	#10
ricklove Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Columbus MS Posts: 241	Re: Wing Window ?? - 1948 Tudor Sedan Many thanks for all the info!!!!!!

06-30-2015, 02:20 PM	#11
supereal Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,634	Re: Wing Window ?? - 1948 Tudor Sedan Sagging door handles are almost always caused by weak, broken, or incorrect springs in the latch body, or badly worn latch hole for the handle shank. check the square handle shank for wear. we build them up with the welder and than grind and file back to the correct dimension.

06-30-2015, 02:51 PM	#12
4dFord/SC Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 1,579	Re: Wing Window ?? - 1948 Tudor Sedan A poor man's fix for sagging door handles is a garden hose washer.

06-30-2015, 06:07 PM	#13
waterboychuck Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Nine Mile Falls,WA Posts: 900	Re: Wing Window ?? - 1948 Tudor Sedan I read on this site about heating the door handle and then twisting it so when put back in it is straight. __________________ The sign of a good craftsman is how well they cover up their mistakes.