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Stumann · 08-02-2019, 09:58 AM

I recently got a 30 Model A tudor sedan that was somewhat incomplete. Some of the things I had to get were regulators and glass retaining channels. It seems like there is a lot of play when putting the channel on the regulator. It doesn't need to be slid on from the end, it will just go on anywhere. Is this normal? Or is there something missing?

john in illinois · 08-03-2019, 08:51 AM

Welcome to the Barn. a picture of the Channel and regulator would help.

John

Stumann · 08-03-2019, 02:46 PM

Here are some pictures that I hope will explain what I'm talking about. The black metal part is the glass channel and the shiny metal part is the window regulator. The wheel of the regulator is not a very good fit in the channel. Is this normal?

john in illinois · 08-03-2019, 04:44 PM

It has been a while since I did mine and I thought it would only go in an end.
Mine was an original channel. Others with more knowledge may chime in.

I found this in Snyders catalog

Tom Wesenberg · 08-04-2019, 12:26 AM

I bought window channels from Little Dearborn in Minneapolis, and the fit to the original regulator was excellent.

I wonder which part, or maybe both, is wrong to give you so much play.

Stumann · 08-04-2019, 06:19 AM

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John, I think that might be the answer. If I an get that bottom part bent up to a 45 degree angle, it might fit into the groove of the regulator.

john in illinois · 08-04-2019, 04:29 PM

If that does not work out you could get a good original set from Bert’s model a store.

John

08-02-2019, 09:58 AM	#1
Stumann Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Posts: 5	30 'A' Sedan regulator to glass channel I recently got a 30 Model A tudor sedan that was somewhat incomplete. Some of the things I had to get were regulators and glass retaining channels. It seems like there is a lot of play when putting the channel on the regulator. It doesn't need to be slid on from the end, it will just go on anywhere. Is this normal? Or is there something missing? Last edited by Stumann; 08-02-2019 at 07:51 PM. Reason: add more discription

08-03-2019, 08:51 AM	#2
john in illinois Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,184	Re: 30 'A' Sedan regulator to glass channel Welcome to the Barn. a picture of the Channel and regulator would help. John __________________ Welcome each day

08-03-2019, 02:46 PM	#3
Stumann Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Posts: 5	Re: 30 'A' Sedan regulator to glass channel Here are some pictures that I hope will explain what I'm talking about. The black metal part is the glass channel and the shiny metal part is the window regulator. The wheel of the regulator is not a very good fit in the channel. Is this normal?

08-04-2019, 12:26 AM	#5
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: 30 'A' Sedan regulator to glass channel I bought window channels from Little Dearborn in Minneapolis, and the fit to the original regulator was excellent. I wonder which part, or maybe both, is wrong to give you so much play. Last edited by Tom Wesenberg; 08-04-2019 at 09:53 AM.

08-04-2019, 06:19 AM	#6
Stumann Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Posts: 5	Re: 30 'A' Sedan regulator to glass channel Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) John, I think that might be the answer. If I an get that bottom part bent up to a 45 degree angle, it might fit into the groove of the regulator.

08-04-2019, 04:29 PM	#7
john in illinois Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,184	Re: 30 'A' Sedan regulator to glass channel If that does not work out you could get a good original set from Bert’s model a store. John __________________ Welcome each day