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fortyman · 05-26-2021, 07:40 PM

I replaced window channels and felt on front doors. Window rolled up and down just fine until I installed door panel and garnish moulding. The glass now comes out of channel when I roll the window down about 3 or so inches. If I put pressure on the glass with my hand it will roll down as expected. Am I missing some sort of adjustment or something to keep it from popping out.

Ken/Alabama · 05-26-2021, 07:55 PM

I don’t understand how the glass can come out of the channel . Could it be the glass is too small ?? Maybe the door panel is too thick ?

JayChicago · 05-26-2021, 09:23 PM

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Do you mean glass is falling inboard at the top, coming out of the “channel” formed by the garnish molding?
If that’s what is happening, may need to fine tune the lateral location of the whole window assembly by loosening the bolts (four I think) holding the regulator to door. Regulator is slotted to allow for fine adjustment there. 1/16” may do it. 1/8” may be too much and will fall out on the other side. Temporarily install garnish molding without the door panel while futzing with this. Can be aggravating.

05-26-2021, 07:40 PM	#1
fortyman Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 35	1940 deluxe fordor window regulator I replaced window channels and felt on front doors. Window rolled up and down just fine until I installed door panel and garnish moulding. The glass now comes out of channel when I roll the window down about 3 or so inches. If I put pressure on the glass with my hand it will roll down as expected. Am I missing some sort of adjustment or something to keep it from popping out.

05-26-2021, 07:55 PM	#2
Ken/Alabama Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 3,260	Re: 1940 deluxe fordor window regulator I don’t understand how the glass can come out of the channel . Could it be the glass is too small ?? Maybe the door panel is too thick ?

05-26-2021, 09:23 PM	#3
JayChicago Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Chicago Posts: 731	Re: 1940 deluxe fordor window regulator Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Do you mean glass is falling inboard at the top, coming out of the “channel” formed by the garnish molding? If that’s what is happening, may need to fine tune the lateral location of the whole window assembly by loosening the bolts (four I think) holding the regulator to door. Regulator is slotted to allow for fine adjustment there. 1/16” may do it. 1/8” may be too much and will fall out on the other side. Temporarily install garnish molding without the door panel while futzing with this. Can be aggravating. Last edited by JayChicago; 05-26-2021 at 09:46 PM.