Assistance installing side windows
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5th Wheeling
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Assistance installing side windows
I'm having a problem getting my side windows in the door. All the hardware, door latches, window channels, lock (on right door), window regulator, wing vent is in place and I can't seem to get the door glass inside the inspection plate opening. The glass wants to hit the glass slide channels and the glass gets wedged just before it all goes in. The glass is already adhered to the glass channel that the regulator attaches to. I don't want to try to force and break the glass or scratch the paint. Any suggestions appreciated.
Laughing Gas
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From: Wharton, PA
I did mine not long ago. I had the same issue. I had to remove the regulator itself and have both the divider and outer window channel loose inside the door to get enough room to get the window up inside the door. Once installed I slide it all the way up and taped it in place while I secured the divider and outer channel, then install the regulator last.
Fleet Owner
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Don't try to put the glass in the runs or channels first. First get the glass through the hole and set it into the bottom of the door. Once it is sitting in the bottom of the door then lift it up and I to the window runs or channels.
old and in the way
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I can't seem to get the door glass inside the inspection plate opening
I've got a '53 and my glass had to go in thru the window opening NOT the inspection hole... turn it with the narrow side going in first and ease it in... tape on the door surfaces will protect the paint. Use your third arm/hand to catch it at the bottom
of course I was putting one piece glass in... that might make a difference
john
I've got a '53 and my glass had to go in thru the window opening NOT the inspection hole... turn it with the narrow side going in first and ease it in... tape on the door surfaces will protect the paint. Use your third arm/hand to catch it at the bottom
of course I was putting one piece glass in... that might make a difference
john
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I can't seem to get the door glass inside the inspection plate opening
I've got a '53 and my glass had to go in thru the window opening NOT the inspection hole... turn it with the narrow side going in first and ease it in... tape on the door surfaces will protect the paint. Use your third arm/hand to catch it at the bottom
of course I was putting one piece glass in... that might make a difference
john
I've got a '53 and my glass had to go in thru the window opening NOT the inspection hole... turn it with the narrow side going in first and ease it in... tape on the door surfaces will protect the paint. Use your third arm/hand to catch it at the bottom
of course I was putting one piece glass in... that might make a difference
john
Rusty Roller
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I haven't installed my glass yet but this might be the video referred to. It does reference putting in the glass first.
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Laughing Gas
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That's the video I watched to learn how to install mine. One thing...you can't have anything in the door when you attempt to put in the divider. That thing has to be in just the right position, with your eyes crossed, and holding your breath to get it into that little hole in the door.
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Fleet Owner
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From: Central PA
That's the video I watched to learn how to install mine. One thing...you can't have anything in the door when you attempt to put in the divider. That thing has to be in just the right position, with your eyes crossed, and holding your breath to get it into that little hole in the door.
I got my glass in with everything in the door. But the window regulator has to be up like as if the window were closed the whole way.
Laughing Gas
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I think Ford put the division bar in a jig and built the door around it! Damn engineers! No matter what I did I couldn't get the glass in with regulator installed. was scared I was going to break it. It's only 4 screws so I pulled it out to get the extra clearance. Of course I didn't have my handles on yet so I didn't have the task of removing the clips again...what a pain if you don't have the right tool.
Fleet Owner
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You don't have to. Just put the regulator in the up position. Then when your glass is sitting in the bottom of the door roll the regulator down, lift the glass and push the plastic rollers into the regulator studs.
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5th Wheeling
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Abe,
I tried it that way with no luck. I'll try it again this Saturday before I remove the window regulator. It just likes about a half inch going in the opening, but I don't want to force and break the glass or scratch the door paint. Thanks.
I tried it that way with no luck. I'll try it again this Saturday before I remove the window regulator. It just likes about a half inch going in the opening, but I don't want to force and break the glass or scratch the door paint. Thanks.
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