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Old Apr 3, 2026 | 11:04 AM
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1956 F100 window runners? Need help !

Several years ago I removed the bottom window runner/channels from the side glass so I could clean and paint . Didn't realize there was a different measurement end to end where the runner part of the channel is welded to the channel. In the picture you will notice there is a hole on the bottom of the channel. The end with the hole measures 4 3/8" . The other end measures 4 7/8" . What I need to know is which end faces the front or back..? Would like to make some progress installing the glass .. Please and thank you..


 
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I had to dig out a door with glass still in it because I too couldn't remember. The hole was foward on this RH pass side door


 
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Old Apr 3, 2026 | 01:36 PM
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Thanks Kevin, I do appreciate your help I now can continue ..
 
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Thanks Kevin, I do appreciate your help I now can continue ..
you are most welcome. You are a huge part of what makes this a great forum. And I definitely didn't want to tell you wrong. I just couldn't remember for sure.
 
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You're a big part of the community too Kevin and appreciated for your knowledge ..again thanks for your help
 
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Now ya got me worried- are mine correct? Dunno??
 
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Now ya got me worried- are mine correct? Dunno??
If your windows crank up and down I'd say you are okay. My fear was gluing the glass in and finding I screwed up , There is a different measurement by 1/2" from either end.
 
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