[C1] Installing C1 side window

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Dec 20, 2016 | 08:34 AM

norlem

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Installing C1 side window

I just removed the side windows in my '62 and, in doing so, broke the door glass frame rubber channels that go in the bottom window channel. I will replace those but with the trouble I had getting the windows out even with those broken off, I am wondering how I am going to get the windows back in with those attached as they need to be.

Is there a trick to getting this done? The reason I removed the windows in the first place was to get the outer trim on the door removed and to get to the nut on the bolt holding the front door post on that is on the bottom holding it to the door.

Dec 20, 2016 | 08:40 AM

Frankie the Fink

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Are you talking about the rubber bedding strip for the window where it rides in the horizontal bottom metal channel ?

E.g. the window 'drip seal as pictured below.

Pictures would help.

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Dec 20, 2016 | 08:49 AM

norlem

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c1 side window install

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Originally Posted by Frankie the Fink

Are you talking about the rubber bedding strip for the window where it rides in the horizontal bottom metal channel ?

E.g. the window 'drip seal as pictured below.

Pictures would help.

Yes, that is the one. With that on the window, it will be very difficult to put back in the door.

Dec 20, 2016 | 08:53 AM

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If you install new drip sashes (and they take some trimming at the front IIRC) they are soft and pliable and you should be able to work them down in the door without damage. They are made to provide a channel when the window is rolled up so the outside of the "U" channel goes snugly up against the inside of the outer door skin to prevent water intrusion.

I think you'll have to finagle things a bit on the install but it should go just fine. straighten that channel outside edge downward a bit as you push it into the door as you rock the window ***'y into the door at a bit of an angle...

Dec 20, 2016 | 08:57 AM

norlem

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Thanks,

I had a problem even removing the window without the drip sash on the window so I was concerned about the installation with it installed. Parts are not here yet so will work on when I do the re-install.

Dec 20, 2016 | 09:00 AM

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I think you'll find its an easier fit than you think...you could also slather up that rubber drip seal with some spray silicone before installation if you think it would help...

I sat the window vertically on edge and used a rubber mallet to seat the glass as deep as possible into the drip seal... Make sure you do this evenly front-to-back so the metal trim around the window has room at the bottom edge of the glass...

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Dec 20, 2016 | 12:56 PM

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Old ones are hard and dry. Don't want to come out without breaking. New ones are softer and more pliable. They go in quite easily, as Frankie has indicated.

Dec 20, 2016 | 01:29 PM

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Old ones are hard and dry. Don't want to come out without breaking. New ones are softer and more pliable. They go in quite easily, as Frankie has indicated.

Attached is some very nice info from forum member 427390HP and Rich Mozzetta (rich5962). These should help.