Re: Driver's door window removal

Posted by Don Shields On 2017/3/10 23:47:53

Can't say I have direct experience on a 1939 but have removed glasses from a 1930 726 and a 1956 Clipper. Both window regulators were remarkably similar, so your '39 is probably just like these were. Of course the interior window garnish molding (note that Packard spelled that as moulding, at least in the '20's and '30's), window and door handles, and interior door trim panel all need to be removed. With the window lowered, reach in through the opening in the interior door panel and pop the window regulator arm out of the slot in the metal door glass bottom channel. Tilt/rotate the window glass-channel assembly until the glass slips out of the side channels and pull the glass upwards in this vertical position, tilting the glass towards you to clear the top of the door window opening frame. Installation is the reverse of the above procedure. It is usually not that difficult a task, just make sure you have a firm grip on the glass as it is being removed.