Re: BigKev's 1937 115-C Convertible Coupe
Posted by Bob J On 2024/3/26 10:54:39
Good morning Big Kev,
Mine is fully assembled but I do remember getting the glass back and having a gut drop because I was worried there was not enough glass protruding from the front edge to properly seat into the channel.
Upon assembly this proved not to be the case. I am sorry I did not take any pictures of the window assembly before installation but I took some shots this morning.
The channel completely hides the glass edge now. The channel whisker groove is .350" deep. I recall less than a 1/4" of glass protruding ahead of the stainless trim piece. I remember it seemed too little at the time.
As you can see in the image below, the stainless on mine also touches the whisker channel.
At least you don't have to get the glass stretched!!
I just remembered I still have a 6' length of the channel I got in the Kanter kit, (I think they ship enough for a 4dr or something). I have attached its picture too for reference. It measures 0.550" across and .435" deep, with the aforementioned .350" deep channel in the 0.435" depth. You are most welcome to this if you need it.
The glass shop I used did not use the tape, but rather used urethane sealant to set the glass, I know, not original but highly effective.
Bob J.
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Mine is fully assembled but I do remember getting the glass back and having a gut drop because I was worried there was not enough glass protruding from the front edge to properly seat into the channel.
Upon assembly this proved not to be the case. I am sorry I did not take any pictures of the window assembly before installation but I took some shots this morning.
The channel completely hides the glass edge now. The channel whisker groove is .350" deep. I recall less than a 1/4" of glass protruding ahead of the stainless trim piece. I remember it seemed too little at the time.
As you can see in the image below, the stainless on mine also touches the whisker channel.
At least you don't have to get the glass stretched!!
I just remembered I still have a 6' length of the channel I got in the Kanter kit, (I think they ship enough for a 4dr or something). I have attached its picture too for reference. It measures 0.550" across and .435" deep, with the aforementioned .350" deep channel in the 0.435" depth. You are most welcome to this if you need it.
The glass shop I used did not use the tape, but rather used urethane sealant to set the glass, I know, not original but highly effective.
Bob J.
Attach file:
DSC03893.JPG (2,375.84 KB)
DSC03889.JPG (3,115.65 KB)
DSC03894.JPG (1,298.09 KB)
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