Re: Larry's 1951 Club Sedan Project
Posted by Larry51 On 2014/6/25 6:29:44
When I fitted the front door windows initially, the RHS window didn't close fully, leaving a 3/8" gap. However the LHS glass closed properly.
Eventually after checking all possible reasons I found it was because the RHS regulator doesn't have the same amount of lift as the LHS one. They look identical (but have no part numbers visible) so it seems the RHS one is from a different vehicle, probably a 'pre-loved' replacement unit fitted long ago. Seems likely it is a regulator from a Convertible, as I believe the chrome strip along the top of a convertible window glass would mean the Convertible regulator doesn't need to have as much travel. This is just a theory. Would be interested to hear if anyone can think of a different reason, but different part numbers tend to suggest this is the case.
Enquiries I made found a pair of these 2465 Club Sedan channels available in the US, but at a huge cost. So because they're just steel channel and brackets I had a pair bent up.
I needed to manufacture a modified lifter channel to provide extra lift for the RHS glass. That wasn't too difficult because I was missing both the lifter channels, and would have to make them anyway. (These never came with the car).
To get the extra lift, one of the channels had taller brackets fitted to it, by a factor of 3/8ths inch. Channels and brackets were treated to a couple of coats of primer and 2-pak paint to prevent rust, as it gets darned damp down in the doors.
It took several adjustments to get the channel gap just right, so the glass plus rubber bonding strip were able to be coaxed in with a rubber mallet.
When I eventually got my window glasses fitted and installed, the result was good. Both windows lift fully and smoothly. Now all side windows are fitted. Very pleased about that.
RHS bracket has 3/8" more lift added
Stainless 3mm bolts tapped into bracket and Nyloc nuts added
Eventually after checking all possible reasons I found it was because the RHS regulator doesn't have the same amount of lift as the LHS one. They look identical (but have no part numbers visible) so it seems the RHS one is from a different vehicle, probably a 'pre-loved' replacement unit fitted long ago. Seems likely it is a regulator from a Convertible, as I believe the chrome strip along the top of a convertible window glass would mean the Convertible regulator doesn't need to have as much travel. This is just a theory. Would be interested to hear if anyone can think of a different reason, but different part numbers tend to suggest this is the case.
Enquiries I made found a pair of these 2465 Club Sedan channels available in the US, but at a huge cost. So because they're just steel channel and brackets I had a pair bent up.
I needed to manufacture a modified lifter channel to provide extra lift for the RHS glass. That wasn't too difficult because I was missing both the lifter channels, and would have to make them anyway. (These never came with the car).
To get the extra lift, one of the channels had taller brackets fitted to it, by a factor of 3/8ths inch. Channels and brackets were treated to a couple of coats of primer and 2-pak paint to prevent rust, as it gets darned damp down in the doors.
It took several adjustments to get the channel gap just right, so the glass plus rubber bonding strip were able to be coaxed in with a rubber mallet.
When I eventually got my window glasses fitted and installed, the result was good. Both windows lift fully and smoothly. Now all side windows are fitted. Very pleased about that.
RHS bracket has 3/8" more lift added
Stainless 3mm bolts tapped into bracket and Nyloc nuts added
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