Re: Wile Family's Second Packard

Posted by HH56 On 2012/3/11 22:24:41

If the windows are sloppy some other things to look for.

One is the inside width of the channel. If someone has been in there and changed them, it might be possible the wrong one was installed. Sedans are the same but IIRC, on hardtops the front channel carrying the glass is wider than the back which only carries a narrow metal strip attached to the guide piece. Don't know if the wide will fit the retainer in back but worth checking anyway.

Another is protruding rivets in the channel or if replaced, maybe screws. If one has loosened and worked it's way into the channel either glass or the guide piece can get caught on it. Usually they stick out enough the glass just stops but sometimes if not severe, will catch enough and can tip the window out.