Re: 1948 Deluxe rear window
Posted by HH56 On 2013/4/9 20:25:54
After a closer look and check, I don't think so anymore. Just tried on the 47 and the winding part can't move back into the door so the handle shaft will clear. The winding part is very closely attached to the regulator bar fitting into the channel on the door. That channel piece doesn't appear to be removable so there is no flex in the bars. Not like the later cars at all. Don't think there is enough clearance between glass even if it did push in. Looking at the photos in parts manual it looks to be the same arrangement on yours.
If your door is no deeper than this one, think getting to the clips on your window is going to be difficult. These pre 50 cars have a horizontal bar located just slightly above the access holes. It is centered in the width on this door and I can't get my arm past it on either side high enough to reach the clips. If the 48 doors are no wider at that point, your arm may not slip by either.
At this time, I don't have any good suggestions. One possible wild idea I can think of -- if your clips are the same as these -- is to use a piece of stiff wire with a small hook on the end and a mirror or maybe visually thru the slot where frame used to be to guide you to the retainer. They are on the outer side of window but still reachable. Mine is a hairpin type clip and while I haven't tried it, it looks like it would be possible to get the hook on the round end and pull it off.
One other thing: The screws in this regulator were really tight. If yours are as bad, suggest you have a #3 Phillips screwdriver available. Using a standard #2 I messed the first one up. In addition to the 4 mounting screws, there was also a small sheetmetal screw in one corner.
If someone with 48 experience has any better suggestions, I'd like to learn too.
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If your door is no deeper than this one, think getting to the clips on your window is going to be difficult. These pre 50 cars have a horizontal bar located just slightly above the access holes. It is centered in the width on this door and I can't get my arm past it on either side high enough to reach the clips. If the 48 doors are no wider at that point, your arm may not slip by either.
At this time, I don't have any good suggestions. One possible wild idea I can think of -- if your clips are the same as these -- is to use a piece of stiff wire with a small hook on the end and a mirror or maybe visually thru the slot where frame used to be to guide you to the retainer. They are on the outer side of window but still reachable. Mine is a hairpin type clip and while I haven't tried it, it looks like it would be possible to get the hook on the round end and pull it off.
One other thing: The screws in this regulator were really tight. If yours are as bad, suggest you have a #3 Phillips screwdriver available. Using a standard #2 I messed the first one up. In addition to the 4 mounting screws, there was also a small sheetmetal screw in one corner.
If someone with 48 experience has any better suggestions, I'd like to learn too.
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