Window air ?

[jerry shook]

I installed new window channel BUT AIR COMES IN AT THE BOTTOM . WHAT CAN I PUT ACROSS THE BOTTOM EITHER ON THE INSIDE OR OUTSIDE TO SEAL THE AIR OUT.

 

[lindy williams]

Jerry, there is a wind seal which is a strip of metal with a rubber strip attached that goes underneath the window garnish moulding and the rubber touches the inside of the glass to keep air out. This seal is available from most suppliers such as Bratton's.

 

[Bill Steiner]

That seal works very good. I put new ones in mine. Bill

 

[TinCup]

Checked Brattons and Mike's didn't see this part on either.

 

[JoeWay]

Bratton calls it a "window anti-rattle"--on page 125 of the 2010 catalog, top middle.

31360, 31370, and 31380 for various models.

Joe

 

[rogerkb1936]

be careful of the aluminum repops. i had one squish out as i was tightening the moulding and get caught in the regulator. more of a problem than i would have thot.

 

[robert shreveport]

Lindy what can you use on the outside of the window at base of door to keep rain from running inside the door?

 

[IrishHills]

scroll down...

http://www.brattons.com/prodtype.as...ageHistory=cat&strKeywords=&strSearchCriteria=

 

[robert shreveport]

Could any of this be used at the rear side windows on a 2-dr.sedan to keep rain out?

 

[lindy williams]

Sorry Robert, I don't know of anything to use on the outside of the window. I never seem to have a problem at that location.

 

[IrishHills]

Lindy what can you use on the outside of the window at base of door to keep rain from running inside the door?

I was wondering about that too, but don't see any holes for anything and don't know what keeps the door upholstering from getting wet. Guess you hope the drain holes don't get blocked.

 

[JoeWay]

I was wondering about that too, but don't see any holes for anything and don't know what keeps the door upholstering from getting wet. Guess you hope the drain holes don't get blocked.

Yes, keep the drain holes clear.

I suspect water-stained upholstery first started showing up on Model As in late October or early November 1928, whenever the first rain occurred.

I'm going to glue plastic sheeting--painter's drop-cloth type--to my doors and back quarters before I install the upholstery panels. I'm also considering trying to find rubber weatherstripping to fit around the doors in the manner of newer cars. Looks like my Tudor will take three different rubber profiles to fit the different gaps.

Joe

 

[Pills]

That seal works very good. I put new ones in mine. Bill

Bill

I have new rubber T strips but find the old one very difficult to remove. Any suggestions?

Thanks
Don P

 

[blgitn]

Bill

I have new rubber T strips but find the old one very difficult to remove. Any suggestions?

Thanks
Don P

Make sure the t channel is clean, apply lots of soapy water and PULL them in with small needle nose or hemostat (aka roach clip)

 

[Dick Carne]

Jerry -

Mac's has what they advertise as window anti-rattlers. These are mounted on the tops of the door underneath the window trim/garnish mouldings, and are available for most closed cars. Below is one pictured for a tudor sedan. Hope this helps.

Dick

 

[Pills]

Yep! Looks just like mine. Only problem is, the rubber is 85 years old, hard as a rock, and brittle. When I pull, it breaks. It is even difficult to dig out of the two 'groves' that hole each end of the T. I'll post when I find a solution. (Anyone know how to dissolve old rubber?)

Peace
Don P

 

[Marvin/TN]

Cover the inside of the door wit a sheet of plastic, modern cars had a water proof piece of paper between the door frame and the trim pad. Plastic will work as well and be sure the drain holes in the bottom of the door are open.

 

[SteveB31]

Use a torch or BBQ grille to burn out the old rubber

 

[Pills]

Well, I got it out. The piece is p/n A-45986, "T" Rubber Window Glass Anti-rattler and it was as I described. All the 'life' had gone out of it.

I used two things to get it out. The first was a penetrating oil from my aircraft days with the improbable name of Mouse Milk. Less viscous than lighter fluid - flows like crazy. (It is available from aircraftspruce.com.) That helped on the upper groove (as installed on the door.)

But it looks like some jolly fellow, years ago, crimped the lower groove to hold the rubber in place. I had to make a tool to dig that out (see picture). The procedure was, using a narrow screwdriver, I chiseled out maybe 3/4" of the center at a time. (I know, I know - never use a screwdriver as a chisel.) The piece in the upper groove frequently came out at that time. Then, I would take the brass tool I made and tap it in towards the dead rubber, picking out the pieces as I went. Slow, but effective.

The Mouse Milk was effective in getting the new rubber in place.

Peace
Don P