Another 3W rear window question

[deuce-deacon]

Thanks in advance for any help on this.

I have a '32 steel 3W and intend to use the roll-up rear window.

After some research here on this site, I repaired the wood, ordered window channels for the window sides, got a rubber seal for the window top, and cut a template for the glass from luan (hardboard).

I knew there would be a gap at the bottom of the window (see image "help 01", but didn't expect it to be as big as it is. I have the tray that goes below the window wood to diverts water to the outside, so I know some water flow is expected.

My question: is there a rubber seal that goes on the interior wood to seal the bottom of the window and reduce water flow into the tray (see image "help 02"). I ordered a Brookville kit for all the above, but no mention of a bottom rubber seal.

Thank you --
Richard - deuce-deacon

 

[DavidG]

There's a lip that faces outward on the rubber u-shaped strip that the glass inserts into in the steel window channel, but nothing on the body itself.

 

[deuce-deacon]

DavidG --

Thanks for the insight. So I assume the metal channel you're referring to is the one that attaches to the bottom of the rear glass. A rubber seal fits into this metal channel, and the rubber seal has a lip that presses against the inside of the body to provide a seal? I assume the rubber seal is glued to the inside of the metal channel, and then the glass just "floats" in the seal (ie., not glued)?

thanks again --

 

[1931 flamingo]

Isn't there supposed to be a trough under the glass with a drain hose?? If I remember correctly my 5 window 32 had one, it had a roll down rear window.
Paul in CT

 

[DavidG]

deacon-deacon,

Yes to each of your questions in post #3.

If your steel channel is original and in good condition the shape of its cross section is such that glue is likely not required as it is snug fit with the glass and rubber seal installed. Having said that, originally the rubber seal was glued in place.

 

[deuce-deacon]

Fantastic, thank you! I now see the path forward

 

[TerryOH]

Do you have the two metal channels that hold the lower part of the side channels in place?