Changing Glass

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jim6346

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Hi Everyone,

I have new glass for a 31 Tudor rear window. Is there an easy way to remove the old glass from the track? The old glass is already broken so I am not too worried about damage to it. Do I heat the track?

Thanks,
Jim
 
Do you mean removing the glass from the metal piece across the bottom, that moves the glass up and down? Try working a thin putty knife down either side to free up the glass.
Another handy tip: use mineral spirits as a lube when installing the new glass with the rubber or cork setting material.

Doug
 
I found that if I warmed up the metal the glass pulled right out, along with the rubber piece. I have new rubber material that came with the glass, but I think it is too thin?
The glass with the gasket slides in and out too easy. Am I supposed to use any type of adhesive?
Thanks,
Jim
 
jim6346 said:
I found that if I warmed up the metal the glass pulled right out, along with the rubber piece. I have new rubber material that came with the glass, but I think it is too thin?
The glass with the gasket slides in and out too easy. Am I supposed to use any type of adhesive?
Thanks,
Jim
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Try to find the correct thickness. Years ago I installed glass into a windhsield frame for a 1930 AA. I bought the setting material from Bratton's and also from Snyder's. The first was too thick and the second was just right. I don't recall which one had the right thickness.
 
You also need to be mindful that the replacement safety glass may be thinner than the original glass. Gar Williams
 
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