Can anyone give me information on how the quarter window glass is correctly installed in a '31 coupe? On my '36 the garnish moldings fit tightly and secure the glass, but the moldings in the '31 do not come close enough. Was there a special rubber seal? Also, how was the interior fabric finished around these windows? Pictures would be appreciated! Thanks!
Installing quarter windows
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Ralph Moore
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I was searching and found this post and was wondering if anyone had the info on this as I am getting ready to install mine as well.
Steve Plucker
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There is a "U" shape rubber seal that first goes around the window itself STARTING at the top center and ending at the top center of the window. Originally the two ends were, I think, stapled together with a peice of friction tape covering the staple...at least that is how it was on my September 1929 Standard Coupe.
This goes for the rear window also.
The window is then inserted into the quarter window area on the body.
It is then followed by the quarter window trim which is screwed at various places on the wood peices surounding the quarter window with wood screws.
You will notice on the trim peice that there is kind of a lip...this lip holds the upholstery panels in place when fitted to the body and tacked into place.
You might want to put some sealent around the windows before inserting them but not enough to allow the sealant to ozzz out and around the seal on the outside of the car.
If you do however, you might find that it is kind of hard to remove if you ever did so.
I never did however and have had no problems with leaks.
Pluck
This goes for the rear window also.
The window is then inserted into the quarter window area on the body.
It is then followed by the quarter window trim which is screwed at various places on the wood peices surounding the quarter window with wood screws.
You will notice on the trim peice that there is kind of a lip...this lip holds the upholstery panels in place when fitted to the body and tacked into place.
You might want to put some sealent around the windows before inserting them but not enough to allow the sealant to ozzz out and around the seal on the outside of the car.
If you do however, you might find that it is kind of hard to remove if you ever did so.
I never did however and have had no problems with leaks.
Pluck
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