Classic/Antique Car Repair/Model A Door glass

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Expert: - 1/2/2010


Question
Hi Jack, I am trying to remove the door glass on my '29 A model, I have the regulator off, but everything else seems to be permanently pressed on, what is the next step? Thanks, Peter.

Answer
The first thing you have to do is buy the model A Ford mechanic's handbook by Les Andrews.  About $35 from any of the suppliers or MARC.  On page 1-363 and 364, it tells you how.  To much for me to type here, but you have to remove the garnish mldg, drop the reg. to the bottom and disengage the swing arm from the lift channel and the glass comes out the top and the reg comes out through the hole in the inner panel.  Everything should come apart.  The glass is held to the channel by nitrile tape (adhesive).  You should not have to deal with any rivets.  The channel stays on the glass.
If you still have problems, get back to me and we will stay with it until your get it apart.
Good luck.
jack

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Expertise

Only repair type questions on the 1928-1931 Ford Model A.

Experience

Owned one when I was 15 yrs old, and now have owned 5. Still own and play with 2 of them.

Organizations
Oakleaf region of MARC. Model A Restorers Club. I have put several Model A videos on the Oakleaf site that may be of help. Things like how to start the A, how to Time it, how to troubleshoot it.. Go to oakleafregion.org and you will find them. jack

Publications
"More than you need to know about cars." Just a small book for Car Nuts. Blurb.com "Model A Ford Tips and Hints" Blurb.com 2010 Many Model A movies that can be found on youtube.com/jackbahm

Education/Credentials
BSME LSU, 1958, Masters of automotive engineering from the Chrysler Institute of engineering, 1960, MBA Mich State, 1976. Worked as an engineer at Chrysler from 1958 to the end of 1991.

Awards and Honors
Two patents while working in auto industry.

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