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I have a 1930 2 door sedan. I am trying to install the window channel in both doors and in the two quarters. How do you do that? I have the new felt channel but don't know if I nail it in, screw it in, glue it in or if there are clips that hold it in.

Once I have this installed, I can get the glass installed and start driving the car after 14 years!

Thanks for any help.

Mark Gibson

I have found that the lower retainers are nailed and the window channel is held in by screws. Screws are easier to control the depth versus nails. The Fisher Body Service Manual discusses the adjustment of the glass.

I will give that a try. Thanks for the reply!

Is the channel one piece, two piece or cut into three pieces?

Each side is one piece. The original was made from a rubber channel covered with felt material. Most of the replacement is metal covered with cloth. A felt seal is used at the top and a fabric bedding material sets the window glass in the bottom channel. Today a cork or rubber material in typically used.

The suggestion to use screws sounds the best. Is there a particular screw to use?

On the quarter glass opening, there is no wood to backup the channel in the upper back corner. Should there be wood in that location. I looked at the instructions that came with the kit and there is not a piece that is located in that corner.

When the channel is installed the piece that runs across the top and the piece that runs vertical just dangle there. Any suggestions?

Thanks for the help!

Mark

The felt is nailed in. Both can be glued with automotive adhesive. 3M makes several good adhesives.