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I can not find any reference to the rear window in the 1942 Shop manual regarding how the window is held in. I plan on replacing the interior, including the headliner. This car does not have a metal garnish moulding. It is rubber and I don't know if it is part of the window seal or not. I really do not want to remove the glass. I am attaching a picture of the rubber moulding. Maybe someone has a Fisher body manual and can help me on this.

well to do your headliner right you'll have to take the window out.the headliner tucks under.if you don't have it out real hard to get good pull and fit,and make it stay. this info from 46 years as custom upholsterer.i've done a lot of em.

Ok, But I'm still looking for the sequence of removal and installation.
I just checked the Fisher Body Manual on Keith Hardys, on line Manual site. It does not address the windows at all.
Thanks, Cleon

the rubber and glass come out as a unit, get freind to help by staning out side so glass not hit floor,get inside work rubber lipp slowly,it is probably dry,place hnd flat on glass pusng out,roll rubber toward center as you push,if it seems stuck check for sealant inside and out,after 60 years things get changed and dry ,new rubbers should be available,highly recommened,install headliner,then replace glass,it goes in using sash cord,you can see videos,or ask more .good luck,not responsible for breakage.

Also with the age of the rubber I would expect it to be very stiff and may not flex as it used to and possibly break up as you move it. Expect to need to replace the rubber to reinstall the window.
Tony