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I am at a point in the restoration where I need to work on preparing the windows for installation. Does anyone have a suggestion on a good way to remove the metal rails fastened to the bottom of the side windows? This would be the metal that has the slot that the regulator mates too. In the case of the windshield, it is at the top. It seems to be installed with some good adhesive/rubber? I am hesitant to use any heat that may crack the glass. All of the windows are the original non-safety glass, except for one side window that was replaced some years ago. I would like to clean up the metal rails since they do have some rust.

As always, thanks for the recommendations. I don't know how I could have gotten to this point without your help.

The glass is tapped into the metal channel with bedding material. The bedding material can be either fabric or a rubber type material. Automotive glass shops will have some or it can be ordered online. I use a rubber hammer to set the glass.

Thanks Chipper. Would you use a rubber hammer to remove the glass from the channel also? I would think it is stuck in there pretty good after almost 92 years.

I typically use a piece of wood and hammer to take the channel off the glass. Cut the end of the wood at a small angle so you don't hit the glass with each swing. Light taps are far better than a "Big John" blow.

Thanks Chipper. I used a small hardwood wedge and it worked like a charm.