Projects 1940 Ford 2 door sedan-Door glass replacements

I will have to replace driver and passenger door glass on my project. What is the best "how to" source for how to do the job? I have seen the whole seal kits for this, is it necessary to replace everything or ok to just replace the glass itself? Thinking about buying through Vintage glass. Any help or suggestions would be appreciated, Thanks! Ernie

 

If your rubber in the channels and fuzzies etc are in good shape I see zero reason to replace them. I’ve replaced my drivers glass in my 46 more
times than I’d car to admit.

 

Do you have a good glass shop near by? We have one in town that does good auto glass work that did the flat glass in my coupe

 

https://autoglassics.com/

 

I suggest using original thickness safety glass and bite the bullet and get new channels and all new seals. The vents will probably still leak a little when washing the car. You will probably find rust damage and wear in the operating mechanism also. Fix all you can now, while replacement parts are available.

 

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Read through this, it will give you an idea.

http://www.vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/flathead_glassinstall-40-46_pg1.htm

 

It might help to show your location in your profile. There may be a competent and affordable glass shop near you.

 

Watching, I’m in the same boat. My 40 door glass is badly cracked.

 

I have that printed out and on the workbench...Does not really help too much. I have the regulator loosely installed, I have the new glass swedged w/tape into the glass support bracket, but cant figure a way to attach it easily to the new regulator wheel guides (push-ins)

 

Thanks for the link...

 

Glass replacement only would be easier...you will be using the original regulator. Mine was messed up and had to replace everything

 

Don’t know yet. I need to tear it apart and investigate. I have to help both up so I know something is worn out.

 

I've had my '40 coupe's glass and regulators in and out several times, and found it easier to remove AND install the glass and regulator as an assembly. I'm betting the same would apply to sedans, and would at least try.
With the window down, remove the front inner vertical channel's two upper and lower screws, then wiggle/remove the channel down and out past the regulator. Next, remove the 5(?) regulator screws and slowly lower the glass/regulator assembly down and out of the door. It's tight and requires some "fineness", but it should clear the door brace.

With new glass into the lower window channel, attach onto the regulator arms (in the down position) on the bench, then re-install the assembly into the door. Slowly raise the assembly, slide the glass towards the fixed vertical channel, then align the regulator threads and install screws loosely. Next is to re-install the removable vertical channel and loosely secure with the two upper and lower screws. The fun starts now with adjusting/tightening screws for the best glass fit and operation.